Science & Magic with Amanda

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 Kirshenbaum challenges outdated ideas about “spoiling” and offers hope for healing—even for adults who missed early nurtureKEY TAKEAWAYS:Nurturing is foundational for healthy brain development, especially in the earliest years.A child's stress response system is shaped by their early life experiences.Co-regulation between parent and child is essential for emotional safety and long-term well-being.Infants cannot self-soothe—they rely on responsive, attuned caregivers to feel safe.The first three years of life are a critical window for brain wiring and emotional imprinting.You can't “spoil” a baby with love—nurturing builds emotional resilience and secure attachment.Caregivers need self-care, too. Regulated parents create regulated children.Healing is always possible, even after low-nurture or high-stress early experiences.Development happens in waves—there are key moments across the lifespan for emotional growth and repair.Parenting is not a solo journey—relationships and community support are essential.ABOUT DR. GREER KIRSHENBAUM:InstagramWebsitePurchase her book 'The Nurture Revolution'CONNECT WITH ME:Visit my websitePurchase a 3 session coaching package with me⁣Science & Magic Facebook GroupInstagram Broadcast ChannelTik TokWATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBEYoutube Video

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 love over fear.Whether you're on a journey of healing or personal development, this episode offers powerful insight into how to improve self worth as a woman in a world that so often ties value to productivity and appearance. The discussion also covers practical frameworks for building self-love and resilience, particularly for high achievers who want to learn how to improve self worth as a woman through mindful, intentional practices.ABOUT LINDSEY:InstagramWebsiteBreakthrough E CourseCONNECT WITH ME:Visit my websitePurchase a 3 session coaching package with me⁣Science & Magic Facebook GroupInstagram Broadcast ChannelTik TokWATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBEYoutube Video

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 want to us naturally and without effort.  That's the feminine way.   Find your flow and move into your feminine magnetism - with ease, courage, and delight.ABOUT LAILA:InstagramWebsiteCONNECT WITH ME:Visit my websitePurchase a 3 session coaching package with me⁣Science & Magic Facebook GroupInstagram Broadcast ChannelTik TokWATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBEYoutube livestream

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 your full radiance, this episode is for you! No matter if you're a boss babe, corporate queen, stay-at-home mom, or college student—your sparkle is sacred. Let's talk about the power of restoring the sparkle in overworked women and embracing the feminine energy that keeps us glowing. I am so passionate about restoring the sparkle in overworked women—so let's dive in and get your light shining again!MASTERCLASS:Restore Your Sparkle (replay)CONNECT WITH ME:Visit my websitePurchase a 3 session coaching package with meSOCIAL MEDIA:⁣Science & Magic Facebook GroupInstagram Broadcast ChannelTik TokWATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBEYoutube livestream

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 freely through her heart, and to nurture them into physical form with ease & surrender.  If you want to manifest money and love the feminine way in the new year, tune in!  Key words: feeling, trusting, allowing.HOLIDAY SPECIAL: 50% off the following courses (use code 'glowup2025')

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 wildly successful?  Hopefully my sharing will give you some ideas as you set your intentions and goals for the new year.  Be all that you can be AND MORE - may this discussion about nervous system optimization for women bring you into your fullest, juiciest, most vibrant self. HOLIDAY SPECIAL: 50% off the following courses (use code 'glowup2025')

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 as women can happen more smoothly when we know how to self soothe - this starts with identifying the sensations that are associated with nervous system activation.  When we build consciousness and space around our emotional reactions, we have more agency as to how we respond and can alchemize our emotions as the gifts that they are.  HOLIDAY SPECIAL: 50% off the following courses (use code 'glowup2025')

Pleasure is defined as being a 'source of enjoyment or delight' - this episode will explore why pleasure soothes your nervous system and increases your feminine energy.  In general, when we tune into and live through the portal of our human body, we can more fully embody our feminine radiance.  Feminine radiance is emitted through heart & body connection, and is the reason why pleasure can both enhance your feminine energy and soothe your nervous system.   LEVEL 1 OF NERVOUS SYSTEM OF A GODDESS:https://courses.scienceandmagicportal.com/courses/soften-nervous-system-of-a-goddessWORK WITH ME: https://amandahelen.com/3 SESSION COACHING PACKAGE: https://www.scienceandmagicportal.com/?msopen=/member/plans/f2b68a647p⁣SCIENCE & MAGIC FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2328616680742710  ⁣INSTAGRAM BROADCAST CHANNEL:  https://ig.me/j/AbZSnpSV1zCA_bnL/WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/live/P7FgDxzDJ8cSENSUAL FEMININE ENERGY MEDITATION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcvI5Za-GoE&t=66s

Our sexual energy is a sacred elixir of essence and life force - when we learn how to relate to it in a way that is whole, honoring, and loving, our external reality can shift in magical ways.  In this conversation, Nicole Nardone and I explore the power of relationship to this vital energy.  Our feminine essence is intimately tied to our sexual expression - when we infuse our bodies with love and pleasure, the whole world may soften into a more harmonious place (both our internal reality and the world outside of us).  Yum, that sounds both powerful AND delicious! NICOLE'S MEMBERSHIP (THE VESSEL): https://nicolenardone.com/the-vessel/LEVEL 1 OF NERVOUS SYSTEM OF A GODDESS:https://courses.scienceandmagicportal.com/courses/soften-nervous-system-of-a-goddessWORK WITH ME: https://amandahelen.com/3 SESSION COACHING PACKAGE: https://www.scienceandmagicportal.com/?msopen=/member/plans/f2b68a647p⁣SCIENCE & MAGIC FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2328616680742710  ⁣INSTAGRAM BROADCAST CHANNEL:  https://ig.me/j/AbZSnpSV1zCA_bnL/WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUb7vU40vXc&t=1665s

