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Big Shift Energy

Release Date: 02/16/2025

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Big Shift Energy

💫 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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Big Shift Energy

💫 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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💫 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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💖 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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🎧 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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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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Big Shift Energy

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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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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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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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...

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Welcome to another kick-ass episode of Big Shift Energy, where we, your pals Amanda and life coach Becca, dive headfirst into life's shifts. We're talking moving to a new state, breathing deeply when SHIFT hits the fan, checking in with yourself, and peeling back layers of emotional complexity of adoption. We're getting deep into dealing with the day-to-day of parenting, owning up to our actions, keeping emotions in check, and how eating right can boost your mental mojo. Wrapping up, we play Wordplay Roulette and share our “W”s!

Takeaways

  • Advocacy work can be emotionally taxing and requires self-care.
  • It's important to process personal trauma before fostering or adopting.
  • Accountability and boundaries are essential in friendships.
  • Natural consequences help children learn from their decisions.
  • It's important to separate past missed takes from current self-perception.
  • Taking risks is valuable, regardless of the outcome.

Sound Bites

  • "One, trauma isn't going to go away by just being in a home with healthy love being shown.” -Becca
  • “As scary as it is, as uncomfortable as things feel like, hold on to those people that come into your life-supporting you, encouraging you, holding you accountable, because those are the people that will change your life.” -Becca
  • "You can't match someone else's chaos." -Amanda
  • “Any small rejection is them as a whole being, being rejected.” -Becca
  • “If only I knew then that if I took a risk that I would still be proud of myself later.” -Amanda
  • “But I heard this quote the other day that rock bottom has a really great dance floor. So just saying if you're there, dance anyway.” -Amanda

Connect with Me!

Holla at me! Instagram: BigShiftEnergy

World Wide Web: https://bigshiftenergy.my.canva.site/sillygoose

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Website: https://www.gracefulgritlifecoaching.com/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Big Shift Energy

04:46 The Importance of Deep Breathing

09:51 Life Transitions and Moving Away

14:51 Advocacy Work and Its Challenges

19:56 Navigating Adoption and Motherhood

29:55 Advice for Fostering and Adoption

34:57 Advice for Foster Kids

39:45 Natural Consequences in Parenting

44:56 The Importance of Regulation

52:40 Nutrition and Mental Health

58:14 Learning from Mistakes

01:05:43 Celebrating Small Wins