depression

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 […]

Have you ever found yourself feeling completely disconnected, numb, unmotivated, depressed, or unable to move forward? Perhaps you feel like you’re watching life through a foggy window, your energy depleted, your motivation gone. If so, you may be experiencing what’s known in polyvagal theory as a “shutdown state” or “dorsal vagal shutdown.” This state isn’t […]

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 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 42: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout This episode is part of a seasonal mental health series focused on common struggles during the winter months. In this episode Amanda dives into the biology, stress load, and contributing factors of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)—and how light exposure, nervous system regulation, and lifestyle […]

Episode 3: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Have you ever been in a situation where you logically knew you were safe, but your body didn’t get the memo? Maybe you’re at dinner with friends, feeling perfectly fine one moment, then suddenly overwhelmed with anxiety for no apparent reason. You tell yourself […]

Episode 2: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout You’ve tried therapy. Maybe medication. You’ve journaled, meditated, shifted your mindset… but you’re still struggling with anxiety that feels unshakable or depression that leaves you numb. It’s easy to start wondering: What’s wrong with me? But, what if nothing’s wrong with you at all? […]