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Regulate & Rewire: An Anxiety & Depression Podcast

Amanda Armstrong

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:

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All Episodes

30:10

The Genius of the Contained Cry

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2026/10/06

A client's offhand comment about crying through a sad movie sparked something Amanda hasn't been able to stop thinking about: the contained cry. In this episode, Amanda unpacks the real difference between containing an emotion and suppressing it, why giving a feeling boundaries can actually be one of the smartest moves your nervous system makes, and how the concept of titration explains why touching the edge of something hard, then coming back, then touching it again, is often more healing th...

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39:14

Your Anxious Brain, Your Stressed Gut, and the Loop...

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2026/09/29

Your gut and brain are in constant conversation, which means what’s happening in your gut can influence your mood, stress response, sleep, and overall mental health—and chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation can influence your gut right back. In this episode, we unpack the gut-brain axis, microbiome, inflammation, and common gut disruptors; explore when gut health might be a missing piece in persistent anxiety or depression; and talk through the foundational habits and functional tes...

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23:21

What a Flat, Numb Response (To a Cancelled Flight)...

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2026/09/22

In this episode, Amanda tells the story of a cancelled flight, three kids, a dog, and three extra days away from home, and the strangely flat, checked-out response she had to it. Instead of treating that numbness as a problem, she breaks down why it was her nervous system doing exactly its job. Along the way, she offers a new way to actually measure healing (hint: it's not whether you still get anxious), a guardrail against turning nervous system work into one more thing to grade yourself on,...

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36:31

Bringing It All Together (Final Part: B2B Series)

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2026/09/15

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 as both a review and a roadmap for moving forward with confidence and clarity. 3 Takeaways: Whole-Human Approach: True healing comes from integrating both physiology and psychology – one that explores and acknowledges how your body, mind, relationships, ...

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37:27

Bloodwork & The Chemical Imbalance Theory (Part 8:...

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2026/09/08

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 physiology-only—approach, the truth behind the outdated “chemical imbalance” theory, and how functional labs can uncover real root causes that are often missed in standard care. 3 Takeaways: Physiology First, Not Only: There’s an interplay between physiology and psycho...

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26:42

Proactive Regulation: Long-Term Strategies for a...

Regulate & Rewire: An Anxiety & Depression Podcast ·

2026/09/01

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 to address the root causes of your symptoms. 3 Takeaways: Proactive regulation is about root causes, not symptom chasing. It’s the long game of building a sustainable, regulation-supportive life.The most effective healing path is personal. Your next ste...

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30:49

Reactive Regulation in Real Life (Part 6: B2B Series)

Regulate & Rewire: An Anxiety & Depression Podcast ·

2026/08/25

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 extending that conversation today to share some real life examples of how I use these tools in my everyday life, how I used them this morning with my son. So, here's Part 6 of my Back to the Basics Series. 3 Takeaways: Tools work better when they’re practic...

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37:35

Reactive Regulation: Your In-The-Moment Nervous...

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2026/08/18

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 personalized toolkit for finding more calm and intentionality amidst life's challenges. 3 Takeaways: Reactive Resourcing: Reactive regulation is like a first-aid kit for your nervous system – a set of tools that provide temporary safety cues to help you bridge...

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38:32

Assessing Your Stress Bucket (Part 4: B2B Series)

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2026/08/11

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 healing. CLICK HERE for the full show notes, resources, and 3 tangible takeaways! — Ps. This is a re-run of this series. It originally aired in February 2025, and is still the series I hear back about the most. Since there’s been a wave of new li...

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30:31

Why We Get Stuck (in Anxiety & Depression):...

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2026/08/04

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 compassionate approach to understanding your symptoms. CLICK HERE for the full show notes, resources, and 3 tangible takeaways! — Ps. This is a re-run of this series. It originally aired in February 2025, and is still the series I hear back about the ...

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37:52

6 Nervous System States & Their Stories (Part 2: B2B...

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2026/07/28

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. CLICK HERE for the full show notes, resources, and 3 tangible takeaways! — Ps. This is a re-run of this series. It originally aired in February 2025, and is still the series I hear back about the most. Since there’s been a wave of new listeners joining lately, I wanted to bring it back around. And for th...

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27:43

Get To Know Your Nervous System (Part 1: Back to the...

