Science & Magic with Amanda

How do you build and run a successful business without burning yourself out? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Brenda Brummond, an Executive Coach who helps high-achieving women overcome burnout, imposter syndrome, and chronic stress so they can create a more sustainable, fulfilling version of success. Dr. Brenda shares her powerful story of rebuilding her life after a profound betrayal and how...

There’s a lot of conversation right now about creating a “soft life.”  But what if ease isn’t about making life easy? In this episode, I explore the difference between ease and easy, and how true softness comes from inner strength, not external control. We talk about nervous system resilience, feminine energy, and why challenge is not something to avoid… but something that shapes you. If you’ve ev...

Your attention is one of the most powerful forces shaping your life. In this video, we explore how where you place your focus quite literally rewires your brain and influences what unfolds in your reality. If you’ve been looping old stories, fixating on what’s missing, or feeling stuck, this is an invitation to reclaim your energy. You always have access to your attention.  The question is… where...

Darcie spent decades living with chronic pain while pushing herself as a lifelong high achiever. In this episode, she shares how learning to regulate her nervous system through breathwork, meditation, yin yoga, and identity shifting helped her release years of tension and finally experience relief. SCIENCE & MAGIC AP: Download Now If you are interested in building an ap for your business, book...

In this episode, I explore why letting go of control feels so difficult, especially for high achievers, and what's really driving the grip.  Drawing on nervous system science, I unpack how our biology and ego-driven identities keep us clinging to external validation for safety and worth. I share personal stories of identity shifts I've navigated, from motherhood to divorce to unexpected...

This episode was inspired by what we’re all living through here in Minnesota right now - a time of deep political tension and community hurt after a surge of federal immigration enforcement and the fatal shootings of civilians by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, events that have shaken many and sparked protests statewide.  I sit down with Somatic Experiencing practitioner Kevin McCarthy...

Burnout isn’t a personal failure, it’s a systems problem. In this conversation with Dr. Derek Porter, we explore how leaders and faculty can build sustainable cultures, support nervous system health, and prevent burnout before it starts. SOOTHE YOU NERVOUS SYSTEM: Nervous System Massage Meditation WORK WITH DR. DEREK PORTER: Connect on Linkedin Book a Consultation WORK WITH AMANDA: Apply For Coach...

What does it really mean to be unbothered?  In this episode, I explore the difference between true self sovereignty and emotional shutdown. I unpack healthy detachment as an embodied practice that allows you to stay grounded, heart centered, and connected rather than disconnected or avoidant. Through a nervous system lens, I discusses emotional regulation, triggers, self soothing, and the importan...

High achievers often tie their self worth to performance and achievement. In this episode, Amanda Helen and Gaia explore what happens when burnout forces a deeper reckoning with identity. Gaia shares her journey from burnout to self love, nervous system safety, and emotional intelligence. Together, they discuss letting go of control, sitting with emotions, and finding true joy beyond external vali...

In this inspiring conversation, Tearra Oso shares her journey as a dancer, musician, and healer, weaving the cultural significance of Bomba as a tool for ancestral connection and transformation. Together, we explore the importance of nervous system care, honest self-inquiry, and embracing your feelings as part of the healing journey. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Bomba connects us to ancestry and community heali...

Why does detachment bring true peace? In this episode, you’ll learn how your nervous system, oxytocin, and simple self-soothing practices help you stop clinging to the external world and start feeling safe from within. Tune in to explore how surrender builds trust, resilience, and your deepest personal power. CONNECT WITH ME: Visit my website ⁣Science & Magic Facebook Group Instagram Broadcast...

What if fear isn’t something to avoid—but a portal to power?  In this episode, I sit down with Mina Irfan to explore how high-level women alchemize fear into fuel, rewire their nervous systems, and attract wealth. We dive into money energetics, feminine ferocity, the “Huntress Gene,” and the self-concept shifts that help women move fast, consume fear, and magnetize abundance at rapid speeds. This...

Fear is often the final gatekeeper before your next level. Whether you’re launching something new, having a tough conversation, or showing up more boldly—fear will arise. The question is: Will you let it stop you, or move through it? In this episode, we explore: Why fear shows up right before expansion How high achievers tie fear to failure or identity Somatic tools to shift from freeze into flow...

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Mina Irfan (aka The Universe Guru) to explore how women can maintain vibrant, juicy energy as wives and mothers. We talk about motherhood, marriage, feminine vitality, spiritual connection, and reframing trauma as empowerment. This conversation offers a refreshing, soul-nourishing alternative to the tired narrative of sacrifice. Tune in for wisdom on femi...

Can nurturing shape a child’s brain for life?  In this powerful episode, neuroscientist and author Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum unpacks the science behind early brain development and emotional health. We explore how responsive parenting, co-regulation, and caregiver well-being lay the foundation for lifelong resilience. Dr. Kirshenbaum challenges outdated ideas about “spoiling” and offers hope for healin...

In this conversation, I sit down with former NFL cheerleader and mindset coach Lindsey Soderberg to explore the deeper layers of confidence, self-worth, and personal growth. We discuss the importance of defining your value beyond external validation and dive into the journey toward true confidence through the lens of self-awareness and self-acceptance. Lindsey shares insights from her experience a...

A powerful way to move into feminine magnetism is literally to MOVE!  Whether it's through dance, yoga, improvisation, shaking, or other somatic techniques, moving the body breaks up stagnation and releases built up pressure in the body that is getting in the way of soul's most authentic expression.  Once we are able to release and let go of all the blocks standing in the way of our true...

As feminine women, our radiance is meant to shine—but if you’re feeling depleted, hardened, or dull, it’s time to focus on restoring the sparkle in overworked women ! The truth is, our female hormone cycle operates differently from the male cycle, yet we’ve been conditioned to function in a world designed around masculine energy. Overworking—whether in a career, school, or home life—can dim your n...

Join me for a delicious conversation to manifest money and love the feminine way with energetic alchemist, Star Nerud.  As a devoted yogi, she has felt the tension that lives between yogic principles of Divine surrender/letting life unfold AND using manifestation principles to consciously direct visions from the unseen realm into physical form.  Can these two things coexist?  YES!  Through direct...

Picture this: you've been able to shift your nervous system out of a chronic state of survival and into a space of balance.  You aren't so wound up anymore.  You are relaxed, trusting, and open to life unfolding.  Where do you go from here?  Perhaps the next step for you is optimization!  I will share tips & tricks I have learned over the years to increase  nervous system optimizatio...

Emotion regulation is defined as "the ability to exert control over one's own emotional state."  Women are cyclical beings, and the emotions that flow through us can feel overwhelming at times.  In order to have more agency over the way we express our emotions, it is imperative that we understand the way the nervous system works.  Emotions like fear, anxiety, and anger are often tri...

Pleasure is defined as being a 'source of enjoyment or delight' - this episode will explore why pleasure soothes your nervous system and increases your feminine energy.  In general, when we tune into and live through the portal of our human body, we can more fully embody our feminine radiance.  Feminine radiance is emitted through heart & body connection, and is the reason why pleasu...

Our sexual energy is a sacred elixir of essence and life force - when we learn how to relate to it in a way that is whole, honoring, and loving, our external reality can shift in magical ways.  In this conversation, Nicole Nardone and I explore the power of relationship to this vital energy.  Our feminine essence is intimately tied to our sexual expression - when we infuse our bodies with love and...

There is no doubt about it, your radiant feminine heart holds the whispers to your soul.  This episode is for you if... - you have a hard time getting out of your head - you struggle with actualizing feminine energy through your body - you want to amplify your magnetism & glow - you desire to connect with your soul's true path through your radiant feminine heart LEVEL 1 OF NERVOUS SYSTEM...

Since the feminine way is softness, fluidity, and flow... those of us with a feminine core might feel that when life gets rocky & rough, we are out of alignment.  Not so!  The human experience, inevitably, will present us with challenges (heart break, death of loved ones, career transitions, etc).  It's a good thing that we've evolved an incredibly robust nervous system to adapt to a...