Regulate & Rewire: An Anxiety & Depression Podcast

Episode 14 Today let's talk about some things I do to (A) keep myself more regulated when my kid is not and (B) some ways I’m supporting him in learning to listen to his body, understand emotions, and ultimately add regulation skills to his own toolbox that he can utilize for the rest of his life. Whether you’re a teacher, caretaker, parent or ever plan to be, a lot of what I’m going to talk...

Episode 13 Today’s going to be a little bit different, instead of our normal educational chat this is going to be a guided experiential episode that you can come to when you’re feeling activated to find some support in getting more regulated through various somatic exercises. If you’re listening in the car or while doing something else, hit pause and come back to this episode then you can be more...

Episode 12 This is another nerdy dive into better understanding the nervous system by introducing you to the 6 primary nervous system states according to the polyvagal theory. By now you’re likely familiar with the 3 states of: regulation, activation, and shut down – aka green, yellow, red zone. In today's chat we'll review those and I'll introduce you to the 3 "mixed states&qu...

Episode 11 This conversation takes a bit of a personal turn as I share with you the 3 ways I'm preparing myself and my nervous system for the birth of my son. Even if you won't ever find yourself in a similar situation what I share in this conversation will give you a framework for how you can also prepare yourself for any big or potentially triggering event in your own life. Hit play to...

Episode 10 No one chooses to be triggered, it's just something that happens as a result of how our systems are hardwired for protection. This episode is NOT the secret to never being triggered again, you're note a robot, instead it'll provide a powerful reframe around what it means to be triggered and some tangible tools to help you recover and reset your nervous system when you hav...

Episode 9 Do you constantly feel like you need to prove your worth? Do you feel overwhelmed by an endless to-do list and guilty for not doing enough? “Productivity based self worth” is a belief that your worth is directly tied to your productivity - it's something I've struggled with most my life. In today's chat we dive into productivity-based self-worth, how it impacts your mental...

Episode 8 Do you bulldoze through day after day without checking in on how you're feeling or what you need? Do you often feel like you don't have time for self care or regulation practices? Join me for today's conversation on how to build in small "regulation reps" in throughout your day. Tiny practices done on a consistent basis can make a big difference in your overall n...

Episode 7 One of the most common things I get asked about is overthinking. Your brain’s incessant need to predict every possible situation, plan for the absolute worst case scenario, try to control every tiny variable of a situation, and so on is rooted not in the mind, but in the body. It is fueled by nervous system dysregulation. Overthinking is also one of the most common things we associate wi...

Episode 6: Part 1 of a 3 episode mini series about anxiety. It's not enough to understand WHY you're struggling with anxiety, you also need to have tangible tools to regulate your nervous system and heal. In this episode we will build on the education and exploration from part 1 & 2 of this mini series. You'll learn that the secret sauce to regulating your nervous system is to f...

Episode 5: Part 2 of a 3 episode mini series about anxiety. Today's conversations is all about awareness, stepping into a place of curiosity and exploration around your anxiety. The more familiar you become with why and how you uniquely experience anxiety, the clearer the path becomes to regulation and healing. In this conversation I'll help you reflect on what past lived experience and...

Episode 4: Part 1 of a 3 episode mini series about anxiety. I mismanaged my anxiety for SO LONG because I didn’t understand it. Understanding anxiety through a nervous system lens was the turning point in my healing journey where I went from feeling a lot of inadequacy, shame, and lack of control – to a softer place of self-compassion, personal responsibility and hope in healing. I want to help yo...

Episode 3 Have you ever been in a situation where you logically knew you were ok but you didn't feel ok? And no matter how many times you told yourself you were fine or to calm down it didnt seem to help? This is because your nervous system speaks a somatic FELT language, not a verbal one. You will never be able to outthink your anxiety or depression. In this episode I take a deep dive into w...

Episode 2 Today's episode introduces you to the nervous system and provides a framework for understanding anxiety & depression through a nervous system lens. CLICK HERE for the full show notes, resources, and 3 tangible takeaways! — Looking for more personalized support?  1:1 Coaching (RESTORE):  Learn more   or  book a free discovery call (HSA/FSA eligible & includes comprehensive bl...

Episode 1 Welcome to Regulate & Rewire . I'm your host, Amanda Armstrong & if you are someone who struggles with anxiety or depression, whether this struggle is new to you or decades old. Then this is the show for you. Regulate and Rewire is an anxiety & depression podcast where I’ll be sharing all the tangible and research supported tools for healing that I wish I would have know...

If you’re someone who struggles with anxiety or depression, whether this struggle is new to you or decades old. Then this is the show for you. Regulate and Rewire is an anxiety & depression podcast where I’ll be sharing all the tangible and research supported tools for healing that I wish I would have known earlier in my healing journey. Be sure to subscribe on apple podcasts and spotify.  I’m...