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Episode 116: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Summer break can bring joy—and chaos. For many parents, it means less structure, more sensory input, and increased pressure to make things feel magical for their kids. In this episode, Amanda offers a grounded, compassionate guide to prepping your nervous system for the summer […]
Episode 106: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Ever had a moment where you were about to lose it—with your kid, your partner, or your inbox—and thought, “I know what I should do… but it feels impossible right now”? In this episode, Amanda takes the conceptual and makes it practical. She shares […]
Episode 94: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout What if the spiral of “Did I do this to my kid?” isn’t a sign that you’ve failed as a parent, but a signal that you care enough to pause, reflect, and re-pattern? In this episode, Amanda unpacks one of the most loaded questions […]
Episode 91: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout This episode begins with a four-year-old on a roof—and ends with a profound lesson about healing that many adults are still learning. Amanda shares a personal parenting moment turned life metaphor, using her son’s cautious curiosity and self-awareness as a lens to examine emotional […]
Episode 89: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout In this deeply personal episode, Amanda shares the story of saying goodbye to her dog Cooper, a companion of 12.5 years, and walks us through the dual experience of grieving herself while supporting her four-year-old son through his first real loss. Through honesty, presence, […]
Episode 73: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Overwhelmed by chaos, noise, and constant demands? I think every parent has felt this (or does often). This episode responds to a listener’s heartfelt request: how do we stay regulated as parents when everything feels out of control? Amanda shares nervous system-informed reflections on […]
Episode 43: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout This is Part 1 of a listener-led holiday support series where Amanda responds directly to the most common seasonal struggles submitted by the audience. In this episode, she offers thoughtful, research-backed, and candid guidance on navigating holiday grief, loneliness, nontraditional family dynamics, and overstimulation […]
Episode 28: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout If relationships feel like walking a tightrope—where a small misstep triggers shutdown, defensiveness, or withdrawal—you’re not alone. So many of us long for real connection while defaulting to protection, not because we lack desire, but because our nervous system learned early on that closeness […]
Episode 24: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout This special “Ask Amanda” episode tackles three listener-submitted questions, diving deep into real-life struggles with parenting self-care, EMDR therapy, and navigating high-functioning depression. Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent, exploring trauma healing, or looking for tangible tools that actually help, this episode brings practical insight […]
Episode 14: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Your three-year-old is having a complete meltdown over candy at 9 AM. Your first instinct might be to send them to their room for a timeout, try to reason with them, or maybe even lose your cool and yell. But what if there was […]
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