Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhy Safety Can Feel Scary After Trauma (Simplified)
Season 1 Episode 115
This is a simplified version of the conversation we had last week about how it's common for trauma survivors to feel anxious or scared when they finally experience moments of calm or regulation. This…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
When Safety Feels Scary: Why Regulation Can Be Terrifying After Trauma
Season 1 Episode 114
Have you ever felt anxious about not feeling so anxious? Or had a moment of regulation trigger anxiety? In this follow-up we explore a counterintuitive but common phenomenon in trauma recovery: when …
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Finding Safety in Unsafe Places: Supporting Nervous System Regulation
Season 1 Episode 113
In this episode, we tackle the challenging but vital question: How can we support nervous system regulation when someone isn't in a safe environment? Drawing from Deb Dana's Polyvagal Theory expertis…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Is Your Gut Triggering Your Anxiety? Understanding Bottom-Up Panic
Season 1 Episode 112
Can anxiety start... in your gut? Triggered by a listener's experience linking a gut cleanse to panic attacks, this episode dives deep into the powerful gut-brain connection. Discover how physiologic…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
When Life Gets Heavy– Slow Down, Drop Weight, & Adapt
Season 1 Episode 111
In this episode, Amanda shares a personal story about her shift from running to walking—and eventually walking with a weighted vest—and how this physical adaptation revealed powerful lessons about ne…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Derealization - What it is & Tools to Help
Season 1 Episode 110
Ever felt like the world around you suddenly turned foggy, distant, or dreamlike? That’s derealization—and while it can feel disorienting, it’s actually a protective response from your nervous system…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Bringing It All Together (Final Part: B2B Series)
Season 1 Episode 109
In this final episode of our Back to the Basics series, we bring together all the key concepts we've explored over the past eight episodes. From understanding your nervous system to creating a person…
Published on 4 months ago
Bloodwork & The Chemical Imbalance Theory (Part 8: B2B Series)
Season 1 Episode 108
In this episode, we’re continuing with Part 8 of the Back to the Basics series by exploring the vital role that comprehensive lab work plays in healing anxiety and depression. I break down why we tak…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
Proactive Regulation: Long-Term Strategies for a Resilient Nervous System (Part 7: B2B Series)
Season 1 Episode 107
In Part 7 of our Back to Basics series, we explore proactive regulation as the long-term approach to healing anxiety and depression through a nervous system lens. Building on our previous discussion …
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Reactive Regulation in Real Life (Part 6: B2B Series)
Season 1 Episode 106
This morning I wanted to flush my kid down the toilet, it was just one of those mornings. It made me realize that while last week we had a great chat about reactive regulation, it was a bit heavy on …
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago