Big Shift Energy
Oh heyyy, bestie!! Welcome to the BIG SHIFT ENERGY, a podcast where we explore self-improvement, growth, and personal evolution to help us live our best lives. I'm Amanda, your silly-goose-host and friend! I'm the bestie you might hesitate to put on speakerphone because you never know what I'll say next. Tune in for real-life, inspiring big shift stories from individuals like yourself and practical tips that empower you and remind you WHO YOU BE. Get ready to embrace that inner-silly-goose, big shift energy, and make shift happen in your life.
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19 Making Your Energy So Fresh, So Clean Clean
12/27/2025
19 Making Your Energy So Fresh, So Clean Clean
In this episode, Amanda walks you through how to create a bubble of protection: a soft, breathable boundary that keeps you grounded, regulated, and self-led. This isn’t about shutting the world out. It’s about choosing what gets access. We talk about energetic hygiene, daily maintenance practices, and how to protect your nervous system without becoming rigid or closed off. This episode also includes grounding resources for anyone who doesn’t feel emotionally or physically safe right now because protection is not optional, and support is not weakness. You’ll leave with simple practices you can use immediately, plus a gentle shift to carry into the coming week. 🫧 Key Takeaways Protection doesn’t require hardness or isolation Energetic hygiene is a daily practice, not a dramatic reset Your body is a reliable source of information about safety Boundaries are how softness survives Support is a form of protection, not failure You are allowed to end the year without carrying everything forward 💌 Stay Connected Want episode reminders, early access to events, and the latest drops? ✨ Join the email waitlist: 💗Website: ✨Instagram: 🎙️ Sound Bites "If your body doesn't feel safe, that's not something to white-knuckle through." "It's more about recognition than keeping a tally." "Give those tools that aren't meant for you back." "Love yourself as you be." "Reclaim that energy back." 🌱 Gentle Shift for the Week This week, try this: Each morning, ask: “What do I let in today?” Each evening, ask: “What am I done carrying?” No fixing. No forcing. Just noticing and choosing one small moment at a time. 🧠 Safety + Support Resources If your body doesn’t feel safe, emotionally or physically, that’s not something to push through alone. Support is available. U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline 📞 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) 💬 Text START to 88788 If you’re outside the U.S., please reach out to local crisis centers or women’s shelters in your area for confidential support. You deserve safety. Full stop. ✨Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:01 Ending the Year Intact 02:15 The Protective Breath 06:40 What Dirties Your Energy 12:25 Daily Bubble-Cleaning Practices 19:30 Safety, Support, and Resourcing 23:10 Celebrating Self-Protection 25:00 The Gentle Shift Forward
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18 Too Much Peopling? This Guided Meditation Helps You Re-Center
12/24/2025
18 Too Much Peopling? This Guided Meditation Helps You Re-Center
Ever leave a room, a holiday gathering, or a “quick coffee” and think… Why do I feel like I left parts of myself in three different conversations? Yeah. Same. In this episode, Amanda guides you through a short, grounding meditation designed for after people-time when your energy feels scattered, stretched thin, or not quite yours anymore. This isn’t a “clear your chakras and manifest abundance” situation. It’s a practical, protective, non-woo reset that helps you come back into your body, reclaim your attention, and remember that you don’t need permission to rest. You’ll be guided through: A gentle re-entry into your body Breathwork that helps you release conversations that are already over A somatic check-in to soften tension you didn’t realize you were holding An energetic boundary practice to call your energy back A moment of truth-telling (no fixing, no forcing) Think of this episode as a quiet exhale, a reset button, and a reminder that self-care doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful. Press play when: You’re overstimulated but can’t quite name why You’ve been “on” all day and forgot how to turn it off You need five minutes to come home to yourself without explaining anything to anyone 🔥Sound Bites “Come home to yourself.” "Let yourself arrive exactly as you are." "It's a skill, not a mood or a vibe." "Ask yourself quietly, what is one thing that's true for you right now?" "Toot your horn unapologetically that you just did this thing." ❄️ Chapters 00:00 — Introduction 00:01 — Why You Feel Scattered 01:26 — Meditation, Minus the Drama 03:30 — Re-Centering Meditation 07:19 — Calling Your Energy Back 10:39 — Boundaries Without Armor 12:41 — Grounded Return
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17 Re-Centering and Surviving Seasonal Togetherness
12/20/2025
17 Re-Centering and Surviving Seasonal Togetherness
If you feel different after being around people, even people you love, this episode is for you. In Big Shift Energy, Amanda breaks down why social energy costs more than we realize and offers compassionate, practical ways to re-center after people-time. This is about soft boundaries, quiet rituals, and letting yourself come back online in your own time. 🌒 Key Takeaways Re‑centering is necessary after people‑time, even when nothing “bad” happened. Masking and managing energy costs more than we admit. Softness is not collapse. Softness is regulation. Tiny rituals can bring you back faster than overthinking ever will. You don’t have to carry what isn’t yours. 🌿 Gentle Shift for the Week Choose one small ritual you’ll use after spending time with people. Change clothes. Wash your hands. Sit quietly for two minutes. Write it down. Practice it before you need it. That’s the whole assignment. 🔥 Sound Bites “This breath is a boundary.” "If you're intuitive and sensitive, you might take emotions home with you." "It's not about shutting people out, it's about letting yourself back in. "Predictability in family gatherings can be used in our favor." 🛟 Immediate Support & Resources If you’re in the U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline 📞 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) 💬 Chat available on their website 🕰 24/7, confidential, trauma-informed They can help with: Safety planning (even if you’re not leaving) Talking things through without pressure Finding local shelters, legal aid, or counseling You do not have to be ready to leave to call. You don’t have to be “sure.” You don’t have to explain it perfectly. If you’re outside the U.S., Hot Peach Pages. It’s a global directory of domestic violence resources by country, including hotlines, shelters, and legal support. 🌍 hotpeachpages.net 🌒 Chapters 00:00 — Introduction 00:01 — After People, Come Back 01:40 — The Re‑Entry Breath 04:10 — Why Social Time Drains Us 08:55 — Simple Ways to Re‑Center 13:20 — Softness as Regulation 15:40 — Coming Home to Yourself
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16 The Season of Slowing the Hell Down
12/13/2025
16 The Season of Slowing the Hell Down
Pull up a chair by the river. Or better yet—lie down on the moss. This episode is an exhale. A permission slip. A reminder that you were never meant to bloom year‑round. In this episode of Big Shift Energy, Amanda invites you into the slow, quiet intelligence of winter. This is a conversation about resting without shame, releasing the belief that you must earn your pause, and letting your body move at a seasonal pace instead of a hustle-driven one. Through breath, gentle reframes, and cozy real-life practices, this episode offers permission to soften, slow down, and stop treating exhaustion like a personal failure. This episode is a reminder that winter isn’t something to push through. It’s something to listen to. Your tiredness isn’t broken. It’s honest. ❄️ Key Takeaways Rest is maintenance, not a reward you unlock through productivity. You don’t need to rest perfectly for it to count. Micro-rest moments are enough to shift your nervous system. Winter is for softening, recharging, and rebuilding. 🌿 Gentle Shift for the Week Choose one small moment this week to pause on purpose. Not because you earned it. Not because you’re at a breaking point. Just because winter asked you to. That’s the whole practice. 🔥Sound Bites "Breathing isn't about feeling better; it's about being present." "Our bodies keep the score, protecting us and reminding us we're safe." "Your body feels before your brain understands." "Connection in life is key to feeling good." "Invite your body home through different ways and keep showing up." ❄️ Chapters 00:00 — Introduction 01:30 — Breathe, Softly 02:00 — Rest Is a Skill 05:15 — Breathe, Land Here 08:30 — Bodies Have Seasons 11:45 — You ≠ Your Output 14:30 — Rest Pays Dividends
