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Episode 20: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Dissociation isn’t a failure—it’s a defense. In this second episode of our three-part series on depression, Amanda dives deep into the experience of dissociation, how it relates to shutdown, and why understanding your personal depression map can help you navigate and heal. What We […]
Episode 18: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Exercise is supposed to help with anxiety, right? So why does it make yours worse? In this episode, Amanda dives into the lesser-known reality of exercise-induced anxiety. You’ll learn the physiological reasons behind why some workouts mimic panic, how body-based memories play a role, […]
Episode 17: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout You don’t snap out of survival mode. You step out. Slowly. Repetitively. One regulated rep at a time. In this powerful episode, Amanda explores what survival mode actually is, how we get stuck in it, and the four-part framework for stepping out of chronic […]
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 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 […]
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For years, I cycled through therapy and meds, wondering why nothing was really sticking. You too? Then you’re in the right place.
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