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Back to SearchWhy We Underestimate Our Ability (Part 3 - Anxiety Equation Series)
Season 1 Episode 130
In the final episode, Amanda tackles the most empowering part of the equation: the “Underestimation of Ability.” Discover the science behind why we f…
10 months ago
Why We Overestimate Threats (Part 2 - Anxiety Equation Series)
Season 1 Episode 129
Welcome to part two of our series! Today, Amanda’s diving into the first half of the anxiety equation: the “Overestimation of Threat.” Learn why your…
10 months, 1 week ago
The Anxiety Equation (Part 1)
Season 1 Episode 128
Ever wonder why anxiety shows up and feels so overwhelming? In this episode, Amanda kicks off a mini-series by re-introducing a game-changing formula…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
How I Turned a Potentially Really Bad Day Around With Regulation
Season 1 Episode 127
I woke up anxious today and this conversation is about what I did to not let it ruin my day. 4am kid wake up, a bad dream, excitement, crappy sleep, …
11 months ago
Traumatizing or Resilience Building? Supporting Children Through Hard Things
Season 1 Episode 126
When hard things happen to our children (our ourselves), our instinct is often to protect them from discomfort at all costs. But what if the goal isn…
11 months, 1 week ago
The 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…
11 months, 2 weeks 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 liste…
11 months, 3 weeks 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 psycholo…
11 months, 4 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 movin…
1 year 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, depressio…
1 year ago