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Episode 70: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Healing is messy, nonlinear, and often unpredictable. But sometimes, it takes a seemingly random experience—like an ecstatic dance class—to bring a major lesson to the surface. In this episode, Amanda reflects on what dancing taught her about the nervous system, the value of community, […]

Episode 69: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout “One of my deepest beliefs is that, I’m too much– I’m too loud, I’m too energetic, I ask too much, need too much, my idea’s or dreams or plans are all too much, my pace is too much, etc… It’s a wound that gets […]

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 […]

Episode 66: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Humans are hardwired for connection, yet many of us are trying to heal in isolation. This post, part seven of Amanda’s Essential 8 series, explores how community shapes our ability to recover from trauma, regulate our nervous system, and feel a deeper sense of […]

Episode 65: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Welcome to part six of Amanda’s Essential 8 series, we explore how nutrition plays a powerful role in mental health and nervous system regulation. From blood sugar and gut health to micronutrients and energy, you’ll learn how the food you eat can impact your […]

Episode 64: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout What is you are not the problem? What if you never were? In this reflective and unscripted episode of the Regulate & Rewire podcast, Amanda shares a powerful quote that reshapes how we view mental health struggles—and how we talk to ourselves through them. […]

Episode 62: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Has it ever felt like you’re playing whack-a-mole with your symptoms? Anxiety, gut issues, exhaustion, trouble focusing, etc… Your vagus nerve could be the key. In this post, part 4 of Amanda’s Essential 8 series, we explore vagal toning as a powerful way to […]

Episode 61: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Breath can be used as a powerful proactive and reactive regulation tool. Your respiratory system (aka breath) is one of the most powerful physiological levers you can pull to shift the state of your nervous system. Did you know that every time you inhale […]

Episode 60: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Most of us know that movement is good for our mental health—but few of us know just how essential it is. This blog—based on Episode 60 of the Regulate & Rewire podcast—breaks down the research, reframes the “exercise is good for you” advice, and […]

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 […]

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