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Episode 120: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Anxiety isn’t just in your head—it’s a full-body experience that demands a full-body understanding. If your chest tightens, your thoughts race, and you feel like you’re bracing for something you can’t quite name, you’re likely in a nervous system state called activation. In this […]
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 66: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Humans are hardwired for connection, yet many of us are trying to heal in isolation. This post, part seven of Amanda’s Essential 8 series, explores how community shapes our ability to recover from trauma, regulate our nervous system, and feel a deeper sense of […]
Episode 62: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Has it ever felt like you’re playing whack-a-mole with your symptoms? Anxiety, gut issues, exhaustion, trouble focusing, etc… Your vagus nerve could be the key. In this post, part 4 of Amanda’s Essential 8 series, we explore vagal toning as a powerful way to […]
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 11: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout You have a big life event coming up—maybe a work presentation, visiting family you’ve been estranged from, or returning to a place that holds difficult memories. You know it’s going to be challenging, potentially triggering, and you want to prepare yourself as best you […]
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