I’m thrilled to share something that’s very important to me. I’ll be presenting at an upcoming summit on “Awakening Your True Desire Through Vagus Nerve Regulation.”
This presentation combines two powerful streams of work. It integrates the ancient wisdom of meditation and mindfulness. It also includes cutting-edge neuroscience. This explores how our nervous system influences what we perceive as our desires. It contrasts this with what we truly desire.
The Problem We Don’t Talk About
How many times have you achieved something you thought you wanted, only to feel… empty? Or found yourself constantly chasing goals that feel heavy and pressured, driven by “shoulds” rather than genuine excitement?
This disconnect isn’t a character flaw – it’s often a nervous system issue.
When we operate from survival states, we experience the anxiety of the fight-or-flight response. Alternatively, we might feel the numbness of shutdown. In these states, we literally cannot access our authentic desires. Instead, we chase what we think will make us safe, acceptable, or worthy.
My Own Journey from Survival to Soul
A few years ago, after experiencing multiple life-changing events in rapid succession, my nervous system went into complete survival mode. Panic attacks, burnout, running on empty but unable to stop – I was living in a constant state of hypervigilance.
In that state, every decision I made was driven by fear. I stayed in my corporate career because it was the “practical” and “safe” thing to do. However, something inside me felt increasingly disconnected. I also felt drained.
Everything changed when I discovered meditation and began studying with my teacher, davidji. As I learned about the nervous system and began practices that actually regulated my vagus nerve, something profound shifted.
From this calmer, more regulated state, I began to hear different whispers. Not the frantic “you should do this” voices, but a quieter knowing that asked: “What if you taught meditation? What if you wrote about healing? What if you helped others find their way back to themselves?”
The transition from corporate work to teaching was a significant one. Writing my book, “Holistic Vagus Nerve Reset,” and coaching were also substantial endeavors. It wasn’t just a career change. It was the difference between living from survival versus living from the soul.
The Science Behind the Shift
What I discovered through both personal experience and research is that the vagus nerve is your body’s longest cranial nerve. It acts as a bridge between your mind and body. It also serves as a link between stress and calm. Additionally, it connects conditioned goals and authentic desires.
When your vagus nerve is well-regulated:
- Your nervous system feels safe enough to want beyond survival
- You can distinguish between fear-driven “shoulds” and soul-centered longings
- You make decisions from clarity rather than reactivity
- You access creativity, curiosity, and connection
This isn’t just a feel-good theory. It’s supported by Polyvagal Theory. It can be measured through heart rate variability and other biomarkers.
What You’ll Experience in the Presentation
In our time together, we’ll explore:
The Three States of Your Nervous System – and where authentic desire actually lives (hint: it’s not in survival mode)
The Difference Between Conditioned Goals and Soul Desires – learning to recognize which voice is speaking when you think you want something
Practical Vagus Nerve Reset Techniques – simple, science-backed practices you can use daily to create the internal conditions where authentic longing can emerge
A Guided Journey into Your True Desires – four powerful questions designed to bypass your “shoulds” and connect you with what your soul is actually calling for
Integration Practices – how to anchor these insights and maintain nervous system regulation in daily life
Why This Matters Now
We’re living in times of tremendous stress and overwhelm. Many of us are operating from survival states more often than we realize. This chronic dysregulation doesn’t just affect our health – it disconnects us from our authentic path.
When we learn to regulate our nervous system, we don’t just feel calmer. We reclaim access to our inner compass. We remember what we’re actually here to create, contribute, and experience.
Your desires aren’t selfish – they’re sacred. But you can only hear them when your nervous system feels safe enough to want beyond survival.
A Special Thank You
I’m deeply grateful to davidji for his mentorship and for encouraging me to share this work. His teaching on the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience has been transformational in my own journey. It forms the foundation of everything I offer.
The practices saved my life. They helped me move from panic and burnout to purpose and joy. These are what I’ll be sharing with you.
Join the Finding Within Summit
My presentation is part of the Finding Within Summit. This is a transformative two-day online event. It features expert speakers exploring different pathways to inner healing and authentic living.
The summit covers:
- Living a purpose-driven life through the power of intention
- Navigating back to yourself through self-care practices
- Using meditation and body awareness for healing chronic pain and illness
- Building a meaningful life after experiencing grief and loss
- Understanding healthy boundaries and the power of saying no
- Exploring cannabis as medicine for healing
- Discovering what true self-care actually looks like
- Awakening your true desires through vagus nerve regulation
- Uncovering the soul secrets that create transformation
- Real-world practices for taking your life to the next level
This curated lineup addresses the full spectrum of healing. It ranges from grief and chronic illness to boundaries and self-care. The lineup encompasses alternative medicine and soul-level transformation. Each presentation offers both practical tools and more profound wisdom for those ready to find their way back to themselves.
Why Attend
If you’ve ever felt disconnected from what you truly want, this summit offers a comprehensive approach to inner transformation. If you’re tired of chasing goals that don’t fulfill you, it can guide you. If you’re curious about how nervous system regulation can become your pathway to authentic living, this summit provides insights.
Because here’s what I know to be true: The world needs something. It wants to be expressed through your calm, authentic self. And your vagus nerve – this ancient pathway between mind and body – is your bridge back to that truth.
For more information : www.findingwithinsummit.com September 13th and 14th 2025 – hello@findingwithinsummit.com
Myriam Gareau is the author of “Holistic Vagus Nerve Reset” and a meditation teacher certified through davidji’s Meditation Academy. She coaches individuals in integrating nervous system regulation with authentic living through coaching, workshops, and her transformational programs.
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