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15 Tiny Ways Back to Your Body When You’ve Been Checked Out
12/06/2025
15 Tiny Ways Back to Your Body When You’ve Been Checked Out
In this episode of Big Shift Energy, Amanda guides listeners through small, compassionate body-return practices to help you feel more grounded, connected, and present. Through tiny movements, warm-touch cues, and soft orientation exercises, she shows how the body can come back online without force or expectation. This episode is a reminder that your body isn’t the problem — it’s the partner. The loyal one. The one that’s been waiting for you. 🌈 Key Takeaways Your body isn’t ghosting you — it’s protecting you. Tiny movements = big reconnection moments. Warm hands on your heart counts as a whole practice. Scanning the room is basically nervous system Wi-Fi. Art can help your body say what your brain refuses to. You don’t need a full comeback — a 1% return is enough. Your body is your most patient friend. Truly. 🔥 Sound Bites “Acknowledge your body as a wise friend.” “Reconnect with your body through simple movements.” “However, you can have more peace in your world by taking that deep breath.” “So dissociation, it's not a flaw. It's just part of the function that our body does so we can have a break.” “It's not about only connecting with yourself when things are shitty. Like, please don't wait for that.” 🎨 December Art for the Heart In this week’s episode, we’re talking about resetting now—not waiting for January. I share what this month’s creative hangout is all about: slowing down, filling our lungs with color and light, and letting ourselves feel renewed in the present moment. Join me on Thursday, 12/11 at 7pm EST for our December Art for the Heart session. Come get cozy, get colorful, and reset with us. 🌿 Gentle Reminder: Find one moment — five seconds, tops — to be in your body instead of around it. That’s the whole assignment. 🕰️ Chapters 00:00 — Introduction 00:56 — Tiny Ways Back In 07:01 — Practical Body Cues 13:34 — Tracing Your Hand: Art + Mindfulness 16:46 — Honoring What Your Body Carried 17:11 — Upcoming Events + Art for the Heart
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14 The 1% Mood Lift You Didn’t Know You Needed
11/29/2025
14 The 1% Mood Lift You Didn’t Know You Needed
In this episode of Big Shift Energy, Amanda guides listeners through the soft world of micro-joys, or the tiny sensory sparks that help you feel just a little less crispy, even in the middle of stress, grief, or emotional burnout. Through bare-minimum breathwork, subtle mindfulness, and pocket-sized art prompts, Amanda shows that joy doesn’t have to be big, loud, or high-vibe to be meaningful. Sometimes the smallest comforts are the ones that get us through. 🌈 Key Takeaways You don’t have to be joyful to hang out here. Neutrality is welcome. Joy can feel fake after stress… that doesn’t mean you’re broken. Microjoys = sensory sparks that don’t demand emotional labor. Not everything has to feel good. “Not awful” also counts. 🔥 Sound Bites “You don’t have to be joyful to be here.” “Microjoys don't demand effort, they're just there.” “Find the 1% that's pleasant around you.” “Tiny shifts matter in finding comfort and relief.” “Art doesn't have to be a masterpiece to bring joy.” 🎨 December Art for the Heart In this week’s episode, we’re talking about resetting now—not waiting for January. I share what this month’s creative hangout is all about: slowing down, filling our lungs with color and light, and letting ourselves feel renewed in the present moment. Join me on Thursday, 12/11 at 7pm EST for our December Art for the Heart session. Come get cozy, get colorful, and reset with us. 🌿 Gentle Reminder: You don’t have to feel good to be healing — noticing one tiny thing that doesn’t suck is enough for today. 🕰️ Chapters 00:00 — Introduction 00:01 — Tiny Breath, Zero Expectations 01:49 — What Is a Microjoy, Actually? 03:16 — Comforts That Barely Ask Anything of You 04:37 — Stress, Numbness & Why Joy Feels Fake 07:50 — Mini Art Exercise + Mindfulness Moments
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13 The Aftershock: When the World Moves On and You Don’t
11/22/2025
13 The Aftershock: When the World Moves On and You Don’t
Amanda explores the “buffering” phase — that floaty, slowed-down feeling after upheaval where you’re still processing and not yet ready to sprint. The episode normalizes emotional lag, offers grounding somatic exercises, and suggests tiny actions (not productivity tasks) that help you feel safe and choose your next step with clarity. 🌈 Key Takeaways This episode is for the weird, floaty feeling that arrives after big change. Buffering is legitimate processing, not failure. Emotional lag is normal. Your body is catching up. Tiny, safe actions are the real breadcrumbs for moving forward. Art + micro-rituals can anchor truth and provide safety. You don’t have to match the world’s pace. You get to move at YOUR tempo. 🔥 Sound Bites “Your life changed. The world didn't.” “You are exactly where you need to be.” “Connect with someone who loves you the way you need.” “Find one thing that proves your world is safe.” “Feel held where you are.” 💖 Silly Goose On the Loose Shout out to Grace from 🎨 December Art for the Heart In this week’s episode, we’re talking about resetting now—not waiting for January. I share what this month’s creative hangout is all about: slowing down, filling our lungs with color and light, and letting ourselves feel renewed in the present moment. Join me on Thursday, 12/11 at 7pm EST for our December Art for the Heart session. Come get cozy, get colorful, and reset with us. 🌿 Gentle Reminder: You’re not behind — you’re just processing, and that is moving forward. 🕰️ Chapters 00:00 — Introduction 02:00 — When the World Is on Fast-Forward and You’re… Not 04:00 — The Plot Twist You Didn’t Ask For 06:00 — Connection, Touch, and Actually Feeling Your Body Again 10:00 — Healing on Your Own Timeline 14:00 — Art, Anchors, and “I’m Still Here” Moments 16:00 — Tiny Wins That Count (Even If They’re Silly) 18:00 — Grief, Support, and Letting People Hold You 21:00 — Wrap-Up + Shift to Action
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12 You Don’t Have to Pivot: A Holiday Survival Episode
11/15/2025
12 You Don’t Have to Pivot: A Holiday Survival Episode
If you’re heading into the holidays already running on fumes, this one’s for you. Amanda opens the door to a season that feels both tender and tiring — the holidays, with all their glitter and grief. If you’ve been pivoting nonstop, holding it all together, and wondering when the “break” actually comes… this one’s for you. Through gentle reflection and grounding pauses, Amanda explores what happens after the big emotions — when the breakthroughs fade and the fatigue lingers. She invites you to name the exhaustion, release the pressure, and remember that you don’t owe the season a performance. This episode is a quiet permission slip to stop spinning, to breathe into the in-between, and to let rest be your rebellion. So light a candle. Let the noise fall away. This is your moment to exhale. 💡 Key Takeaways Naming your exhaustion is how you start to release it. You don’t owe the holidays a performance. Rest is also forward motion. You don’t have to pivot every time life does. 🔥 Sound Bites "Rest is also forward motion; embrace the stillness and allow yourself to recharge without guilt." "Letting things fail can be a way to stop spinning and find peace, allowing the source to get the attention it needs." "Trust that rest is a form of forward motion, and you don't need to have all the answers right now." 📝 Episode Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:01 Breathing Through the Burnout 03:15 Naming the Tired and Letting It Go 07:40 The Holiday Collision: Presence Over Performance 12:30 Clearing the Energy, Gently 18:00 From Survival Mode to Soft Re-entry 22:00 Closing: Rest Is the Rebellion 🎧 Gentle Reminder If you’re heading into the holidays with a heavy heart, take the pressure off. You don’t need to sparkle to be seen. You don’t need to fix the fatigue to be worthy of rest. Let this season be soft, quiet, and honest.
