Science & Magic with Amanda

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• Stop Chasing Easy (your softness needs your strength) 20.04.2026 15мин

  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 ever felt like something is wrong because life feels hard, this is your reminder: You’re...
• Your Attention Is Currency (where are you spending it?) 30.03.2026 22мин

  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 is it going? SCIENCE & MAGIC AP: Download Now If you are interested in building an a...
• Letting Go of Tension: A High Achiever’s Journey Out of Chronic Pain 16.03.2026 50мин

  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 a call with Vyten for a free mock up. WORK WITH AMANDA: Apply For Coaching Soften Course: From S...
• Why Your Body Won't Let Go (a must listen for high achieving women!) 09.03.2026 36мин

  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 career changes, and offer a powerful, accessible tool for releasing control in the body: yin yoga.&nbs...
• Staying Regulated in a Season of Unrest w/ Kevin McCarthy 04.02.2026 52мин

  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 to talk about what nervous system activation might feel like in moments like this, how stres...
• Sustainable Excellence: Preventing Burnout Before It Starts with Dr. Derek Porter 19.01.2026 1ч 10мин

  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 Coaching Soften Course: From Survival to Safety CONNECT WITH AMANDA: ⁣Science & Magic Facebo...
• How to Actually Be Unbothered (hint: include your nervous system!) 28.12.2025 27мин

  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 importance of boundaries and discernment in relationships. This conversation invites you to take res...
• From Burnout to Awe: A High Achiever’s Journey w/ Gaia 16.12.2025 41мин

  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 validation. This conversation is for high achievers navigating burnout, personal growth, and transfor...
• Nervous System Care for Creatives w/ Tearra Oso (your inner dialogue is everything!!) 07.10.2025 1ч

  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 healing.Breathwork & meditation regulate the nervous system.Honest self-inquiry supports healing a...
• The Hormones of Attachment (when you get clingy) 30.08.2025 20мин

  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 Channel Tik Tok WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE Youtube Video COURSES: Soften (from survival to sa...
• Eat Fear and Make More Money w/ Mina Irfan (for rich, wild women who want it all) 06.07.2025 1ч 9мин

  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 one’s for the wild, the wealthy, and the women who want it all. KEY TAKEAWAYS: How to run fa...
• Face Your Fear and Level Up (it's time, babe) 23.06.2025 34мин

  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 expansionHow high achievers tie fear to failure or identitySomatic tools to shift from freeze into flowHow to turn fear from story into sensationReflective prompts for clarity and courageFear doesn’t mea...
• Luscious Energy as a Wife and a Mother w/ Mina Irfan 01.06.2025 1ч 15мин

  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 feminine embodiment, love, and staying lit up in your life. KEY TAKEAWAYS: The beliefs we hold about ...
• How Early Nurture Shapes Your Stress Response w/ Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum 03.05.2025 1ч

  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 healing—even for adults who missed early nurture KEY TAKEAWAYS: Nurturing is foundational for heal...
• How to Improve Self Worth as a Woman w/ Luv By Lindsey (former NFL Cheerleader!) 19.04.2025 1ч 5мин

  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 as a professional dancer and coach, highlighting the power of detaching from outcomes and choosing...
• Move into Feminine Magnetism (find your flow) w/ Lailla Sena 23.02.2025 1ч

  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 self, our heart's light can shine through, plump up our aura, and draw all that we could ever wa...
• Restoring the Sparkle in Overworked Women ✨ ( for boss babes, mothers, or anything in between!)) 02.02.2025 22мин

  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 natural glow. If you’re ready to reclaim your vitality, honor your body’s rhythms, and step into yo...
• Manifest Money and Love the Feminine Way w/ Star Nerud 12.12.2024 1ч 6мин

  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 experience in her own life, Star has found a way to let her desires flow free...
• Nervous System Optimization for Women - relaxed, radiant, & wildly successful 05.12.2024 51мин

  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 optimization as women. After all, who doesn't want to be relaxed, radiant, AND wil...
• Emotional Regulation as Women (when you feel out of control...especially b/c of hormones) 03.12.2024 57мин

  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 triggered by our innate survival response. Emotions are inevitable, and emotional regulation a...