35 Giving Grace to Your Inner Critic
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💫 New Solo Drop: “Giving Grace to Your Inner Critic” 💫 In this gentle, grounding episode of Big Shift Energy, Amanda gets real about what it actually means to give yourself grace—especially when life feels like a lot. 🧘♀️✨ She shares mindfulness practices, personal stories, and soft truth bombs on why we’re so quick to offer compassion to others, but not ourselves. From navigating the inner critic to reframing rest as a radical act, Amanda reminds us that healing isn’t a race—it’s a relationship with yourself. You’ll hear about: 🛋 Why a messy house ≠ a...
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34 Parenting From the Inside Out with Grace Williams
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💫 New Ep Drop: “Parenting From the Inside Out with Grace Williams” 💫 On this heart-to-heart edition of Big Shift Energy, Amanda links up with the wise and wonderful Grace Williams to talk all things parenting, big emotions, and making those major inner shifts 🌀✨ From messy teen moods to inner child healing, this one’s got layers. Plus, things get tender (and a little playful) during a round of Worksmith Roulette—a reflective game that brings up big questions about grief, healing, and how we find meaning in tough moments. They also challenge the “everything happens for a...
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33 Grief, This Is Love, Too
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💫 New Ep Drop: “Grief, This is Love, Too” 💫 In this deeply personal episode of Big Shift Energy, Amanda gets real about grief, milestones, and all the emotional waves in between 🌊🖤 From personal stories to practical coping tools, she’s giving you permission to show up exactly where you are. This one’s for the hearts that are healing, growing, glowing—and still showing up. You don’t need to “fix” your grief. You just need to honor it. This is a soft and sacred space for anyone moving through grief, loss, and all the magic of healing 🖤🌸 🌈 Takeaways: ...
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32 Rooted and Rising with Audrey Rose
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💖 New Ep Drop: “Rooted and Rising with Audrey Rose” 💖 In this special episode of Big Shift Energy, Amanda teams up with the radiant Audrey Rose to deep dive into all the feels—from family drama to forgiveness, breath work to boss babe boundaries 😌💅 They spill on: Breath work = your daily peace potion 🧘♀️💨 Family dynamics (it's giving… complicated) 👀 Hospice care & holding space for the hard stuff 💔 Forgiveness without pressure (you don’t have to) Rewriting “sorry” into something more powerful 💬✨ Setting boundaries like a queen 🧃...
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31 Get In Bestie, We’re Doing Breath Work
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🎧 Big Shift Energy – Episode: Get In Bestie, We’re Doing Breath Work Let’s get this shift started! This week on Big Shift Energy, Amanda is throwing it back to something simple but seriously powerful: your breath. She’s diving deep into intentional breath work—how it changed her life, and how it can totally change yours too. From dealing with stress to finding your center when the world feels like one big mood swing, Amanda walks us through how breathing on purpose (yep, on purpose) can help you feel more grounded, emotionally chill, and mentally clear. The twist: it can also...
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30 Best of Wordsmith Roulette Ft. Kaitlin Anthony and Heather Murillo
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We’re spinning the wheel and throwing it back with a Best of Wordsmith Roulette episode! In this special highlight reel, Amanda is joined by past powerhouse guests Katilin Anthony and Heather Murillo for a remix of their most iconic and heartfelt Wordsmith Roulette moments. From redefining overused phrases to reclaiming the language we use on ourselves, this episode is packed with personal insights, poetic hot takes, and pure Big Shift Energy. It’s all about how our words shape our mindset, mood, and momentum—and how we get to choose better ones, every single day. Contact Info ...
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29 Over It & Owning It: Shifting the Career Rules with Meredith Mira
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In this episode of Big Shift Energy, Amanda chats with Meredith Mira—career and life purpose coach, educator, and founder of Choice Points Coaching. With over 20 years of experience, including time as a career adviser at Yale, Meredith helps professionals shift career transitions with clarity, strategy, and heart. They explore Meredith’s path from academia to entrepreneurship, the emotional weight of job loss, and how today’s social and political climate influences our relationship with work. From evaluating employers to staying authentic in digital spaces, this conversation offers...
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28 Feelings? Gross. Let’s Unpack Them Anyway
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In this episode, Amanda dives headfirst into the wild world of emotional wellness—yes, the f-word (feelings) are involved. She breaks down how setting boundaries is the ultimate glow-up move and why choosing yourself isn’t selfish, it’s essential. You’ll get a quick reset exercise (no crystals required), some no-fluff truth about what emotional wellness really means, and practical steps that won’t make you roll your eyes. Ready to feel your feelings and not spiral? Grab your feelings and LFG! Takeaways Emotional wellness involves recognizing and accepting your feelings. Coping...
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27 Permission Granted: Choosing Yourself First with Heather Murillo
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Hey there! I'm your host, Amanda, and today we're diving deep with the incredible Heather Murillo, who's been on a wild journey of self-discovery since her divorce—talk about a transformation! We're chatting about the badass choice of putting yourself first, juggling tricky relationships, and the all-mighty power of communication. Heather opens up about her path to personal growth and empowerment, showing us how to show up for our kids in new ways. We'll be embracing life's twists, reconnecting with that playful inner child, and exploring how the process fuels both personal and...
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26 Three Fun Ways to Build Confidence and Skills at the Same Time
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In this episode of Big Shift Energy, your host, Amanda , dives into what truly makes us feel amazing and how we can all grow personally. We're talking about the magic of breath work, those important self check-ins, and figuring out which tools really work for us. And let’s talk about journaling—it can be your best buddy for tracking progress. Remember to celebrate those victories! It's not about being perfect, but embracing the wild ride of learning and self-improvement. Let's lean into it! Takeaways Breath work can empower and shift your mindset. Taking intentional time for yourself...
info_outlineIn this episode of "Politically In-Correct," a Limited Series by Big Shift Energy, host Amanda engages in a heartfelt conversation with guest Alé about the importance of breathing and centering oneself amidst external pressures, the significance of community and connection, and the role of love in navigating life. The discussion emphasizes the need for self-compassion, understanding big emotions, and the value of individuality in personal growth. Throughout the episode, they share insights on how to maintain self-care practices during election season and the power of being true to oneself.
Connect with Us
Amanda:
- Instagram @BigShiftEnergy Instagram (@bigshiftenergy)
- Website https://bigshiftenergy.my.canva.site/sillygoose
Alé:
Ideas for Your Menu of Self-Care Options
- Intentional breathing
- Naming feelings and grounding yourself
- Self Check-ins
- Setting boundaries on media intake
- Shift the focus from "doing" to "being"
- Choosing your own energy level
- Take inventory on what's important to you
- Lead with love
Resources
- Is Gun Crime a Virus? Morgan Freeman's Through The Wormhole: Season 8, Episode 4
- The Four Agreements don Miguel Ruiz The Four Agreements — don Miguel Ruiz
- Edit: Don’t take things personally is the second agreement.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Self-Care and Politics
03:00 The Importance of Breathing and Centering
06:14 Navigating News and Mental Health
09:02 Mind-Body Connection and Self-Reflection
12:00 The Role of Self-Compassion in Self-Care
14:48 Understanding Anxiety and Tension
18:02 The Impact of External Events on Personal Well-Being
21:00 Finding Grounding in Humanity
23:49 The Power of Love in Politics
26:52 Self-Care Practices During Election Season
30:04 The Importance of Community and Connection
32:59 Personal Growth and Evolving Perspectives
36:14 Navigating Disappointment and Self-Discovery
39:09 The Value of Individuality and Authenticity
42:02 Conclusion and Future Aspirations