Ep. 29: The Vagus Nerve Secret to Ending Reflux For GOOD w/ Grace Secker
The Reflux Revolution Podcast by Molly PelletierShow Notes
Living with constant Acid Reflux, LPR, or GERD can start to feel like you’re doing everything “right”- clean diet, avoiding triggers, taking medications - yet the symptoms just won’t let up. What often gets missed is the piece controlling it all: your nervous system. 🧠 In this episode, Molly sits down with Somatic Therapist & Nervous System coach, Grace Secker, to unpack the gut-brain connection and how dysregulation can quietly drive reflux symptoms and keep your body stuck in a cycle of hypersensitivity, and how to begin shifting out of it for real, lasting relief. 😇
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✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:✔️ How the vagus nerve impacts digestion, motility, and reflux symptoms✔️ Why being stuck in “fight or flight” can weaken the LES and worsen GERD/LPR✔️ Why symptoms can persist even after the "right" diet changes✔️ What brain retraining and nervous system regulation actually look like in practice✔️ Simple practical tools to calm your body and signal safety during a flare
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team before making changes to your routine.
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