Regulate & Rewire Podcast

Episode 113: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout There are moments in life—sometimes seasons—when safety isn’t guaranteed. Maybe it’s a toxic home, a job that drains you, or trauma that lingers long after the danger has passed. When the environment around you feels unsafe, how do you regulate? How do you find […]

Have you ever found yourself feeling completely disconnected, numb, unmotivated, depressed, or unable to move forward? Perhaps you feel like you’re watching life through a foggy window, your energy depleted, your motivation gone. If so, you may be experiencing what’s known in polyvagal theory as a “shutdown state” or “dorsal vagal shutdown.” This state isn’t […]

Does your mind ever feel like a hamster wheel, endlessly replaying conversations, forecasting worst-case scenarios, or dissecting problems until you’re more tangled than when you started? If so, you’re not alone. This exhausting mental loop, known as overthinking, is a common experience, often fueled by underlying stress and anxiety. And it doesn’t just drain your […]

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 112: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Most people assume anxiety starts in the mind. A stressful thought sparks a racing heart, shallow breath, maybe even panic. But what if that sequence is sometimes reversed? What if your anxiety doesn’t start in your brain—but in your gut? Today’s episode was sparked […]

Episode 111: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Let’s be honest—healing rarely goes according to plan. Sometimes your go-to tools stop working. Or your body (or life) throws a curveball. You can’t rely on what used to work—and that shift can feel disorienting or even defeating. In this episode, Amanda shares a […]

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 […]

Episode 105: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Ever find yourself spiraling into anxiety or completely shutting down when life feels too overwhelming—and wish you had something that could help in the moment? That’s what we’re diving into today. In this episode, Amanda introduces “reactive regulation”—your in-the-moment nervous system toolkit. She explains […]