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11 The Full-Body F*ck Yes: Coming Home to Yourself with Leslie Brooks
11/08/2025
11 The Full-Body F*ck Yes: Coming Home to Yourself with Leslie Brooks
Okay Shiftie, unclench your jaw and roll your shoulders back — this episode is a full-body exhale. Amanda sits down with the radiant human Leslie Brooks for a soul-stirring conversation about what it really means to get out of your head and back into your body. They dive into the messy magic of self-trust, how breath can shift your entire emotional weather system, and what happens when you finally stop performing calm and actually start feeling peace. This convo is your permission slip to slow down, breathe deeper, and say a big, unapologetic “fck yes”* to your life — not because you have it all figured out, but because your body already knows the way. Expect laughter, goosebumps, and those delicious “wow, I needed to hear that” moments. ✨ What you’ll feel (not just learn): How claiming your voice leads to embodied empowerment. The way community anchors us when we forget who we are. The healing power of joy, pleasure, and celebration. The somatic breadcrumbs that guide us back to peace. Contact Info Holla at me! Instagram: Website: Connect with Leslie: Instagram: @LeslieBrooksCLC Website: Facebook Group: Peaceful Goddess Project Asheville Women Who Wine 🌈 Takeaways: 💨 Breathwork is a bridge back to yourself. 🪞 Enoughness isn’t earned. It’s remembered. 🫶 Mindfulness helps you feel instead of fix. 🔥 Reframing your thoughts = reclaiming your power. 💫 Celebrating small wins is how you build peace. 🌻 Your experience is valid. Period. 💿 Chapters: 00:00 — Introduction 05:39 — Claiming Your Voice & Light 10:44 — Understanding Enoughness + Self-Acceptance 16:48 — Mindfulness & the Full-Body “Yes” 22:36 — The Importance of Connection + Community 28:37 — Somatic Awareness & Self-Care 34:52 — Shifting from Mental Cycles to Body Awareness 38:43 — The Power of Pleasure & Sensation 42:42 — Embracing Community + Group Coaching 46:43 — Wordsmith Roulette: Reframing Negative Thoughts 56:37 — Celebrating Wins & Building Joy
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10 Breathing Through Grief: A Pause for What Remains
11/08/2025
10 Breathing Through Grief: A Pause for What Remains
Some episodes are meant to teach. This one just needed to breathe. In this quiet minisode, Amanda opens her heart and invites you into a moment of stillness. It’s been one year since her dad passed, and just weeks since saying goodbye to Disco, her beloved kitten with the world’s biggest personality. Instead of rushing through grief, she’s learning to pause inside it and to let the ache and the love coexist. This isn’t a how-to or a fix. It’s a soft place to land. Through gentle breathing and reflection, Amanda holds space for anyone navigating loss, change, or the quiet chaos of healing. Together, you’ll breathe in love, exhale release, and remember that you’re still here. So grab a blanket. Get still. Let yourself feel it all. 💡 Key Takeaways Grief isn’t something to solve — it’s something to sit with. Stillness is sacred; it makes space for what words can’t. You can’t think your way out of grief, but you can breathe through it. Love doesn’t end — it just shifts shape. Honoring memories keeps them alive in gentler ways. Self-care during loss means resting, feeling, and softening. Connection, even through shared silence, is cathartic. 🔥 Sound Bites “Sometimes what you need is not what you're expecting, and logic can't always guide you.” "Grief is a part of life, and it's important to honor it in your own way." “Grief doesn't mean the end; it changes shape and continues to be a part of us.” 📝 Episode Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 00:01– A Year of Stillness: Breathing Into Loss 04:55 – Guided Reflection: Inhale Love, Exhale Release 10:40 – Honoring What Remains 15:00 – Finding Softness in the Shape of Grief 🎧 Gentle Reminders Take care of yourself today. Drink water. Go slow. You’re allowed to rest inside your healing. And if this moment spoke to you, pair it with the next episode: 11 The Full-Body F*ck Yes: Coming Home to Yourself with Leslie Brooks — how the body remembers what the heart can’t always express.
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09 We’re All Getting Coal for Christmas (So Light the MF Grill)
10/11/2025
09 We’re All Getting Coal for Christmas (So Light the MF Grill)
We’re all getting coal for Christmas—and this year, we’re lighting the damn grill. 🔥 In this episode, Amanda flips the holiday script and reminds you that peace isn’t a December miracle—it’s an October practice. We’re talking breathwork, boundaries, and the art of saying no before the chaos begins. You’ll learn how to stop managing everyone else’s emotions, turn your “coal” moments into fuel, and prep for a season that feels nourishing instead of nerve-wracking. Think of it as pre-season training for joy. 🦢 Silly Goose on the Loose This week’s crown goes to anyone who is getting coal for Christmas because they want to do it their way! I am also celebrating this week! 📚 Stuff I Mentioned 💌 DM me your delight wins on Instagram: 👟 Get on the waitlist for upcoming announcements – because making time for yourself in the holiday hustle is the ultimate rebellion. We start soon—join the cozy crew. 💡 Key Takeaways It’s okay if change feels uncomfortable—growth usually does. Schedule rest and delight on purpose. Remember: coal isn’t punishment—it’s potential. Turn the hard stuff into heat. Prep now, not later. December peace is built in October. You are worthy of joy, and you deserve to enjoy the holidays too. 🔥 Sound Bites You don't owe anyone your peace this season." "All I want for Christmas this year is my own damn sanity." "Reclaim your energy and reclaim your joy." "It's not just about surviving the holidays; it's about being present with them." "Start training for peace, play, and presence now." 👟 Ready to Train for Calm? Join 5K to Couch—a cozy rebellion against burnout. We start soon. Find your couch, your calm, and your crew. 📝 Episode Chapters 00:00 – Breathing Into the Season (Exhale the “Shoulds”) 02:01 – Reclaim Your Energy: Boundaries Over Burnout 05:01 – Family Feels: Honest Talks & Holiday Triggers 10:19 – New Traditions, Same You: Joy as Self-Care 13:48 – Prepping for a Season That Actually Feels Good
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08 Delight Like You Mean It (Because Hustle Won’t Hug You Back)
10/04/2025
08 Delight Like You Mean It (Because Hustle Won’t Hug You Back)
