Sol Rising

Sol Rising: All In on Love, Loss, and Connection is a bi-weekly podcast where you will hear candid, honest, vulnerable conversations sure to pull at your heart strings and enlighten your soul! Conversations revolve around our basic, fundamental, human instinct for connection. Amanda and her insightful guests explore how emotions—pain, fear, loss, and grief, as well as joy, excitement, happiness, and love—work to either create connection or to hinder it, personally in relationships and collectively out in the world. It's time to Let Your Soul Rise! 🔥

S4E3 The Power of Choice with Sundari Malcolm 06/01/2025

S4E3 The Power of Choice with Sundari Malcolm Have you considered the amount of power you hold to choose your path during life's major transitions like giving birth, grieving, or dying? And do you exercise your right to tailor your experience to what feels right for you? Or do you go along with the prescribed conditioning without questioning what's available to you during these life-altering choice points? Join Amanda and her guest Sundari Malcolm, Birth, Grief, and Death Doula, for a straightforward, candid conversation about the incredible power you have to choose what feels right for your soul while on your journey to living a full, authentic life free of other people's opinions and society's judgments and expectations. They also discuss: 🔥"New age" is actually ancient and "woo woo" is how your ancestors lived for thousands of years 🔥The alchemy of grief: transmuting pain into power due to increased awareness of your limited bandwidth to stand for what no longer serves you and how to reach this place of peace 🔥Ancient practices hold the key to aligning with our highest self and an explanation of some of these modalities such as plant medicine, ritual, sound and song, movement and dance, among others 🔥Your cells hold the memory of ancient wisdom and are beckoning to be witnessed and activated as the path to healing body, mind, and spirit 🔥Your power to listen to your body's inner wisdom for which conditioned programs to listen to and which ones to ignore 🔥The empirical collapse that is happening all over the world (felt as collective grief) is not a collapse but a return to the simple solutions that have always worked and how this disintegration requires a deep surrender 🔥Sundari's fascinating story of being raised between in an ashram in Yogaville, VA and NYC how she translates her yoga practice as a connection point to grief About Sundari Sundari Malcolm is a Birth, Grief and Death Doula specializing in yoga, breathwork and meditation. She’s a teacher on a mission to equip people with the tools they need to manage life’s greatest transitions. In 2007, at 27 years old, and after seven years of being her caregiver, Sundari lost her mother to breast cancer. Four years later, her father died from the complications of brain cancer. Those experiences redirected her life and led her to the beautiful path she travels today. A contributor to Help Texts and a grief expert with the For Grief Speakers Bureau, she is the author of the book Grief Gems and the founder of A Healing Doula Academy, a virtual self-paced training academy for the spiritually led grief & death doula with a focus on ancient indigenous holistic wellness. Follow Sundari on Read Sundari's book Work with Sundari at Join *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to . *If you like this show, please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Sol Rising is now also on . Check it out! Follow Sol Rising on Follow Amanda on Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In on or . Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, 5 Pillars for an Empowered Life After Loss on her . Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com. /episode/index/show/ef749c66-8a27-41c1-817f-8125d1b7c6aa/id/36807935

S4E2 Guides Not Gurus with Amber LaRusso 05/16/2025

S4E2 Guides Not Gurus with Amber LaRusso Are you a super busy go-getter who should probably slow down but doesn’t always take the time to do so? Do you allow yourself to stop and smell the roses before burning out with physical illness or emotional stress? And does a planned rest at a transformational, healing retreat in the majestic Rocky Mountains sound like a good idea? Join Amanda and her Sol Rising Retreats co-host and friend Amber LaRusso, an RYT-500 yoga instructor specializing in energy flow, restorative, and yoga nidra, and certified Vibrational Sound Therapy practitioner for an honest conversation about what happens when they ignore their bodies inner wisdom and forego intentional periods of rest in pursuit of "gettin' it done." Listen till the end for what their upcoming retreat this June will look like in a space of empowered cocreation and community support. They also dive into: 🔥The need for healers to seek their own healers! 🔥Both women’s stories of overworking and ignoring their body’s dysregulated nervous systems and the resulting physical suffering they've each endured 🔥Amber’s suggestions for dropping into the body with sensory practices, grounding, and connecting with self as well as how to create moments of ritual and embodiment 🔥What an immersive and intuitive sound healing experience with Amber feels like and how no two sessions are exactly the same 🔥Why Amanda & Amber are the perfect pair to do the healing work they do together at retreats (Hint: Think yin & yang!) 🔥An upcoming weekend retreat that encourages guests to bring and share their own gifts and experiences to cultivate a space of collective emotional, spiritual, and physical health Amber LaRusso is a dedicated wellness practitioner with a deep passion for guiding others into states of relaxation, inner connection, and personal transformation. As the founder of Zenna Healing Arts, she integrates Vibrational Sound Therapy, Yoga, Meditation, and Reiki to create immersive healing experiences that help people reconnect with their inner wisdom to cultivate healing and a state of flow in their lives. Follow Amber on and and visit her to book an appointment and learn about events. *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to . *If you like this show, please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Sol Rising is now also on . Check it out! Follow Sol Rising on Follow Amanda on Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In on or . Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, 5 Pillars for an Empowered Life After Loss on her . Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com. /episode/index/show/ef749c66-8a27-41c1-817f-8125d1b7c6aa/id/36590615

S4E1 Turning Pain Into Purpose with Tim Lodgen 05/09/2025

S4E1 Turning Pain Into Purpose with Tim Lodgen Struggling with addiction? Or know someone who is? Have you hit a rough patch in your own sobriety and are looking for hope and motivation to continue on? Join Amanda and her guest Tim Lodgen, Former Gold Glove and Jr. Olympic Boxer, Former U.S Marine and Professional MMA Fighter, for an incredible story of addiction, recovery, and the power of mindset to transform pain into purpose. After suffering with alcohol and drug addiction for 27 years, Tim celebrated 4 years sober on the day this was recorded! His message of strength, courage, and resilience is a powerful example of the journey from darkness into light, from a painful life of addiction to one of joy and purpose. Tim spends the first 45 minutes of this episode sharing his story then the two have a great conversation, bringing home many points Tim brings up in his story of sobriety in 12 step recovery. Listen for these key points: 🔥 Hard times are not happing TO you, they are happening FOR you 🔥 Nothing will change in your life unless you change it 🔥 The essential keys to sobriety: humility & willingness 🔥 How hope (Hold On Pain Ends) is the most powerful belief when seeking to get sober 🔥 No matter how lonely you feel, you are never alone 🔥 The value of being in the darkness 🔥 Every difficult moment is an opportunity for growth 🔥 Happiness comes from within, and you (along with your Higher Power) have the power to create joy in your life no matter your circumstance Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Tim graciously spends his time spreading the message of strength, courage, and hope to as many people as possible. Rising on the motivational speaker circuit as an advocate for first responders and veterans who may suffer from mental illness, addiction, and suicidal ideations, and appearing in two Amazon Prime movies and over 130 podcasts, Tim believes if he can help save one life with his message, and his example of sobriety, he will be able to give back what was so generously and freely given to him. Tim is grateful to work with 2 non-profits: The Overwatch Collective & The Light It Up Project. Follow Tim on You can also find Tim on and , and watch his movies, and The Night of Recovery on Amazon Prime. *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to . *If you like this show, please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Sol Rising is now also on . Check it out! Follow Sol Rising on Follow Amanda on Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In on or . Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, 5 Pillars for an Empowered Life After Loss on her . Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com. /episode/index/show/ef749c66-8a27-41c1-817f-8125d1b7c6aa/id/36508905

