Braving the Mountain
You weren’t made to lose yourself in motherhood or carry the whole damn household on your back. You were made to feel alive—in your life and your marriage. This podcast is for the woman who’s tired of feeling like the maid, the scheduler, the one who keeps it all running. The woman who loves her family—but misses feeling seen, supported, and wanted. The one who lies in bed wondering when marriage started feeling like raising an extra kid. Inside Braving the Mountain, we talk about the real stuff: boundaries that stick, nervous system regulation, intimacy that actually feels good again, and how to stop living on autopilot. No guilt. No pretending. No more settling for “fine” (feelings I'm not expressing) Just real talk, simple tools, and powerful shifts to help you build a life and love you actually enjoy waking up to. Matcha in hand. Kids in tow. Let’s do this.
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How Childhood Survival Patterns Show up in Your Relationships Now
11/24/2025
How Childhood Survival Patterns Show up in Your Relationships Now
If your stomach drops when your mom’s name lights up your phone… You’re not dramatic. You’re not cold. You were conditioned. The hardest part of growing up with an emotionally immature or narcissistic parent isn’t just the relationship itself — it’s the guilt, the fawning, the panic that shows up every time you try to speak your truth. In this episode, I share my story of healing from that kind of love — the kind that came with strings, control, and silence — and how those patterns follow you into your marriage, your parenting, and your nervous system. You’ll learn how to: Recognize the subtle signs you were raised to please, not to feel Understand why guilt shows up when you try to set boundaries Stop mistaking anxiety for love Reparent the part of you still trying to be “good enough” Speak your truth — even when it shakes You don’t have to burn it all down. But you do have to stop abandoning yourself to keep the peace. ✨ Join The Aligned Woman Coaching Experience to finally rewrite these patterns — and become the woman your inner child has been waiting for. 📍 Find me here: ✨ Free Empower YOU Breathwork: ✨ Boundary Mastery Course: ✨ Follow My Journey:
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How to Feel Supported During Hunting Season (IYKYK)
11/17/2025
How to Feel Supported During Hunting Season (IYKYK)
You love your husband. But every time hunting season rolls around, it feels like he disappears — and you're the one holding everything together. You don’t say much. You tell yourself it's fine. But deep down, you're exhausted… and quietly resentful. Not because he leaves — but because you feel left behind. In this episode, I’m talking about what almost broke my marriage — and how I finally stopped pretending it didn’t bother me. You’ll hear: The conversation that changed everything (and how I found the nerve to say it) Why it's not really about the hunting — and what it’s actually about How to stop swallowing your needs just to keep the peace How to set simple boundaries that actually get respected What shared responsibility looks like when he finally starts showing up, too This isn’t about controlling him. It’s about honoring you. You’re allowed to want connection. You’re allowed to need help. You’re allowed to say, “This isn’t working for me anymore.” Let this episode be your starting point.
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4 Steps to Empower Yourself for the Holidays with Boundaries
11/10/2025
4 Steps to Empower Yourself for the Holidays with Boundaries
What if this year, you didn’t do it out of guilt? You love your people. But if you’re honest, the holidays feel more like emotional survival than joy. The subtle pressure to say yes. The text threads that feel like landmines. The expectations you’re “supposed” to meet — even when they make you feel invisible. In this episode, we’re talking about what no one teaches women: How to protect your peace when family dynamics are messy, reactive, or just plain exhausting. You’ll learn: Why guilt shows up when you try to set a boundary — and how to stop letting it drive your decisions How to step out of the “good girl” role and into calm, grounded leadership What to say (and not say) when your boundary is met with guilt-tripping or passive-aggression How to create a plan that honors your energy — not just everyone else’s expectations You’re not selfish for wanting peace. You’re not cold for needing rest. And you’re not the problem for wanting something different this year. You’re the pattern-breaker. ✨ Join me for the free workshop: How to Create a Holiday That Feels Good—Even with a Dysfunctional Family Let’s map out your guilt-free season together. 📍 Find me here: ✨ Free Empower YOU Breathwork: ✨ Boundary Mastery Course: ✨ Follow My Journey: JOIN HERE:
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Create the Relationship You Desire (w/out your hubby doing a damn thing)
11/03/2025
Create the Relationship You Desire (w/out your hubby doing a damn thing)
What if your marriage could feel connected, safe, even passionate again — without waiting for him to change? In this episode, Amanda shares how she stopped carrying the full weight of the relationship — and how everything shifted when she came home to herself. You’ll hear her real story: from 18-year-old new mom and teen bride… to a woman who finally felt seen, supported, and emotionally safe — without dragging her husband to therapy. Inside, we break down: What emotional labor really looks like (it’s more than chores — it’s noticing, soothing, managing everyone’s feelings but your own) How to stop filling in both sides of the gap and let him meet you halfway The boundaries that changed everything — without a fight Why waiting for him to “get it together” is not the way forward This isn’t about yelling, begging, or walking on eggshells. It’s about coming back to you. ✨ Ready to go deeper? Join The Aligned Woman — For the woman who’s ready to feel deeply alive—in her marriage, motherhood, and her own skin again. 📍 Find me here: ✨ Free Empower YOU Breathwork: ✨ Boundary Mastery Course: ✨ Follow My Journey: The Aligned Woman:
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Why You’re Crushing It in Business but Feeling Flat in Bed
10/27/2025
Why You’re Crushing It in Business but Feeling Flat in Bed
Does your marriage feel more like a business partnership or roommate situation than a love story? If conversations are only about bills, kids, and logistics—and intimacy feels performative or distant—it’s not just about chores or sex. It’s about worthiness and your ability to receive. In this episode, I dive into how intimacy, self-worth, money, and support are all deeply connected—and why learning to receive is the bridge from “roommates” to true partners. What I’m talking about: ✔️ The hidden cost of obligatory, performative intimacy ✔️ How “crumbs” in your marriage lead to resentment and disconnection ✔️ Why your ability to receive in the bedroom affects your ability to receive in business, money, and life ✔️ The “refrigerator hum” of unspoken resentment—and how to clear it ✔️ The exact mindset shift that turns a household manager into a fully supported partner This conversation will challenge you to stop tolerating scraps and start expecting the joy, intimacy, and partnership you’re already worthy of. 📍 Find me here: ✨ Free Empower YOU Breathwork: ✨ Boundary Mastery Course: ✨ Follow My Journey:
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What You Believe About Yourself Is What You Tolerate (The Worthiness Episode)
10/20/2025
What You Believe About Yourself Is What You Tolerate (The Worthiness Episode)
Do you ever catch yourself brushing off your feelings, settling for crumbs, or convincing yourself you’re “asking too much”? Here’s the truth: your relationship will never rise higher than what you believe about yourself. If you believe you’re “too much,” you’ll shrink. If you believe you’re “not enough,” you’ll settle. But if you know you’re worthy—you’ll stop tolerating breadcrumbs and start creating the love you crave. In this episode, I'm sharing hard-earned lessons from 18+ years of marriage about how self-worth shapes every interaction at home. What you’ll hear inside: ✔️ Why “keeping the peace” is actually damaging your relationship ✔️ The emotional labor gap—and how women are conditioned to fill it ✔️ How brushing off your needs slowly erodes intimacy and trust ✔️ Why your worth sets the standard for your kids’ future relationships ✔️ A powerful question to ask yourself: what am I tolerating that my highest self would never accept? This conversation is raw, honest, and packed with perspective shifts you can start living today. 📍 Find me here: ✨ Free Empower YOU Breathwork: ✨ Boundary Mastery Course: ✨ Follow My Journey:
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7 Shifts You Need to Make in Your Relationship if You Want It to Be Amazing
10/13/2025
7 Shifts You Need to Make in Your Relationship if You Want It to Be Amazing
