Regulate & Rewire Podcast

Episode 117: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout The world feels heavy—and staying informed can feel like its own form of harm. If you’ve ever scrolled the headlines only to spiral into panic, helplessness, or shutdown, you’re not alone. In this episode, Amanda unpacks the real physiological toll of media overload, explains […]

Episode 116: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Summer break can bring joy—and chaos. For many parents, it means less structure, more sensory input, and increased pressure to make things feel magical for their kids. In this episode, Amanda offers a grounded, compassionate guide to prepping your nervous system for the summer […]

Episode 115: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Amanda did something she hasn’t done before which was to essentially talk about the exact same things two weeks in a row, just through a different lens. After recording last week’s episode, while comprehensive and thorough, it seemed dense and a bit science filled. […]

Episode 114: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Sometimes the hardest part of healing isn’t surviving chaos—it’s staying present when things finally calm down. In this episode, Amanda unpacks why feeling safe can actually feel threatening for trauma survivors, and how this paradox plays out on a biological and emotional level. If […]

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 […]