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Episode 77: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Have you ever found yourself thinking, “Part of me wants this… but another part of me really doesn’t”? That internal tug-of-war is something we all experience. But what if those parts of you weren’t random or wrong—but deeply meaningful? In this episode, Amanda introduces […]
Episode 76: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout We often hear that we need to “regulate our emotions” or “build resilience,” but what does that actually look like? In this lesson-turned-episode, Amanda unpacks what emotional fitness really means and why it’s a foundational skill for both healing and thriving. Originally recorded as […]
Episode 75: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout If you’ve ever struggled with being too hard on yourself, stuffing down emotions, or spiraling into shame after an emotional outburst—this one’s for you. Building off last week’s reflection on compassionate self-awareness, this episode dives deeper into three more powerful healing reframes that blend […]
Episode 74: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout This episode kicks off a two-part series on four powerful healing reframes originally shared through the lens of parenting—but deeply applicable to anyone healing anxiety, depression, or dysregulation. Today, we focus on the first reframe and why context and compassion matter just as much […]
Episode 73: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Overwhelmed by chaos, noise, and constant demands? I think every parent has felt this (or does often). This episode responds to a listener’s heartfelt request: how do we stay regulated as parents when everything feels out of control? Amanda shares nervous system-informed reflections on […]
Episode 72: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout If rest feels like something you have to earn—or something you can’t enjoy until every box is checked—you’re in good company. In this episode, Amanda continues the conversation from last week by exploring the deeply ingrained default pattern of postponing rest until “everything is […]
Episode 71: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout If you find yourself rushing through the day—even when there’s no reason to—this episode is for you. Amanda shares a personal story that perfectly illustrates how deeply embedded our sense of urgency can be. What begins as a jog to a zoo event turns […]
Episode 70: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Healing is messy, nonlinear, and often unpredictable. But sometimes, it takes a seemingly random experience—like an ecstatic dance class—to bring a major lesson to the surface. In this episode, Amanda reflects on what dancing taught her about the nervous system, the value of community, […]
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