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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 63: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout In part five of Amanda’s Essential 8 series, she dives deep into a topic that gets talked about often—but not always helpfully: stress management. If you’ve ever been told to “just manage your stress” without any real context or tools, this one’s for you. […]

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 […]

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For years, I cycled through therapy and meds, wondering why nothing was really sticking. You too? Then you’re in the right place. 

Turns out, the problem wasn’t me—and it’s not you, either. Anxiety and depression are symptoms of a nervous system stuck in survival mode.

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