Babe Cave

Inspired by Virginia Woolf’s A Room of One’s Own, Babe Cave is a weekly show which exists to connect, support and create a collaborative community of dope women who inspire one another. From solo episodes exploring the intricacies of life to deep-dive interviews with the women who set her soul on fire, Amanda Polick challenges what is acceptable and creates space for vast reflection. Welcome to the Cave. **Mature language and topics are included, so listen at your own discretion.** Have thoughts or questions about the episode? Pop on over to amandapolick.com.

The Pivot Episode 05/25/2020

The Pivot Episode After 3 Seasons of conversations about the in-between things of life, Babe Cave is riding off into the sunset. In this final episode, Amanda Polick reflects on the journey that brought her and you here and shares her own next steps. Welcome to The Pivot Episode. >>> https://www.amandapolick.com /episode/index/show/babecave/id/14539175

The Recognition Episode 05/18/2020

The Recognition Episode We spend a lot of time thinking about goals and end products and very little time on small wins — like acknowledging that a tiny shift might make the process work better. This week, Amanda shares words of encouragement for the ones who need to linger in the moment a little longer. Welcome to The Recognition Episode. >>> https://www.amandapolick.com /episode/index/show/babecave/id/13276322

The Babe Cave Book Club May 2020 Episode 05/11/2020

The Babe Cave Book Club May 2020 Episode What do a train car full of strangers, a murder in a locked room and a tragic kidnapping all have in common? They're the central players of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express. Join me and my friend Jennifer as we share our unpopular opinions about this classic murder mystery. Don't kill the messenger, and welcome to The Babe Cave Book Club May 2020 Episode. >>> https://www.amandapolick.com /episode/index/show/babecave/id/14369336

The Not For Me Episode 05/04/2020

The Not For Me Episode Sometimes, something sounds really good, but it's just not the right time for you to do it. Or an opportunity could present itself that's just not your vibe. We'll all been there. But what do you do when the person on the other side of the opportunity is CONVINCED that this thing is for you? How do you handle the guilt of saying no, while not violating your own desires? Some of it's easy, and some of it, not so much. Welcome to The Not For Me Episode. >>> https://www.amandapolick.com /episode/index/show/babecave/id/13276247

The Off Line Episode 04/27/2020

The Off Line Episode In world of followers, likes and the ever-growing "need" to show everyone what you're doing and who you're with, it can leave you wondering if you're living your life or someone else's. This week, Amanda breaks down her decision to go dark on social media for the last 8 months, why she wanted to get back to her younger internet-free self, and how less consuming has led to more creating. Welcome to The Off Line Episode. >>> https://www.amandapolick.com /episode/index/show/babecave/id/13276172

The Delegation Episode 04/20/2020

The Delegation Episode Ever told yourself that something would be easier if you did it yourself? SAME. But when we try and do all the things, we risk burnout and end up isolating ourselves from those around us. It can be hard to step away and let someone else do something for us, but sometimes, that's exactly what we need so we can do more of what we're meant to do. Welcome to The Delegation Episode. >>> https://www.amandapolick.com /episode/index/show/babecave/id/13276061

The Babe Cave Book Club April 2020 Episode 04/13/2020

The Babe Cave Book Club April 2020 Episode This month's book club meeting kicks off with fellow writer and friend of the show, Crystal Marie McDaniels. We're digging into Toni Morrison's Sula and how we were intimidated by re-reading this legend, the unrelenting power of friendship between the two protagonists and the ending I completely missed. Welcome to The Babe Cave Book Club April 2020 Episode. >>> https://www.amandapolick.com /episode/index/show/babecave/id/13947038

The Limiting Beliefs Episode 04/06/2020

The Limiting Beliefs Episode The words we say to ourselves are powerful. And sometimes, those words are in direct opposition to what we really want in our lives. This week, Amanda walks through how readjusting a few words can shift your entire perspective, why the people around you magnify your best and worst thoughts and how to implement a new mindset practice. Welcome to The Limiting Beliefs Episode. https://www.amandapolick.com /episode/index/show/babecave/id/13275983

The Stay At Home Episode 03/30/2020

The Stay At Home Episode As the global pandemic of COVID-19 continues, the lines have been drawn between those who are staying at home and those who choose not to. In this bonus episode, Amanda dives into the reasons she's staying at home, why this is about so much more than your freedom and how to shift your focus on what's most important. Welcome to The Stay At Home Episode. >>> https://www.amandapolick.com /episode/index/show/babecave/id/13760642

The But How Do You Make Money Episode 03/30/2020

The But How Do You Make Money Episode It can be frustrating enough trying to explain to someone WHY you're an artist or creator without having to map out how you pay the bills. Diving into one of her least favorite conversations with people, Amanda shares the response that has kept her a little more sane, why she's drawn to cities of artists and how to manage your own expectations when it comes to making money with your work. Welcome to The But How Do You Make Money Episode. >>> https://www.amandapolick.com /episode/index/show/babecave/id/13275926

The Priorities Episode 03/23/2020

The Priorities Episode Running to-do lists. Constant over-do notifications. Weeks old emails that are plaguing you in the middle of the night. Invitations that you're too afraid to RSVP no to. We're consistently in a state of choosing what tasks are more important than others, but you can feel guilty just telling someone or something, "Not right now." But if you're not keeping the main the main thing, everyone and everything else will ground you down. This week, Amanda digs into the true meaning of a most important goal, the one tool that's changed how she balances an ever-growing schedule and the expectations that come with it. Welcome to The Priorities Episode. >>> https://www.amandapolick.com /episode/index/show/babecave/id/13275860

Bonus: The Babe Cave Cave March 2020 Episode with Sasha A. Ali 03/16/2020

Bonus: The Babe Cave Cave March 2020 Episode with Sasha A. Ali Continuing the March Book Club discussion of Jane Austen's final and unfinished manuscript, Sanditon, and PBS' series based on the book. Sasha A. Ali returns to the show to break down Season 1 with Amanda, how the ending had them both SHOOK, and the case for more male nudity. >>> /episode/index/show/babecave/id/13573589

The Creative Overwhelm Episode 03/16/2020

The Creative Overwhelm Episode Being creative can be tiring, especially when you feel so compelled to share your talent with the world. It's a fine line between love and hate with your passion, but it doesn't have to completely overpower your entire life. This week, Amanda explores the pressures of making work people love, how to juggle the expectations of others and what you can do NOW to reduce the chaos in your head and heart. Welcome to The Creative Overwhelm Episode. >>> https://www.amandapolick.com /episode/index/show/babecave/id/13275740

The Babe Cave Book Club March 2020 Episode 03/09/2020

The Babe Cave Book Club March 2020 Episode In the first fiction selection for the Babe Cave Book Club, we're taking a look at the final and unfinished manuscript of Jane Austen, Sanditon. In this week's episode, Amanda shares the connection between Virginia Woolf and Jane Austen, how you know the work of the legendary British writer even if you haven't read her books and the one thing you need to understand any book. Welcome to The Babe Cave Book Club March 2020. >>> https://www.amandapolick.com /episode/index/show/babecave/id/13459367

The Judgement Episode 03/02/2020

The Judgement Episode It really sucks to feel judged by people, right? Feelings of low self-worth and not belonging can creep up, leaving us with a pit in our stomachs and constantly worrying if we're doing the "right" things. Turns out, that most of the time, our judgements are just things that we think of ourselves — or our worst fears for ourselves. So fun. (Sike) Welcome to The Judgement Episode. >>> https://www.amandapolick.com /episode/index/show/babecave/id/13259120