S3E16 Conscious Wealth Creation with Danielle Marggraf 04/18/2025

S3E16 Conscious Wealth Creation with Danielle Marggraf Wrapping up season 3 with an amazing episode with Danielle Marggraf, a leader in the area of somatic and wealth embodiment for women who desire to build authentic and aligned businesses that are lucrative while making an impact. Danielle works with money combined with somatic, energetic, and mindset work to rewire your body for more freedom, fulfillment, and feminine financial well-being. And she tells us exactly how to do this in this episode! Key points to listen for include: 🔥How Danielle's rock bottom inspired her to seek alternative modalities of manifestation above and beyond typical mindset work 🔥How to break through the scarcity mindset by identifying and unlearning unconscious thought and behavior patterns (conditioning) that are keeping you stuck 🔥How stepping into alignment with your true self may create challenges and anxiety and the tools to continue moving forward 🔥The fourth trauma response called fawn: adapting to your circumstance in a way to keep the peace, aka, codependency 🔥The technique of questioning what makes you stop doing something when challenge arises and tools to expand the capacity of your nervous system to hold success 🔥Re-pairing wealth and success with a new meaning About Danielle Danielle Marggraf is a pioneer is the feminine wealth creation movement. She is followed by women worldwide for her inspiring and no-nonsense teaching style. An activator for women to be wealthy and worthy, Danielle helps women to banish shame, unworthiness, and not enough from their body systems while growing lucrative soul enriching businesses, as well as understanding that their bank accounts and their lives are a reflection of their body patterns. Danielle has been featured in BuzzFeed once alongside Brene Brown as one of the people to watch in 2024 and for her popular podcast, Embodied Millions, featured alongside Gabby Bernstein. Danielle is an executive writer for Best Holistic Life Magazine and has been featured as their cover girl twice in May of 2021 and November of 2024. Her book, Distilling Your Soul Medicine, will be published this September. Follow Danielle on Listen to her podcast, Check out the *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to . *If you like this show, please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Sol Rising is now also on . Check it out! Follow Sol Rising on Follow Amanda on Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In on or . Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, 5 Pillars for an Empowered Life After Loss on her . Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com. /episode/index/show/ef749c66-8a27-41c1-817f-8125d1b7c6aa/id/36221385

S3E15 The Capacity to Hold Space with Dr. Heather Taylor 04/04/2025

S3E15 The Capacity to Hold Space with Dr. Heather Taylor Do you find it difficult to sit with someone who is grieving and just be there? Are you tempted to make things better for them, to cheer them up? Can you witness someone's pain in full presence and awareness? And how do you take care of yourself before and after to ensure you do not experience compassion fatigue? Join Amanda and her guest, Dr. Heather Taylor, licensed psychologist specializing in grief, trauma, and reproductive psychology, and host of the Grief is the New Normal podcast for a heartfelt, nurturing conversation about showing up for a friend, family, or client in their deepest time of need. Great episode for those in the clinical setting as well as caretakers and those seeking to be of compassionate service to a friend or family member in need. Key points to listen for include: 🔥Heather's experience of sitting vigil with people in hospice and how to enter this sacred space with the intention of being fully present 🔥The importance of getting "in tune" with whoever you are with and/or caring for 🔥How to "metabolize" the energy we carry after such an experience 🔥An intriguing cup metaphor about our ability to expand our capacity to hold space for someone 🔥The benefit of community for those doing this work as well as those who are grieving a loss 🔥Suggestions for reducing isolation and steps to activate the healing process 🔥Heather's journey of chronic pregnancy-induced heart failure and coping skills for grieving her limitations (a form of loss) 🔥The benefit of being curiosity of and having grace for your own healing journey 🔥Understanding that every feeling passes and how not to get too committed to one emotion 🔥Accepting the reality of grief ripples, the secondary losses that result from the primary loss About Heather Dr. Heather Taylor is a licensed psychologist based in Washington State, specializing in grief, trauma, and reproductive psychology. She is the host of the Grief is the New Normal podcast, where she explores the multifaceted nature of grief and offers insights and support to those navigating their own grief journeys. Dr. Taylor is also the founder of the Professional Grief Collective, a pioneering initiative designed to provide clinicians, therapists, and grief coaches with resources, consultation, and community to enhance their grief support practices. Her work is dedicated to normalizing grief and providing a platform for open discussions about loss and healing. Follow Heather on Get Heather's grief journal: *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to . *If you like this show, please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Sol Rising is now also on . Check it out! Follow Sol Rising on Follow Amanda on Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In on or . Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, 5 Pillars for an Empowered Life After Loss on her . Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com. /episode/index/show/ef749c66-8a27-41c1-817f-8125d1b7c6aa/id/36007470

S3E14 Flip Your Script with Chris Janssen 03/21/2025

S3E14 Flip Your Script with Chris Janssen Are limiting beliefs holding you back from showing up in life the way you want to? Do the same tapes play over and over, and you feel powerless to stop them? Are you ready to flip your script into a narrative that serves you instead of hurts you? Join Amanda and her special guest and friend Chris Janssen, a results coach in performance and mindset and award-winning author of the USA Today's #4 nonfiction book Grace Yourself, for tools and tips to show up for yourself no matter what life throws at you. A great show for people seeking to achieve success as a sober person, these two women in recovery shed some serious light on how to move through life's challenges without numbing out. Key points they touch on include: 🔥The difference between a high-growth minded person and a perfectionist and the benefit of viewing yourself as the former. 🔥How to break the pattern of "serving the person you once were" to embrace the new you. 🔥Life is not happening to you, it's just happening and even though suffering is unavoidable, we don't have to stay in it. 🔥Tools like vision boards, mantras, affirmations, journaling, and community to lift you out of self-pity and into a healthier mindset. 🔥Service to others as a way to stop thinking about yourself and your problems. 🔥Grace, what it means, and how you don't have to do anything or be anything to receive it from God/Higher Power/Universe. About Chris Chris Janssen, MA, BCC is a results coach in performance and mindset and award-winning author of the USA TODAY Bestseller Grace Yourself: How to Show Up for the Sober Life You Want and Amazon Bestseller Living All In: How to Show Up for the Life You Want. Chris has worked with hundreds of creatives, soldiers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses internationally to close the gap between where they are and where they want to be. Her training includes working with Tony Robbins on his top-tier coaching team. As a board-certified coach with a master's in counseling psychology and 20+ years' experience, Chris excels in helping high-achieving perfectionists navigate performance pressure, rewrite narratives, and overcome self-sabotage. Chris' work has been featured in; Newsweek, USA TODAY, Thrive Global, Simplify Magazine, RAPT Interviews, Publishers Weekly, Brainz Magazine, and the Jesus Calling Podcast. A California native, Chris lives with her husband since 1995, Scott. They love to ski, golf, be with their horses, and adventure outside. Together they raised three children, now thriving young adults. Follow Chris on , , and . Get her latest book Grace Yourself *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to . *If you like this show, please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Sol Rising is now also on . Check it out! Follow Sol Rising on Follow Amanda on Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In on or . Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, 5 Pillars for an Empowered Life After Loss on her . Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com. /episode/index/show/ef749c66-8a27-41c1-817f-8125d1b7c6aa/id/35809570