There is no doubt about it, your radiant feminine heart holds the whispers to your soul.  This episode is for you if...- you have a hard time getting out of your head - you struggle with actualizing feminine energy through your body- you want to amplify your magnetism & glow- you desire to connect with your soul's true path through your radiant feminine heartLEVEL 1 OF NERVOUS SYSTEM OF A GODDESS:https://courses.scienceandmagicportal.com/courses/soften-nervous-system-of-a-goddessBUNDLE: Levels 1(soften) & 2 (glow) of Nervous System of a Goddess https://courses.scienceandmagicportal.com/bundles/levels-1-2-nervous-system-of-a-goddessWORK WITH ME: https://amandahelen.com/3 SESSION COACHING PACKAGE: https://www.scienceandmagicportal.com/?msopen=/member/plans/f2b68a647p⁣SCIENCE & MAGIC FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2328616680742710  ⁣INSTAGRAM BROADCAST CHANNEL:  https://ig.me/j/AbZSnpSV1zCA_bnL/WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqP72xLEitk&t=1316s

Since the feminine way is softness, fluidity, and flow... those of us with a feminine core might feel that when life gets rocky & rough, we are out of alignment.  Not so!  The human experience, inevitably, will present us with challenges (heart break, death of loved ones, career transitions, etc).  It's a good thing that we've evolved an incredibly robust nervous system to adapt to all of these stressors.  Stress actually helps us grow and evolve - its' a gift.  We can let things be easy... until they're not.  When trauma, tragedy, and overwhelm creep into our lives, we can rise to the occasion like the queens we are.  When we approach challenge from this mindset, we can actually be confident in letting things be difficult, rather than striving for easy and feeling like something is wrong. LEVEL 1 OF NERVOUS SYSTEM OF A GODDESS:https://courses.scienceandmagicportal.com/courses/soften-nervous-system-of-a-goddessWORK WITH ME: https://amandahelen.com/3 SESSION COACHING PACKAGE: https://www.scienceandmagicportal.com/?msopen=/member/plans/f2b68a647p⁣SCIENCE & MAGIC FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2328616680742710  ⁣INSTAGRAM BROADCAST CHANNEL:  https://ig.me/j/AbZSnpSV1zCA_bnL/WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcQi-B9S7v8&t=1349s

Rewiring the brain can be uncomfortable, quantum leaping might be unnerving, and shifting behaviors may take some discipline.  So, dear butterfly,  let things be easy - but don't be afraid of a little friction.  When you push through life, you are embracing your masculine energy, which can be powerful medicine to your feminine essence!  There are certain milestones that require a bit of grit, perseverance, and hard work.   This video will explore the neuroscience behind the process of rewiring the brain.  We will zone in on the agitation of learning something new, the robustness of the nervous system and the compound effect of instilling new habits.LEVEL 1 OF NERVOUS SYSTEM OF A GODDESS:https://courses.scienceandmagicportal.com/courses/soften-nervous-system-of-a-goddessWORK WITH ME: https://amandahelen.com/3 SESSION COACHING PACKAGE: https://www.scienceandmagicportal.com/?msopen=/member/plans/f2b68a647p⁣SCIENCE & MAGIC FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2328616680742710  ⁣INSTAGRAM BROADCAST CHANNEL:  https://ig.me/j/AbZSnpSV1zCA_bnL/WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jv8rp07orfE&t=816s

When life moves through you and expands reality, it can feel uncomfortable (especially if the nervous system feels unsafe).  However, the feminine way is to surrender to discomfort, not fight against it.  Let it easy by leaning into what feels difficult.  When life moves through you, ALLOW Spirit to chisel away at your fixed identity.  Embrace the growing pains that are inevitable with evolution.  Let the old version of you melt away.  Fall into beauty.  Become more you.LEVEL 1 OF NERVOUS SYSTEM OF A GODDESS:https://courses.scienceandmagicportal.com/courses/soften-nervous-system-of-a-goddessWORK WITH ME: https://amandahelen.com/3 SESSION COACHING PACKAGE: https://www.scienceandmagicportal.com/?msopen=/member/plans/f2b68a647p ⁣SCIENCE & MAGIC FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2328616680742710  ⁣INSTAGRAM BROADCAST CHANNEL:  https://ig.me/j/AbZSnpSV1zCA_bnL/WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk4XzXYLfi8&t=343s

