I'm Not Just a Mom, I'm the Whole Damn Vibe
Braving the Mountain
Feeling like you’ve disappeared inside your own life? It’s not in your head. The emotional and mental load of motherhood and partnership is real—and heavier than anyone admits. In this episode, we’re peeling back the curtain on the quiet ways women disappear inside marriage, motherhood, and the relentless expectation to manage everything. We’re talking about how to stop carrying it all, how to stop asking for permission to have needs, and how to step back into your power—without the guilt. This is your permission slip to take up space again. Inside this episode: ✔️ The hidden...
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Are You the 'Yes' Wife?
Braving the Mountain
You say yes when you want to say no. You smooth over tension, carry the weight, and convince yourself you’re fine—when you’re not. You’re not crazy. You’re not broken. You’ve been conditioned to believe your value comes from keeping the peace while abandoning yourself. And maybe... it’s finally catching up to you. In this powerful episode, Amanda peels back the curtain on: — What it really looked like to be the “yes wife” — The resentment, rage, and rock-bottom moments that cracked her open — And the work she did to reclaim her voice, her power, and her life What...
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Meet Your Emotions Like Your Child Needing a Hug
Braving the Mountain
I used to think I had to have all the answers. That being a good mom meant staying calm, keeping the peace, pushing my emotions down—and definitely not crying in front of my kids. But the deeper I’ve gone into this emotional healing work, the more I’ve realized something wild: my kids are showing me where I’m still not free + they do the same for you too. In this episode, I’m sharing a real moment with my daughter that completely shifted how I view emotions—mine and theirs. If you’ve ever snapped, spiraled into shame, or stuffed your feelings to be “strong,” I want you...
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Why You Should Do "The Work" Even if Your Hubby Doesn't
Braving the Mountain
I used to think things would get better when he changed. If he just read the book, showed up differently, or met me halfway… maybe then I could finally breathe. But after years of trying to drag him along my growth journey, I had a moment. I saw myself like a little girl sitting on a curb, waiting for someone to come save me. And I realized: no one was coming. So I picked myself up. This episode is for the woman who’s ready to stop outsourcing her peace. I’m walking you through why I kept doing the inner work—even when my husband wasn’t doing his + why you should too. Because the...
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8 Problems You Have that Boundaries Will Solve
Braving the Mountain
Ever caught yourself saying “I don’t have time for me”... and felt a wave of guilt, frustration, or flat-out exhaustion right behind it? That used to be me. But what I’ve learned is this: that thought? It’s not a time problem—it’s a boundary problem. In this episode, I’m walking you through one of my favorite mindset shifts. We’re breaking down eight common thoughts you might have that are actually low-key boundary issues—and starting with the big one: “I don’t have time for myself.” I’ll take you behind the scenes into how I run my mornings, the phrases my kids...
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How to Stay Calm When Your Kid is Losing their Sh*t
Braving the Mountain
Ever feel like you’re losing it over the smallest things—spilled milk, messy rooms, offhanded comments—and then wondering, "What is wrong with me?" Nothing is wrong with you. You’re just full. Full of unprocessed emotions. Full of pressure to hold it all together. Full of laundry baskets—literal and emotional. In this episode, we’re breaking down the truth about what happens when we as moms keep shoving emotions down and trying to power through. Spoiler: it doesn’t work. And it’s not your fault. We were taught to cope… not feel. Listen in and learn: ✔️ Why anger isn’t...
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You're Allowed to Take Up Space as a Woman
Braving the Mountain
Ever find yourself slipping out the door for some “me time”—a workout, a walk, or just a breather alone—while guilt tugs at you the whole way? Do you catch yourself feeling like you have to earn basic self-care, or sneak around just to meet your own needs? It’s time to flip the script. In this episode, we get real about the invisible rules you’ve been living by—the outdated beliefs, generational patterns + invisible contracts that keep you putting everyone else first. We unpack why it feels so wrong to put yourself on the priority list and how you can finally feel worthy of the...
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You're Not a Bad Mom - You Just Have No Boundaries
Braving the Mountain
Ever feel like you’re losing yourself in motherhood—snapping at your kids and wondering if you’re a “bad mom” for not holding it all together? You’re not alone… and you’re not broken. It’s time to change the narrative! In this episode, I’ll help you: ✔️ Understand why you keep falling into the same patterns of overwhelm, chaos, or anger—and exactly what’s underneath it all ✔️ Discover how to break free from old, conditioned ways of coping so you don’t pass them all to your kids ✔️ Get the first steps to rewiring your nervous system for calm, connection,...
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Stop Picking Up Their Sh*t-- You're a Mom, Not the Maid
Braving the Mountain
Ever feel like the mess never ends and you’re trapped in a cycle of picking up after everyone—like the household maid instead of a mom? Wish you could hit pause and teach your kids (yes, even your teenagers!) to actually do for themselves, so you can finally get back a piece of your life? You’re in the right place. In this episode, we’re calling out those sneaky habits that keep you stuck doing it all—laundry piles, endless reminders, packing bags + cleaning up after everyone. We talk real strategies for shifting out of survival mode and into the unapologetic leader of your home....
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10 Ways Mom-Guilt Is Controlling You Without You Even Realizing It
Braving the Mountain
Ever catch yourself feeling like no matter what you do, it’s never enough? Feeling exhausted, guilty for wanting anything for yourself, and just trying to survive one more day without burning out? It doesn’t have to be this way. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the sneaky ways mom-guilt is secretly running your life without you even realizing it—and more importantly, what you can do about it. I’ll help you: ✔️ Recognize why you feel the need to redo things, cancel your plans, or say "it’s fine" when it really isn’t ✔️ Uncover where guilt is keeping you...
info_outlineEver feel like life is running you instead of the other way around? Like no matter how much you give, it’s still never enough—and somehow, you always end up last on the list?
Let’s change that.
In this episode, we’re talking about boundaries—the kind that shift your life from constant chaos to actual peace. Because when you stop living at everyone else’s mercy, everything starts to feel lighter, easier, and more in your control.
We’re diving into:
✔️ How boundaries act as your personal safety net—keeping you steady when life gets overwhelming
✔️ Why setting boundaries isn’t selfish—it actually builds self-worth (for you and your kids!)
✔️ How to enforce boundaries gracefully—even when people push back
✔️ Why the discomfort of setting boundaries is temporary, but the peace they bring is life-changing
If you’re ready to stop feeling drained, overextended, and stretched way too thin… this episode is for you.
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