physiology & lifestyle

Episode 62: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Has it ever felt like you’re playing whack-a-mole with your symptoms? Anxiety, gut issues, exhaustion, trouble focusing, etc… Your vagus nerve could be the key. In this post, part 4 of Amanda’s Essential 8 series, we explore vagal toning as a powerful way to […]

Episode 61: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Breath can be used as a powerful proactive and reactive regulation tool. Your respiratory system (aka breath) is one of the most powerful physiological levers you can pull to shift the state of your nervous system. Did you know that every time you inhale […]

Episode 60: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Most of us know that movement is good for our mental health—but few of us know just how essential it is. This blog—based on Episode 60 of the Regulate & Rewire podcast—breaks down the research, reframes the “exercise is good for you” advice, and […]

Episode 59: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Sleep plays a vital role in your mental health, physical resilience, and nervous system healing—but 1 in 3 adults aren’t getting enough of it. In this post (based on Episode 59 of the Regulate & Rewire podcast), Amanda breaks down what actually happens when […]

Episode 47: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout If you’ve ever had anxiety or depression symptoms that didn’t respond to generic treatments, this conversation is for you. Amanda introduces three critical (and often overlooked) pillars of healing: bloodwork, breath, and belonging. She shares client stories, scientific insights, and a look at how […]

Episode 26: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Healing is hard—but it’s not because you’re doing it wrong. In this episode, Amanda offers a gut check and compassionate pep talk about what it really takes to heal anxiety and depression in a society that makes it so hard to slow down, rest, […]

Episode 15: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout If your physical and mental health symptoms feel like a never-ending game of Whack-a-Mole, it might be time to look at your vagus nerve. In this episode, Amanda breaks down what the vagus nerve is, why it matters, and how improving your vagal tone […]