Regulate & Rewire Podcast

Episode 25: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to figure out which nervous system tools to use—and when—you’re not alone. In this episode, Amanda walks you through a powerful, practical framework called the Regulation Game Plan, which helps you create a personalized map to move from […]

Episode 24: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout This special “Ask Amanda” episode tackles three listener-submitted questions, diving deep into real-life struggles with parenting self-care, EMDR therapy, and navigating high-functioning depression. Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent, exploring trauma healing, or looking for tangible tools that actually help, this episode brings practical insight […]

Episode 23: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Is it ADHD—or are you just chronically overwhelmed, exhausted, and running on fumes? In this episode, Amanda shares her personal ADHD journey, the nuances of adult diagnosis, and the often-overlooked role of trauma and survival physiology in attention-related symptoms. She invites you into a […]

Episode 22: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Today’s episode pulls back the curtain on my (Amanda’s) real life—two young kids, a newborn, newborn feeding, toddler chaos—and the journey I’m on to redefine “good enough” in parenting, podcasting, and self-care. Expect candid stories, a real-life peek behind the scenes, and tools for […]

Episode 21: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout What if you could move through depression not by pushing harder—but by meeting your body exactly where it is? In this final part of Amanda’s three-part series, she shares tangible, somatic tools for when you’re feeling shut down, disconnected, or stuck in the red […]

Episode 20: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Dissociation isn’t a failure—it’s a defense. In this second episode of our three-part series on depression, Amanda dives deep into the experience of dissociation, how it relates to shutdown, and why understanding your personal depression map can help you navigate and heal. What We […]

Episode 19: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout What if depression isn’t a chemical flaw in your brain—but a survival response from your nervous system? In this foundational episode, Amanda opens Part 1 of a three-part series that reframes depression through a polyvagal and trauma-informed lens. This shift not only clarifies symptoms, […]

Episode 18: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Exercise is supposed to help with anxiety, right? So why does it make yours worse? In this episode, Amanda dives into the lesser-known reality of exercise-induced anxiety. You’ll learn the physiological reasons behind why some workouts mimic panic, how body-based memories play a role, […]

Episode 17: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout You don’t snap out of survival mode. You step out. Slowly. Repetitively. One regulated rep at a time. In this powerful episode, Amanda explores what survival mode actually is, how we get stuck in it, and the four-part framework for stepping out of chronic […]

Episode 16: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout What happens when everything goes wrong—but you still walk away okay? In this deeply personal episode, I (Amanda) share the full birth story of my second son, including a rare complication called uterine rupture. More importantly, I breaks down the 3 protective factors that […]

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 […]

Episode 14: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Your three-year-old is having a complete meltdown over candy at 9 AM. Your first instinct might be to send them to their room for a timeout, try to reason with them, or maybe even lose your cool and yell. But what if there was […]