Learning to Feel with Amanda

Stress, Our Bodies, & the Relaxation Response

Amanda Liedtka — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 21:48:00 -0500

Unfortunately, stress is a certainty in life. Even more so today than ever before. We’ve been living through a worldwide health pandemic, pressures to constantly produce and achieve, uncertainty over the future of in-person learning for students. Everyday is filled with situations and moments that create stress. It’s up to us to learn how to implement coping mechanisms to battle this chaos.

In this episode I discuss:

The definition of stress
How our bodies react and change under stress
The relaxation response and it's impact on our bodies

I end the episode with a short body scan exercise to elicit the relaxation response!

Amanda✌🏽

Winter Mindfulness vs New Year's Resolutions

Amanda Liedtka — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 16:00:00 -0500

Winter is upon us and many of us get caught up in setting New Year's resolutions. But, are these resolutions and goals being set with purpose or just out of expectation? This year, I propose being still and more mindful during the winter season.

This episode is about the restorative and healing energy of the winter season and how you can use this time to focus on just BEing.

Specifically, I discuss:

Reflecting internally on your last year
Stillness and embracing BEing
De-cluttering & letting go
Importance of rest and sleep
Self-care practices that promote rest

My hope is that you gain new perspectives and a willingness to slow down and really rest this winter season.

Grief & Loss During Holidays

Amanda Liedtka — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 16:26:24 -0500

For those suffering from grief and loss during this special time of the year.

Intro to Learning to Feel

Amanda Liedtka — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 15:30:00 -0500

This introductory episode is a short description of what to expect from the conversations to come.