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Episode 83: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Feeling tense or overwhelmed in unfamiliar situations? Whether it’s starting a new job, traveling, or facing a big life shift, many of us experience what’s commonly labeled as situational anxiety. In this episode, Amanda unpacks what’s really happening under the surface through a nervous […]
Episode 82: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Ever found yourself saying, “I just need this symptom to stop”—whether it’s spiraling thoughts, tightness in your chest, gut issues, or chronic fatigue? Me too. One of the biggest shifts in healing anxiety and depression is learning to stop fearing your symptoms and start […]
Episode 81: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Let’s talk about the anxiety attack I *almost* had at the airport earlier this summer. Warning, this episode takes you on the journey with me detail by detail, so if you’re already feeling a little worked up today, maybe come back to this saga […]
Episode 80: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Botox isn’t just about smoothing wrinkles. In this episode, Amanda breaks down what Botox is, how it works on a neurological level, and the emerging research on its effects beyond the injection site. Whether you’re considering Botox for chronic pain, cosmetic reasons, or are […]
Episode 79: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout This episode is a real-time reflection from Amanda on what it looks like to apply nervous system regulation tools during a season of life that’s simply… a lot. From school transitions and travel to building a cabin and IVF prep, she shares candidly about […]
Episode 78: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Ever feel like part of you is calm and wise while another part wants to scream, run, or shut down? We all have these contradictory parts. In this follow-up episode on Internal Family Systems (IFS), Amanda walks through the two foundational practices of Parts […]
Episode 77: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Have you ever found yourself thinking, “Part of me wants this… but another part of me really doesn’t”? That internal tug-of-war is something we all experience. But what if those parts of you weren’t random or wrong—but deeply meaningful? In this episode, Amanda introduces […]
Episode 75: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout If you’ve ever struggled with being too hard on yourself, stuffing down emotions, or spiraling into shame after an emotional outburst—this one’s for you. Building off last week’s reflection on compassionate self-awareness, this episode dives deeper into three more powerful healing reframes that blend […]
Episode 72: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout If rest feels like something you have to earn—or something you can’t enjoy until every box is checked—you’re in good company. In this episode, Amanda continues the conversation from last week by exploring the deeply ingrained default pattern of postponing rest until “everything is […]
Episode 71: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout If you find yourself rushing through the day—even when there’s no reason to—this episode is for you. Amanda shares a personal story that perfectly illustrates how deeply embedded our sense of urgency can be. What begins as a jog to a zoo event turns […]
Episode 68: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout This wrap up episode of Amanda’s Essential 8 series brings it all together. What does it actually mean to live a regulated life? What does that look like in daily routines, especially when you’re navigating anxiety, depression, or chronic stress? This episode explores the […]
Episode 67: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body or struggled to notice early signs of overwhelm, today’s post might reveal the missing piece in your healing journey. As the final installment of Amanda’s Essential 8 series, this post explores interoception—your ability to sense and […]
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