I want to be very clear that aging is not a bad thing - in fact, I think it's an honor!  However, there is a way to grow older and accumulate vitality, harmony, and ease in the body instead of inflammation, exhaustion, and pain.  Your triggers are aging you into patterns of restriction and fatigue, rather than light and beauty (your natural essence as a feminine being).  I am going to share a bit about the biological stress response so that you understand what is going on in your nervous system when you are triggered.  You'll quickly see that experiencing acute spikes of activation over and over again take an incredible amount of unnecessary energy... energy that could go towards rejuvenation in your body.  Your triggers are aging you in a way that opposes your feminine core essence.  Breathe, babe - it's not worth it.  NEW COURSE: LIGHTEN UP (enrolling for March 2024): https://courses.scienceandmagicportal.com/courses/lighten-up-become-more-feminineLEVEL 1 OF NERVOUS SYSTEM OF A GODDESS:https://courses.scienceandmagicportal.com/courses/soften-nervous-system-of-a-goddessWORK WITH ME: https://amandahelen.com/⁣SCIENCE & MAGIC FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2328616680742710  ⁣INSTAGRAM BROADCAST CHANNEL:  https://ig.me/j/AbZSnpSV1zCA_bnL/WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUrXfbRC21I&t=1651s

Light Feminine Energy and Feminine Lightness are two separate concepts - Feminine Lightness results from keeping an open and unburdened energetic/emotional field.   If you want to know how to lighten your feminine energy and stop being so heavy, it starts with feeling emotions in the body as they arise (rather than letting them accumulate).  The accumulation of burdens, traumas, resentments, bitterness, etc creates a really dense energy field.  How to lighten your feminine energy?  Feel it and let it go!  It's not worth your precious, flowing feminine radiance.  Stop being so heavy and become the light, breezy, feminine gift that you know you are.NEW COURSE: LIGHTEN UP (enrolling for March 2024): https://courses.scienceandmagicportal.com/courses/lighten-up-become-more-feminineLEVEL 1 OF NERVOUS SYSTEM OF A GODDESS:https://courses.scienceandmagicportal.com/courses/soften-nervous-system-of-a-goddessWORK WITH ME: https://amandahelen.com/⁣SCIENCE & MAGIC FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2328616680742710  ⁣INSTAGRAM BROADCAST CHANNEL:  https://ig.me/j/AbZSnpSV1zCA_bnL/WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtfX174s1Sk&t=44s

The mainstream messaging of manifestation is to create a positive inner dialogue, and the external world will respond accordingly.  There is truth to this!  However, when we ignore unpleasant emotions, sensations, and stored trauma in the body, they will just grow louder and louder in our subconscious until they are attended to.  The good news is that you CAN manifest through your shadows.  They can only be ignored for so long.  If we can lovingly embrace what they have to share with us (WITH proper nervous system support), our shadows can be integrated and alchemized.  This clears way for a lighter, brighter, more magnetic aura that will attract our most heartfelt desires to us.  Manifest through your shadows and clear the way for more than you could ever dream of! Have something you want to manifest?  DREAMY MANIFESTATION COACHING PROGRAM: https://courses.scienceandmagicportal.com/courses/vision-to-realityFREE MANIFESTATION REFLECTION GUIDE: click here WORK WITH ME: https://amandahelen.com/⁣SCIENCE & MAGIC FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2328616680742710  ⁣INSTAGRAM BROADCAST CHANNEL:  https://ig.me/j/AbZSnpSV1zCA_bnL/WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-tR0EcVnko

First of all, stress isn't inherently bad -  in fact, it unleashes an incredible amount of energy to effectively meet threats!   However, when experienced in large doses, stress works against feminine energy.  Feminine energy, in essence, is overflow, radiance, and softness.  When our stress response is overly activated, our precious energy reserves are depleted and we become exhausted, rigid, and brittle.  This episodes offers some tips on  how to be a queen and avoid burn out.  Stress works against feminine energy because it creates rigidity and hyper diligence, rather than softness and openness.  The good news is that you can be a queen and avoid burn out by putting some proper systems in place.  I hope you enjoy this episode! LEVEL 1 OF NERVOUS SYSTEM OF A GODDESS:https://courses.scienceandmagicportal.com/courses/soften-nervous-system-of-a-goddessWORK WITH ME: https://amandahelen.com/⁣SCIENCE & MAGIC FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2328616680742710  ⁣INSTAGRAM BROADCAST CHANNEL:  https://ig.me/j/AbZSnpSV1zCA_bnL/WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kyj_tpbmsYc&t=1030s 

Tonny reached out to me because he was feeling stuck, heavy, and lethargic.  He knew that something in his life needed to change, but he wasn't sure what it was or how to even go about it.  After just a few weeks of learning about and soothing his nervous system, Tonny felt a huge weight lift in his body.  He went from feeling like his 'heavy heart was glued to his bed' to feeling 'grounded, at peace, calm, and energized.'  He generously shares his process and his story in this episode. WORK WITH ME: https://amandahelen.com/3 SESSION EXPLORATORY COACHING PACKAGE: https://www.scienceandmagicportal.com/?msopen=/member/plans/f2b68a647p⁣SCIENCE & MAGIC FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2328616680742710  ⁣INSTAGRAM BROADCAST CHANNEL:  https://ig.me/j/AbZSnpSV1zCA_bnL/SHORT RESTORATIVE YOGA PRACTICE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpa92_8QgHw&list=PLsLYLwTg5ajmd0tB2ozpT91nfQXZzoukg&index=2YOGA FLOW TO REJUVENATE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg433awQKBU&list=PLsLYLwTg5ajmd0tB2ozpT91nfQXZzoukg&index=3