Show Notes Ever catch yourself postponing joy like it’s a luxury item you’ve got to “earn”? Same. In this week’s episode Amanda calls BS on hustle-culture guilt trips and reminds us: delight is not a dessert—it’s a daily nutrient. We kick things off with breathwork that feels like unclenching your whole body after a week of pretending you’re fine (spoiler: you’re not). Then we dive headfirst into the two flavors of delight: ✨ Treat Delight = naps, cupcakes, and bougie lattes. ✨ Task Delight = that dopamine rush from finally paying the bill, folding the laundry, or ungluing your inbox. Both matter. Both count. Both shift your energy from “meh” to magic. You’ll hear about the sneaky ways we postpone delight (perfectionism, guilt, hustle addiction) and how flipping the script turns delight into a resource instead of a reward. Amanda even spills her own task + treat delights of the week—and invites you to toot toot your wins right alongside her. Because honestly? Life’s too short to save your joy for later. 🦢 Silly Goose on the Loose This week’s crown goes to anyone brave enough to celebrate clean countertops like they’re a Beyoncé concert. Task delight is a vibe—own it. I am also celebrating Mikki this week of Check out her episode from . 📚 Stuff I Mentioned 💌 DM me your delight wins on Instagram: 👟 Get on the waitlist for upcoming announcements – because making time for yourself in the holiday hustle is the ultimate rebellion. We start soon—join the cozy crew. 🔥 Sound Bites "Delight doesn’t discriminate." "Postponing delight is postponing life." "What delight will shift my energy today?" "Both treat and task delights are medicine." 💡 Key Takeaways Delight comes in a spectrum like flavors: treats (nourishment) and tasks (relief). Finishing something gives your brain a natural “ta-da!” hit of dopamine. Hustle culture has tricked us into thinking joy is frivolous—spoiler: it’s not. Delight is a resource you can choose daily, not a prize you earn someday. Permission granted: your delight matters, no matter how small. 📝 Episode Chapters 00:00 – Breathwork: Sip in, sigh out 01:32 – What even is delight? 03:04 – Treat vs. Task Delight 05:53 – The dopamine sprinkle 09:13 – Why we keep postponing joy 11:50 – Reframing delight as resource 13:07 – Storytime: Amanda’s delights of the week 15:06 – Tooooot toot time + listener wins 16:40 – CTA: Pick one delight & stop postponing it
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07 Why Your Soul Needs Dessert (Every Damn Day)
09/27/2025
07 Why Your Soul Needs Dessert (Every Damn Day)
Ever feel like your to-do list is auditioning for a horror movie? Same. In this episode of The Soul Fork, Amanda flips the script on overwhelm and never-ending checklists by pulling out her secret weapon: The Soul Fork Method. Instead of choking down your chores like cold broccoli, what if you served them up like crème brûlée? From project plans built in Chat (because AI can actually be your wingman) to turning laundry into a mini party, Amanda shows how to stop surviving your list and start savoring it. Plus, we toot our horns for small wins, roast the idea of “perfection,” and remind you that self-care isn’t just bubble baths—it’s boundaries, badassery, and reframing that pile of tasks into treats. 🦢 Silly Goose on the Loose This week’s crown goes to Amelia @fucktheperfectlife—the ultimate silly goose reminding us that joy, silliness, and not taking life too seriously are radical acts of rebellion. Follow her flock here: . 📚 Stuff I Mentioned 🖼️ Art for the Heart Special Edition – Special event on 9/27/25. 📖 The Book That Launched – This Time It’s Personal: Building a Brand That Breaks the Rules: 💌 Want to connect? Slide into my DMs on Instagram: 🔥 Sound Bites "Stay true to you, make it delightful because you're worth it." "Speaking up for yourself is not done in vain." "Treat yourself. Not everything we do has to feel like obligation." "Your soul craves things that might be more than just physical." 💡 Key Takeaways A “soul fork” is your permission slip to treat one task like dessert. Organization can feel delicious when you blend plans with pleasure. Celebrating small wins isn’t silly—it’s the secret sauce of momentum. Self-advocacy and boundaries are the real luxury goods. Change doesn’t have to be heavy—it can be playful, goose-y, and oddly delightful. 📝 Episode Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 00:01 - Breathwork: Cookies in, candles out 00:50 – WTF is a Soul Fork? 02:24 – When a to-do list feels like a car chase 06:15 – Project plans with Chat (aka my AI co-pilot) 09:55 – Turning chores into treats 13:07 – Tooooooot toot time + small wins parade 16:40 – CTA: Grab your fork + brag about your win
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06 Tiny Details, Big Magic
09/20/2025
06 Tiny Details, Big Magic
Life doesn’t need to be some big, dramatic makeover to feel magical—it’s in the way you stir your coffee, the sparkle in your nail polish, or the way you hype yourself up with the right words. This week on Big Shift Energy, we’re diving into the art of romanticizing life—aka finding joy in the tiny details, flipping our inner dialogue into affirmations, and turning everyday moments into little rituals that feel like confetti for the soul. Think Lisa Frank folder meets Britney’s “Stronger,” with a soft dash of 90s country honesty. 🌟 If you’re craving more presence, playfulness, and abundance in your day-to-day, this episode is your permission slip to start right where you are. Connect with Me ✨ Grab your spot for Art for the Heart: Special Edition → ✨ Let’s hang out on Instagram → Key Takeaways Romanticizing life is about embracing tiny everyday moments. Reframing negative phrases can lead to positive affirmations. Details in life can become rituals that enhance joy. Mindfulness helps us notice the abundance around us. Language shapes our perception of experiences. Curiosity can lead to new adventures and insights. Celebrating small wins fosters a positive mindset. Being present allows us to appreciate life’s details. Awareness of language can lead to personal growth. Loving ourselves is essential for a fulfilling life. Sound Bites The delight is in the details." "Romanticizing your life isn't about waiting for the big moments." "Curiosity can spark a new adventure." "Life feels richer when we collect details, not just milestones." "We don't need to be perfect to feel the magic." Chapters 00:00 Embracing the Details of Life 08:38 Reframing Language for Positive Impact 11:37 Celebrating Tiny Delights
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05 Owning Your Story: Women Who Shift with Grecia Ruiz
09/13/2025
05 Owning Your Story: Women Who Shift with Grecia Ruiz
