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Back to SearchThe Link Between Anxiety, Depression & Chronic Illness
Season 1 Episode 125
Have you ever felt like you're chasing symptoms across your body—from anxiety and depression to gut issues, chronic fatigue, or autoimmune flares? In this episode, we discuss the direct biological li…
Published on 2 hours ago
Bringing It All Together - Nervous System Understanding in Real Life
Season 1 Episode 124
To wrap up our series on nervous system states, we move from theory to real life. This special episode features a powerful voice message from a listener named Brit, who shares a personal story of nav…
Published on 1 week ago
Understanding Regulation – Why We Need This As Our Default State (Part 5)
Season 1 Episode 123
In this episode of our series on nervous system states, we explore the ultimate goal: more regulation. Amanda breaks down the physiology and psychology of this "green zone" state and provides a rich …
Published on 2 weeks ago
Understanding Shut Down— Depression and Your Body’s Protective Disconnection (Part 4)
Season 1 Episode 122
Shut down is your nervous system's most protective response. If you've ever felt heavy, numb, and completely disconnected from life—like you're moving through a thick fog with no energy or motivation…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Understanding Freeze— The “Wired-But-Tired” State (Part 3)
Season 1 Episode 121
"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 prot…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Understanding Activation– Anxiety & Your Fight/Flight Response (Part 2)
Season 1 Episode 120
In this episode we explore the activated nervous system state—better known as fight-or-flight. If you’ve ever felt anxious, tightly wound, or like your body just can’t stop, this one’s for you. We ex…
Published on 1 month ago
Why Different Tools Work for Different Nervous System States (Part 1)
Season 1 Episode 119
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-a…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Uphill Healing: Why Everything Feels Harder (and How to Make It Easier)
Season 1 Episode 118
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 c…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Your Nervous System and the News: Staying Informed Without Staying Dysregulated
Season 1 Episode 117
Living in the world right now can feel overwhelming, especially when every news alert seems like another crisis demanding your attention– the news can feel like both a moral obligation and a fast tra…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Nervous System Prep for Summer as a Parent
Season 1 Episode 116
When school ends and summer begins, many parents expect a break—but what often comes instead is a spike in stress. In this episode, we explore why summer can feel more dysregulating than restful and …
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago