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Regulate & Rewire: An Anxiety & Depression Podcast
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
Episodes
113 episodes
Derealization - What it is & Tools to Help
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. In this episode, we explore what derealizat...
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Season 1
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Episode 110
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28:05
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Bringing It All Together (Final Part: B2B Series)
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 personalized path to healing, this episode serves a...
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Episode 109
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35:23
Bloodwork & The Chemical Imbalance Theory (Part 8: B2B Series)
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 take a physiology-first—but not physiol...
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Season 1
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Episode 108
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36:17
Proactive Regulation: Long-Term Strategies for a Resilient Nervous System (Part 7: B2B Series)
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 of reactive tools, this episode examines how ...
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Episode 107
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25:34
Reactive Regulation in Real Life (Part 6: B2B Series)
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 the theory vs practical application. I'm exte...
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Season 1
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Episode 106
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29:41
Reactive Regulation: Your In-The-Moment Nervous System Toolkit (Part 5: B2B Series)
In part 5 of our Back to Basics series, we explore reactive regulation, a powerful approach to managing your nervous system in moments of anxiety, overwhelm, or shutdown. Learn how to use your body's natural stress responses to create a persona...
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Episode 105
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36:27
Assessing Your Stress Bucket (Part 4: B2B Series)
In part 4 of our Back to Basics series, we explore the "stress bucket" analogy to help you understand why you might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed. Learn how to assess your unique stress load and discover personalized pathways to...
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Season 1
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Episode 104
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37:22
Why We Get Stuck (in Anxiety & Depression): Understanding Nervous System Dysregulation (Part 3: B2B Series)
In part 3 of our Back to Basics series, we explore why we get stuck in states of dysregulation and why anxiety and depression persist. Learn how modern living patterns and past experiences shape our nervous system responses, and discover a comp...
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Season 1
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Episode 103
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29:23
Personal Check-In & Reminder There's always "Something" Between All or Nothing
Hey friend! This week is a short and sweet check in to let you know I was at deaths doorstep the last couple weeks with the flu and just didn't have it in me to record the next "Back to the Basics" episode (which I'm really looking forward to a...
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6 Nervous System States & Their Stories (Part 2: B2B Series)
In this second episode of the "Back to Basics" series, we explore the six nervous system states and how understanding them can transform your approach to anxiety and depression healing.You'll learn:→ The three primary states (...
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Season 1
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Episode 102
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36:54
Get To Know Your Nervous System (Part 1: Back to the Basics Series)
In this first episode of the “Back to Basics” series, where I dive into the core of what drives anxiety and depression: your nervous system. When you better understand how this mind-body system works you can work with it towards healing....
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Season 1
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Episode 101
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26:46
Celebrating 100 Episodes & A Look Forward
Celebrating 100 Episodes of Regulate & RewireFriends, welcome to the 100th episode of Regulate & Rewire! Today’s episode is a heartfelt celebration of this milestone and a deep dive into gratitude, reflection, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 100
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19:05
Reactive Regulation: Lean In or Change Course?
I’m dysregulated, now what? This episode dives into two powerful approaches you can use when you notice anxiety, depression, or other challenging emotions arising: leaning in, or changing course. We’ll explore what each of these options look li...
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Episode 99
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32:07
Regulating In A World On Fire
In this episode of Regulate & Rewire, we explore how to navigate collective trauma and maintain mental health in a world that feels increasingly chaotic. From California wildfires to global conflicts, we discuss why our ancient nervous syst...
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Season 1
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Episode 98
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26:25
5 Habits for a More Regulated 2025
As we close out the year, this episode focuses on 5 foundational habits for a more regulated 2025: sleep, movement, nutrition, stress management, and community. These habits are simple yet powerful tools for creating a foundation of nervous sys...
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Season 1
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Episode 97
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27:08
Guided Practice for Regulated Reflection
Sign up for the NYE Circle – Sunday, December 29th at 8 PM ETIn today’s episode is a guided practice for Regulated Reflection. I'm intentionally keeping episodes shorter this month as th...
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Season 1
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Episode 96
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21:36
Regulated Reflection: A Grounded Approach to Ending the Year
Sign up for the NYE Circle – Sunday, December 29th at 8 PM ETAs the year comes to a close, this episode invites you to reflect on the past year with curiosity and compassion—not judgment...
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Season 1
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Episode 95
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19:18
Did I Give My Child Anxiety? Understanding Parent-Child Patterns
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 94
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38:55
Is This a Setback or a Step Forward in Healing?
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 93
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29:45
Holiday Mental Health Support
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 se...
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Season 1
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Episode 92
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36:11
What My Four-Year-Old Knows About Healing That Most Adults Don't
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 importa...
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Season 1
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Episode 91
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18:15
Navigating Daily Nervous System Shifts
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 o...
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Season 1
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Episode 90
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28:30
"Letting Go Good": Navigating Grief With Our Kids
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 e...
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Season 1
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Episode 89
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33:43
Guided Practice for Resourcing, Titration, and Pendulation
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 yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 88
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20:05
Healing Trauma Safely with Pendulation, Resourcing, and Titration
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 (regu...
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Season 1
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Episode 87
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22:00