Science & Magic with Amanda
The Science & Magic podcast, hosted by Amanda Helen, explores topics related to the nervous system, feminine energy, and working more deliciously. I believe that there is a more nourishing way to live, and that we can use wisdom from both science and magic to discover it.
Podcasting since 2021 • 50 episodes
Science & Magic with Amanda
Latest Episodes
Sustainable Excellence: Preventing Burnout Before It Starts with Dr. Derek Porter
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....
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1:10:08
How to Actually Be Unbothered (hint: include your nervous system!)
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 centere...
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27:20
From Burnout to Awe: A High Achiever’s Journey w/ Gaia
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,...
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41:57
Nervous System Care for Creatives w/ Tearra Oso (your inner dialogue is everything!!)
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 sy...
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1:00:05
The Hormones of Attachment (when you get clingy)
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 su...
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20:22