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Episode 57: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout It’s easy to think we’re doing all the right things when we commit to wellness trends like HIIT workouts, hot yoga, and cold plunges. But if your nervous system is already operating in overdrive, these high-intensity habits might be feeding the chaos rather than […]
Episode 56: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Stress is one of the most talked-about issues in wellness and mental health—and one of the least understood. This episode breaks it down with clarity and compassion. Amanda shares personal stories, physiology insights, and a practical framework for how to approach stress in a […]
Episode 55: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout In this episode of Regulate & Rewire, Amanda debunks the myth that healing requires feeling every feeling the moment it arises. She offers a compassionate, research-backed reframe of emotional regulation and introduces a more nuanced, empowering way to navigate emotional waves. Whether you’ve struggled […]
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 51: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout In this episode, Amanda invites listeners into a deeply personal and timely conversation about the invisible tug-of-war between doing and being. What starts as a reflection on a Monday afternoon choice—laptop or laughter—unfolds into an exploration of how nervous system dysregulation, survival patterns, and […]
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 49: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout What do you do when you know you’re in a shutdown state, but nothing seems to help? In this episode, Amanda responds to a listener’s real-life experience with trying to come out of dorsal vagal shutdown—only to spiral deeper. You’ll learn why gentle, titrated […]
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 46: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout This episode explores how to set yourself up for a calmer, more intentional year—not with pressure-filled resolutions, but with simple, sustainable habits. Amanda shares 12 habits for nervous system regulation, each one designed to meet you where you are and build momentum over time. […]
Episode 35: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout When your partner shuts down, lashes out, or avoids conflict, it’s easy to take it personally. But what if their reaction isn’t about you at all? In this episode, Amanda breaks down the concept of default survival responses and why understanding your partner’s patterns […]
Episode 22: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Today’s episode pulls back the curtain on my (Amanda’s) real life—two young kids, a newborn, newborn feeding, toddler chaos—and the journey I’m on to redefine “good enough” in parenting, podcasting, and self-care. Expect candid stories, a real-life peek behind the scenes, and tools for […]
Episode 10: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout You’re standing in line at the grocery store when suddenly your heart starts racing, your palms get sweaty, and panic floods your system—for no apparent reason. Or maybe you’re having a normal conversation with your partner when they use a certain tone of voice, […]
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