Okay bestie, grab your Lisa Frank notebook and your iced latte because this episode is giving full empowerment era. Amanda and special guest Grecia Ruiz sit down to talk all things self-discovery, career transitions, community, and unapologetic women empowerment. From leaving the corporate grind for entrepreneurship, to rewriting your story with intentional language, Amanda & Grecia get real about the messy middle: hate-to-healing emotions, the patience it takes to build, and the power of celebrating every lil’ win along the way. This convo is basically your reminder that you are the author of your life 📓✨, and it’s time to write it with authenticity, confidence, and a little glitter. Contact Info Holla at me! Instagram: World Wide Web: Connect with Grecia: Instagram: @ @ 🌈 Takeaways: 💅 Showing up for yourself = forever a journey 👯 Sisterhood + community = everything 💬 Language literally rewires how you live 📈 Intentional shifts = reclaiming your power 💸 Investing in YOU always pays off ✍️ You’re the author of your own story 🌸 Authenticity > burnout hustle 💿 Chapters: 00:00 — Introduction 5:01 - Personal Shifts and Intentional Living 20:01 - Career Transitions and Self-Discovery 35:01 - Empowerment and Community Support 53:27 — Language, Affirmations & Reframes 59:05 — Emotions Behind Words 01:05:10 — Commitment + Intentions 01:13:22 — The Desire for Change 01:14:41 — Individual Circumstances Matter 01:16:57 — Practicing Self-Compassion 01:20:00 — Redefining Success + Timelines 01:22:47 — Celebrating Wins & Sisterhood 01:28:26 — Intentional Living + Boundaries 01:32:15 — Authenticity as Your Superpower 01:34:15 — Closing Thoughts & Aspirations
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04 Permission to Process
09/06/2025
04 Permission to Process
💫 New Ep Drop: “Permission to Process” 💫 In this episode of Big Shift Energy, Amanda Lazenby takes you on a grounding ride — part meditation, part real talk, all heart. With mindfulness at the center, she unpacks the messiness of grief, the medicine of playfulness, and the beauty of processing emotions instead of just reacting. Amanda reflects on her own journey, sharing how tuning into life’s cues (the heavy vs. the light, the pause vs. the push) can unlock self-reflection and personal growth. From breathwork to celebrating small wins, this convo reminds us that emotional health, community, and self-care are the real flex. And yep — there’s even an invite to the podcast’s virtual b-day bash 🎂💿✨ because celebrating is part of healing, too. 🎧Sound Bites You’ll Love: “Grief can be a friend with boundary issues, teaching us in unexpected ways.” “Stop reacting, start listening. Let the process be the goal." “Just listen and process; it's an action, not inaction." "Embrace play and lightness; life doesn't always have to be so heavy." 🌈 Takeaways: 🎲 Playfulness lightens the load when life feels heavy. 💭 Listening to life means processing > reacting. 💔 Grief is a teacher (even when it’s a tough one). 🔁 Emotions create feedback loops for reflection. ⚡ Processing emotions = active healing. 🪿Contact Info Holla at me! Instagram: World Wide Web: 🪿Silly Goose on the Loose Connect with Grace Instagram: Big Shift Energy Season 1 Episode 34 🕰️ Chapters (CD tracklist energy): 00:00 — Introduction 03:34 — Embracing Playfulness + Lightness 09:04 — Processing Grief + Emotional Loops 12:38 — Celebrating Small Wins + Community 16:18 — Birthday Vibes + Intentional Closings
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03 Anchored AF: Finding Stability in the Spiral
08/30/2025
03 Anchored AF: Finding Stability in the Spiral
Not every day is sunshine and glitter—and that’s okay. In this episode of Big Shift Energy, Amanda reminds us that bad days aren’t detours, they’re part of the journey. With honesty and care, she shares how breathwork, movement, and mindful self-care can shift us through emotional heaviness, especially in seasons of grief. The saying "bad days are part of a good life," appeared on with Devon. Through personal stories and reflections, Amanda highlights the resilience that comes from witnessing our emotions without letting them take over. This isn’t about bypassing the hard stuff—it’s about learning to coexist with it, while still making room for growth, connection, and healing. Because a good life isn’t made of only good days—it’s made of all of them. 🌈 Takeaways: 🌤️ Good days are part of a good life. ⛈️ Bad [tough] days are part of a good life, too. 😊 Tough days and happiness can coexist. 🪞 Emotions are signals calling us back to ourselves. 🔥 Discomfort is part of living fully. 🎧Sound Bites You’ll Love: “Tough moments can be part of a good day, tough days can be part of a good life.” “Shit happens, but it helps us grow, right?” “Grief needs a witness.” "There's a fine line between caretaking and independence for the person that you're caring for and respecting that boundary. 🪿Contact Info Holla at me! Instagram: World Wide Web: 🪿Silly Goose on the Loose Congrats to Jenny! Keep shining in your community and showing up! 📚Book References: Finding Meaning by David Kessler Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab 💿 Chapters: 00:00 — Introduction + Breath Work 02:01 — Embracing Tough Days 06:01 — Personal Reflections on Grief 10:01 — The Role of Caregiving 14:01 — Finding Meaning in Challenges 18:01 — Practical Tips for Navigating Tough Days 22:01 — The Power of Anchors 26:01 — Wrap It Up!
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02 Redefining Breakups: The Art of Conscious Uncoupling
08/23/2025
02 Redefining Breakups: The Art of Conscious Uncoupling
In this heartfelt solo episode of Big Shift Energy, Amanda gets real about the messy, human side of divorce and the practice of conscious uncoupling. Instead of focusing on endings as failures, she reframes separation as a space for compassion, respect, and personal growth. She shares pieces of her own journey, the boundaries that helped her heal, and the resources that can support anyone moving through a breakup or big transition. From self-care rituals to leaning on community, this episode reminds us that even in loss, there’s room for love, healing, and new beginnings. Whether you’re walking through your own separation, supporting a friend, or just curious about what it looks like to part ways with kindness, this convo is here to hold space for you. 🎧Sound Bites You’ll Love: “Choosing yourself is never a failure.” “Conscious uncoupling honors the choices you make to respect yourself and others." “Every ending is a chance to rediscover yourself." "Redefine love by honoring your truth." "Support systems matter, no matter the journey." 🌈 Takeaways: 🌱 Boundaries are love in action—protect your peace 🤝 Respect and compassion can co-exist, even in separation 🌸 Supporting loved ones means listening, not fixing 🧘 Self-care is non-negotiable during big life shifts 🪿Contact Info Holla at me! Instagram: World Wide Web: 🪿Silly Goose on the Loose Connect with Kaitlin Instagram: Podcast: Big Shift Energy Season 1 Episode 5 🕰️ Chapters (CD tracklist energy): 00:00 — Introduction 02:30 — Active Meditation and Self-Check-In 05:00 — Transition to Main Topic: Conscious Uncoupling 08:00 — Personal Experience with Divorce 15:00 — Mindset Shifts and Reframes 20:00 — Supporting Others Through Uncoupling 25:00 — Resources and Final Thoughts Resources: Live Your Dream: Provides quick access to crisis hotlines (including NDVH), safety planning, legal/custody info, and survivor resources. Love is Respect: offers 24/7 information, support and advocacy to young people ages 13-26 who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships.
