What If It's NOT Depression? Podcast24 Okt 2025

Understanding the Role of the Vagus Nerve in Anxiety, Depression, and the Stress Response | Dr. Michael Husmillo

Are you stuck in modern fight/flight? If so, did you know you could make small changes in habits that can make big shifts in how you feel? It can literally take only minutes to do.
Dr. Husmillo discusses the importance of improving poor vagal tone to address a variety of symptoms in this episode.

We focused on:

The differences between conventional neurology, functional (chiropractic) neurology, and functional medicine neurology
How poor vagal tone can show up in your life
Understanding the Vagus Nerve and its role in overall health
The little things you can do to shift your nervous system

Dr. Michael Husmillo earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life Chiropractic College West, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. A graduate of UC Berkeley in Integrative Biology with a focus on neuroanatomy, his early research explored the link between the immune system and the brain. He has advanced training in functional neurology, neurochemistry, and functional medicine, blending these disciplines to offer a comprehensive, brain-based approach to patient care.

You can find him:

Website: ⁠www.ocncenter.com⁠
IG: ⁠@drmikehusmillo⁠

Located in Troy, Michigan, he is happy to offer a free 15-minute consultation and does see patients virtually.

As he said, "Happy Vagus, Happy Life!"

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