This video is for feminine beings, HD projectors, and entrepreneurs who are navigating how to spend their time and energy in work, relationships, and life in general.  Key words - your energy is expensive!   As HD Projectors, we don't have a lot of it to put towards things that take effort.  As feminine beings - it's all about our juicy presence, which takes a lot of input to maintain.  For my entrepreneurs that are looking to price their services, it's important to know the value of what you offer in every cell of your body!  To charge at high price points, it's essential that you have expensive energy (infused in yourself or in a product).  Enjoy this exploration of value, worth, and investment.... and remember,  your energy is expensive!LEVEL 1 OF NERVOUS SYSTEM OF A GODDESS:https://courses.scienceandmagicportal.com/courses/soften-nervous-system-of-a-goddessWORK WITH ME: https://amandahelen.com/⁣SCIENCE & MAGIC FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2328616680742710  ⁣INSTAGRAM BROADCAST CHANNEL:  https://ig.me/j/AbZSnpSV1zCA_bnL/WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQxqqbGXpg0

To embody the feminine melt, you must actually show up into your body and PRACTICE softness.  Stretch.  Breathe.  Let go of tension... literally.  Enough of the learning!  Enough of the youtube binging!  It's actually time to implement it, my love.  When we are able to feel the feminine melt in our muscles, bones, and tissue, the masculine can then rise up to support us.  If there is nothing to support, then why create a container?   MELT ME YIN YOGA SERIES: https://courses.scienceandmagicportal.com/courses/full-body-melt-yin-yogaLEVEL 1 OF NERVOUS SYSTEM OF A GODDESS:https://courses.scienceandmagicportal.com/courses/soften-nervous-system-of-a-goddessWORK WITH ME: https://amandahelen.com/ ⁣ SCIENCE & MAGIC FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2328616680742710  ⁣INSTAGRAM BROADCAST CHANNEL:  https://ig.me/j/AbZSnpSV1zCA_bnL/WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/live/jNRQKtmrZZ0

Hi everyone, it's been awhile!  In this episode, I share lots of updates

Bri Seeley helps ambitious female entrepreneurs create highly profitable businesses.  Our conversation centers around restructuring our definition of success to include our wellbeing - mental, emotional, and relational.  We also talk bout common limiting beliefs around money, how the workaholic pattern lives in entrepreneurship, channeling success by connecting to a greater energetic field, how to manage stress admit high pressure period of life, and shifting the archetype of ‘the hard worker.'  Bri emphasizes how important it is for women to stop trading time for money, and to evolve into a different, more wealth-building way of working.     CONNECT WITH BRI SEELEY:TedEx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztGkmruGPqMWebsite: https://briseeley.com/Get Tix to ‘Success Becomes Me' Conference: https://www.infinite-herizons.org/sbm (use promo code SCIENCEANDMAGIC for $75 off)⁣WORK WITH AMANDA: https://amandaleaveck.com/⁣SCIENCE & MAGIC YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHhlpVUKsFxYnS-NIcp337w⁣JOIN THE SCIENCE & MAGIC FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2328616680742710  ⁣

I had one of my amazing clients on the show to talk about her transformational journey from a daily life of monotony to inside-out alignment.  Stuck in the mental stagnation of a 9 to 5 job that wasn't bringing her spirit alive, Danielle felt bored, uninspired, drained, and not sure what to do about it.  She was easily irritated, stuck in her head, and trapped in the same daily routine.  She knew something had to change.  After months of us working together, Danielle learned how to regulate her nervous system, connect with her heart, shift limiting beliefs, and started making massive changes in her life as a result.  This conversation dives into her journey.  It's perfect for anyone who craves something different or new in their life!  WORK WITH AMANDA: https://amandaleaveck.com/⁣ (hello@amandaleaveck.com)⁣JOIN THE SCIENCE & MAGIC FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2328616680742710  ⁣Our conversation...7:05 - how & why Danielle found my work9:54 - a day in the life of Danielle12:05 - establishing a new baseline in the nervous system17:01 - when you know something needs to change18:12 - the importance of evoking change from within18:50 - Danielle's morning and evening routine24:07- the importance of regulating nervous system before evoking creativity24:49 - the applied neuroscience of the work deliciously program30:16- how limiting beliefs form in childhood and express themselves in adulthood 39:44- empowering ourselves with the language of choice41:14- how Danielle experiences energy43:47 - becoming more heart centered 45:14 - physical sensations of energy47:58- brain wave frequency, intuition, and the analytical mind 50:55 - Danielle's new career goals52:37- Danielle's transformation through embodiment

As I'm nearing the end of my  pregnancy, I find myself in reflection of the deep, transformational journey I've experienced throughout the past 9 months.  In this episode, I talk about the perspective of manifestation from  feminine energy components like softening, yielding, surrendering, glowing, & flowing.   This is an intimate and soft episode, and will perhaps offer a healing balm to anyone who feels burned out from unbalanced levels of pushing, efforting, strategizing, and overcoming.  Whether you are pregnant or not, this episode will offer value to anyone who wants to explore softer way of engaging with the creative forces of life.   WORK WITH AMANDA: https://amandaleaveck.com/⁣⁣JOIN THE SCIENCE & MAGIC FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2328616680742710  ⁣

