Regulate & Rewire Podcast

Episode 37: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout You’ve probably heard the phrase, “you can’t pour from an empty cup.” But what if the real problem isn’t an empty cup—but a constantly overflowing one? In this 4-part series, Amanda walks through the Stress Bucket Exercise, a powerful tool for understanding your unique […]

Episode 36: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout When you’ve lashed out, shut down, or spiraled into self-blame, what comes next matters most. In this post, we’ll explore the nervous system science behind rupture and repair, and how to use those messy moments as opportunities for growth and deeper connection—with yourself and […]

Episode 35: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout When your partner shuts down, lashes out, or avoids conflict, it’s easy to take it personally. But what if their reaction isn’t about you at all? In this episode, Amanda breaks down the concept of default survival responses and why understanding your partner’s patterns […]

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 32: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Life as a parent can feel like trying to lift a 300-pound weight when you’ve only got the capacity for 50. If you’re feeling maxed out by everything on your plate, this post will show you how to start decreasing your mental and emotional […]

Episode 32: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Parenting can be beautiful—and brutal. For many, it’s not just the logistics that feel overwhelming, but the nervous system response it triggers: the overstimulation, the guilt, the daily whiplash between shutdown and reactivity. If you’ve ever felt like your kids send you into fight, […]

Episode 31: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout When conversations get hard, many of us either shut down, lash out, or second-guess ourselves. Whether you’re trying to set boundaries, support a struggling loved one, or stay afloat around someone’s low energy—this episode gives you tools to stay grounded and navigate with clarity. […]

Episode 30: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout If you’ve been stuck in a spiral of Googling symptoms, fearing the worst, and constantly questioning what’s happening in your body, you’re not alone—and you’re not without options. This episode breaks down the four key approaches needed to truly heal health anxiety. Whether you’ve […]

Episode 29: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout If you’ve ever spiraled after Googling a symptom, or felt convinced something was wrong despite normal test results, this episode is for you. Health anxiety is real, common, and more about your nervous system than your lab results. In this post, you’ll learn what’s […]

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 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, […]