Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchUnderstanding 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 yo…
1 year 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 n…
1 year 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 heali…
1 year, 1 month 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 ca…
1 year, 1 month 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 su…
1 year, 1 month ago
Why 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 fina…
1 year, 2 months 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 counterintuiti…
1 year, 2 months 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?…
1 year, 2 months 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 power…
1 year, 3 months 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 phys…
1 year, 3 months ago