Kevin McCarthy & I dive into all things trauma in this conversation.  We talk about the nervous system, stress, resilience, anxiety, depression, and how to establish resource in your body and life to help heal trauma…  all from the lens of the body and radical kindness.  Kevin's approach contains a lot of love, as he invites us all to feel empowered in our experience of trauma as a part of the human experience.  May you feel hope after listening to this episode. If you are someone who is seeking professional support, I've included a list of resources at the very bottom of the show notes.KEVIN'S  WEBSITE:  https://www.mendmn.com/ TRAUMA 101 LESSON W/ KEVIN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdbXIQZy6Hw&list=PLsLYLwTg5ajlbRCrLe3_S9Ph4vJx3CHKi&index=3⁣WORK WITH AMANDA: https://amandaleaveck.com/⁣SCIENCE & MAGIC YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHhlpVUKsFxYnS-NIcp337w⁣JOIN THE SCIENCE & MAGIC FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2328616680742710  ⁣our conversation…6:03 - intro11:20- what is somatic experiencing  16:27 - how to process emotions in the body19:26 - the nervous system21:58 - sympathetic & parasympathetic activation26:39 - body signals of sympathetic nervous system activation27:13 - body signals of parasympathetic nervous system activation28:57 - feeling isolated from prolonged parasympathetic nervous system activation29:48 - the social nervous system, the importance of positive interactions, and how context influences our  experience with other35:58 - what is stress and how does it impact the nervous system38:34 - when stress becomes trauma in the body   41:17 - trauma and childhood (acute trauma vs. attachment trauma)44:39 - the inherent resilience  & health that lives in trauma responses 45:46 - trauma expressed as a lack of joy 48:46 - anxiety & depression from a ‘body up' perspective51:34 - localizing anxiety & depression as a sensation in the body and establishing resource somewhere else54:24 - how to establish resource in your body & outside of your body to help heal trauma55:50 - a holistic and empowering perspective of trauma 57:18 - how to connect with KevinFIND A THERAPIST:Find a Psychotherapist: www.psychologytoday.comFind a Somatic Experience  Therapist: www.traumahealing.org Find an EMDR Trauma Therapist: www.emdria.org CRISIS HOTLINES:In the U.S.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)Crisis Text Line: text TALK to 741741SAMHSA Treatment Referral Hotline (Substance Abuse) 1-800-662-HELP (4357)RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE (5673)Trevor Lifeline (suicide hotline for LGBT youth) 1-866-488-7386International: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html

Are you someone who has a hard time falling asleep?  Do you wake up feeling rested, or are you someone who tosses & turns throughout the night, unable to sink deeply into a restorative sleep cycle?  This conversation will dive into everything you need to know about sleep, as well as how to sleep as a high performer.  With expert sleep advice from Dr. Roxanne Prichard, you will be well equipped to catch some restorative zzz's this evening.  We talk about a little bit of everything - the different stages of the sleep cycle, societal & environmental barriers to sleep, drinking alcohol before sleep, how being a night vs. morning person is genetically determined, the consequences of watching TV before bed, how performance anxiety about sleep doesn't help anything, why setting an alarm clock isn't ideal, the importance of active rest in attuning the nervous system to sleep, and the magic in science.DR.PRICHARD TEDX TALK:: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztGkmruGPqM⁣WORK WITH AMANDA: https://amandaleaveck.com/⁣SCIENCE & MAGIC YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHhlpVUKsFxYnS-NIcp337w⁣JOIN THE SCIENCE & MAGIC FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2328616680742710  ⁣our conversation…7:40 - intro 11:15 - the mystery of falling asleep14:57 - the stages & cycles of sleep21:00 - waking up throughout the night 23:27 - drinking alcohol bed25:57 - being a night owl or morning bird30:01- reading or watching tv in bed32:09- diverse phenotypes in community & partnerships33:22 - dreams  36:49- get good sleep by getting the proper amount of sleep & wakeful rest39:56- barriers to sleep45:51- advocating for good sleep in a demanding environment50:03 sleep automatically calibrates to the demands of life & learning 52:01- the importance of being intentional about what information we are absorbing before sleep54:58 - healthy pre sleeping habits 56:46- how Dr. Prichard approaches magic in her life59:51- connect with Dr. Prichard

In this episode, Deborah Hill and I talk about evoking self love through shadow work, building self confidence, the importance of shifting subconscious beliefs, and letting go of perfectionism and judgements from/for others.  She shares daily nervous system rituals that have helped her avoid burn out as a self employed entrepreneur and business owner.   We also spend some time discussing how connecting with the heart isn't always a warm & fuzzy experience - that it can be really intense and heavy for energetically sensitive people.  I hope this conversation brings you a bit of brightness amidst the darkness of this season.   CONNECT WITH DEBORAH:⁣Website: https://www.beautybydesignmn.com/⁣WORK WITH AMANDA: https://amandaleaveck.com/⁣⁣JOIN THE SCIENCE & MAGIC FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2328616680742710  ⁣PLANTZILLA (house plant care):https://www.instagram.com/plantzillamn/Our conversation…7:57: intro, upbringing, & current business14:11: stuck in a loop of success & burn out17:20: finding more confidence by shifting subconscious beliefs21:17 - practicing  self love by claiming unlovable aspects 30:52 - self love being narcissistic vs as a way to create more compassion for humanity34:27 - grounding, centering, and expanding into presence 37:37 - empathetic heart heaviness and moving through depression45:58- how to create safety in the heart as an empath48:40 - daily rituals for self care to avoid burn out52:41 - dance and movement as a way to release control & evoke mental creativity55:35 -  transformation through embodiment57:43 - letting go of perfectionism & judgements from others1:02:02 - how to connect with Deborah for a customized dress 