The Insecurity Episode 02/24/2020

The Insecurity Episode Ever hurt your own feelings when nothing has even happened? SAME. Unanswered messages or being left off of a guest list can throw us into a complete state of panic that no one likes us — bringing back that fear monster from when we were in middle school. While it's easy to jump to worst case scenarios, the next right step might just be two steps back to see the situation for what it really is. Welcome to The Insecurity Episode. >>> https://www.amandapolick.com /episode/index/show/babecave/id/13259048

'Member Me Mondays: The Inspiration Episode 02/17/2020

'Member Me Mondays: The Inspiration Episode In the search for our own inspiration — whether personally or professionally —, it's easy to forget that we don't have to wait for it to strike. So often, we believe that the intangibles of life are ones that just happen to us, but sometimes, the good things happen when you go after them. In case you missed it the first time around: Welcome to The Inspiration Episode. >>> https://www.amandapolick.com /episode/index/show/babecave/id/13177178

Special Edition: The Babe Cave Book Club February 2020 Episode: Money Mindset with Jaclyn DiGregorio 02/10/2020

Special Edition: The Babe Cave Book Club February 2020 Episode: Money Mindset with Jaclyn DiGregorio Continuing the conversation from The Babe Cave Book Club February 2020 Episode, Jaclyn spills why it's important for women to talk about money openly, how she started before she was ready with a $15,000 business investment, why you DESERVE to be paid for the work you do, and a simple way for you to shift your money mindset TODAY. Welcome to The Babe Cave Book Club February 2020 Bonus Episode: Money Mindset with Jaclyn DiGregorio. >>> https://www.amandapolick.com /episode/index/show/babecave/id/13080881

The Babe Cave Book Club February 2020 Episode 02/10/2020

The Babe Cave Book Club February 2020 Episode Filling in the gaps of last month's theme of self-discovery and tapping into your ability to create a life worth dreaming of, February's book club selection, Stop Getting in Your Own Way: A No B.S. Guide to Creating the Business of Your Dreams, will have you screaming with joy from the rooftops. Author, motivational speaker, and coach, Jaclyn DiGregorio joins the show to talk about her brand new book plus why she opened her book with her biggest career failure, how the messenger is so much more important than the message, and the giant AHA moment from the chapter that didn't make it into the book. Welcome to The Babe Cave Book Club February 2020 Episode. >>> https://www.amandapolick.com /episode/index/show/babecave/id/13080776

The Legacy Episode 02/03/2020

The Legacy Episode How do you want to be remembered when you're gone? We don't often think about the impact we'll leave behind, but this week Amanda Polick dives into the loss of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, how we can change the ways other people see us now, and the power of telling our loved ones the effect they've on us before it's too late. Welcome to The Legacy Episode. >>> /episode/index/show/babecave/id/12986156

The Simple and Easy Episode 01/27/2020

The Simple and Easy Episode Despite what we tell ourselves, life doesn't have to be that complicated. In our attempts to be the best versions of ourselves, we can get lost in the "doing" and forget about "being". Amanda Polick strips down the podcast to its barest form to unwind the need to always be moving, why even two years into the show she STILL doesn't have intro music and how to not judge ourselves for creating space in our lives. Welcome to The Simple and Easy Episode. >>> https://www.amandapolick.com /episode/index/show/babecave/id/12900644

'Member Me Mondays: The Detox Episode 01/20/2020

'Member Me Mondays: The Detox Episode This week's episode is a trip down memory lane with a discussion about Dry January, resets for your mind, body and soul and the power of cutting things out, so you can be the best you possible. If you missed it the first time around or need some reminders, this is it. Welcome to The Detox Episode. >>> https://www.amandapolick.com /episode/index/show/babecave/id/12748025