S3E13 Your Grief Matters with Annie Sklaver Orenstein 02/28/2025

S3E13 Your Grief Matters with Annie Sklaver Orenstein Sibling loss. Not much has been written about it, no one really talks about it, or asks about your grief. Because quite often when a sibling dies, your parents are considered the ones in real grief, not you. So not only do others minimize your pain, but you also might minimize it too. Have you lost a sibling? Can you relate? Join Amanda and guest Annie Sklaver Orenstein, qualitative researcher, oral historian, and storyteller for a candid look into what it means to mourn a sibling. Listen as they acknowledge and honor your story and validate your pain. Key points to listen for include: Annie's loss of her beloved brother, Ben, and her experience with sibling loss The reason Annie wrote her book, Always a Sibling: The Forgotten Mourner's Guide to Grief. Annie's experience interviewing 40 siblings for her book and how every single one minimized their grief and why The importance of knowing someone else feels the way you do, why storytelling matters The idea that grief is a gift, and the mindset shift necessary to perceive your greatest loss in this light Tools to not only cope, but also to grow through your grieving process Signs from your loved one, how they are still alive energetically, and how to use this belief as a way to continue your relationship About Annie Annie Sklaver Orenstein is a qualitative researcher, oral historian, and storyteller who has spent over a decade collecting stories from people around the world. Her work has been featured on NBC Nightly News, Comedy Central, Huffington Post, Politico, TIME, and Mother.ly. In 2020, driven by a desire to share these stories beyond the walls of corporate America, Annie founded Dispatch from Daybreak, a collection of letters written by women to their earlier selves. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, children, dog, and chickens. About the book In ALWAYS A SIBLING: The Forgotten Mourner's Guide to Grief, Annie uses her own story and those of others to create the empathic, thoughtful, practical resource that she sought. Divided into three sections: With, Without, and Within, it creates framework that enables the reader to ground themselves in order to process and validate this often-overlooked grief. Annie guides readers to capture the memories and emotions of life with their now-deceased sibling, then moves to addressing the grieving process in detail as they navigate life without them. Ultimately, readers will find ways to experience their sibling's presence within themselves and acknowledge their legacy. Get the book Subscribe to Follow Annie on *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to . *If you like this show, please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Sol Rising is now also on . Check it out! Follow Sol Rising on Follow Amanda on Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In on or . Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, 5 Pillars for an Empowered Life After Loss on her . Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com. /episode/index/show/ef749c66-8a27-41c1-817f-8125d1b7c6aa/id/35483435

S3E12 Giving Grief a Voice with Creative Expression with Susie Stonefield 02/14/2025

S3E12 Giving Grief a Voice with Creative Expression with Susie Stonefield For many of us, grief can be hard to access. The depth of our pain creates resistance to honoring what yearns to come forward. How do we enter these spaces feeling safe to give voice to grief in a way that effectively soothes the wound left in the wake of loss? Join Amanda and her guest Susie Stonefield, transformational creativity and grief coach, for a compelling conversation about using art to excavate feelings hidden deep within, with the intention of putting language to emotions you may not know are living inside of you. The second half of the show focuses largely on what this work looks like in groups. Susie teaches us how to be a responsible and impactful facilitator as well as participant in this sacred space. Key points to listen for include: The desire to avoid feeling pain and how art is a powerful tool to dig into the dark places, transform your experience with grief, and ultimately transform your life. The power in witnessing others in their grief without the need to fix or change them; the art of holding space in silence especially if it feels discomforting. How to allow someone the full expression of their pain without trying to make them feel better. Art as an instrument for self-awareness, and for birthing new light into ourselves and the world. The importance of acknowledging, honoring, and allowing whatever you are feeling to come up and out with judgment. The ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi as a metaphor for the beauty of grief. About Susie Susie (she/her) is a transformational creativity and grief coach. Her passion is making people cry with art supplies. In one-on-one coaching programs, intimate small group Deep Dives, and immersive retreats, both in person and online, Susie guides her people to find freedom, relief and lightness in their lives through the intuitive process of art journaling. Susie has decades of experience teaching, developing curriculum, and creating heart-centered circles. She holds degrees in fine arts and education, certificates in person-centered expressive arts facilitation and grief counseling, is a California native, and calls the unceded territories of the Mechoopda people (the big/small town of Chico, CA) home. She is a late-in-life queer cis woman, mom to three amazing humans, and a guitar-wielding song leader on the side. Find out more about Susie at https://www.susiestonefield.com/. She has on-going online and in person programs including small group grief programs, multi-day retreats, and 1:1 coaching. Susie has created a workbook just for my podcast listeners. You can find it here: Grief & Creativity Invitations Workbook () Follow Susie here: Instagram: Pinterest: LinkedIn: BlueSky: @its-susies.bsky.social *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to . *If you like this show, please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Sol Rising is now also on . Check it out! Follow Sol Rising on Follow Amanda on Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In on or . Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, 5 Pillars for an Empowered Life After Loss on her . Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com. /episode/index/show/ef749c66-8a27-41c1-817f-8125d1b7c6aa/id/35285465

S3E11 Healing Chronic Illness with Functional Medicine with Lisa Broberg 01/31/2025

S3E11 Healing Chronic Illness with Functional Medicine with Lisa Broberg Are you struggling to feel a consistent sense of peace? Have you tried everything and still feel anxious or depressed and don’t know why? Are you at your wits end with trying to figure out how to cure your chronic illness? You may be suffering from a dysregulated nervous system and not even know it. Good news…there is hope for you! Join Amanda and her guest and friend Lisa Broberg, functional nurse and holistic wellness coach, for an informative, honest, and heartfelt conversation where Lisa shares her story of living with anxiety and depression for years and how she found a solution for her pain through functional medicine. Listen as she explains how to decode signals from your body’s innate wisdom to heal yourself and experience a life of joy. Important points they touch on are: What functional medicine is and isn’t How regulating your nervous system is key to overall healing Physical symptoms often serve as messengers for unprocessed emotions and how to tap into your body for information about what it’s trying to tell you How to reach a new “baseline of safety” within your body with tips to regulate your nervous system Leaky gut, how it’s related to your serotonin level, how it affects your immune system, and how to figure out if you have one Blending science and soul to experience ease and comfort in your body Recognizing triggers and how to dig deep to uncover what’s underneath them with emotional fluency How to consistently take a different exit on your superhighway of neural pathways to create a new belief system About Lisa As a functional nurse and holistic wellness coach, Lisa helps ambitious individuals transform their health by reconnecting with their body's innate wisdom. She guides clients to heal at the deepest levels through nervous system regulation, emotional fluency, and personalized lifestyle design, empowering them to cultivate lasting wellbeing through the integration of scientific understanding and intuitive wisdom. Visit Lisa's website Download your Free Boundaries Workbook Schedule a Follow Lisa on , , and *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to . *If you like this show, please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Sol Rising is now also on . Check it out! Follow Sol Rising on Follow Amanda on Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In on or . Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, 5 Pillars for an Empowered Life After Loss on her . Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com. /episode/index/show/ef749c66-8a27-41c1-817f-8125d1b7c6aa/id/35099485

S3E10 Evolving Through Transitions with Diane Schroeder 01/17/2025

S3E10 Evolving Through Transitions with Diane Schroeder Has life thrown you for a loop lately? Are you having a hard time navigating big changes? Whether you view your situation as positive or negative, transitions like divorce, career change/retirement, moving, and the loss of a loved one are not easy to move through. The great news is we have tools available to help process these changes with the intention of not just getting through them, but of improving ourselves as we journey along and even flourish once we get to the other side. Join Amanda and her guest and friend Diane Schroeder, host of The Fire Insider Her podcast, writer, and retired fire chief for a deep dive into life's challenges and how to move through them with faith, courage, and authenticity. Learn practical solutions that work for both Diane and Amanda and understand how to implement them in a way that encourages emotional and spiritual evolution. Other topics they explore include: How to invoke both the pragmatic divine masculine and compassionate divine feminine energy that is present in every human to move through transitions with both grit and grace How balancing DM and DF energy is our true identity AND the pathway to a peaceful society Learning to utilize each of these energies to be the best leader possible Common trauma responses and how to manage them The benefit of focusing on faith over fear—how faith creates opportunities while fear blocks them Honoring the good traits our ancestors passed down to us (it's not all trauma!) Diane's favorite phrase "This too shall pass," and how to embrace this sentiment while finding your way through hard times About Diane Diane Schroeder retired after a fulfilling 24-year career in the fire service, bringing her passion for leadership, self-care, writing, and authentic conversations into her next chapter. She specializes in helping people navigate life transitions, offering support and partnership through the messy moments. When Diane is not working with others, you can find her chasing live music, getting lost in a good book, exploring new destinations, or spending time with people—fueling the fire inside her. Visit Diane's website and subscribe to her newsletter . Follow Diane on and . Listen to her . *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to . *If you like this show, please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Sol Rising is now also on . Check it out! Follow Sol Rising on Follow Amanda on Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In on or . Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, 5 Pillars for an Empowered Life After Loss on her . Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com. /episode/index/show/ef749c66-8a27-41c1-817f-8125d1b7c6aa/id/34897470