The colder, darker months of the year can be difficult for many people.  In this episode, Ayurvedic doctor Vanashree Belgamwar shares a plethora of information that might help create more ease during the seasons of Autumn and Winter.  She offers nutritional advice, self care rituals, behavioral shifts, and mindset changes to help soothe the nervous system in the coming months.  Grab a pen and paper - this conversation is rich with valuable information! DISCOVER YOUR DOSHA:https://chopra.com/dosha-quiz CONNECT WITH VANASHREE:⁣Website:  https://www.vanashreeayurveda.com/book-onlineYoutube: https://youtube.com/channel/UClp2H275oVs0WQsZ1SUbCzg⁣WORK WITH AMANDA: https://amandaleaveck.com/⁣⁣JOIN THE SCIENCE & MAGIC FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2328616680742710  ⁣BECOME A SCIENCE & MAGIC MEMBER: https://amandaleaveck.com/offerings/science-magic-membership/Our conversation…5:45 - intro13:16 - what is Ayurveda16:21- elemental theory in Ayurveda17:45 - Fall elemental themes  23:03 - body constitutions/doshas25:22 - chaos & lethargy in Fall28:25 -the importance of routine in Fall33:20 - dietary tips for Fall36:15 - self oil massage (Abhyanga) & using oil in the Fall43:05 - approaching the transition to Early Winter through building heat, increasing life force, & strengthening solar energy50:12 - elemental themes & self care during Late Winter52:42 - approaching Seasonal Affective Disorder & winter blues from the lens of Ayurveda (hint: community & connection!)56:32 - using candles & herbs to enhance vitality in Winter1:01:34 - intaking positive, life giving mental content during Winter1:03:07 - Early Winter vs. Late Winter and seasonal impact in different locations1:05:22- self care rituals that Vanashree prioritizes in her life (meditation & home cooked meals)1:11:18 - how to connect and work with Vanashree

I believe that self love means full acceptance of ALL parts of us... not just the spaces that are desirable or 'easy.'  In this episode, I explore how the practice of this radical self love can have a positive influence on our relationships... and thus the collective at large.  Self love isn't selfish - it's essential to our planetary healing.  After I offer my personal sharing and thoughts on this topic, I've included love letters written and recorded by several of my clients who were willing to share their voices with us.  I hope you are touched as deeply as I was by what they have to say

When Lucy & I started working together six months ago, she was a self identified workaholic.  Her sense of worth was determined by the external success of her business and she sacrificed her mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing to force the results she wanted.   She embodied the essence of a helicopter parent - she was smothering the natural growth of her business with her obsessive thoughts, controlled actions, and rigid expectations.⁣⁣Fast forward 6 months later, and Lucy has jumped into a whole new reality.  Her business has quadrupled in revenue, celebrated its first six figure month, and is in the process of expanding a support team. The most amazing part?  Lucy has never rested more in her life.  She takes guilt free naps, midday baths, and prioritizes her wellbeing above all else.  She is quite literally working deliciously.  ⁣CONNECT WITH LUCY:Website: https://www.lucyliang.com/Coach Viva Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachVivaConversation # 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-o62tNeJt0s&t=649sConversation # 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueRT9hzkqtE&t=897sConversation # 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwCCNrQF1Tk&t=1095sCOACHING WITH AMANDA: https://amandaleaveck.com/offerings/work-with-amanda/ JOIN THE SCIENCE & MAGIC FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2328616680742710%20%20%E2%81%A3BECOME A SCIENCE & MAGIC MEMBER: https://amandaleaveck.com/offerings/science-magic-membership/Our conversation…7:30 -  welcome & Lucy's upbringing15:16 - softening as a high performer17:10 - shifting beliefs around success, resting, & productivity23:05 - external effects of shifting beliefs29:20 - embodiment first then growth30:40 - conception through being open33:30 - creation as its own consciousness39:42 - establishing & navigating from deep purpose47:35 - manifesting through the quantum field55:20 Lucy's miracle log (lots of good ones!)1:07:57 - surrender to the universe1:12:55 - connect with Lucy

Surrender means letting go, yielding and giving up control.  It is the opposite embodiment of activating, leading, strategizing, and pushing through.  For many of us (especially high achievers), surrender can feel incredibly uncomfortable.  In addition to going against the societal value of 'taking charge of our own lives,' loosening our grip on our careers, desires, and plans can be threatening to the survival aspect of our nervous system.  In this solocast, I offer my thoughts on a few aspects of surrender -  nervous system safety, masculine vs. feminine energy, surrender as a response, and the ability to feel our way into what we desire.  WORK WITH AMANDA: https://amandaleaveck.com/⁣⁣JOIN THE SCIENCE & MAGIC FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2328616680742710  ⁣

Nkechi Njaka & I dive into the brain body connection, the mystery of the heart brain, stress & the nervous system, mindfulness through the five senses,  evoking creativity through broadening perception, and embodiment as a necessity for global wellbeing.  Nkechi is a neuroscientist, dancer, creator, and mindfulness expert.  She navigates through her life with courageous curiosity, letting the wisdom of her body guide her through instinct and intuition.  I hope that you enjoy this conversation of science, magic, and all of the in between spaces.CONNECT WITH NKECHI:⁣Website: http://www.ndnlifestylestudio.com/about-1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ndnlifestylist/⁣WORK WITH AMANDA: https://amandaleaveck.com/⁣3 PRIVATE COACHING SESSIONS: sign up here!⁣JOIN THE SCIENCE & MAGIC FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2328616680742710  ⁣BECOME A SCIENCE & MAGIC MEMBER: https://amandaleaveck.com/offerings/science-magic-membership/Our conversation…6:10 - intro & background9:30 - studying  neuroscience & dance16:20 - the brain body connection20:36 - the heart brain27.00 - stress & the nervous system32:14 - the practice of mindfulness37.20  - overcoming burnout through the lens energetic nourishment45:03 - evoking creativity by doing what you love49:01 - dimming creativity through narrow thinking52.49 - the importance of embodiment56:10 - mindfulness, creativity  & global wellbeing58:44 - how to connect with Nkechi 