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01 Burnout 101: How to Recognize, Recover, and Rebuild
08/16/2025
01 Burnout 101: How to Recognize, Recover, and Rebuild
Okay babes, it’s officially birthday szn for Big Shift Energy — we are celebrating ONE year of podcasting! 🎉💖 In this very special (and a little sparkly) episode, Amanda is serving up some real talk on burnout, boundaries, and bouncing back. From her own “uh-oh, I’m running on fumes” moments to the glow-up strategies that helped her reclaim her energy, Amanda’s spilling all the self-care tea. ☕✨ We’re talking mental health check-ins, building routines that actually feel good, and remembering you are so much more than your productivity. If you’ve been feeling overbooked, overwhelmed, or over it — this one’s your permission slip to slow down, breathe deep, and get back to your most radiant self. 🎧Sound Bites You’ll Love: “I wanted to talk about burnout.” “Busy is a choice.” “I am so thankful you exist.” 🪿Contact Info Holla at me! Instagram: World Wide Web: 🪿Silly Goose on the Loose Connect with Big T Instagram: 🕰️ Chapters (CD tracklist energy): 00:00 — Celebrating One Year of Big Shift Energy 02:19 — Understanding Burnout: A Personal Journey 05:48 — Recognizing the Signs of Burnout 10:35 — Setting Boundaries to Combat Burnout 14:55 — Simple Strategies for Recovery 20:41 — Building a Sustainable Routine 25:59 — Preventing Future Burnout 28:21 — Celebrating Wins and Gratitude 31:02 — Final Thoughts on Self-Care and Worth Resources: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by by Emily Nagoski PhD (Author), Amelia Nagoski DMA (Author)
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42 From Cubicles to Chicken Coops with Devon Ballard-Hudson
08/09/2025
42 From Cubicles to Chicken Coops with Devon Ballard-Hudson
In this throwback-inspired episode of Big Shift Energy, Amanda and her BFF Devon Hudson take a nostalgic trip down memory lane while exploring the journey of living authentically. From Devon's epic shift from corporate life to homesteading, to the power of listening to your body, this episode is all about aligning with your true self. Think deep breathing, goat yoga, and living your best life! Whether you're ready to make a big change or just need some inspo, this convo is your reminder to trust your gut, embrace your journey, and celebrate every step forward. Contact Info Holla at me! Instagram: World Wide Web: Big Shift Energy Bday Bash! Connect with Devon: Instagram: Facebook: Basil and Blossom TikTok: The Hudson Homestead Homesteadish Podcast: 🌈 Takeaways: Embrace change and live your truth Listen to your body and its signals Homesteading as a path to self-discovery Celebrate every little win Your dream life starts with small steps Tracklist / Chapters: 00:00 — Introduction 05:12 — From corporate to homesteading 12:45 — The importance of listening to your body 20:30 — Embracing authenticity and self-alignment 28:15 — Celebrating small victories and progress 35:00 — Wordsmith Roulette: Shifting Perspectives 42:00 — Toot Toot Time: Celebrating Wins 48:30 — Devon's Upcoming Projects and Exciting Ventures 55:00 — Final Thoughts and Takeaways 60:00 — Wrap-Up and Farewell
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41 Breathe Into Your Season: A Guided Visualization
08/02/2025
41 Breathe Into Your Season: A Guided Visualization
In this cozy episode of Big Shift Energy, Amanda invites you to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself through a gentle guided visualization. Rooted in mindfulness, seasonal awareness, and intentional living, this journey offers space to ground down, honor your current phase, and reflect on what’s quietly blossoming within. Whether you’re in the thick of change or simply craving a moment of peace, Amanda’s words guide you back to your breath, your body, and your inner rhythm. Expect softness, permission, and a reminder that growth doesn’t always look loud. 🌈 Takeaways: 🌬️ This practice is an invitation to connect deeply with yourself. 🌸 You are seen, held, and supported by the universe. 🛏️ Best experienced when you’re calm, still, and able to tune in. 🍂 Breathe into your current season—whatever it looks like. 🌊 Trust the natural rhythm of the phase you’re in. 💸 Intentional time and spending = powerful alignment. 🎉 Small wins = big momentum for self-awareness. 🌱 Living with the seasons helps root your mindfulness practice. 💗 You are exactly where you're meant to be. 🧘 Self-care is sacred. 🪿Contact Info Holla at me! Instagram: World Wide Web: 🪿Silly Goose on the Loose Connect with Mikki Instagram: Website: Mikki's Episode: 🎧Sound Bites You’ll Love: "The season of you is the constant. You get to be the constant in your life, regardless of the season." "Wherever you are is perfect. There's no need to rush to the next chapter. Give yourself permission to be here." "I'm exactly where I'm meant to be. I'm exactly where I choose to be." "Take this Big Shift energy with you to love on others and most importantly, and first and foremost, to love yourself, because you're worth it." 🕰️ Chapters (CD tracklist energy): 0:00 - Introduction to Visualization 1:15 - Setting Intentions 3:30 - The Season of You 5:00 - Guided Visualization Begins 7:45 - Exploring Inner Seasons 10:00 - Affirmations and Self-Trust 9:00 - Toot Toot Time 11:30 - Upcoming Episode Preview
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40 Burn the Rulebook, Keep the Dream, Choose YOUrself with Lo from Citrus Collective Co
07/26/2025
40 Burn the Rulebook, Keep the Dream, Choose YOUrself with Lo from Citrus Collective Co
🎧 Burn the Rulebook, Keep the Dream, Choose YOUrself with Lo from Citrus Collective Co ✨ In this heart-to-heart episode of Big Shift Energy, Amanda links up with special guest Lauren for a deep dive into all things real. From navigating grief to embracing body positivity, they chat about quiet quitting as an act of self-love, building safe spaces in biz, and the power of showing up authentically you. Think breathwork, boundary-setting, and celebrating your growth—because you're not just surviving, you're thriving. Whether you’re healing, shifting, or just vibing your way through the chaos, this convo reminds you: your feelings are valid, your glow-up is sacred, and you're doing better than you think. Contact Info Holla at me! Instagram: World Wide Web: Big Shift Energy Bday Bash! Connect with Lo: Instagram: 🌈 Takeaways: 🌬️ Mindfulness and breathwork = instant grounding energy 💖 Body positivity is about rocking your full self, not fitting in 💔 Grief isn’t linear—make space for all the feels 🚪 Quiet quitting = boundary queen moves 🪩 Authentic expression is the real flex 📎 Safe biz spaces change the whole game ✨ Celebrate every lil win—it adds up 🍒 You deserve people who get you 🌈 Dissociation can be creative, not just survival 🔁 Joy is a lifelong remix—press play on your growth 💿 Tracklist / Chapters: 00:00 — Introduction 03:31 — Big breaths and mindful resets 08:05 — Body positivity + radical self-love 13:36 — The grief spiral: feeling it fully 18:59 — Quiet quitting & boundary breakthroughs 26:30 — Getting real: the path to authenticity 34:35 — Biz that feels like a hug: safe space talk 39:55 — Wins, wishes, and what’s next
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39 Trippin’ (But Like, In a Grounded Way)
07/19/2025
39 Trippin’ (But Like, In a Grounded Way)