The Babe Cave Book Club January 2020 Episode 01/13/2020

The Babe Cave Book Club January 2020 Episode Welcome to the first official meeting of the Babe Cave Book Club! For its debut, Amanda Polick along with good friend and loyal listener of the show, Christie, get honest about this month's reads: Rachel Hollis' Girl, Stop Apologizing and Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In. They break down the wide-spread criticisms of privilege and plagiarism, unexpected AHA's and the surprise favorite between the two books. Welcome to The Babe Cave Book Club January 2020 Episode. >>> https://www.amandapolick.com /episode/index/show/babecave/id/12716756

The Slow Episode 01/06/2020

The Slow Episode Ringing in a new year, Amanda Polick is back with some thoughts on the post-holiday slump — take it easy. Even though resolutions can have us dying to jump into January with full force, there's cause for a pause as Amanda shares the reasons that taking it slow could make for an even more successful year. Welcome to The Slow Episode. >>> /episode/index/show/babecave/id/12631775

The Motto Episode 12/16/2019

The Motto Episode We're wrapping up the year with a special masterclass, if you will, of one of Amanda Polick's favorite annual traditions — the creation of her motto for next year. Instead of a resolution, Amanda creates a theme for how she shapes all of her decisions as a guiding light for living the best possible story. And now, she wants to teach you how to do that for yourself. Using the good, bad and in-between of your year, you'll be able to craft a unique motto that'll carry you through next year with more power and less stress. Welcome to The Motto Episode. >>> https://www.amandapolick.com /episode/index/show/babecave/id/12383426

The Final Countdown Episode 12/09/2019

The Final Countdown Episode With the year coming to a close, it's tempting to start filling our vision boards and planners for next year with the things that we didn't get to the last 12 months. But what if, we didn't try to skip ahead and took advantage of the time we have now? Amanda Polick walks through the unexpected ways goals are "checked off" a list, how to avoid self-sabotage when it comes to said goals and how you may be further along than you think. Welcome to The Final Countdown Episode. >>> https://www.amandapolick.com /episode/index/show/babecave/id/12322295

Special Edition Episode: The Babe Cave Book Club 12/02/2019

Special Edition Episode: The Babe Cave Book Club Babe Cave is getting its very own book club! After two years of creating her own show, a self-published book and so many discussions around the works of inspiring writers and authors, Amanda Polick is ready to launch the next phase of the Cave — a place where idea and book lovers alike can gather to discuss big ideas and dig into the nitty gritty of literary work and discover what it says about them. Welcome to The Babe Cave Book Club Episode. >>> https://www.amandapolick.com /episode/index/show/babecave/id/12245132

The Good Enough Episode 11/25/2019

The Good Enough Episode Is there a dream project or goal that you have that seems to never see the light of day because your plan or progress isn't "perfect"? It's one thing to want to put your best foot forward in anything you do, but it's another thing to miss out of the joys of the journey by not even entering the race. This week, Amanda Polick shares why she published her book Reincarnated: How Lost Dreams, Jobs and Loves Set Me Free as a PDF, how starting small leads to bigger wins and why we all just need to give ourselves a break. Welcome to The Good Enough Episode. >>> https://www.amandapolick.com /episode/index/show/babecave/id/12156491

The Toxic Episode 11/18/2019

The Toxic Episode No one really wants to cut people out of their lives, but no matter how hard you try, some people are just toxic. And even with them making you feel bad about yourself or just centering everything around themselves, it can be hard to say goodbye. Once you recognize that you have a choice in who you do and do not spend time with, you'll see the freedom in a life minus toxicity. Welcome to The Toxic Episode. >>> https://www.amandapolick.com /episode/index/show/babecave/id/12068204

The Waiting Episode 11/11/2019

The Waiting Episode Has anyone ever told you that whatever you're waiting for will be worth it in the end, or that you should be patient in the interim? Waiting for something that you really want makes time expand and can make you doubt what you wanted in the first place. But what if waiting was reframed as a chance to decide if what you're waiting for what you really want in the first place? Welcome to The Waiting Episode. >>> https://www.amandapolick.com /episode/index/show/babecave/id/11982725

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