In James Maskell’s first-ever solo podcast, he introduces Evolution of Medicine’s upcoming event, VagusFest. On May 29, 2024, listeners can join the Evolution of Medicine’s debut VagusFest, a participatory education experience focused on toning the vagus nerve, that will provide hands-on healing experiences for participants.   In this podcast episode, James previews themes that will be explored during VagusFest and expresses how the event will help advance health-promoting medicine. VagusFest will serve as a model for clinicans to recreate similar events in their local communities as a strategy for carrying out public relations campaigns that promote functional medicine at the local level. VagusFest is a complete set of tools to run a VagusFest event in a community, including step-by-step guides, marketing materials, and PR assets. Check out the full conversation to learn about: James’ thoughts on what has been limiting the growth of functional medicine. How to win over new patients who have been deterred by long treatment timelines and expectations to make lifestyle changes. How VagusFest will give participants the tools to regulate their own nervous systems and create a sense of unity and healing in their communities. Upcoming opportunities for practitioners to participate in VagusFest events and learn how to implement them in their own communities.