💫 New Ep Drop: “Trippin’ (But Like, In a Grounded Way)” 💫 This episode is giving ✈️ travel glow-up meets inner peace realness. Amanda’s serving grounded energy with a sprinkle of creative magic—think breathwork, junk journaling, mindset shifts, and self-advocacy for those high-vibe only trips. From packing your mini bag with intention to leaving your emotional baggage behind (literally), this one's for anyone craving growth, calm, and creative expression on the go. Catch the inspo and give yourself permission to be the badass traveler you are. 🌈 Takeaways: 💿 Travel light—mentally and physically. 🫁 Breathwork = your carry-on for peace. 👜 Pack for your nervous system, not just the ‘fit check. 🌸 Set intentions like it’s your love language. 🧠 Your mindset is the main event, not the location. 🎨 Junk journaling = scrapbooking’s hot older cousin. 📣 Advocate for your needs—especially when it feels hard. 💖 Small wins? Count them. Celebrate them. Wear the crown. 🔥 You’re not “too much”—you’re a whole movement. 🪿Contact Info Holla at me! Instagram: World Wide Web: 🎧Sound Bites You’ll Love: ✨"Set your intentions for travel!"✨"Pack for your inner peace!"✨"You're a total badass!" 🕰️ Chapters (CD tracklist energy): 00:00 - Introduction 01:17 - Grounding and Breathwork 04:09 - Travel Tips for Mindful Babes 11:46 - Intention Setting is Travel Magic 16:35 - Packing for Inner Peace 21:34 - Celebrating Every Win
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38 Pre-Trip Energy Check: Talking Travel, Food & Vibes Part II
07/12/2025
38 Pre-Trip Energy Check: Talking Travel, Food & Vibes Part II
In this episode of Big Shift Energy, Amanda and Kelly dive into the real talk behind travel prep—from morning rituals to managing stress, decision fatigue, and communication on the go. They unpack (literally and figuratively) what it means to travel light—not just in luggage but in mindset. With an upcoming trip on the horizon, they explore how conflict resolution, decisive action, and emotional awareness can shape more expansive, ease-filled experiences. It’s not just about getting there—it’s about how you grow along the way. ✨ Key Takeaways Life and travel both require a balancing act—embrace it. Packing light isn't just practical—it reduces mental clutter. Effective communication is vital, especially under stress. Decisiveness creates clarity and momentum while traveling. Understanding your own rhythms (like morning routines) can lead to smoother days. Food, water, and rest are non-negotiables for stress management. You don’t need to bring everything—less truly is more. Travel reveals opportunities for personal growth. Shared experiences deepen relationships and understanding. The right mindset transforms travel challenges into adventures. Holla at me! Instagram: World Wide Web: Connect with Kelly: Instagram: 🕰️ Chapters (CD tracklist energy): 00:00 - Introduction 00:51 – Morning Routines & Pre-Trip Mindset 03:19 – Travel Tips: Packing & Prep 08:31 – Delays, Stress & Emotional Regulation 14:45 – Conflict Styles & Communication on the Road 18:22 – Choosing Decisiveness Over Indecision 23:48 – Final Reflections & Intentions for the Journey
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37 Pre-Trip Energy Check: Talking Travel, Food & Vibes Part I
07/05/2025
37 Pre-Trip Energy Check: Talking Travel, Food & Vibes Part I
In this episode of Big Shift Energy, host Amanda is joined by Kelly, a travel partner she's only met once before. Together, they dive into the unique dynamics of planning a trip with someone new, discussing food preferences, communication styles, energy management, and the balance between documenting memories and staying present. The conversation offers an honest look at how to navigate unfamiliar partnerships while embracing spontaneity and connection on the road. Holla at me! Instagram: World Wide Web: Connect with Kelly: Instagram: ✨ Key Takeaways Big shifts are better with an open mind: Traveling with someone new requires flexibility and curiosity. Understanding each other matters: Learning preferences—like food choices or sleep habits—can smooth the journey. Packing cubes = low-key essential: Staying organized makes shared travel easier. Energy awareness is key: Open communication helps preserve both fun and boundaries. Local eats are part of the adventure: Don’t skip the food scene. Traveling on a budget? Still magical: Money mindfulness enhances experience. Capture the moments: Photos can help tell the story later. Know your needs: It’s okay to prioritize personal comfort. Toiletries: share or not? Best to talk about it ahead of time. Stay loose: Plans are great—but flexibility keeps things fun. 🕰️ Chapters (CD tracklist energy): 00:00 – Introduction 01:19 – Travel Prep with a New Travel Partner 10:26 – Food Preferences and Dietary Considerations 17:25 – Managing Energy & Setting Boundaries 22:41 – Capturing Content and Memories
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36 When Online Friends Meet IRL with Kelly Bluth
06/21/2025
36 When Online Friends Meet IRL with Kelly Bluth
💫 New Episode Drop: “When Online Friends Meet IRL with Kelly Bluth” 💫 This week on Big Shift Energy, Amanda flips the script with a cozy, heart-forward convo unlike anything before. She and her internet friend Kelly meet in real life (IRL)—and you're coming along for the ride. 🌍☕️✈️ This episode captures the electric joy of turning digital connection into IRL magic. Think: coffee shop chats, travel quirks, and the deep kind of laughter that only true friends unlock. It’s a celebration of friendship, growth, and showing up with an open heart—even when the GPS reroutes. You’ll hear about: 🧳 What it’s really like to travel with someone for the first time 🌐 Cultural curiosities and unexpected “aha” moments ☕ The magic of unfiltered coffee shop convos 🔑 Navigating habits, travel styles, and planning without pressure 🎉 Celebrating small wins, detours, and the messy in-between This episode isn’t just about a trip—it’s about trust, timing, and the courage to meet someone where they are (literally). Whether you’ve got a friend across the globe or around the block, this one’s for the hearts that leap before logistics. Press play, pack light, and remember: some friendships are worth the miles. 💕 Holla at me! Instagram: World Wide Web: Connect with Kelly: Instagram: 🕰️ Chapters (CD tracklist energy): 00:00 – Introduction 02:53 - Setting the Stage for a Unique Episode04:22 - The Journey to Meeting Kelly06:07 - Excitement and Anticipation10:05 - Coffee Shop Conversations18:07 - Traveling Together24:54 - Wrapping Up and Sneak Peek
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35 Giving Grace to Your Inner Critic
06/14/2025
35 Giving Grace to Your Inner Critic
💫 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 messy heart 💖 Daily habits that build self-trust + self-love 🌀 Breaking the guilt spiral + old narratives 📝 Mirror talk, journaling, and checking in for real 😴 Rest as a power move, not a weakness 📣 Celebrating small wins, no matter how small This one’s a love letter to anyone who’s tired of the pressure to be perfect. If you’ve ever needed permission to slow down, soften up, and just be—you’ll find it here. Press play, breathe deep, and remember: you’re already worthy. 💕 Contact Info Holla at me! Instagram: World Wide Web: Sound Bites You’ll Love: ✨"You attract beauty wherever you go." ✨"You can turn around and try again." ✨ "Choose compassion over criticism." ✨ "There's no when that's too small." 🕰️ Chapters (CD tracklist energy): 00:00 – Introduction 01:22 – A Reset Moment 04:27 – Learning to Pause 06:26 – Why Self-Compassion Matters 09:13 – Grace vs. Giving Up 12:33 – Rethinking Worthiness 15:50 – How Culture Shapes the Inner Critic 19:20 – Breaking the Guilt Spiral 22:32 – Daily Tools for Practicing Self-Kindness 25:47 – Toot Toot Moments + Final Reflections
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34 Parenting From the Inside Out with Grace Williams
06/07/2025
34 Parenting From the Inside Out with Grace Williams
