Regulate & Rewire: An Anxiety & Depression Podcast

Dec 10 2024 96 ep. 31 mins 38
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Millions of people struggle with anxiety & depression every single day. Regulate & Rewire is where Amanda, a nervous system focused and trauma-informed practitioner, teaches you the lessons she learned on her healing journey and the tangible research-based tools she uses with clients everyday to help them regulate their nervous system & rewire their mind – in hopes of helping you do the same. Each episode features specific takeaways for you to apply to your healing journey today. Website: www.riseaswe.com

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Did I Give My Child Anxiety? Understanding Parent-Child Patterns

Dec 10 2024 38 mins  
In this episode, we dive into the second part of a listener’s heartfelt question about parenting and anxiety. After a big emotional release, she found herself overwhelmed by guilt-ridden thoughts:"I’m a bad mom. Did I do this to him?”We explore the complex relationship between a parent’s healing journey and their child’s emotional well-being, examining how patterns like e

Is This a Setback or a Step Forward in Healing?

Dec 03 2024 29 mins  
In this episode, we explore whether intense emotional moments—like panic attacks or big cries—are setbacks or signs of progress. Learn what happens in your nervous system during big emotional releases, why healing can feel harder before it gets better, and how to support yourself through these experiences.Click here to see the photo of story #3 moments before my friend helped g

Holiday Mental Health Support

Nov 26 2024 36 mins  
The holiday season can be a mix of joy and stress—family dynamics, packed schedules, financial pressures, and unspoken expectations can take a toll on your mental health. In this episode, I share practical tips to help you stay regulated and set healthy boundaries.You’ll learn:Why the holidays can feel overwhelming and how to understand your stress responses.Simple tools to reg

What My Four-Year-Old Knows About Healing That Most Adults Don't

Nov 19 2024 18 mins  
In this episode, I share a personal (and slightly unconventional) parenting story about letting my 4-year-old son practice walking on our roof. As risky as it might sound, the experience brought three profound lessons about healing: the importance of practice, the power of pacing, and the value of having support.Join me as we explore how these lessons apply to your journey of emoti

Navigating Daily Nervous System Shifts

Nov 12 2024 28 mins  
Today I explore the question "Is it possible to cycle through all nervous system states within the same day?" Spoiler alert—yes, *to an extent* — in this conversation we explore the considerations around this and I offer practical suggestions on how you can shift thorough these states with more ease. We'll talk about why these shifts happen, how to recognize them, and what it m

"Letting Go Good": Navigating Grief With Our Kids

Nov 05 2024 33 mins  
In today’s episode, I invite you into a personal journey as I navigate the grief of losing my soul-dog, Cooper. This episode is both a tribute to him and a raw, heartfelt look at how I’m supporting myself and my young son through this painful experience.The first half of the episode is a snapshot of our story. In the second half, I discuss how I'm helping my 4-year-old son proc

Guided Practice for Resourcing, Titration, and Pendulation

Oct 29 2024 20 mins  
In this episode, we’re shifting from learning to experiencing. Last week, we discussed the techniques of resourcing, titration, and pendulation and their importance in trauma healing. Today, I’ll guide you through a guided practice, allowing you to feel and embody these practices within your own systel..This gentle, 15-minute practice will help you connect to a sense of safety,

Healing Trauma Safely with Pendulation, Resourcing, and Titration

Oct 22 2024 22 mins  
In this episode, we dive into the concept of pendulation, a foundational process in trauma healing, particularly within Somatic Experiencing. We explore how pendulation involves oscillating between states of distress (activation) and calm (regulation), allowing the nervous system to release stored tension without getting stuck.We also discuss two essential techniques that support p

The Pyramid of Healing - Why Healing in Order Matters

Oct 15 2024 31 mins  
Did you know that there a sequential order to healing? In this episode of Regulate & Rewire, we explore "The Pyramid of Healing," and it's 4-phases that support your healing journey. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like your healing efforts aren’t working, it might be because things are happening out of order. Discover the four phases of healing—Education &

Why You Can’t Just “Release” Trauma

Oct 08 2024 31 mins  
In this episode, we dive into the common phrase “releasing trauma” and what it really means. While many people think trauma can be pushed out of the body, healing is much more about creating safety within the body so it can transform naturally. We explore the layers of trauma healing—physical, emotional, psychological, and relational—and why true healing requires a holistic