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Episode 119: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Ever wonder why a breathing exercise that works for your friend makes your own anxiety worse? The problem isn’t you – it’s that we’ve been treating nervous system regulation like it’s one-size-fits-all. In this episode, Amanda kicks off the five-part “Different States Series” by […]
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 100: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Ever wondered if you’re the only one still trying to figure it all out—even after trying “all the things?” I promise you’re not the only one, in fact the podcast have almost half a million downloads to prove otherwise. You’re in good company of […]
Episode 90: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout You know those days when you wake up feeling okay, then crash into a spiral of stress by lunchtime? Or you start off anxious and somehow settle into calm by dinner? That’s not mood swings or instability—it’s your nervous system doing its job. In […]
Episode 88: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Ever learned about something and thought, “Okay, but how does this feel in my body?” That’s the gap this episode fills. If last week’s episode offered the framework for resourcing, titration, and pendulation, this week is the practical invitation. Amanda guides you through a […]
Episode 87: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Ever left a session more overwhelmed than grounded? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. In this episode, Amanda introduces three essential techniques from somatic experiencing: resourcing, titration, and pendulation. These aren’t just jargon—they’re trauma-informed tools that can help you heal without retraumatizing your system. […]
Episode 86: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Have you ever felt like healing is a total mystery? Like everyone says “just do the work” but no one tells you what that actually looks like—or in what order to do it? This episode brings structure to the chaos. Amanda introduces the Pyramid […]
Episode 85: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout “Releasing trauma” has become one of the trendiest things to say in the healing space. It’s a catchy phrase, the IG reels of people shaking or sobbing grab your attention, it makes you think if you do A then B is the result—but today, […]
Episode 83: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Feeling tense or overwhelmed in unfamiliar situations? Whether it’s starting a new job, traveling, or facing a big life shift, many of us experience what’s commonly labeled as situational anxiety. In this episode, Amanda unpacks what’s really happening under the surface through a nervous […]
Episode 82: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Ever found yourself saying, “I just need this symptom to stop”—whether it’s spiraling thoughts, tightness in your chest, gut issues, or chronic fatigue? Me too. One of the biggest shifts in healing anxiety and depression is learning to stop fearing your symptoms and start […]
Episode 79: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout This episode is a real-time reflection from Amanda on what it looks like to apply nervous system regulation tools during a season of life that’s simply… a lot. From school transitions and travel to building a cabin and IVF prep, she shares candidly about […]
Episode 78: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Ever feel like part of you is calm and wise while another part wants to scream, run, or shut down? We all have these contradictory parts. In this follow-up episode on Internal Family Systems (IFS), Amanda walks through the two foundational practices of Parts […]
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