Dr. Bryan Laskin is a dentist, entrepreneur, innovator in the tech industry, and best selling author.  As a high performing, high energy individual, Bryan's mind and energy operates at a million miles per minute - and in many ways, this is what creates his unique genius.  But where does this leave his nervous system and physical wellbeing?  In this conversation, Bryan & I talk about all things related to productivity and nervous system care: work/life balance, developing instinct & compassion through heart connection, inner visioning, collapsing linear time, flow state, surrender, and working with emotions.  This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to optimize rest in order to increase productivity, presence, and overall satisfaction in life.CONNECT WITH BRYAN:⁣Website: https://bryanlaskin.com/Book: The Patient First Manifesto⁣WORK WITH AMANDA: https://amandaleaveck.com/⁣⁣JOIN THE SCIENCE & MAGIC FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2328616680742710  ⁣⁣Our conversation...⁣6:24: intro & background10:51: how Bryan & I started working together13:30: stress resilience as high performer16:50: working with ease as a high performer23:11: bringing our bodies to work with us30:40: developing instinct & compassion through heart connection34:39: inner visioning by stimulating the third eye40:00: accessing flow state through nervous system care48:20: releasing desire & attachment to outcomes51:21: working with our emotions53:16: the essence of surrender55:43: how to work deliciously through presence59:50: how our work together has created more positivity1:02:30: get in touch with Bryan

Somatic Mindset Expert, Jamila Taylor, dives into the energy and the science around how we develop and express our belief systems.  We talk about emotions, energy, upbringing, nervous system safety, and behavioral patterning.  Jamila shares the common limiting beliefs she sees in society in regards to money, and how those beliefs might create behavioral patterns that result in physical manifestations in our lives.⁣⁣CONNECT WITH JAMILA:⁣instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.abundance.factor/ ⁣youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfNll3LrbvGXQwwQzPrr6g⁣course: https://www.subscribepage.com/mfk⁣⁣SHOW SPONSOR: https://peakandvalley.co/collections/our-blends-bundles?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linktree&utm_campaign=shop+adaptogen+blends⁣⁣WORK WITH AMANDA: https://amandaleaveck.com/⁣⁣JOIN THE SCIENCE & MAGIC FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2328616680742710  ⁣⁣Our conversation...⁣⁣6:20- background & intro⁣9:32 - how feelings get lodged in the body as energy ⁣18:23-  description of what energy is & how we can use it to attract our desires ⁣23:43 - how trauma & upbringing influence the beliefs we have as adults⁣26:40 - the energetics of money⁣31.04 - limiting beliefs around money⁣36:00 - how our beliefs influence our  behavior⁣40:30 - why it doesn't have to be hard to make money⁣46:10 - working in sensual way⁣47:19 - how to shift a belief system⁣52:53 - focus on giving   rather than getting ⁣56:08 - how Jamila practices presence as a high achiever ⁣58:22 - how to work with Jamila  

Liz Andolong and I explore how we find rest in the body, mind, and spirit.  Liz is a wellness practitioner who explores the cultivation of safety, comfort, and rest from the wisdom of many different modalities.  In this conversation, we discuss challenges and barriers to rest, as well as different approaches to rituals and routines that encourage more moments of rest in our lives.  Liz shares her perspective on what energy is and why it's important to clear and cleanse our energy on a regular basis.  ⁣⁣CONNECT WITH LIZ:⁣Website: www.lizandolong.com ⁣Instagram: @lizandolong⁣⁣BECOME A SCIENCE & MAGIC MEMBER: https://amandaleaveck.com/offerings/science-magic-membership/⁣⁣VITALITY BUNDLE: https://members.scienceandmagicportal.com/member/plans/117c8e3ffp⁣⁣WORK WITH AMANDA: https://amandaleaveck.com⁣⁣JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2328616680742710⁣⁣Our conversation…⁣⁣00: - intro ⁣8:15 - growing up as a first generation Filipina, spirituality, health journey ⁣20:06 -  Liz's story of reaching adrenal fatigue & healing from it⁣29:06 - challenges and barriers to rest  ⁣34:04- finding rest with the mind, body, & spirit⁣38:36 - have conversations about rest with friends & family⁣47:21 - rituals & routines around rest ⁣56:00 - the importance of energy clearing⁣1:06:18- how to connect and work with Liz

