In a recent discussion, we explored the concept of nervous system regulation – a topic I’m frequently asked about. Today, our focus shifts to a pressing question: “How can I expedite the healing process?” To provide some context, a significant portion of the individuals I see in my practice are grappling with chronic, long-term ailments.Continue reading “Accelerating the Healing Process”
Category Archives: Dr. Amanda’s Blog
What is Nervous System Regulation?
My focus in practice is to give people tools and strategies to regulate their nervous system. A question that I often get asked is: What does it mean to regulate your nervous system? Having a regulated nervous system means that you have the ability to choose your response in any given environment or condition. YouContinue reading “What is Nervous System Regulation?”
Are You Suffering?
Did you know that there’s a difference between pain and suffering? Pain is a physical or emotional sensation that arises from an adverse circumstance or stimulus. It is an essential biological signal to protect our bodies from harm and alert us to potential dangers. Physical pain can be acute or chronic, resulting from injuries, illnesses,Continue reading “Are You Suffering?”
Reframing Failure
Why do we cringe when we think about failure? Perhaps we were taught that failure is bad and that it is something to avoid. This was the case for me. Growing up I was so scared to fail, I didn’t try many things. I thought I was a failure if I failed at a task.Continue reading “Reframing Failure”
How’s Your Vibe?
If you saw an angry dog from across the street, how would you know that it was angry? It could be barking, walking in a certain way, barring its teeth, etc. In the same way that you innately know that a dog is angry, you can also sense when a person is experiencing certain emotions.Continue reading “How’s Your Vibe?”
Giving Away Your Power
I’m often asked by my patients, how do I take my power back? First, you must recognize that you have given your power away at some point. This might not be as easy as it sounds. This is why I’m writing a 2 part blog. This week it’s about giving away your power and nextContinue reading “Giving Away Your Power”
Who’s Game are You Winning?
Life is often described as a game, where we navigate through a series of challenges, triumphs, and setbacks. If you think of your current reality as a game, who made up the rules of the game that you’re playing? Are you playing your parent’s game? Did they define what it takes to be successful orContinue reading “Who’s Game are You Winning?”
Embracing Failure: Lessons Learned from the School of Hard Knocks
Failure is often stigmatized in our success-driven society, where we are conditioned to strive for perfection and avoid any missteps. However, failure is an inevitable part of life, and rather than shying away from it, we should embrace it as a valuable teacher. Lesson 1: Failure Fuels Personal Growth When we encounter failure, we areContinue reading “Embracing Failure: Lessons Learned from the School of Hard Knocks”
7 Keys to Increasing Healthspan
Healthspan refers to the length of time a person is able to live in good health and free from chronic illness or disease. While genetics do play a role in healthspan, there are several lifestyle factors that can help increase it. Watch the video to learn 7 keys to increase your healthspan. My next complimentaryContinue reading “7 Keys to Increasing Healthspan”
Fall From Grace
As some of you know, I’ve been doing the 75 Hard challenge (https://andyfrisella.com/pages/75hard-info). This is not for the faint of heart. It’s one of the most intense challenges that I’ve done to date, mainly because if you miss a task for a day, you restart back at day 1. At first, I did not tellContinue reading “Fall From Grace”