mental health education

Episode 80: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Botox isn’t just about smoothing wrinkles. In this episode, Amanda breaks down what Botox is, how it works on a neurological level, and the emerging research on its effects beyond the injection site. Whether you’re considering Botox for chronic pain, cosmetic reasons, or are […]

Episode 78: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Ever feel like part of you is calm and wise while another part wants to scream, run, or shut down? We all have these contradictory parts. In this follow-up episode on Internal Family Systems (IFS), Amanda walks through the two foundational practices of Parts […]

Episode 77: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Have you ever found yourself thinking, “Part of me wants this… but another part of me really doesn’t”? That internal tug-of-war is something we all experience. But what if those parts of you weren’t random or wrong—but deeply meaningful? In this episode, Amanda introduces […]

Episode 76: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout We often hear that we need to “regulate our emotions” or “build resilience,” but what does that actually look like? In this lesson-turned-episode, Amanda unpacks what emotional fitness really means and why it’s a foundational skill for both healing and thriving. Originally recorded as […]

Episode 75: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout If you’ve ever struggled with being too hard on yourself, stuffing down emotions, or spiraling into shame after an emotional outburst—this one’s for you. Building off last week’s reflection on compassionate self-awareness, this episode dives deeper into three more powerful healing reframes that blend […]

Episode 74: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout This episode kicks off a two-part series on four powerful healing reframes originally shared through the lens of parenting—but deeply applicable to anyone healing anxiety, depression, or dysregulation. Today, we focus on the first reframe and why context and compassion matter just as much […]

Episode 58: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout We all know what we “should” be doing. Getting more sleep. Moving our bodies. Logging off social media. But knowing better doesn’t always mean doing better. This week, Amanda breaks down why that is—and how to actually create habits that help you heal. What […]

Episode 41: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout If you’ve been trying to think your way out of anxiety and depression, but feel like something’s still missing, this episode is for you. Mental health isn’t just about your thoughts—it’s also about how you sleep, breathe, eat, and relate. This week’s episode covers […]

Episode 34: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Ever find yourself yelling before you even realize you are mad? Or agreeing to something you didn’t want to do, then wondering why you couldn’t say no? That’s not you being irrational—it’s your nervous system doing its job. In this episode, we explore the […]

Episode 28: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout If relationships feel like walking a tightrope—where a small misstep triggers shutdown, defensiveness, or withdrawal—you’re not alone. So many of us long for real connection while defaulting to protection, not because we lack desire, but because our nervous system learned early on that closeness […]

Episode 27: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Regulating your nervous system and having a regulated nervous system are not the same thing. In this episode, Amanda breaks down the difference, explains why both matter, and offers practical guidance to help you build a nervous system with more capacity, flexibility, and resilience. […]

Episode 12: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Most people know what anxiety or depression feel like—but those weird in-between states? Wired and tired. Restless but frozen. Able to rest but not quite relaxed? They’re confusing, common, and rarely explained. In this episode, we break down the six distinct nervous system states—including […]