Jo Jo & Lyndsey, a scientist and an engineer, are both active practitioners of magick.  They are both former clients of mine who, after a year of moving through the curriculum I offer, were able to move from a state of survival and into a deep embodiment of their unique soul essence.  In this episode of the Science & Magic Podcast, we talk about nervous system regulation, stress resilience, processing intense emotions, magick, spirituality, and what it means to live deliciously. ⁣⁣WORK WITH AMANDA:⁣⁣Schedule a Complimentary Call : https://calendly.com/amandaleaveck/clarity-call?month=2021-⁣Privae Coaching Programs: https://amandaleaveck.com/offerings/work-with-amanda/⁣Email hello@amandaleveck.com for customized packages⁣⁣Our conversation…⁣⁣7:30 - upbringing, background & introductions ⁣15:06 - shifting out of survival mode ⁣21:21 - living & working in ease⁣25:22 - how to approach hesitations & challenges when building a connection with our bodies⁣34:02 -being with, processing, & releasing difficult, ‘negative' emotions⁣40:16 - daily self care rituals for the nervous system & the body  ⁣43:24 - movement & dancing⁣46:28 - how they relate to magick & spirituality as a scientist & engineer⁣58:08 - approaching Earth centered magick from Christian conditioning and working through limiting beliefs⁣1:02:09 - manifestation from our core values⁣1:07:45 - the transformation that comes from embodiment 

Dream Oracle, Holly Emmerson, connects with Spirit in her dreams to receive messages about individuals and the collective.  She shares her journey of how she uncovered this gift by transitioning out of a corporate career, moving to a different country, and leaving everything behind to live a life in service.  In this episode of the Science & Magic podcast, we talk about all things dreaming - dream school, night school, collective dreaming, lucid dreaming, bedtime rituals and interpreting our dreams.⁣⁣CONNECT WITH HOLLY:⁣Instagram: @dreamoracleholly⁣Website: https://www.hollyemmerson.com/⁣Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/dreamoracleholly ⁣⁣BECOME A SCIENCE & MAGIC MEMBER: https://amandaleaveck.com/offerings/science-magic-membership/⁣⁣WORK WITH AMANDA: https://amandaleaveck.com/⁣WATCH VIDEO INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJPGPipwY0g

A nonlinear conversation with Greg Hines that explores a wide array of approaches to yoga, how queerness is explored in the body & nature, morning rituals, and different ways to soothe anxiety.  Greg is a Yoga educator, Katonah certified instructor, and Yoga Therapist with a Master's degree in Yoga Therapy.  He has a beautiful heart, calming presence, and intelligent mind.  ⁣⁣CONNECT WITH GREG:⁣Website: https://www.viableyoga.com/⁣Email: greg@viableyoga.com⁣⁣BECOME A SCIENCE & MAGIC MEMBER: https://amandaleaveck.com/offerings/science-magic-membership/⁣⁣WORK WITH AMANDA: https://amandaleaveck.com/⁣WATCH VIDEO INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjo2IN22Y34

This episode with Nikki Gomez explores connecting with Angelic & Divine guidance, the importance of advocating for soul essence, the rigidity of claiming a belief system, body acceptance & diverse beauty in the fashion industry, and courageously aligning with our unique purpose.  Nikki is open about the difficulties she experienced in childhood, and how these challenges brought her to where she is today. ⁣⁣Nikki is a professional photographer, model coach, empathic soul counselor, and angelic reiki healer.⁣⁣CONNECT WITH NIKKI:⁣Instagram: @thenikkigomez⁣Email: nikkigomez66@gmail.com ⁣Website: thenikkigomez.com, Umasgaiahealing.com⁣⁣BECOME A SCIENCE & MAGIC MEMBER: https://amandaleaveck.com/offerings/science-magic-membership/⁣⁣WATCH VIDEO INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVmIOs-YJxY⁣

Chance York and I talk about the power of perspective, the neurochemical benefits of gratitude, and how caring for your nervous system can increase your creativity and productivity.  Chance shares his journey about how he became a wellness practitioner after years as a traveling performing artist, and how he currently blends these aspects of his offerings into his work.⁣⁣Chance is a teacher, yoga practitioner, rapper, gardener, father, friend, and force.⁣⁣CONNECT WITH CHANCE:⁣Instagram: @chanceconnected⁣Email: chanceconnected@gmail.com⁣⁣BECOME A SCIENCE & MAGIC MEMBER: https://amandaleaveck.com/offerings/science-magic-membership/⁣⁣WATCH VIDEO INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5Vd_7LkbrI&t=457s

Welcome Science & Magic Podcast listeners!  My name is Amanda Leaveck, and I am the host of this podcast.  I wanted to take a few minutes and introduce myself, my work, and my vision for this show.  Thank you so much for being here, I hope you enjoy these conversations.⁣⁣To learn more about my work, visit my website:  https://amandaleaveck.com/⁣

In the first episode of the Science & Magic Podcast, I have a conversation with Sophia Bouwens about how she infuses her neuroscience education into her acupuncture practice, different ways to approach the summer and winter seasons, and her miraculous recovery from a traumatic brain injury that was a result of a near fatal car accident years ago.  This conversation centers around the intelligence of the body, the potency of gratitude, and the power of syncing with earth cycles. ⁣⁣Sophia is a neuroscientist, acupuncturist, mother of three, and brain injury survivor. ⁣⁣CONNECT WITH SOPHIA:⁣Email: sophia@healingresponseneuro.com⁣Instagram: @brainbodydao⁣Website: https://www.healingresponseneuro.com/⁣⁣WORK WITH AMANDA: https://amandaleaveck.com/⁣⁣BECOME A SCIENCE & MAGIC MEMBER: https://amandaleaveck.com/offerings/science-magic-membership/