Regulate & Rewire: An Anxiety & Depression Podcast

When Life Gets Heavy– Slow Down, Drop Weight, & Adapt


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In this episode, Amanda shares a personal story about her shift from running to walking—and eventually walking with a weighted vest—and how this physical adaptation revealed powerful lessons about nervous system regulation, healing, and mental health. She explores what happens when the tools that once worked no longer serve us, why slowing down is often exactly what our bodies need, and how to adapt our regulation practices to match our current season of life. Whether you’re carrying too much or moving too fast, this episode invites you to move slower, carry less, and get curious about what’s next.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why we sometimes freeze when familiar coping tools disappear.
  • The science-backed benefits of walking for stress and brain processing.
  • Getting creative to find the "next best thing" for regulation when resources change (like losing access to sunlight in winter).
  • The powerful principle: If you want life to feel easier, move slower and decrease the weight.
  • Practical ways to apply this principle to reduce stress and overwhelm.

3 Takeaways:

  1. Adaptation is a key part of regulation.
  2. Slowing down isn’t failure—it’s often the medicine we need.
  3. "If you want life to feel easier, move slower and decrease the weight." 

Practical Application: This week, choose one area of your life where you're feeling pressure or stress and experiment with the formula: move slower, decrease the weight. Notice how your body responds, how your breathing changes, and how your thoughts shift.

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