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Episode 59: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Sleep plays a vital role in your mental health, physical resilience, and nervous system healing—but 1 in 3 adults aren’t getting enough of it. In this post (based on Episode 59 of the Regulate & Rewire podcast), Amanda breaks down what actually happens when […]
Episode 58: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout We all know what we “should” be doing. Getting more sleep. Moving our bodies. Logging off social media. But knowing better doesn’t always mean doing better. This week, Amanda breaks down why that is—and how to actually create habits that help you heal. What […]
Episode 53: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Amanda is officially an author. In this special episode, she opens up about her book Healing Through the Vagus Nerve (publishing May 2025), how the opportunity found her, what makes the book so different from others on the topic, and why it’s more than […]
Episode 50: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout What started as a frustrated Instagram post turned into one of Amanda’s most shared (and most controversial) messages ever. In this episode, she revisits that post, shares the real client stories that inspired it, and reflects on how her thinking has evolved. This is […]
Episode 48: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout What actually works in the middle of a panic attack? In this episode, Amanda walks through 10 tools designed to help you interrupt the spiral, calm your nervous system, and reset. She also unpacks the science behind panic attacks, why they happen, and what […]
Episode 47: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout If you’ve ever had anxiety or depression symptoms that didn’t respond to generic treatments, this conversation is for you. Amanda introduces three critical (and often overlooked) pillars of healing: bloodwork, breath, and belonging. She shares client stories, scientific insights, and a look at how […]
Episode 44: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout This episode continues our seasonal series on navigating mental health challenges during the holidays. Amanda shares listener-submitted struggles and offers tangible, compassionate support for managing emotional overwhelm, social gatherings, expectations, and more. What We Cover in This Episode Navigating Holiday Events Without Overwhelm One […]
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, […]
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For years, I cycled through therapy and meds, wondering why nothing was really sticking. You too? Then you’re in the right place.
Turns out, the problem wasn’t me—and it’s not you, either. Anxiety and depression are symptoms of a nervous system stuck in survival mode.
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