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Episode 124: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout If you’ve ever wondered when all this nervous system work will finally start to feel natural, when will this click and become your new normal? This episode is for you. We’ve spent the last five weeks exploring the science — the nervous system ladder, […]
Episode 122: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Shut down is your nervous system’s most protective response. If you’ve ever felt heavy, numb, and completely disconnected from life—like you’re moving through a thick fog with no energy or motivation—you’ve likely experienced a nervous system state called “shutdown.” This episode offers a deeply […]
Episode 121: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Freeze is arguably the most confusing, nuanced, and self-blame-inducing state for people to understand. We often mistake it for laziness, depression, or some character flaw — it’s not. It’s a protective state that your nervous system creates when it’s had too much for too […]
Episode 118: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Using a personal story about a difficult uphill walk versus an easy downhill one, this episode offers a powerful and validating analogy for the healing journey. Amanda explores why life and healing can feel so hard when you’re dealing with anxiety or depression, diving […]
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 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 […]
Episode 54: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Ever felt like the sound of the kitchen fan or a distant beeping was going to make you snap? Amanda shares a personal and deeply relatable reflection on the experience of auditory overstimulation—when everyday sounds feel too loud, layered noise becomes overwhelming, and your […]
Episode 52: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout In Episode 52, Amanda sits down behind the mic—tired, underslept, and showing up anyway. What unfolds is an unscripted, heartfelt reflection on what it means to honor your capacity, allow good enough to be enough, and show up for life without the pressure to […]
Episode 32: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Life as a parent can feel like trying to lift a 300-pound weight when you’ve only got the capacity for 50. If you’re feeling maxed out by everything on your plate, this post will show you how to start decreasing your mental and emotional […]
Episode 32: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Parenting can be beautiful—and brutal. For many, it’s not just the logistics that feel overwhelming, but the nervous system response it triggers: the overstimulation, the guilt, the daily whiplash between shutdown and reactivity. If you’ve ever felt like your kids send you into fight, […]
Episode 30: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout If you’ve been stuck in a spiral of Googling symptoms, fearing the worst, and constantly questioning what’s happening in your body, you’re not alone—and you’re not without options. This episode breaks down the four key approaches needed to truly heal health anxiety. Whether you’ve […]
Episode 29: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout If you’ve ever spiraled after Googling a symptom, or felt convinced something was wrong despite normal test results, this episode is for you. Health anxiety is real, common, and more about your nervous system than your lab results. In this post, you’ll learn what’s […]
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