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Episode 123: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout What do you do when regulation is activating? When you find it hard to relax when life finally lows down or you find safety after years of survival mode? Have you ever found yourself sitting on the couch your to-do list is done (or […]
Episode 112: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Most people assume anxiety starts in the mind. A stressful thought sparks a racing heart, shallow breath, maybe even panic. But what if that sequence is sometimes reversed? What if your anxiety doesn’t start in your brain—but in your gut? Today’s episode was sparked […]
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 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 […]
Episode 53: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout Amanda is officially an author. In this special episode, she opens up about her book Healing Through the Vagus Nerve (publishing May 2025), how the opportunity found her, what makes the book so different from others on the topic, and why it’s more than […]
Episode 15: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout If your physical and mental health symptoms feel like a never-ending game of Whack-a-Mole, it might be time to look at your vagus nerve. In this episode, Amanda breaks down what the vagus nerve is, why it matters, and how improving your vagal tone […]
Episode 13: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeView transcript on Buzzsprout This episode is a guided, experiential nervous system regulation sequence for moments when you feel anxious, activated, overwhelmed, or caught in spiraling thoughts. Whether you’re currently dysregulated or just want to explore somatic tools in a calm state, this episode walks you through 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.
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