S3E9 Reducing Anxiety & Overwhelm in Highly Sensitive People with Ginger Ready 12/20/2024

S3E9 Reducing Anxiety & Overwhelm in Highly Sensitive People with Ginger Ready Are you a highly sensitive person? Not sensitive like you get offended easily, but sensitive to your surroundings. Would you describe yourself as hyperaware or highly observant? And do you have anxiety? If so, you may be a highly sensitive person and not know that this is actually your superpower! Join Amanda and the intuitive and insightful Ginger Ready, certified Core Energy Coach, Reiki practitioner, and mindset mentor specializing in helping highly sensitive women embrace their sensitivity as their superpower, for a high energy, enlightening, and interesting conversation about how to reduce anxiety and overwhelm in HSPs (as they are affectionately called!). Topics they explore cover: Signs you are an HSP and how a HSP is different than an empath The benefits of being an HSP How to accept being an HSP and use it as your superpower Tools to reduce overwhelm including setting boundaries, grounding, being authentic, entering a flow of high frequency energy, exercise, etc. The importance of listening to your intuition and doing what you love How to distinguish between ego and Higher Self speaking to you A new take on the vision board that is NOT goal-oriented but energy-oriented Reducing anxiety all comes down to awareness Make sure to pick up Ginger's freebie, The Empowered HSP Workbook: Get your Digital Vision Board Workbook: About Ginger Ginger Ready is a certified Core Energy Coach, Reiki practitioner, and mindset mentor specializing in helping highly sensitive women embrace their sensitivity as a superpower. Through her holistic approach, she blends energy healing, spirituality, and subconscious work to guide her clients in reducing anxiety, breaking through subconscious blocks, and connecting deeply with their higher self. Creator of The Thriving Sensitive YouTube channel and the host of transformational workshops, Ginger is passionate about helping HSPs live authentically, tap into their inner wisdom, and design a life that reflects their true purpose. Check out Ginger's . Visit her website to book a coaching or Reiki session . Follow Ginger on and . *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to . *If you like this show, please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Sol Rising is now also on . Check it out! Follow Sol Rising on Follow Amanda on Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In on or . Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, "5 Principles to Be All In" on her . Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com. /episode/index/show/ef749c66-8a27-41c1-817f-8125d1b7c6aa/id/34553895

S3E8 Showing Up in Meaningful Ways In Times of Grief with Jessica Fein 12/05/2024

S3E8 Showing Up in Meaningful Ways In Times of Grief with Jessica Fein Do you find yourself not enjoying the precious moments of life because you are anticipating loss? Do you struggle with what to say to someone when they are mourning the loss of a loved one or going through a a tough time? Join Amanda and her guest, Jessica Fein, author of Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes, host of the I Don't Know How You Do It podcast, and grieving mother and sibling, as they explore grief literacy and how to show up in meaningful ways for yourself, your family, and others in the midst of the chaos and uncertainty that accompanies grief (anticipatory or current). This episode is packed with tips for helping not only the parents of a grieving child but also the siblings. In addition to Jessica's powerful and important story, other insightful and interesting conversation centers around: Creating "micro doses of hope," joy, and "corners of beauty" in moments when it's extremely hard to do so. Having a realistic perspective of hope and what is actually possible and achievable, so you don't feel constantly defeated and in despair. How to show up vulnerably in challenging, fragile, and painful situations. The importance of parents showing their emotions to their children in order to normalize difficult feelings. How to help children navigate their own big feelings during a time of crisis and grief. The "and/both" concept: living in both grief and joy simultaneously is possible. It's less about what you say and more about the actions you take when helping someone through their grieving process. About Jessica Author of Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes and host of the I Don't Know How You Do It podcast, which features real, raw, and rare conversations with people whose lives seem unimaginable from the outside. Her writing explores grief, resilience, and the unbreakable bonds of family, and has appeared in The New York Times, Psychology Today, Newsweek, The Boston Globe, HuffPost, as well as on TEDx stage recently talking about how grief literacy is an antidote to loneliness. Jessica is a relentless warrior in the memory of her dynamic daughter whom she lost to rare disease in 2022. Her work encompasses hope and humor, grit, and grace -- the tools that make up her personal survival kit. Learn more about Jessica and find links to her book, podcast, essays, and more on her Listen to her TedX talk . Read Jessica's blog on . Follow Jessica on and . Listen to the I Don't Know How You Do It podcast on *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to . *If you like this show, please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Sol Rising is now also on . Check it out! Follow Sol Rising on Follow Amanda on Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In on or . Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, "5 Principles to Be All In" on her . Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com. /episode/index/show/ef749c66-8a27-41c1-817f-8125d1b7c6aa/id/34302655

S3E7 The SHINE Blueprint for Sobriety and Transformation with Gina Kunadian 11/22/2024

S3E7 The SHINE Blueprint for Sobriety and Transformation with Gina Kunadian Looking for a transformative approach to sobriety that incorporates body, mind, and spirit? Look no further. Gina Kunadian, alcohol-free sobriety coach and host of the Shine Within podcast has a great one! Gina's motivating and life-changing SHINE process delivers! Join Amanda to hear Gina's incredible sobriety story then dive into the five elements of SHINE: S: Sobriety and identifying your "why?" H: Healing and getting to the root cause of the pain that compels you to drink and replacing that pain with self-love. I: Inspiration through exploring your creativity. N: Nurturing yourself by discovering the healing properties of and connection to nature. E: Empowerment found in meeting your resilient self in source energy. Other interesting ideas and insights they bring to light include: The moment of surrender many alcoholics and addicts experience and how maintaining sobriety usually involves a relationship with a Higher Power. Prayer followed by vulnerable action is the path to manifesting your greatest goals. Harnessing the power of thought in connection with the divine to create a better life and world. How setting boundaries with others as part of your growth process makes you attractive to others who may need healing. The benefit of living in a consistent state of what lights you up and being unattached to the outcome: having expectations and not being devastated if they don't come to pass. An added bonus of newfound self-worth in sobriety can inspire you to try new things and the powerful energy that arises when we find out we are good at them! *Trigger warning: Gina's story involves sexual abuse in her childhood. If this will trigger you, please check out another episode of Sol Rising. About Gina Gina Kunadian is a devoted wife, loving mother, certified massage therapist, TEDx Speaker, and a dedicated women’s alcohol-free sobriety coach. Her life's mission revolves around guiding women to break free from the shackles of alcohol dependency, enabling them to realize and live their fullest potential. As the host of the podcast Shine Within, Gina shares inspiration and transformative insights that cultivate unwavering confidence, clarity, and vitality in her listeners. Having personally triumphed over alcoholism, she's deeply passionate about championing others on their journey towards sobriety. Gina's unique "Transformation SHINE Process" provides steadfast support, illuminating the path of recovery and self-rediscovery for many. Visit Gina's to download your free Six Step Blueprint to Living an Alcohol-Free Life. Follow Gina and the Shine Within podcast on Listen to the Shine Within podcast on , , and . *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to . *If you like this show, please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Sol Rising is now also on . Check it out! Follow Sol Rising on Follow Amanda on Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In on or . Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, "5 Principles to Be All In" on her . Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com. /episode/index/show/ef749c66-8a27-41c1-817f-8125d1b7c6aa/id/34109011