What if the reason your marriage feels “fine” is because you’ve been settling for crumbs instead of speaking your truth? For years, I kept quiet to avoid conflict. I told myself I was keeping the peace, but really—I was disappearing. Into motherhood. Into resentment. Into “fine.” The truth? Fine ends in dead marriages. And you deserve amazing. In this episode, I share the seven shifts that saved my marriage and can transform yours too: ✔️ Why “keeping the peace” actually kills connection ✔️ How to stop doing it all and start sharing the load ✔️ The confidence hack that helps you start asking for support ✔️ Why saying yes when you mean no erodes intimacy ✔️ The key to setting boundaries without guilt ✔️ How to stop disappearing into motherhood and start showing up as you ✔️ Why settling for “fine” is the fastest path to resentment If you’ve been longing for a relationship that feels alive again, this one is for you. 📍 Find me here: ✨ Free Empower YOU Breathwork: ✨ Boundary Mastery Course: ✨ Follow My Journey:
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How We Really Divide the Labor (and Why It Matters More Than You Think)
10/06/2025
How We Really Divide the Labor (and Why It Matters More Than You Think)
Ever feel like you’re running a 98-hour work week inside your own home—managing meals, laundry, appointments, and every last detail—while your partner just “helps out” here and there? You’re not alone. For years, I believed I had to carry it all: kids’ schedules, housework, even my husband’s appointments. I thought that was just “mom life.” But it left me resentful, exhausted, and disconnected in my own marriage. Here’s the truth: You don’t have to do it all. And asking for support isn’t asking too much. In this episode, I’m breaking down: ✔️ The invisible contracts couples carry into marriage (and how they set us up for imbalance) ✔️ Why resentment builds when we don’t let our partners step up ✔️ How we now divide labor in our home so everyone—kids included—shares the load ✔️ The nervous-system side of asking for help (and why it feels so hard) ✔️ Practical steps you can take to create a home where support is the standard, not the exception If you’ve ever felt like a roommate instead of a partner, this conversation will give you both hope and real-life strategies to change it. 📍 Find me here: ✨ Free Empower YOU Breathwork: ✨ Boundary Mastery Course: ✨ Follow My Journey:
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I Removed Intimacy From My Marriage + Here's What Happened
09/29/2025
I Removed Intimacy From My Marriage + Here's What Happened
Have you ever felt like your marriage looked “fine” from the outside… but deep down, you were lonely, felt like you couldn’t fully be yourself in your home, and holding it together with a smile on your face? That was me. In this episode, I share the story of removing intimacy from my marriage—not as punishment, but as a boundary that changed everything. From hunting trips that left me feeling invisible, to a separation that forced us both to look inward, and the decision that I was no longer available for the way things were—this is the real, messy truth about breaking patterns and finding your voice. Here’s what you’ll hear: ✔️ Why “keeping the peace” cost me more than conflict ever would ✔️ The moment I stopped abandoning myself—and how it shifted my marriage ✔️ What removing intimacy taught me about my own worth (and why it made us closer) ✔️ Why boundaries aren’t easy—but they create ease on the other side ✔️ How your kids feel the ripple effects of the relationship you model (even when you think it’s “fine”) Pretending everything is fine is like icing a cake that’s still gooey in the middle. And if you’ve been ‘icing the cake’ in your relationship instead of facing what’s real—you are not alone. This conversation is for you. 📍 Find me here: ✨ Free Empower YOU Breathwork: ✨ Boundary Mastery Course: ✨ Follow My Journey:
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Raising Kids To Believe Their Voices Matter
09/22/2025
Raising Kids To Believe Their Voices Matter
Were you raised to “be seen and not heard”? To shrink yourself, keep the peace + stuff emotion down so that you weren’t too much? If so, it’s no wonder motherhood feels like a constant tug-of-war between honoring your kids’ voices and holding the boundaries you didn’t learn growing up. In this episode, I’m sharing the real, messy, and freeing journey of raising kids who know their opinions matter—without losing yourself in the process. You’ll walk away with: ✔️ How to raise kids who feel safe speaking up without confusing boundaries for “bad behavior” ✔️ Why breaking cycles of silence and self-abandonment starts with you ✔️ What to do when your child’s “big personality” activates you. ✔️ The power of repair (it’s never too late to shift how you parent) ✔️ How modeling boundaries teaches your kids confidence, safety, and leadership If you’ve ever worried about “screwing up” your kids — this episode will remind you: You don’t have to be perfect. They need presence.
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What "Keeping the Peace" is Costing You in Your Relationship
09/15/2025
What "Keeping the Peace" is Costing You in Your Relationship
Ever find yourself keeping the peace in your relationship—only to realize you’re actually at war with yourself? For years, I stayed quiet. I carried the weight of invisible contracts I never signed, silenced my needs, and believed it was just “easier” not to rock the boat. But silence wasn’t peace—it was resentment, exhaustion, and self-abandonment. This episode is for the woman who’s ready to stop settling, stop silencing herself, and finally create the relationship she desires. Inside, we’ll talk about: ✔️ Why “keeping the peace” creates inner chaos that erodes your relationship ✔️ How childhood patterns + invisible contracts shape your marriage roles today ✔️ The nervous system’s role in why boundaries feel so terrifying at first ✔️ The surprising shifts that happen when you start voicing your needs unapologetically ✔️ Why self-worth—not self-sacrifice—is the foundation of true partnership If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “asking too much”… this is your reminder: you’re worthy of it all. ✨ Come join me inside my upcoming group coaching program (launching this October!) where we’ll dive deeper into motherhood, boundaries, relationships, and becoming the woman who has it all. 📍 Find me here: ✨ Free Empower YOU Breathwork: ✨ Boundary Mastery Course: ✨ Follow My Journey:
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How a $400 Cleaning Deposit Changed My Self-Worth
09/08/2025
How a $400 Cleaning Deposit Changed My Self-Worth
Have you ever felt your body screaming “No, this isn’t right”—but the old you would’ve folded just to keep the peace? That’s exactly what happened to me in what I now call the landlord story. On the surface, it was about a $400 cleaning deposit. But underneath? It was about decades of conditioning that told me to be quiet, agreeable, and “easy.” In this episode, I share the messy, emotional, full-body experience of standing my ground—rewiring my nervous system—and what it taught me about self-worth, boundaries, and the little parts of us still running the show. Here’s what you’ll take away: ✔️ How to notice the “old you” survival patterns that keep you small ✔️ What happens when your body screams “don’t fold”—and you listen ✔️ Why advocacy for yourself feels terrifying but is life-changing ✔️ How perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-worth are all connected ✔️ Real steps to rewire your nervous system so you stop abandoning yourself This isn’t just a story about a landlord—it’s about no longer being available to be taken advantage of, in life, in motherhood, in business. 📍 Find me here: ✨ Free Empower YOU Breathwork: ✨ Boundary Mastery Course: ✨ Follow My Journey:
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Create More Ease by Saying the Thing You’ve Been Avoiding
09/01/2025
Create More Ease by Saying the Thing You’ve Been Avoiding
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 things under the rug is costing you more energy than you think ✔️ What “setting the boundary” really looks like (spoiler: it won’t always go well—and that’s okay) ✔️ How to stop wasting days stewing and start reclaiming peace now ✔️ What to say in those awkward, heated moments—without exploding or shutting down ✔️ How regulating your nervous system makes you brave enough to do the hard things You’re not here to keep playing small to keep the peace. You’re here to show your kids what real power looks like. Find Me Here: Instagram → Join the Mom Life Collective → https://the-breathwork-collective.circle.so/checkout/the-mom-life-collective
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Create More Ease in Your Mornings
08/25/2025
Create More Ease in Your Mornings
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 ✔️ What my current morning rhythm looks like (it’s not fancy, and it’s always evolving) ✔️ How to stop reacting and start showing up as the mom you know you are This isn’t about waking up at 4am or being a “morning person.” It’s about coming back to you—before the world starts asking for everything else. 🎧 Tune in now and see how just five intentional minutes can change your whole day. 📍 Find me here: ✨ Free Empower YOU Breathwork: ✨ Boundary Mastery Course: ✨ Follow My Journey:
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Create More Ease in Your Relationship
08/18/2025
Create More Ease in Your Relationship