💫 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 reason” trope, share personal wins, and remind us that growth doesn’t need to be perfect—it just needs to be yours. 🦋 This one’s for the cycle-breakers, soft-hearted parents, and anyone choosing to grow, even when it’s hard. You are not alone—and you’re doing better than you think. Press play for grounded insight, big feels, and that signature BSE realness. 💖 Contact Info Holla at me! Instagram: World Wide Web: Connect with Grace: Instagram: 🌈 Takeaways: Reparenting = healing the past so you can show up in the now Breathwork for when your nervous system’s doing the most Emotional safety over perfection parenting Teenagers be feeling everything—and so do we Family dynamics (aka why you’re not “too much”) Discomfort ≠ something to fix Building community in unexpected places Choosing connection > control Hot take: kids' shows sometimes say what adults won’t 🎧 Sound Bites for the Feels: “I just want to have the world's okayest day.” -Amanda “I've been able to see like the evidence of quality relationships of people who are so happy and content and good to themselves.” -Grace “Because discomfort doesn't always mean that you're not moving forward.” -Amanda “You're a person, not a project.” -Grace "And if they didn't love you in the way that you receive love, that doesn't mean they didn't love you." -Amanda "The time to heal from something can often take longer than the time to experience it." -Grace 🕰️ Chapters (CD tracklist energy): 00:00 – Introduction 05:01 – Breathwork as a grounding tool 09:59 – Big shifts in parenting 20:03 – Emotional awareness with kids 30:08 – Reparenting = real growth 39:18 – Love, acceptance & seeing clearly 42:46 – Feeling it all + staying connected 45:45 – Parenting through the messy parts 53:39 – Building real community 01:01:21 – Choosing connection over fear 01:10:02 – Self-worth & the journey inward 01:19:17 – Worksmith Roulette intro 01:20:06 – Grief & the healing process 01:25:20 – When “everything happens for a reason” doesn’t land 01:31:45 – Toot Toot Time: celebrating small wins 01:38:28 – Self-love tools + shifting forward
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33 Grief, This Is Love, Too
05/31/2025
33 Grief, This Is Love, Too
💫 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: 💔 Grief milestones: birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, and those days around it 🕯️ Creating rituals to remember and ground yourself 👑 Boundaries = your sacred shield 🥀 “Grief is love with nowhere to go” (say it louder) 🌀 Coping with emotional cycles + nonlinear healing 💗 Self-care that actually helps, not just hashtags 🤸♀️ Movement = medicine for your soul 🌈 Why feeling it all is a strength, not a setback 🌻 Community, connection & choosing joy anyway This episode is for anyone who’s carrying grief and still finding ways to shine. Light a candle, press play, and breathe through it with us. You don’t need to rush your healing—you just need to honor it. Contact Info Holla at me! Instagram: World Wide Web: Sound Bites You’ll Love: ✨ “Your grief is yours. The experience is sacred." ✨ “You’re strong enough to feel it and still shine.” ✨ "You are your biggest advocate." ✨ “Milestones are mirrors of how far you’ve come.” ✨ “Allow yourself to expand into feeling held.” Resources: Grief.com Founded by David Kessler (co-author with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross), with resources and support groups. → The Dinner Party Community for 20s–40s who've lost someone close. Intimate, peer-led tables—online and IRL. → Calm or Insight Timer Use for breath work, grief meditations, and grounding practices. → / Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 (US) — Free 24/7 support from trained counselors. → On Grief and Grieving – Elisabeth Kübler-Ross & David Kessler The foundational text on the “five stages,” with nuance and heart. 🕰️ Chapters (CD tracklist energy): 00:00 – Introduction 05:11 – Grief, Loss & Milestone Feels 17:48 – Coping Tools That Actually Help 29:52 – Finding Support & Community
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32 Rooted and Rising with Audrey Rose
05/24/2025
32 Rooted and Rising with Audrey Rose
💖 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 🧃 Why healing isn’t linear and that’s 100% okay 🦋 This one’s for anyone reclaiming their peace, protecting their glow, and ditchin’ the people-pleasing programming. Tune in, breathe deep, and remember: you don’t need permission to heal. Contact Info Holla at me! Instagram: World Wide Web: Connect with Audrey: Podcast: Instagram: DM: “Challenge” for a 6-day Self Love and Practices Gift! Website: Masterclass: : Book Recommendations The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz The Fifth Agreement by Don Miguel Ruiz Final Gifts: Understanding the Special Awareness, Needs, and Communications of the Dying by Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley Finding Meaning by David Kessler How to Be an Adult in Relationships: The Five Keys to Mindful Loving by David Richo 🌈 Takeaways: ✨ Positive vibes aren’t just lucky—they’re a lifestyle you build. 💨 Breath work = your nervous system's secret bestie. 👪 Family drama? Not your fault, and not always your job to fix. ✌️ Sometimes the healthiest move is stepping way back. 🕊️ Hospice care = comfort over cure, love over fixing. 💔 Forgiveness? Your rules, your timeline. 🔒 You don’t need closure from anyone to move forward. 🧖♀️ Self-care isn’t extra. It’s essential. Period. 🧬 Generational trauma? We see it, we SHIFT it. 🚫 You don’t have to forgive to be free. ⏳ Change is slow-mo magic—you don’t always notice until you do. 💖 Choose joy over people-pleasing. Always. 📣 Advocate for yourself, even if it’s awkward. 💪 “I own this” > “I’m sorry.” That’s the new flex. 🛑 'Sorry' isn’t a personality trait. 💫 Boundaries = hot girl energy. 🏆 Celebrate the lil' wins. They're building blocks. 🙅♀️ People-pleasing is learned—and can be unlearned. 🧘 Healing happens in bodies, not just brains. 🔄 Flip “I can’t” into “How could I?” 🗣️ Words matter—choose them like lip gloss shades. 🕸️ Healing takes time, so be kind to yourself. 🤝 Connection = medicine for the soul. 🎧 Sound Bites for the Feels: “And then also giving yourself full permission that you don't have to forgive this person.” -Amanda “When people say, forget and forget, or everything happens for a reason. I think that's total bullshit. I don't think everything happens for a reason.” -Amanda “And here's like the beauty of you being on a healing journey while you're helping others is the fact that like you get it.” -Audrey “Until now, I'm just like, wait a minute. The only person I need to please is myself.” -Audrey “There is a true grief when somebody is still living and you know that they're actively going through the transition process.” -Amanda “Asking someone what they need in that moment is like top tier level.” -Amanda “Why would you keep putting yourself in this position to be almost like a martyr in a sense of just like, I wanna help.” -Audrey “It looks different than I feel like it should. I think that's where I'm very hung up. And I have been for a long time.” - Audrey 🕰️ Chapters (CD tracklist energy): 00:00 – Introduction 05:03 – Breathe It Out: Grounding + Breathwork Basics 08:57 – Family Files: The Real Talk on Dynamics 14:59 – Forgiveness Feels: When It’s Not So Easy 24:47 – Healing Old Patterns The Forgiveness Pressure Cooker 35:43 – Holding Trauma with Care 39:12 – The Power of Self-Advocacy 43:39 – Redefine & Realign 46:18 – Finding Light in Holiday Stress 52:17 – Strength Through Vulnerability 53:33 – Sorry, Rewired: Reclaiming the Word 01:01:06 – What Do We Even Mean by 'Sorry'? 01:03:59 – Boundaries 101 01:06:57 – Reflecting and Growing 01:09:59 – Toot Toot Time 01:11:59 – Modalities That Move You 01:17:53 – Wrap Up: What’s Next
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