S3E6 Permisson to Grieve with Rachel Garcia 11/08/2024

S3E6 Permisson to Grieve with Rachel Garcia Do you feel like your grief needs to be validated in order to mourn? Do you judge your loss as worthy before you allow yourself to feel it? Have you considered other manifestations of grief aside from death (aka ambiguous loss), one of the most common being divorce? Join Amanda and her very affable, fun guest, Rachel Garcia as they discuss the importance of giving yourself permission to grieve, focusing on the grief of divorce and how it can be a catalyst for deep healing, one which prompted Rachel to start her podcast, The Grief Informed Podcast. The ladies talk about what grief looks like after divorce but that's not all. They also dive into: Acknowledging, accepting, and embracing the fact that you are affected by certain losses, big and small What it means to be "grief informed" How to attune to your needs when you feel triggered by past trauma and loss Coming back into "contact" with your higher self and heart when you feel yourself dissociating from your grief How to create a nonjudgmental and compassionate space within in order to feel safe enough to grieve You cannot receive the support you need if you aren't willing to be vulnerable, and much more. About Rachel A single working mom with four teenagers in Birmingham, AL, Rachel worked as a Doula and Childbirth Educator for 10 years and dabbled in life coaching. She found her niche for this season of life through having long form conversations about the ways we are each affected by grief and the ways in which we can better show up for ourselves and for others in that sacred practice. Rachel lost both of her parents at a young age, faced early childhood trauma, and understood grief through bereavement. But it was divorce that taught her another level of grief she wasn't quite prepared for! It was this grief that inspired her to start and host her podcast, The Grief Informed Podcast. Follow Rachel and The Grief Informed Podcast on Listen to The Grief Informed Podcast on , , and . *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to . *If you like this show, please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Sol Rising is now also on . Check it out! Follow Sol Rising on Follow Amanda on Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In on or . Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, "5 Principles to Be All In" on her . Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com. /episode/index/show/ef749c66-8a27-41c1-817f-8125d1b7c6aa/id/33854567

S3E5 The Power of Storytelling with Jose Lugo 09/25/2024

S3E5 The Power of Storytelling with Jose Lugo What's your story? Have you told it to anyone, and have you considered the impact it has on those who hear it? Join Amanda and her guest, Jose Lugo, author, speaker, and founder of We Are All One Story as he shares his story of rising from the depths of childhood physical and emotional abuse, gang violence, jail, addiction and depression into recovery, redemption, and traveling the world to give voice to other brave storytellers: people who bare their souls with the intention of finding healing through connection. Jose shares his deepest pain and his greatest healing in this riveting and inspiring episode and does so with incredible honesty, candidness, and vulnerability. Men, listen up...this one is for you! Other topics they discuss include: The resiliency of the human spirit The commonalities Jose has found among every story he has heard Jose's book, Love, Faith, & Violence: A True Song and Story, a testament to the power of miracles How emotional pain can hurt more and do more damage than physical pain Jose's powerful spiritual awakening and reckoning after battling depression and addiction Normalizing the conversation about depression and other mental illness among men The power of shared story to lift people out of despair and into hope No matter how far down you go, your dreams are always waiting for you! About Jose Jose Lugo is the author of Love, Faith, & Violence: A True Song and Story, speaker, and founder of We Are All One Story, a heart-centered organization created to positively impact the world by focusing on human connection and well-being through the art of storytelling. Jose has dedicated his life to sharing his experiences and helping others own their life stories to live a better life. Follow We Are All One Story on Follow Jose on Visit to learn more about their beautiful mission. *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to . *If you like this show, please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Sol Rising is now also on . Check it out! Follow Sol Rising on Follow Amanda on Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In on or . Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, "5 Principles to Be All In" on her . Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com. /episode/index/show/ef749c66-8a27-41c1-817f-8125d1b7c6aa/id/33208472

S3E4 Breaking Boxes with Betsy Pepine 09/13/2024

S3E4 Breaking Boxes with Betsy Pepine Has your family, society, or your own self put you in a box and created an identity that suddenly feels inauthentic? Are you awakening to a reality that your conditioning has defined who you are instead of you defining who you are? Join Amanda and her guest Betsy Pepine, author of "Breaking Boxes: Dismantling the Metaphorical Boxes that Bind Us" for a deeper look into how people and the world around us have the power to shape us into who they think we should be with tactics like judgment and expectation. Break through your own box as you listen to this enlightening and empowering conversation between two women who have witnessed and broken down their own boxes on their journey toward true authenticity. A few boxes and topics they explore include: The "Good Mom" box and how striving to appear like a good mom is actually doing a disservice to your child The "Good Daughter" box and the pressure parents place on their children to be what they want them to be instead of honoring and allowing them to be who they are The "Single Mom" box and the judgment that comes with being older and single Reasons why we stay in these boxes and how to break free from them Somatic therapies like EMDR, bioenergetics, and breathwork as a pathway to healing trauma Betsy's favorite word, "next," and how she uses that word to dismiss the notion of failure and keep moving forward when things don't go as planned Pre-order Betsy's book "Breaking Boxes" About Betsy Betsy Pepine is a serial entrepreneur in real estate. Her brokerage, Pepine Realty, has been named as an Inc. 5000 Fasting Growing Private Company in the USA multiple times and has earned spots on the Top 50 Florida Companies to Watch and Florida Trend Best Companies to Work For lists. The Wall Street Journal has consistently recognized Betsy’s real estate team as one of the top-producing real estate companies in the United States. Betsy also owns a title company, real estate school, and property management brokerage. She is endorsed by her mentor, real estate mogul, and Shark Tank shark Barbara Corcoran, as well as leading media personalities Dave Ramsey and Glenn Beck. Passionate about helping at-risk families with children, Betsy founded Pepine Gives, a non-profit foundation that helps families facing housing insecurity. Follow Betsy on: *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to . *If you like this show, please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Sol Rising is now also on . Check it out! Follow Sol Rising on Follow Amanda on Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In on or . Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, "5 Principles to Be All In" on her . Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com. /episode/index/show/ef749c66-8a27-41c1-817f-8125d1b7c6aa/id/33042552

S3E3 How to Spot a Narcissistic Relationship with Bre Wolta 08/30/2024

S3E3 How to Spot a Narcissistic Relationship with Bre Wolta Are you wondering if your partner may be a narcissist or has narcissistic tendencies? Have you tried to break away from a toxic relationship only to return again? Are you sick and tired of the merry-go-round that leaves you feeling guilty, shameful, and defeated? Then this episode is for you! Join Amanda and her guest Bre Wolta, EFT and The Clearing Work™ Certified Practitioner and Relationship Clarity Coach as they discuss and explore the 4 stages common in all narcissistic relationships (not only romantic ones!): lovebombing, devaluing, discarding, and hoovering. Understand what it feels like to be in the whirlwind of each one and learn tools to free yourself from this vicious cycle. Amanda and Bre also talk about: How and why women end up in these relationships: the root cause usually stemming from childhood Nervous system regulation through EFT Tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique): an energy tool to reset, recenter, and ground into the essence of who you are so you can feel safe in your body again Narcissistic relationships are a form of addiction How Bre works with women to help get them untangled from these toxic relationships More about Bre Bre is passionate about helping women heal from the mindf*ck of confusing relationships so that they can find peace and move toward healthy, secure love. Her own toxic relationship healing journey, and her ability to hold safe space allows her to walk alongside clients as they find clarity, confidence and trust within themselves. It is her life's work, and deep honor, to help women wake up to their life and consciously move outside of their default patterning, so that they can reconnect to and nurture the most important relationship of all: the one they have with themselves. Learn more about Bre's work here: Bre's freebie "3 Ways to Recognize Love Bombing So You Don't Fall Into it Again" can be accessed here: Her self-guided course "Find Yourself Again," great for someone who has just exited a relationship and feels like a shell of themselves, can be found here: Use code PODCAST10 for 10% off! Follow her on Check out her podcast Heartbreak to Wholeness: Untangling the Mindf*uck of Narcissistic Relationships . *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to . *If you like this show, please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Sol Rising is now also on . Check it out! Follow Sol Rising on Follow Amanda on Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In on or . Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, "5 Principles to Be All In" on her . Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com. /episode/index/show/ef749c66-8a27-41c1-817f-8125d1b7c6aa/id/32809827

