Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve: Self‑Help Exercises for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Autism by Stanley Rosenberg offers a clear and practical guide to understanding how the vagus nerve influences both physical and emotional health. Drawing on over thirty years of clinical experience and the science of the autonomic nervous system, Rosenberg explains how vagus nerve dysfunction can contribute to stress, inflammation, anxiety, trauma responses, and chronic conditions. The book introduces readers to the basics of Polyvagal Theory and presents easy‑to‑follow somatic exercises, body‑based techniques, and self‑help tools to help regulate the nervous system, improve resilience, and support healing. With step‑by‑step guidance grounded in neurobiology and real‑world examples, this book empowers readers to work with their body’s innate capacity to balance stress responses and enhance overall well‑being