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2026/07/21

In this first episode of the “Back to Basics” series, Amanda dives 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. CLICK HERE for the full show notes, resources, and 3 tangible takeaways! — Ps. This is a re-run of this series. It originally aired in February 2025, and is still the series I hear back about the most. Since there’s been a wave of new listeners joining ...

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30:18

My Favorite Anxiety Equation (+ Personal Update)

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2026/07/14

In this episode Amanda shares her favorite anxiety equation (Anxiety = an overestimation of threat + underestimation of your ability to manage the threat) through a lens of two personal examples. She also shares a little life update and upcoming plans for the next segment on the podcast. Hit play to join her for a candid, unscripted conversation with an ending invitation to write in (on the form linked below) to share what you'd like to hear future episodes on and that if you've found the pod...

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21:36

My Family Song: The Nervous System Lessons I'm...

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2026/06/30

In today's episode, Amanda shares something she's never shared publicly before — a little bedtime song she wrote for her kids that's become a nightly staple. What started as a spontaneous attempt to teach her children the things she wished she'd known earlier has turned into a fun family song teaching the fundamentals of mental and physical health. Amanda share the song with you, invites you to make it your own, and then breaks down each line of the song and what it means not just for the lit...

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28:44

Morning Sunlight & Your Mental Health

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2026/06/23

Morning sunlight might be the most underutilized free regulation tool available to us — and in this episode, Amanda breaks down exactly why getting outside within the first hour of waking is one of the highest-return things you can do for your nervous system. From circadian rhythm and cortisol to serotonin, sleep quality, and mood regulation, the science is clear — and the practice is simpler than you think. 3 Takeaways: Your morning sets the stage for your night. Getting outside for 5–15 min...

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30:16

When Life Gets in the Way of Healing

Regulate & Rewire: An Anxiety & Depression Podcast ·

2026/06/16

In this episode, Amanda gets candid about what regulated living actually looks like when life gets hard — including the sleep deprivation, the skipped workouts, and the very human experience of teaching what you're currently struggling to practice. She walks through the two things that keep her grounded in chaotic seasons: flexibility and context. She also shares her five domains of healing and the Daily Five as a framework for strategic, adaptable healing that meets you where you actually ar...

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14:22

A Guided Wind-Down Practice for Sleep

Regulate & Rewire: An Anxiety & Depression Podcast ·

2026/06/09

Today’s episode is a guided practice designed to help your nervous system settle and prepare for quality sleep. We’ll start by moving through a short discharging sequence to process any lingering stress from the day, then move into some gentle breathwork. This first part of the practice can be done standing beside your bed, sitting on the edge of it, or already lying down — whatever feels right for where you are tonight. There's nothing you need to do to prepare, just be here as you are, hit ...

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36:08

Sleep Anxiety: What To Actually Do About It (Part 2)

Regulate & Rewire: An Anxiety & Depression Podcast ·

2026/06/02

In Part 2 of this sleep anxiety series, Amanda gets practical. She breaks down exactly what to do when you can't fall asleep, what to do when you wake up in the middle of the night, and offers a full toolkit of cognitive, environmental, and somatic practices that shift the conditions for sleep over time. If Part 1 was the understanding, this is the application. Click here to preorder at $50 off (or learn more about) the Ohm Breathing Lamp. ps. this is *not* an affiliate link, I just genuinely...

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29:53

Sleep Anxiety: Why Your Nervous System Won't Let You...

Regulate & Rewire: An Anxiety & Depression Podcast ·

2026/05/26

Sleep anxiety is one of the most common experiences for people living with chronic stress, anxiety, and dysregulation. In Part 1 of this three-part series, Amanda breaks down why the nervous system is at the center of sleep disruption, the difference between not being able to fall asleep and middle-of-the-night wake-ups, and the primary drivers behind nighttime anxiety. This is the understanding episode — Part 2 brings the tools, and Part 3 is a guided wind-down practice. 3 Takeaways: Sleep r...

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37:30

Understanding Self-Harm from a Nervous System...

Regulate & Rewire: An Anxiety & Depression Podcast ·

2026/05/19

Understanding self-harm through a nervous system lens changes everything — and in this episode, Amanda breaks down what's actually happening in the brain and body when this behavior shows up, why it works as a short-term regulation strategy even when it comes at a high cost, and what genuinely helps address the root of the pattern rather than just the behavior itself. 3 Takeaways: Self-harm is a nervous system regulation attempt. Understanding this is not permission to continue it — it's the ...

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