anxiety

Episode 108: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout If you’ve ever been told you have a “chemical imbalance” in your brain and handed a prescription—without a single lab test to back it up—you’re not alone. The idea is still everywhere, despite decades of research that disproves it. And while medication can be […]

Episode 107: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Does your nervous system feels like it’s always in crisis mode—jumping between overwhelm, anxiety, shutdown, and exhaustion? I lived there for many years too and I’m here to tell you that living that way long-term isn’t sustainable. This is at the heart of Regulated […]

Episode 106: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Ever had a moment where you were about to lose it—with your kid, your partner, or your inbox—and thought, “I know what I should do… but it feels impossible right now”? In this episode, Amanda takes the conceptual and makes it practical. She shares […]

Episode 105: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Ever find yourself spiraling into anxiety or completely shutting down when life feels too overwhelming—and wish you had something that could help in the moment? That’s what we’re diving into today. In this episode, Amanda introduces “reactive regulation”—your in-the-moment nervous system toolkit. She explains […]

Episode 104: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout If one small inconvenience tips you over the edge or leaves you spiraling, your stress bucket is likely too full. In this episode, Amanda offers a visual analogy to help you understand why chronic stress and emotional overwhelm show up—and how to approach them […]

Episode 103: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but still stuck in cycles of anxiety or depression? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. In this episode, Amanda unpacks the root causes of why we get stuck in dysregulation and what might be keeping your nervous […]

Episode 102: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Ever find yourself stuck in a loop of overthinking—but completely frozen when it’s time to act? Or calm one moment, snapping the next, wondering what changed? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. These are signs of different nervous system states at play. In this […]

Episode 101: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout The number one thing Amanda hears from podcast listeners is, “everything you’re saying makes so much sense, why has no one ever explained it to me like this before.” In her approach she understands, teaches, and helps clients work with anxiety & depression through […]

Episode 83: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Feeling tense or overwhelmed in unfamiliar situations? Whether it’s starting a new job, traveling, or facing a big life shift, many of us experience what’s commonly labeled as situational anxiety. In this episode, Amanda unpacks what’s really happening under the surface through a nervous […]

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 56: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Stress is one of the most talked-about issues in wellness and mental health—and one of the least understood. This episode breaks it down with clarity and compassion. Amanda shares personal stories, physiology insights, and a practical framework for how to approach stress in a […]