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 stopped mothering my husband, reclaimed my identity, and started creating ease in my home. If you’re feeling burnt out, emotionally overextended, and like the default parent to everyone, you’re not alone—and this is your roadmap to freedom. ✔️ Why you feel like a “mom of 5” instead of a partner—and how to shift it ✔️ How I stopped carrying the emotional weight for two people ✔️ The sneaky ways self-abandonment shows up in marriage (and how to stop it) ✔️ Why regulating your nervous system is the missing key to real relationship change ✔️ How boundaries inside your marriage help you stop over-functioning + start being YOU again This episode is for the woman who’s done waiting for her partner to change—and ready to change the game herself. 📍 Find me here: ✨ Free Empower YOU Breathwork: ✨ Boundary Mastery Course: ✨ Follow My Journey:
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How to Create Back to School Ease
08/11/2025
How to Create Back to School Ease
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 it) ✔️ Routines that support ease, not perfection — and how I delegate the emotional labor ✔️ Setting boundaries around capacity, noise, and overstimulation (without guilt) ✔️ Creating systems that let your kids rise — so you’re not carrying it all ✔️ Letting go of the “organized mom” performance + showing up as YOU If you're tired of doing it all and still feeling behind, this is your permission slip to do things differently. Back to school gets to feel good — and I’ll show you how. 📍 Find me here: ✨ Free Empower YOU Breathwork: ✨ Boundary Mastery Course: ✨ Follow My Journey:
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Removing Toxic People for More Ease in Life
08/04/2025
Removing Toxic People for More Ease in Life
Tired of feeling drained, dismissed, or disrespected—just because “they’re family”? If you've ever walked into a room and felt your energy drop… If you find yourself prepping for conversations like they’re battlefields… If you're sick of being guilted into relationships that no longer serve you... This episode is for you. We’re getting honest about the silent emotional toll of staying connected to people who constantly cross your boundaries—and what it really looks like to protect your peace, even when it ruffles feathers. You’ll walk away with: ✔️ Clarity on what toxic behavior actually looks like (hint: it's not always obvious) ✔️ Permission to stop overexplaining your boundaries or justifying your distance ✔️ Scripts + strategies to hold your line—while supporting yourself even when others react. ✔️ Encouragement to release the guilt, grief, and pressure to “be the bigger person” ✔️ A real-life roadmap for how to create more ease by choosing your peace over obligation You are not a bad daughter, mom, or friend for protecting your energy. You’re just a woman who’s finally choosing herself. 📍 Find me here: ✨ Free Empower YOU Breathwork: ✨ Boundary Mastery Course: ✨ Follow My Journey:
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How to Create More Ease with Boundaries
07/28/2025
How to Create More Ease with Boundaries
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 a time problem—it’s a boundary problem ✔️ How to stop softening your “no” and over-explaining ✔️ Boundary scripts you can steal today (with kids, partners, and extended family) ✔️ What real ease looks like when boundaries start to stick ✔️ How to stop being the emotional translator + start feeling safe in your own life again It’s not about being mean. It’s about being honest—with yourself and everyone else. ✨ Want deeper support? → Join Boundary Mastery for $97 → Or get consistent inside Mom Life Collective—where boundaries, breathwork, and becoming your best self all come together. 📍 Find me here: ✨ Free Empower YOU Breathwork: ✨ Boundary Mastery Course: ✨ Follow My Journey:
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How to Create More Ease in Mom Life
07/21/2025
How to Create More Ease in Mom Life
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) ✔️ How to stop managing everyone else’s mental load and create more emotional balance in your home ✔️ What it looks like when your partner participates without being asked (yes, it’s possible) ✔️ Scripts and boundaries you can use today to shift the dynamics in your relationship ✔️ How to raise kids—especially sons—who grow up knowing that emotional labor and household tasks are everyone’s responsibility You deserve a relationship that supports your peace. One where you’re not the ticking time bomb, holding it all together alone. Let’s rewrite the rules—together.. 📍 Find me here: ✨ Free Empower YOU Breathwork: ✨ Boundary Mastery Course: ✨ Follow My Journey:
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How to Create More Ease in Relationships
07/14/2025
How to Create More Ease in Relationships
