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Episode 121: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Freeze is arguably the most confusing, nuanced, and self-blame-inducing state for people to understand. We often mistake it for laziness, depression, or some character flaw — it’s not. It’s a protective state that your nervous system creates when it’s had too much for too […]
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 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 113: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout There are moments in life—sometimes seasons—when safety isn’t guaranteed. Maybe it’s a toxic home, a job that drains you, or trauma that lingers long after the danger has passed. When the environment around you feels unsafe, how do you regulate? How do you find […]
Episode 111: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Let’s be honest—healing rarely goes according to plan. Sometimes your go-to tools stop working. Or your body (or life) throws a curveball. You can’t rely on what used to work—and that shift can feel disorienting or even defeating. In this episode, Amanda shares a […]
Episode 107: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Does your nervous system feels like it’s always in crisis mode—jumping between overwhelm, anxiety, shutdown, and exhaustion? I lived there for many years too and I’m here to tell you that living that way long-term isn’t sustainable. This is at the heart of Regulated […]
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 105: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Ever find yourself spiraling into anxiety or completely shutting down when life feels too overwhelming—and wish you had something that could help in the moment? That’s what we’re diving into today. In this episode, Amanda introduces “reactive regulation”—your in-the-moment nervous system toolkit. She explains […]
Episode 101: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout The number one thing Amanda hears from podcast listeners is, “everything you’re saying makes so much sense, why has no one ever explained it to me like this before.” In her approach she understands, teaches, and helps clients work with anxiety & depression through […]
Episode 97: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Each January, the pressure to overhaul your life can feel heavy. Big goals. Big resolutions. Big plans. But for most of us living with anxiety, depression, or burnout—that approach just doesn’t work. In this episode, Amanda strips it back to five foundational habits that […]
Episode 92: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout The holidays can be beautiful, and brutal. Whether you’re navigating grief, family tension, or the weight of unrealistic expectations, this season often brings added stress to already-full systems. In this episode, Amanda lays out a grounded framework for caring for your mental health during […]
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, […]
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