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Episode 123: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout What do you do when regulation is activating? When you find it hard to relax when life finally lows down or you find safety after years of survival mode? Have you ever found yourself sitting on the couch your to-do list is done (or […]
Episode 120: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Anxiety isn’t just in your head—it’s a full-body experience that demands a full-body understanding. If your chest tightens, your thoughts race, and you feel like you’re bracing for something you can’t quite name, you’re likely in a nervous system state called activation. In this […]
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 98: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout This episode tackles the emotional weight of being human in a time of global crises—wildfires, conflict, natural disaster, and more. Amanda shares why our ancient nervous systems struggle with the modern avalanche of bad news, and offers a nervous‑system‑informed toolkit for staying present, engaged, […]
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 38: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout This post is part 2 of a 4-part series on the Stress Bucket exercise—a core framework we use with clients to help them manage their load, build capacity, and live with more intention. If you haven’t yet, go back Part 1 (Episode 37) to […]
Episode 37: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout You’ve probably heard the phrase, “you can’t pour from an empty cup.” But what if the real problem isn’t an empty cup—but a constantly overflowing one? In this 4-part series, Amanda walks through the Stress Bucket Exercise, a powerful tool for understanding your unique […]
Episode 34: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Ever find yourself yelling before you even realize you are mad? Or agreeing to something you didn’t want to do, then wondering why you couldn’t say no? That’s not you being irrational—it’s your nervous system doing its job. In this episode, we explore the […]
Episode 27: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Regulating your nervous system and having a regulated nervous system are not the same thing. In this episode, Amanda breaks down the difference, explains why both matter, and offers practical guidance to help you build a nervous system with more capacity, flexibility, and resilience. […]
Episode 25: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to figure out which nervous system tools to use—and when—you’re not alone. In this episode, Amanda walks you through a powerful, practical framework called the Regulation Game Plan, which helps you create a personalized map to move from […]
Episode 13: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout This episode is a guided, experiential nervous system regulation sequence for moments when you feel anxious, activated, overwhelmed, or caught in spiraling thoughts. Whether you’re currently dysregulated or just want to explore somatic tools in a calm state, this episode walks you through a […]
Episode 11: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout You have a big life event coming up—maybe a work presentation, visiting family you’ve been estranged from, or returning to a place that holds difficult memories. You know it’s going to be challenging, potentially triggering, and you want to prepare yourself as best you […]
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