S3E2 Radical Self-Love with with Jennifer Norman 08/16/2024

S3E2 Radical Self-Love with with Jennifer Norman Jennifer Norman, founder of The Human Beauty Movement, joins Amanda for a bright and beautiful conversation about inner beauty, resilience after loss, and finding oneself through radical self-love, self-awareness, and self-acceptance. Jennifer tells her story of being an Asian child adopted into a white family and feeling like she never fit in growing up. She also speaks about the challenges of being divorced twice and raising a child with severe disabilities on her own. However, Jennifer chooses not to dwell on the depression she felt in those darks days but uses her pain as motivation to be the best version of herself every single day. She tells us how she does it in this captivating and uplifting episode. A few topics Amanda and Jennifer delve into include: The difference between self-love and self-acceptance. The body positivity movement and how you are loved just for being you, yet there is always room for growth into a healthier version of yourself. How to achieve mental health and mental WELLTH! The balance of showing up as your authentic self while living in harmony with others. Why narcissistic and codependent people attract each other and how to break the cycle. The Human Beauty Movement is a Certified B Corp that promotes diversity, inclusivity, and mind-body-soul well-being through its products, media content, and unique wellness programs. Jennifer is also the founder of Humanist Beauty, a clean skincare & conscious lifestyle brand. An award-winning author of SuperCaptainBraveMan children’s books, podcast host, philanthropist, and disability advocate. Visit to learn more. Her skincare line can be found and children's books . Follow Jennifer on *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to . *If you like this show, please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Sol Rising is now also on . Check it out! Follow Sol Rising on Follow Amanda on Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In on or . Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, "5 Principles to Be All In" on her . Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com. /episode/index/show/ef749c66-8a27-41c1-817f-8125d1b7c6aa/id/32608622

S3E1 Navigating Grief in Sobriety with Corey Hennings 08/02/2024

S3E1 Navigating Grief in Sobriety with Corey Hennings How do you deal with loss and grief in sobriety? Who and what do you turn to while navigating some of life's toughest challenges? And how do secondary mental illnesses play a part in a person's ability to stay sober for the long haul? Join Amanda and her guest Corey Hennings, host of The Sober By Design Podcast, to hear Corey's personal experience with staying sober through the loss of his mother and brother, two profound deaths that occurred within three years. Learn the tools Corey used (and still uses) to not only stay sober, but to increase his overall mental health and emotional well-being in good times and bad. A good example of two people who practice different methods of recovery yet find common ground to meet on, this diplomatic conversation drives home the immense value and benefit of life in sobriety regardless of one's individual path. Key points they touch on include: Removing alcohol is the first step to figuring out the emotional turmoil that is going on underneath the addiction. Addiction is a mental illness classified in the DSM-5 and when coupled with another mental illness such as bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety, staying sober can be exponentially challenging. How connecting with other alcoholics was the foundation of Corey's recovery program in the early days of his sobriety. The challenge of watching a loved one progress in their illness and feeling powerless to help them. The importance of music and how it can be like a time machine, transporting you back to indelible memories and moments in life. (Listen for Corey and Amanda's picks that remind them of their loved ones!) Corey Hennings dedicates his show, The Sober by Design Podcast, to helping others live a full life in recovery. A certified recovery coach, Corey works in a local organization helping folks find resources to better their lives and find their own path in recovery. Check out The Sober By Design Podcast . Follow Corey on . *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to . *If you like this show, please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Sol Rising is now also on . Check it out! Follow Sol Rising on Follow Amanda on Follow Ginny on Ginny's furniture rehab website: Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In on or . Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, "5 Principles to Be All In" on her . Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com. /episode/index/show/ef749c66-8a27-41c1-817f-8125d1b7c6aa/id/32400752

S2E16 Divided We Fall 07/19/2024

S2E16 Divided We Fall Returning to the roots of the show, Amanda (in her first solo episode) discusses the dire need for connection right now and provides great tools and tips for sidestepping the emotional booby traps many of us find ourselves in while dealing with our own heightened emotions as well as the heightened emotions of others surrounding the current political climate. Some of the important points she addresses include: The danger of Common Enemy Effect: The psychological phenomenon when people bond over a shared opponent or issue even if they have nothing else in common, producing a false sense of connection. A new take on WE the people and how we will only find peace by working together. The necessity to take accountability for how we are each individually contributing to the problem with self-centered perceptions and divisive behaviors. How crucial it is for leaders and healers to not check out but to take a break when needed. The effects of being constantly triggered with visuals of violence that are commonplace now but were not in the past. Emotional immaturity and a lack of empathy are two root causes of the division. Addictive chemicals are released when we feel "right" and breaking this addiction will require immense amounts of commitment and discipline. The political division we are experiencing is a facade of the much larger issue of human survival, and how our energy holds the power to deliver us to harmony. How to apply the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous to heal the division. Four great phrases to use when you do not want to engage in a contentious conversation. A beautiful mantra to immediately shift the focus from blaming someone to addressing what needs to be changed within you. Please share this with someone you think may need it. (Which is all of us!) *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to . *If you like this show, please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Sol Rising is now also on . Check it out! Follow Sol Rising on Follow Amanda on Follow Ginny on Ginny's furniture rehab website: Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4M137BJ or Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, "5 Principles to Be All In" on her website. Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com. /episode/index/show/ef749c66-8a27-41c1-817f-8125d1b7c6aa/id/32215942

S2E15 The Holy Grail of Wellness with Hope Pedraza 07/05/2024

S2E15 The Holy Grail of Wellness with Hope Pedraza Have you been on a healing journey for a while and still feel like something is missing? Are you still struggling after years of working on yourself? Perhaps it's because you've been treating only one part of the problem instead of all the parts. Join Amanda and Hope Pedraza, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Reiki Practitioner, Human Design guide, NLP Practitioner and Hypnotherapist for a fascinating conversation where they uncover the secret to experience whole healing: treating all parts of you—body, mind, and spirit—simultaneously with energy healing, rewiring neural pathways, and nutrition. They also spend a significant amount of time talking about hormones and your innate power to balance them. Other key points to listen for include: What presents on the surface (overweight, depressed, tired) are symptoms of the root cause. You will never truly heal until you address the root cause. 5 things to limit in your diet to reduce inflammation. The concept of cycle-syncing—knowing which phase of your menstrual cycle you are in and living in accordance with your natural cadence to maximize productivity and creativity. Hormone imbalance happens when we are pushing ourselves to do things the body is not aligned with. This creates stress. Cortisol is released, adrenals become overworked, and hormones become unbalanced. Listening to your body and honoring what it needs at certain times of the month is the first step to balancing hormones. The minerals you need in your food and supplements to support a healthy body. Where to get protein if you are interested in a vegetarian or vegan diet. What Human Design is and how to utilize it to break subconscious patterns and optimize your life-force energy. The importance of rewiring and regulating the nervous system to allow for a new pattern in thinking. Hope Pedraza is also the founder of inBalance, a Pilates based fitness franchise and the host of the Hopeful and Wholesome podcast. She helps female entrepreneurs and leaders heal chronic symptoms, optimizing their energy and wellness with functional labs, Human Design, subconscious reprogramming and energetics so they can thrive and create more impact in their business and in life. Follow Hope on Learn more about Hope on her Listen to her podcast *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to . *If you like this show, please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Sol Rising is now also on . Check it out! Follow Sol Rising on Follow Amanda on Follow Ginny on Ginny's furniture rehab website: Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4M137BJ or Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, "5 Principles to Be All In" on her website. Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com. /episode/index/show/ef749c66-8a27-41c1-817f-8125d1b7c6aa/id/32023042