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 mental load you’ve been carrying (and why it feels so heavy) ✔️ Stop the “just tell me what to do” trap that still leaves the labor on you ✔️ Set boundaries that protect your peace without waiting for him to change first ✔️ Create a home dynamic where everyone carries the weight—not just mom ✔️ Shift from burnout and resentment into harmony, support, and feeling met in your relationship This isn’t about nagging. It’s about refusing to carry what was never yours alone. 📍 Find me here: ✨ Free Empower YOU Breathwork: ✨ Boundary Mastery Course: ✨ Follow My Journey:
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I'm Not Just a Mom, I'm the Whole Damn Vibe
07/07/2025
I'm Not Just a Mom, I'm the Whole Damn Vibe
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 reason you feel resentful (and why it’s not your fault) ✔️ How the “cool wife” trap keeps women stuck in invisible labor ✔️ What to do when asking for help feels uncomfortable (or triggers guilt) ✔️ The exact boundaries that will help you come back to life ✔️ Simple, bold moves to reconnect with you—outside of being “just mom” You’re not asking for too much. You were never meant to do it all. You deserve to live a life that honors all of you. 📍 Find me here: ✨ Free Empower YOU Breathwork: ✨ Boundary Mastery Course: ✨ Follow My Journey:
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Are You the 'Yes' Wife?
06/30/2025
Are You the 'Yes' Wife?
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 You’ll Walk Away With: ✔️ A raw story of resentment, rage, and the shoebox meltdown moment that changed everything ✔️ How to spot the hidden pattern of emotional self-abandonment (and how it’s costing you) ✔️ What to do when your partner keeps choosing themself and you feel invisible ✔️ Why breaking your silence is the boldest form of motherhood ✔️ How Amanda learned to hold space for both her pain and her power This one’s for every mom who’s done keeping the peace at the cost of her own voice.
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Meet Your Emotions Like Your Child Needing a Hug
06/23/2025
Meet Your Emotions Like Your Child Needing a Hug
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 to listen in. We talk about: ✔️ How I broke the cycle of stuffing my own emotions I learned from childhood ✔️ The power of sitting with your child in their big feelings—without “fixing” ✔️ What your emotional triggers as a mom actually mean (hint: they’re not about your kids) ✔️ Why emotional regulation starts with us—and how your nervous system holds the key ✔️ What it means to reparent yourself, one compassionate moment at a time You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be present. And when you start to give yourself the love, validation, and safety you give your kids? Everything shifts. ✨ Ready to start your emotional healing journey? → Grab my → Come say hi on Instagram:
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Why You Should Do "The Work" Even if Your Hubby Doesn't
06/16/2025
Why You Should Do "The Work" Even if Your Hubby Doesn't
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 truth? Everything changes when you do. Here’s what I’m sharing: ✔️ Why my nervous system sets the tone for our home—even if I’m not the loudest voice in the room ✔️ How doing my work started shifting our marriage, even before he got on board ✔️ The moment I realized my kids were learning how to shrink themselves just by watching me ✔️ How boundaries brought my power back—without the resentment ✔️ Why peace isn’t something I wait for, it’s something I build You don’t need a perfectly healed partner to create a life that feels aligned, grounded, and yours. Ready to stop waiting and start choosing you? ✨ Grab my ✨ Apply for 1:1 coaching or check out freebies via
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8 Problems You Have that Boundaries Will Solve
06/09/2025
8 Problems You Have that Boundaries Will Solve
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 hear at home, and how I’ve learned to take up space unapologetically. Inside this episode, you’ll hear: ✔️ Why not having time for yourself is often a reflection of your boundaries—not your calendar ✔️ How I built “me time” into my day—even when my kids were little and money was tight ✔️ The exact ways I model boundaries to my family (and why that matters more than any chore chart) ✔️ How I trained my nervous system to feel safe having needs ✔️ What it looks like to stop abandoning yourself—and start reclaiming your energy You are allowed to have space. You are allowed to rest. And you don’t need to apologize for being a human with needs. Let this episode be the reminder you didn’t know you needed. Find Me Here: 💻 📸 🎧
