mental health education

Episode 125: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Maybe you’ve noticed this pattern in your own life:You’ve been managing anxiety for years, and suddenly your gut starts acting up. Or you’ve struggled with depression, and now you’re constantly exhausted or catching every cold that comes around. Or maybe it went the other […]

Episode 123: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout What do you do when regulation is activating? When you find it hard to relax when life finally lows down or you find safety after years of survival mode? Have you ever found yourself sitting on the couch your to-do list is done (or […]

Episode 119: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Ever wonder why a breathing exercise that works for your friend makes your own anxiety worse? The problem isn’t you – it’s that we’ve been treating nervous system regulation like it’s one-size-fits-all. In this episode, Amanda kicks off the five-part “Different States Series” by […]

Episode 115: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Amanda did something she hasn’t done before which was to essentially talk about the exact same things two weeks in a row, just through a different lens. After recording last week’s episode, while comprehensive and thorough, it seemed dense and a bit science filled. […]

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 […]

You’ve been showing up to therapy consistently for months, maybe even years. You’ve talked through your childhood, analyzed your thought patterns, and maybe you’ve gained valuable insights about yourself (& maybe you haven’t). Yet somehow, those persistent symptoms of anxiety or depression still linger. The panic attacks continue. That feeling of being disconnected from yourself […]

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 110: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Derealization can feel disorienting at best, and completely terrifying at its worst. If you’re not sure if you’ve ever experience this take a moment to reflect. Have you ever feel like the world around you suddenly looks strange, fake, or far away—like you’re watching […]

Episode 109: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Welcome to the final episode in Amanda’s Back to the Basics series—a 9-part journey to help you understand anxiety and depression through a nervous system and whole-human lens. In this episode, Amanda ties it all together. She offers a comprehensive review and roadmap to […]

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 […]