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What Happens in Vagus

Stephanie Canestraro

The What Happens in Vagus Podcast is hosted by Dr. Stephanie Canestraro who is a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Owner of the Vagus Clinic.On this podcast, Dr. Stephanie will share her wealth of knowledge and insights from being in the Functional Medicine industry for more than 10 years.Through solo and guest episodes, you will get a breakdown of the fundamentals of how our bodies function and tangible ways to maintain a healthy mind, body and soul. Each episode will provide tips and insights

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All Episodes

66:28

What Parasites May Be Doing Inside the Body | The...

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2026/10/02

What if parasites are affecting more than your gut? In this episode of What Happens in Vagus, Dr. Stephanie Canestraro sits down with Kim Rogers of RogersHood Apothecary, better known as the Worm Queen, for a wide ranging conversation about parasites, mold, Lyme, environmental exposures, the nervous system, and the experiences that led Kim to explore these topics in the first place. Kim shares her personal health journey, including years of complicated health challenges, her experience with L...

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34:34

I Was Healthy Until I Wasn’t: Dr. Steph's take on...

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2026/09/18

In this solo episode of What Happens in Vagus, Dr. Stephanie Canestraro gets personal about the health journey she has experienced over the last several years and what she has learned about long COVID, mast cell activation, dysautonomia, stealth infections and the complex cascade of symptoms that can happen when the immune system becomes dysregulated. Dr. Steph shares why someone can be healthy and functioning normally for years before an infection or another stressor suddenly brings un...

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44:39

Your Body Isn’t the Enemy: Lyme, Chronic Illness &...

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2026/08/21

In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Dr. Steph sits down with Christina P. Kantzavelos Gameiro, LCSW, MSW, MLIS, an Integrative Lyme, Chronic Illness/Pain, Neurodivergent, C PTSD Psychotherapist and Coach. Christina brings a unique perspective to chronic illness because she has lived it herself. After years of unexplained symptoms, countless medical appointments and eventually becoming so sick that she could no longer work, Christina was diagnosed with Lyme disease. Her own heal...

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67:23

The Root Cause Revolution: Bioregulatory Medicine,...

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2026/06/12

If you've been doing everything right and still not getting better, this episode was made for you. Dr. Stephanie Canestraro sits down with her colleague and friend, Dr. Christine Schaffner, a naturopathic doctor, bioregulatory medicine expert, and founder of the Sensitive Stack. She has spent her career on the cutting edge of what it actually takes to heal the patients who fall through every crack in conventional and even functional medicine. At the center of this conversation is a co...

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56:50

How Hypnotherapy & Subconscious Healing Cured...

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2026/05/29

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 adrenaline: a demanding Wall Street career, a two-hour daily commute, three young children, and an ...

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46:43

The Mold Episode: Symptoms, Recovery & How to Protect...

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2026/04/03

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 villa triggered intense neurological and physical symptoms, despite the space appearing “safe” at ...

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61:59

The Emotional Roots of Illness: Healing Chronic Pain...

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2026/02/09

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 ultimately dedicate her work to EVOX therapy, a modality focused on the emotional and energetic contr...

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61:21

How Long COVID, Dysautonomia, and Mast Cells Wreak...

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2026/01/16

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 system dysregulation. Emma’s symptoms began after graduating university and starting an intense nurs...

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52:12

The Hormone Reset: Perimenopause, Thyroid &...

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2025/12/05

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 conversation explores the underrated role of testosterone in women’s health, from supporting...

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58:16

Unpacking Mast Cells, Parasites and Athlete Burnout...

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2025/11/21

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 overlooked role of parasites, and why standard nutrition and supplement protocols fall short for...

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36:38

When Your Body Feel Hijacked: The Truth About...

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2025/11/07

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 breaks down what mast cells actually do, how chronic inflammation starts, and why so many people...

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54:55

Operating Room to Root Cause: A Brain Surgeon Turned...

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2025/10/24

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 inflammation and immune activation can alter the brain and body. The two explore the critical co...

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54:19

Unlocking Healing Through Microdosing: The Power of...

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2025/09/26

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 receptors in both the brain and gut to support emotional regulation and cognitive clarity. Kayse sha...

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47:28

Overcoming Lyme, Long Covid and Heart Symptoms with...

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2025/09/12

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. Allie shares her decade-long experience with Lyme disease, mold toxicity, and functional medi...

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54:36

Healing Through Light: The Science of Red Light...

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2025/08/29

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 overall vitality. Together, Dr. Steph and Kelly explore why light is more than just what we see,...

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43:59

Peptides, GLP-1 Microdosing & Post-COVID Healing with...

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2025/08/15

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 discovering how specific peptides transformed her recovery and resilience. Together, Dr. Stephanie an...

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50:10

From Misunderstood Symptoms to Functional Healing: A...

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2025/08/01

In this episode of What Happens in Vagus, Dr. Stephanie Canestraro sits down with Farah Zipursky for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about chronic illness, healing, and the importance of taking a holistic approach to wellness. Farah shares how her health journey began while living in Australia, where a growing interest in nutrition and whole foods led her down the path of functional medicine. Struggling with Bell’s Palsy and later receiving a Lyme disease diagnosis, Farah wa...

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56:42

Toxins You Can't See: Uncovering Hidden Exposures in...

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2025/06/26

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of What Happens in Vagus, Dr. Steph sits down with leading EMF expert Mike Camilleri, CEO & President of Safe Guard Solutions, to unpack the often-overlooked dangers of electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure, especially in the era of 5G technology. Together, they shed light on how modern technology, while convenient, may be quietly impacting our health in significant ways. From the unique risks posed by 5G frequencies to the heightened sensitiv...

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36:16

Understanding Chronic Toxic Syndrome: The Silent Root...

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2025/06/13

In this insightful solo episode of What Happens in Vagus, Dr. Steph dives into the emerging concept of Chronic Toxic Syndrome, a condition gaining recognition for its wide-ranging and often unexplained symptoms. Dr. Steph unpacks the complex contributors to this syndrome, including chronic low-grade infections, mold exposure, and EMF sensitivity, all of which can silently undermine health. She highlights the powerful role that frequencies and lymphatic health play in overall welln...

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29:50

Longevity and Healing With Oxygen Hydrotherapy with...

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2025/05/30

In this episode of What Happens in Vagus, Dr. Steph sits down with Jason Applewhite, co-founder of Bimini Hydrotherapy, to explore the cutting-edge world of oxygen nanobubbles and their powerful role in health and wellness. Jason breaks down how Bimini’s technology allows the body to absorb oxygen transdermally—through the skin—while soaking in water, offering a non-invasive approach to boosting oxygen levels in the body. They discuss how professional athletes are seeing enhanced performance ...

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