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What Happens in Vagus

What Happens in Vagus

Stephanie Canestraro 68 episodes Latest May 29, 2026

The What Happens in Vagus Podcast is hosted by Dr. Stephanie Canestraro, a Functional Medicine Practitioner and owner of the Vagus Clinic. With over a decade of experience, she shares insights on how our bodies function and provides tangible ways to maintain a healthy mind, body, and soul. Through solo and guest episodes, topics include gut health, high-performance, biohacking, and longevity. Listeners gain practical knowledge to enhance their lives and achieve optimal wellness.

Episodes

How Hypnotherapy & Subconscious Healing Cured Leukemia with Peter McLaughlin May 29, 2026 3410 What if your body already has everything it needs to heal and unresolved trauma is the only thing standing in the way?In this episode of What Happens in Vagus, Dr. Stephanie Canestraro sits down with Peter McLaughlin, a certified hypnotherapist who put his chronic lymphocytic leukemia into remission in 2003, without chemotherapy. Peter's journey began in the wreckage of a life running on pure
The Mold Episode: Symptoms, Recovery & How to Protect Your Space with Ryan Blaser, CEO of Test My Home Apr 3, 2026 2803 In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Canestraro sits down with building biology expert Ryan Blazer to unpack the hidden dangers of mold exposure and how it can impact your health, especially for those already dealing with chronic conditions like Lyme disease or long COVID. The conversation is sparked by Dr. Steph’s recent experience in the Dominican Republic, where unexpected mold exposure in a rental v
The Emotional Roots of Illness: Healing Chronic Pain with EVOX Therapy with Leigh Ann Lindsey, Founder of The Accrescent Feb 9, 2026 3719 In this episode of What Happens in Vagus, Dr. Stephanie Canestraro sits down with Leigh Ann Lindsey, founder of The Accrescent and creator of Healing Alchemy, to explore the powerful connection between the unconscious mind, emotional patterns, and physical illness. Leigh Ann shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with breast cancer at 25 and how that experience led her to discover and ulti
How Long COVID, Dysautonomia, and Mast Cells Wreak Havoc on the Body: A Story from Emma Robertson of the Vagus Clinic Jan 16, 2026 3681 In this episode of the What Happens in Vagus podcast, Dr. Stephanie Canestraro sits down with nurse Emma Robertson to explore her journey from high functioning perfectionism to a full nervous system crash and eventual recovery. With a background in human anatomy and frontline healthcare, Emma shares both the clinical and deeply personal realities of living with dysautonomia and chronic nervous sys
The Hormone Reset: Perimenopause, Thyroid & Testosterone with Dr. Prudence Hall Dec 5, 2025 3132 This episode dives into the world of women’s hormonal health with Dr. Prudence Hall, who shares how her career shifted from gynecological surgery to integrative medicine after realizing how poorly menopause was being addressed in conventional care. She breaks down why individualized treatment matters, especially when it comes to bioidentical hormones that mirror the body’s natural chemistry. The c
Unpacking Mast Cells, Parasites and Athlete Burnout with Dr. Steph & Dr. Leah Nov 21, 2025 3496 In this episode of What Happens in Vagus, Dr. Stephanie Canestraro is joined by Dr. Leah Barbaro for a deep dive into the hidden health challenges affecting athletes today. Together, they unpack why so many professionals struggle with lymphatic stagnation, gut dysfunction, chronic inflammation, and the growing burden of environmental toxins. They explore the rise in mast cell activation, the overl
When Your Body Feel Hijacked: The Truth About Histamine and Anxiety with Dr. Steph Nov 7, 2025 2198 In this solo episode, Dr. Steph dives deep into the complex world of mast cell activation, histamine intolerance, and anxiety that isn’t really “just anxiety.” She explains how toxins, infections, mold, and even environmental factors like 5G and chemicals can hijack your body’s immune and nervous systems, creating a cascade of symptoms that often get mislabeled as anxiety or panic. Dr. Steph break
Operating Room to Root Cause: A Brain Surgeon Turned Neuroimmune Specialist’s Take on Genetics, Inflammation, and Truly Healing Your Brain Oct 24, 2025 3295 In this episode of What Happens in Vagus, Dr. Stephanie Canestraro sits down with Dr. Kendal Stewart, a board-certified neurotologist who made the remarkable transition from neurosurgery to functional medicine. Together, they unpack how understanding root causes, not just symptoms, can transform patient outcomes. Dr. Stewart dives deep into the lasting neurological effects of COVID, explaining how
Unlocking Healing Through Microdosing: The Power of Psilocybin with Kayse Gehret of Microdosing for Healing Sep 26, 2025 3259 In this episode of What Happens in Vagus, host Dr. Stephanie Canestraro sits down with Kayse Gehret, founder of Microdosing for Healing, to explore the fascinating world of microdosing psilocybin and its growing role in mental health, wellness, and alternative medicine. Together, they unpack the science behind psilocybin’s impact on the nervous system, including how it interacts with serotonin rec
Overcoming Lyme, Long Covid and Heart Symptoms with Allie Chandler Sep 12, 2025 2848 In this powerful episode of What Happens in Vagus, Dr. Stephanie Canestraro sits down with marketing strategist and Lyme warrior Allie Chandler to share their parallel journeys through chronic illness, mold exposure, POTS, and long COVID. Together, they uncover the hidden connections between stealth infections, environmental triggers, and dysautonomia symptoms many patients struggle to explain. Al
Healing Through Light: The Science of Red Light Therapy Explained with Kelly Bento of Soleilwell Aug 29, 2025 3276 In this enlightening episode of What Happens in Vagus with Dr. Steph, we sit down with Kelly Bento, Founder of Soleil Well and a leading voice in the innovation of circadian wellness and red light therapy. Kelly shares her deeply personal journey from navigating a family medical crisis to creating safe, effective red light therapy tools designed to support mitochondrial health, recovery, and overa
Peptides, GLP-1 Microdosing & Post-COVID Healing with The Biohacking Nurse, Cheyanne Welton Aug 15, 2025 2639 In this episode of What Happens in Vagus, host Dr. Stephanie Canestraro sits down with Cheyanne Welton, widely known as The Biohacking Nurse, to explore the cutting-edge world of peptides, microdosing GLP-1s, and strategies for stabilizing mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). Cheyanne shares her personal health journey — from battling Lyme disease, mold toxicity, and autoimmune conditions to disc

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