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#Balance Banter
Struggling with chronic illness, unexplained symptoms, or feeling dismissed by doctors? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
#BALANCE Banter is the podcast for women navigating conditions like autoimmunity, MCAS, POTS, mold illness, chronic fatigue, hormone imbalances, and more. Hosted by Kristie Calise—Board Certified Integrative & Functional Nutrition Practitioner, Exercise Physiologist, and founder of the Balance App—this show blends personal experience with professional insight to help you uncover root causes and feel at home in your body again.
Each episode offers supportive, symptom-sensitive strategies for nervous system regulation, functional nutrition, gentle movement, and foundational habits that support healing—without the overwhelm.
Whether you're newly diagnosed or deep in the weeds of your health journey, this podcast is your compassionate space to learn, heal, and feel empowered.
✨ You’re not broken. You’re just out of balance!
Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine.
#Balance Banter
E86- Vagus Nerve Stimulation: The Science, the Devices, and Why It Changed My Healing Journey
In this episode of Balance Banter, Kristie Calise, Functional Nutrition Practitioner and founder of the Balance App, dives into the science and lived experience behind vagus nerve stimulation—a powerful tool for nervous system regulation and healing.
Kristie explains what the vagus nerve is, where it runs in the body, and why it plays such a critical role in heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, inflammation, and overall stress response. She explores how the vagus nerve can become dysregulated not only in chronically ill individuals, but also in those living high-stress, fast-paced lifestyles.
Kristie also shares deeply personal insight into her own experience with nervous system overload, adrenaline surges, mast cell activation syndrome, and extreme fight-or-flight reactions—especially during treatments meant to help her heal. Vagus nerve stimulation became one of the most impactful tools in helping her body feel safe again.
🔍 In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What the vagus nerve is and how it supports the parasympathetic nervous system
- How stress, illness, trauma, and inflammation affect vagal tone
- Why nervous system dysregulation can worsen conditions like MCAS and POTS
- How vagus nerve stimulation helped reduce adrenaline surges and reactivity
- An overview of three vagus nerve stimulation devices Kristie uses or recommends:
If you feel wired but exhausted, stuck in fight or flight, or are navigating chronic illness or high stress, this episode offers education, validation, and practical insight into whether vagus nerve stimulation may be worth exploring with your healthcare provider.
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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This content is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, medications, supplements, or lifestyle.