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Your Energy, Your Responsibility – No One’s Coming to Save You

Braving the Mountain

Release Date: 04/14/2025

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Braving the Mountain

Ever left a family gathering feeling drained, not from the noise—but from all the unspoken tension? This one’s for the mom who grew up learning to “keep the peace,” even when it costs her own. The mom who’s tired of walking on eggshells. The mom ready to do things differently. In this powerful episode of the Create More Ease series, I share a real story from a family get-together—and how a moment of discomfort led to a boundary that changed everything. I’m teaching you how to stop shrinking yourself to keep everyone but yourself comfortable. We talk about: ✔️ Why sweeping...

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Let’s be honest—mornings aren’t exactly calm in most households. But what if I told you that you have the power to shift the entire tone of your day… in less time than it takes to make your matcha? This episode is for the mom who knows she’s meant to lead her home differently—and is ready to stop spiraling before the day even starts. Here’s what we dive into: ✔️ How your nervous system sets the vibe for the whole house ✔️ The simple shift that makes mornings feel spacious (even with littles around) ✔️ Why identity—not productivity—is the real key to peace ✔️...

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What if I told you feeling supported in your relationship doesn’t start with your partner changing? I used to believe I needed my husband to do more—more effort, more emotional support, more everything. But what I’ve come to learn (the hard way) is this: I didn’t need him to change in order to feel supported. I just needed me to change how I showed up. In this episode, I’m opening up about the pivotal shifts that completely transformed my relationship—and myself. From separation to boundaries to finally letting go of emotional over-functioning, I’m walking you through how I...

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Back to school doesn’t have to mean burnout. But let’s be honest — for most of us, that’s exactly how it feels. Between the forms, the folder chaos, the late-night Target runs, and trying to regulate your own nervous system through it all… it’s A LOT. And you’re probably the one holding all of it. In this episode, I’m walking you through how I’m making the transition back to school feel less like survival mode — and more like something that actually supports me and my family. We’re talking about: ✔️ Why back-to-school hits your nervous system so hard (and how to calm...

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Ever feel like you're one more ask away from snapping? That constant hum of resentment, the emotional load, the overwhelm—it’s not because you’re doing it wrong. It’s because you’re doing it all, without boundaries. In this episode, We’re getting real about what happens when we chronically self-abandon to keep the peace… and what shifts when we finally decide enough. I’m giving you practical scripts + sharing how I’m teaching my daughters to hold boundaries, and showing you exactly how to make life lighter—without guilt. You’ll discover: ✔️ Why your exhaustion isn’t...

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Ever feel like you’re the project manager of your entire household? The default parent. The walking to-do list. The emotional thermostat for the whole family. If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering, “Why am I the only one who notices what needs to be done?” — this episode is for you. Inside this first episode of the Ease Series, we’re having a real, honest conversation about how to stop feeling like the default parent and start building a true partnership in your home. You’ll learn: ✔️ Why “just tell me what to do” is NOT actual support (and what to ask for instead)...

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Tired of feeling like the default parent… instead of an actual partner? You’re not imagining it—the invisible load is real. From remembering the dentist appointments to feeling the pulse of everyone’s emotions in your home, you’ve been running the business side of your family while trying to keep the intimate side afloat. This episode kicks off the Ease Series, where we’re diving deep into how to create true partnership in your relationship… so you can stop feeling like the manager, the maid, or the walking to-do list. You’ll learn how to: ✔️ Understand the emotional and...

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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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Feeling like you're constantly running on fumes, juggling all the pieces of life, and somehow it's never enough? Waiting for someone to come rescue you from the chaos?

Let's flip the script.

In this episode, we're all about taking back your energy and making it your own again. It's time to quit feeling drained and start feeling empowered by fixing those energy leaks that sneak up on you.

We're chatting about:

✔️ Easy ways to reclaim your energy and stop feeling overwhelmed

✔️ How to set boundaries that keep your sanity intact without the guilt trip

✔️ The power of saying no when you need to, and how it can actually be freeing

✔️ Getting over that fear of disappointing others when you prioritize yourself

If you’re ready to take back control, redefine your boundaries, and finally feel empowered in your own life… this episode is your answer.

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