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How to Stay Calm When Your Kid is Losing their Sh*t
06/02/2025
How to Stay Calm When Your Kid is Losing their Sh*t
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 bad—it’s intelligent ✔️ How emotional build-up leads to burnout, illness, and blow-ups ✔️ A grounding, 90-second practice you can use anywhere to release emotions in real time ✔️ How regulating YOUR emotions teaches your kids to regulate theirs ✔️ What happens in your brain when you avoid feeling—and how to stop the spiral If you’re ready to stop burying it and start creating real emotional freedom, this episode is for you. Let’s rewrite what “holding it together” actually looks like. 📍 Find Me Here: Instagram: Free Breathwork Audio: Join the Collective: Coaching Info: DM “Emotions” on Instagram
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You're Allowed to Take Up Space as a Woman
05/26/2025
You're Allowed to Take Up Space as a Woman
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 time, space, and care you crave. Here’s what we’ll dive into: ✔️ The #1 mindset shift that will help you break free from constant guilt around self-care ✔️ Practical, loving reparenting techniques to calm your inner critic when she says “you don’t deserve this” ✔️ How setting boundaries without apology rewires everything—from your marriage to your kids’ sense of self-worth ✔️ The exact first steps to help you stop shrinking and start owning your space—all without blowing up your home life If you’re stuck in the cycle of self-abandonment and ready to become unapologetic AF about your own needs… this episode is for you. Ready to take up space and change the story? Let’s do it—together. 📍 Find me here: ✨ Free Empower YOU Breathwork: ✨ Boundary Mastery Course: ✨ Follow My Journey: ✨ Boundary Chart for kids:
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You're Not a Bad Mom - You Just Have No Boundaries
05/19/2025
You're Not a Bad Mom - You Just Have No Boundaries
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, and inner peace (even when life feels impossible) ✔️ See the game-changing power of setting boundaries, asking for support, and finally claiming time for yourself—guilt-free Imagine what your days would feel like if you actually had space to breathe, felt grounded in who you are + could say no without guilt. I’ll walk you through how to create that reality—no matter where you’re starting from. You deserve to enjoy motherhood and show your kids a version of you that’s happy, whole, and empowered. And it’s absolutely possible! 📍 Find me here: ✨ Free Empower YOU Breathwork: ✨ Boundary Mastery Course: ✨ Follow My Journey: ✨ Boundary Chart for kids:
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Stop Picking Up Their Sh*t-- You're a Mom, Not the Maid
05/12/2025
Stop Picking Up Their Sh*t-- You're a Mom, Not the Maid
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. You’ll discover: ✔️ The exact shifts to help your kids become self-sufficient (starting younger than you think) ✔️ How to set up boundaries—without constant nagging or guilt-tripping yourself ✔️ Tips to ditch the resentment and reclaim time for yourself (no more mom martyrdom) ✔️ Permisasion to finally let go of perfection and focus on what REALLY matters in this season If you’re sick of feeling overwhelmed, underappreciated, and resentful—knowing things can be different but not sure how to get there—this episode will give you the fresh perspective + practical examples to create the home (and peace) you deserve. Ready to become the mom who’s not afraid to set boundaries + be an example of living a life you love? Listen in and rewrite your story—one boundary at a time. Boundary Chart for kids:
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10 Ways Mom-Guilt Is Controlling You Without You Even Realizing It
05/05/2025
10 Ways Mom-Guilt Is Controlling You Without You Even Realizing It
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 stuck in overwhelm and robbing your joy ✔️ Get powerful insight into why your to-do list never ends—and how you can finally make space for yourself (without apologizing) ✔️ Learn how to set boundaries that stick, even when your family is used to you being “the default parent” ✔️ Understand how shifting just a few habits can make you unapologetic AF about needing time for YOU You want to feel appreciated, supported, and actually have time to enjoy your life—not just power through it. Let me show you how to step out of guilt and into the life you really want. You deserve to wake up excited for your life. Let’s get you there together. 📍 Find me here: ✨ Free Empower YOU Breathwork: ✨ Boundary Mastery Course: ✨ Follow My Journey:
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