S2E14 Keeping an Open Heart After Loss 06/21/2024

S2E14 Keeping an Open Heart After Loss How do you keep an open heart after heartbreak, grief, trauma, and other painful experiences knowing that more pain is on the way? How do we love others fully and completely and lay bare the most vulnerable parts of ourselves knowing that loss is inevitable? Ginny and Amanda divulge their own difficulty with this topic, especially Amanda, calling it the "bane of her existence!" The ladies talk openly and candidly about their own experiences with shutting down after traumatic loss and provide excellent tools for you to practice while moving through your own fear of future loss. Other conversation includes: Connection is the cure for grief, addiction, and other difficult trials of life. Brene Brown's concept "foreboding joy," the definition of it and what happens when we do not allow ourselves to feel joy because we are in fear it will end. Fear of loss is rooted in childhood through emotional abandonment, and we spend the rest of our lives trying to never feel that again. Even though abandonment is something many of us are afraid of, we push people away due to an inability to be emotionally intimate with others (a protection method we used in childhood to keep us safe). It's selfish to keep ourselves in this fear, thereby, inhibiting true connection and love with those who love us. The solution is meeting, knowing, and loving ourselves unconditionally through connecting with source energy (God, Spirit, Universe) so we know deep in our heart we are never truly alone. Limiting our dreams and wishes by throwing up roadblocks and other self-sabotaging behaviors because we are afraid of rejection (aka loss). Breathwork to calm and reset the nervous system as a pathway to reducing stress accompanied by fear of loss. Related links *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to . *If you like this show, please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Sol Rising is now also on YouTube. Check it out at Follow Sol Rising on Follow Amanda on Follow Ginny on Ginny's furniture rehab website: Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4M137BJ or Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, "5 Principles to Be All In" on her website. Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com. /episode/index/show/ef749c66-8a27-41c1-817f-8125d1b7c6aa/id/31841382

S2E13 Connecting with High Frequency Energy with Vicki Somoya 06/07/2024

S2E13 Connecting with High Frequency Energy with Vicki Somoya We all know about "good vibes." But what are they really? How do we access them? And why is it imperative to tune into these vibrations right now? Join Ginny and Amanda and their guest, Vicki Somoya, MFA, in an enlightening and informative conversation about what high frequency energy is, how to tap into it, and how to transmute your energy to align with these good vibes. Most importantly, learn how to use this empowered state of unconditional love, compassion, and forgiveness to assist the spiritual ascension taking place on the planet. Listen for key points like: How to use breathwork and meditation to access and embody high frequency energy and upgrade your DNA. Christ is in all of us (aka Christ Consciousness), the importance of embracing this fact, and why this concept is muted in mainstream religion. The necessity of treating trauma with both cognitive and experiential practices in order to reach the highest state of compassion possible. The positive effect of regulating the nervous system (rewiring neural pathways) with somatic work in conjunction with acknowledging and healing deeply rooted emotional pain. The paradigm shift we are experiencing in terms of understanding what humans are and what we are doing here. Polarity is not real, everything is part of the One, and the importance of bringing all pieces of life into coherence. Stepping into our power comes with intentional blocks by lower energy and how to sidestep these blocks. High vibe eating, including how to program the water you drink. And so much more! Listen for Vicki's beautiful prayer, "Prayer for Paradise on Earth" as well as affirmations to claim your power. Vicki Somoya, MFA in Dance and Somatics, works with quantum light technology and movement to treat trauma by reprogramming the nervous system. She is a YTT 200 hr Kundalini Yoga trauma-informed facilitator, combining her training in movement with prayer, breathwork, and consciousness practices to assist humans to re-attune their bodies, minds & souls to the new higher frequencies of God Source Love, Compassion, Joy & Light. Follow Vicki on *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to . *If you like this show, please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Sol Rising is now on Follow Sol Rising on Follow Amanda on Follow Ginny on Ginny's furniture rehab website: Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In on or her . Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, "5 Principles to Be All In" on her . Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com. /episode/index/show/ef749c66-8a27-41c1-817f-8125d1b7c6aa/id/31654892

S2E12 Fear, The Messenger 05/24/2024

S2E12 Fear, The Messenger Fear. The tiny 4-letter word that runs your emotional show! Fear underpins all anxiety, resentment, and painful relationships that make your life difficult. Can we really rid ourselves of it? Is being completely "fearless" attainable? For most of us, this natural human instinct is here to stay (on some level), so how can we use it as a messenger, showing us where to lean in and grow. This episode is packed with tips and tools for becoming aware of when and how fear is driving you and suggestions for how to step into it (scared, not fearless!) and emerge from it transformed. Learn the value of exposing fear with the intention of transmuting it into an energy that no longer hinders, but transforms you into the highest version of yourself, which is love. Key conversations to listen for include: The topic of death and how to accept the reality that everyone dies, and how to put this universal fear in perspective How to recognize fear and use it as a tool to set boundaries We cannot let fear consume us, rather we need to acknowledge it, heal it, and move through it with the intention to be love Ginny and Amanda's greatest fears and how they manage them by seeking the real fear under the surface fear Calming fear by asking yourself: What if the story I'm telling myself is not true? Using a frame of reference to show yourself how you walked through fear before and most likely came out the other side wiser and stronger How being of service naturally eliminates fear Fear is ALWAYS under anger, and how to get honest about what's really going on Becoming aware of how the news uses fear as a tactic to divide us and keep us out of our power And more! Stick around till the end to hear one of the best suggestions of the show! Books mentioned are: Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky Anna, The Grandmother of Jesus by Claire Heartsong The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to . *If you like this show, please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Sol Rising is now also on YouTube. Check it out at Follow Sol Rising on Follow Amanda on Follow Ginny on Ginny's furniture rehab website: Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4M137BJ or Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, "5 Principles to Be All In" on her website. Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com. /episode/index/show/ef749c66-8a27-41c1-817f-8125d1b7c6aa/id/31456207

S2E11 Getting Curious in Grief with Nina Rodriguez 05/10/2024

S2E11 Getting Curious in Grief with Nina Rodriguez Have you suffered traumatic loss and are trying to make sense of how and why it happened? Are you seeking a spiritual and practical pathway to move forward? One filled with curiosity as well as grace. Join Amanda and Nina Rodriguez, founder and host of the Grief and Life Podcast, in a heartfelt, introspective conversation around the questions that come up about our internal experience with loss and how this seeking provides a path forward full of grace, purpose, and a new perspective on what's actually going on beyond the veil. A few points they touch on include: Broken heart syndrome, known as Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy. A physical condition that can reshape segments of your heart as a result of profound and intense grief. Normalizing feelings of grief that can make you feel like you're going crazy. How we are moving FORWARD not moving ON. The necessity to show yourself grace and how to practice grace in action. The importance of rituals as we move through the grief process. The different ways in which people show their support for the bereaved which may look different than the ways you would show support. How a deep spiritual connection within and with the other side emerged for both Amanda and Nina after the loss of their brothers. And much more! The book Nina refers to is Embraced by the Light, by Betty J. Eadie. More about Nina Nina created her podcast after the unexpected loss of her only sibling, Yosef, as an authentic exploration of grief and life after loss. Through each conversation, she aims to give a voice to the griever’s experience, and foster a more grief-informed, hopeful world. Beyond the podcast, Nina extends her grief-informed support through monthly circles, personalized mentorship, speaking engagements, active presence on social media, and forthcoming in-person retreats. Find Nina on Check out the work she does on her . Listen to the Grief and Light Podcast on and *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to . *If you like this show, please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Sol Rising is now also on YouTube. Check it out at Follow Sol Rising on Follow Amanda on Follow Ginny on Ginny's furniture rehab website: Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4M137BJ or Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, "5 Principles to Be All In" on her website. Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com. /episode/index/show/ef749c66-8a27-41c1-817f-8125d1b7c6aa/id/31232967

