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 • 53 episodes
Science & Magic with Amanda
Latest Episodes
Letting Go of Tension: A High Achiever’s Journey Out of Chronic Pain
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 ...
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Why Your Body Won't Let Go (a must listen for high achieving women!)
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 neuroscience and nervous system science, I unpack how our biology and ego-driven identities k...
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Staying Regulated in a Season of Unrest w/ Kevin McCarthy
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 immigr...
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52:42
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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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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