Research, real-life stories, and science-backed tools to help you heal

Episode 16: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout What happens when everything goes wrong—but you still walk away okay? In this deeply personal episode, I (Amanda) share the full birth story of my second son, including a rare complication called uterine rupture. More importantly, I breaks down the 3 protective factors that […]

Episode 15: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout If your physical and mental health symptoms feel like a never-ending game of Whack-a-Mole, it might be time to look at your vagus nerve. In this episode, Amanda breaks down what the vagus nerve is, why it matters, and how improving your vagal tone […]

Episode 14: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Your three-year-old is having a complete meltdown over candy at 9 AM. Your first instinct might be to send them to their room for a timeout, try to reason with them, or maybe even lose your cool and yell. But what if there was […]

Episode 13: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout This episode is a guided, experiential nervous system regulation sequence for moments when you feel anxious, activated, overwhelmed, or caught in spiraling thoughts. Whether you’re currently dysregulated or just want to explore somatic tools in a calm state, this episode walks you through a […]

Episode 12: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Most people know what anxiety or depression feel like—but those weird in-between states? Wired and tired. Restless but frozen. Able to rest but not quite relaxed? They’re confusing, common, and rarely explained. In this episode, we break down the six distinct nervous system states—including […]

Episode 11: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout You have a big life event coming up—maybe a work presentation, visiting family you’ve been estranged from, or returning to a place that holds difficult memories. You know it’s going to be challenging, potentially triggering, and you want to prepare yourself as best you […]

Episode 10: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout You’re standing in line at the grocery store when suddenly your heart starts racing, your palms get sweaty, and panic floods your system—for no apparent reason. Or maybe you’re having a normal conversation with your partner when they use a certain tone of voice, […]

Episode 9: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout You check off ten things on your to-do list and feel amazing. The next day, you accomplish less and feel like a failure. You say yes to everyone’s requests while your own needs go unmet. You feel guilty when you rest, antsy when you’re […]

Episode 8: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout “I don’t have time for self-care. I’m barely making it through the day as it is. I’m already at capacity—I can’t add one more thing to my plate.” If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. This is the most common objection I hear […]

Episode 7: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Your brain won’t shut up. It’s 2 AM and you’re replaying that conversation from three days ago, analyzing every word, every facial expression, every possible meaning. Or maybe you’re spiraling about tomorrow’s meeting, imagining every worst-case scenario, planning for disasters that will probably never […]

Episode 5: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout You understand that anxiety is a body-based alarm system rooted in your nervous system—but how does this knowledge translate to your personal experience? Why do you still feel overwhelmed when anxiety hits, like you’re drowning in sensations and thoughts you can’t control? The missing […]

Episode 6: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout You understand what anxiety is and you’ve mapped your personal patterns—but you’re still asking the most important question: “How do I actually make it stop when it’s happening?” You’ve tried meditation when you’re panicking, deep breathing when you’re spiraling, and positive affirmations when your […]