anxiety

If you’ve ever sought help for anxiety or depression, there’s a good chance you’ve heard something like this: “Your symptoms are caused by a chemical imbalance in your brain. These medications will help correct that imbalance.” This explanation is simple, straightforward, and has been repeated by healthcare providers for decades. It’s also a narrative that […]

If you’ve ever experienced a panic attack, you know how terrifying they can be. Your heart races, your breathing becomes shallow, and you might even feel like you’re having a heart attack or dying. The experience is so overwhelming that many people end up in the emergency room, only to be told: “It’s just anxiety.” […]

Does your mind ever feel like a hamster wheel, endlessly replaying conversations, forecasting worst-case scenarios, or dissecting problems until you’re more tangled than when you started? If so, you’re not alone. This exhausting mental loop, known as overthinking, is a common experience, often fueled by underlying stress and anxiety. And it doesn’t just drain your […]

Anxiety and depression are not just in your head. That might sound surprising, especially if you’ve spent years in talk therapy or cycling through medications trying to find relief. But if you’re still feeling stuck, there may be a missing piece in your healing journey: your nervous system. Through the lens of nervous system science, […]

Episode 54: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Ever felt like the sound of the kitchen fan or a distant beeping was going to make you snap? Amanda shares a personal and deeply relatable reflection on the experience of auditory overstimulation—when everyday sounds feel too loud, layered noise becomes overwhelming, and your […]

Episode 51: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout In this episode, Amanda invites listeners into a deeply personal and timely conversation about the invisible tug-of-war between doing and being. What starts as a reflection on a Monday afternoon choice—laptop or laughter—unfolds into an exploration of how nervous system dysregulation, survival patterns, and […]

Episode 50: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout What started as a frustrated Instagram post turned into one of Amanda’s most shared (and most controversial) messages ever. In this episode, she revisits that post, shares the real client stories that inspired it, and reflects on how her thinking has evolved. This is […]

Episode 48: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout What actually works in the middle of a panic attack? In this episode, Amanda walks through 10 tools designed to help you interrupt the spiral, calm your nervous system, and reset. She also unpacks the science behind panic attacks, why they happen, and what […]