S2E10 Stumbling Into Authenticity 04/26/2024

S2E10 Stumbling Into Authenticity How do you know if you are being authentic? What does it feel like to show up as your true self in all situations regardless of the risk of being judged or losing a relationship? And have you explored your authenticity through the lens of your internal emotional response rather than how you present to the world? Amanda & Ginny take the authenticity conversation to a much deeper level, beyond your outward expression of self and into what it means to be true to your heart. They also explore: Tools for stepping into your authenticity and maintaining it, such as consciously and consistently checking motives for your behavior. How to change your conditioned response to things when feeling misaligned. The moment you suddenly realize you don't have to work so hard at being authentic because you finally are authentic. Authenticity may feel strange at first because you aren't used to it. Changing "the dance moves" in a relationship, and how the other person may try different ways to keep dancing the way they are used to because its familiar to them. Why we stay in unhealthy relationships even though they are painful. Unlearning old programming to embrace the real you. The importance of being mindful of how you truly feel in situations instead of reacting out of muscle memory. And so much more! Books mentioned in this show are: The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie The Dance of Anger by Harriet Lerner, Ph. D. *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to . *If you like this show, please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Sol Rising is now also on YouTube. Check it out at Follow Sol Rising on Follow Amanda on Follow Ginny on Ginny's furniture rehab website: Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4M137BJ or Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, "5 Principles to Be All In" on her website. Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com. /episode/index/show/ef749c66-8a27-41c1-817f-8125d1b7c6aa/id/31000298

S2E9 Next Level Self-Care with Marsha C. 04/12/2024

S2E9 Next Level Self-Care with Marsha C. How do you define self-care? Many of us know it goes beyond a girls night out or a spa day. Many of us also know self-care involves boundary setting, or not being a people-pleaser. But have you considered self-care in terms of the choices you make and how the ramifications of that choice affect you? Or the resentment you may hold against yourself for making that choice. Join Amanda and her guest, Marsha C., Spiritual Midwife and host of Her Sacred Soul Space Podcast, for a next-level discussion on the inconspicuous ways we choose to show ourselves love through self-care, as well as the ways in which we unconsciously choose to hurt ourselves because our self-worth is suffering. We also talk about: Loving all the parts of you, not just the ones you judge as good The importance of a holistic self-care perspective How self-resentment can show us how to make a better decision the next time because we are more aligned with our truth Reaching the place where we truly want to take care of ourselves and the small ways we do that (which are not really small at all!). Marsha's shroom journey and how she healed her inner child How self-worth is a prerequisite for self-care Marsha helps women who are in their birthing season, especially those who are breast cancer survivors and have a hard time accepting their new normal. She teaches them how to spiritually reconnect with themselves so they can have a soul-centered (mind, body, spirit) transformation. Marsha uses several wellness methodologies garnered during her personal journey with breast cancer to help women discover and birth their purpose. The book Marsha talks about is called The Game of Life and How to Play It by Florence Scovel Shinn. Follow Her Sacred Soul Space on Follow on Listen on , & *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to . *If you like this show, please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Sol Rising is now also on YouTube. Check it out at Follow Sol Rising on Follow Amanda on Follow Ginny on Ginny's furniture rehab website: Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4M137BJ or Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, "5 Principles to Be All In" on her website. Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com. /episode/index/show/ef749c66-8a27-41c1-817f-8125d1b7c6aa/id/30797743

S2E8 The Many Faces of Grief 03/29/2024

S2E8 The Many Faces of Grief What do you think of when you hear the word grief? The death of a loved one, a pet, a divorce? Grief manifests in so many ways other than death, such as moving, your children's stages of development, losing a friendship or a wish about how you want something to be. And have you considered why it's so hard to let go, even of the things we know are not good for us? Join Amanda & Ginny as they journey into all things grief. Understand how to spot it and move through it in a way that serves your personal development. Other ideas they unpack are: The biggest form of loss we do not recognize as loss is change...any change, good or "bad." The importance of recognizing and processing smaller, daily losses so your pain doesn't come out sideways and hurt others. Loss is just as much a part of life as love and if we cannot embrace feelings of loss and grief, we cannot embrace feelings of love and joy. Authenticity, and following your soul calling, can be difficult because we fear a lack of approval or acceptance, which brings feeling of loss. Being okay if someone chooses to withhold their love from you because you've made a decision they don't agree with. Honoring all the parts of us, especially the dark parts, as a pathway forward through grief. Resistance to loss happens because it reminds us of childhood emotional abandonment. And so much more! *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to . *If you like this show, please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Sol Rising is now also on YouTube. Check it out at Follow Sol Rising at Follow Amanda at Follow Ginny at Ginny's furniture rehab website: Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4M137BJ or Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, "5 Principles to Be All In." Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com. /episode/index/show/ef749c66-8a27-41c1-817f-8125d1b7c6aa/id/30595053

S2E7 The Highs and Lows of Recovery with Andrea Ashley 03/08/2024

S2E7 The Highs and Lows of Recovery with Andrea Ashley Have you been in recovery, or working on emotional or spiritual growth for a while, and feel stuck? How do you navigate the inevitable highs and lows, the ebb and flow, of life in general? Do you think that just because you are not where you "should" be, that you are doing something wrong? Andrea Ashley is the host & producer of the top-rated podcast Adult Child, a deep dive into the impact of growing up in a dysfunctional family. She and Amanda talk all things emotional sobriety in this info-packed episode, including: Embracing a life of recovery, which includes moments of growth as well as weeks or months of feeling stuck Understanding that what may feel like regression is still growth How to work with your inner child to heal old stories that drive depression and other emotional pain A desire to go to deeper levels of healing in recovery aside from just not drinking Breaking out of the loop of negative excitement Identifying what a shame hit looks like How to balance self-compassion with holding ourselves accountable How to express how you are feeling instead of placing a judgment How our phones are ruining our lives! Hold on to your hats, friends. You're in for a treat! About Andrea In 2018, with 9 years of sobriety, Andrea plummeted to an all-time emotional low after years of toxic romantic relationships. Through this pain, she came to terms with the true impact of her childhood and learned that she was an Adult Child. She started her podcast in March 2021. Listen here: In addition to the podcast, Andrea offers a private virtual healing community to hundreds of members across the world who need a safe space to heal. With live support groups, discussion boards, and resources at their fingertips, she empowers them to create authentic connections and friendships based on the shared experience of growing up in a dysfunctional family. Check it out at You can also find Andrea on IG at Link mentioned in show: The ACA Laundry List: 14 Traits of an Adult Child: ~~~~~ *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to *If you like this show, please subscribe, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Sol Rising is now also on YouTube. Check it out at Follow Sol Rising at Follow Amanda at Follow Ginny at Ginny's furniture rehab website: Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In at or Sign up for her monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, "5 Principles to Be All In." Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com. /episode/index/show/ef749c66-8a27-41c1-817f-8125d1b7c6aa/id/30291063

S2E6 Demystifying Meditation 02/23/2024

S2E6 Demystifying Meditation Have you ever felt overwhelmed or intimidated by the idea of meditation? What aspects of it are challenging to you? Do you think meditation is only for those with a specific mindset or spiritual practice? Ginny and Amanda discuss the mental, emotional, and physical benefits of meditation, address common misconceptions which hold people back from meditating, and guide you through various types of meditation in this inspirational and informative show! They talk about: An amazing study by the David Lynch Foundation conducted in inner city schools that proved meditation works to lower rates of violence, increase attendance rates, and raise GPA's. Link below. Physical benefits of meditation including lowering levels of stress, inflammation, and blood pressure as well as enhancing concentration. Different practices such as transcendental, contemplative, and Metta meditation. The mantra Amanda uses (and millions of other people) during Metta meditation that puts her in a state of oneness with herself and every living thing on Earth. Meditation as a tool to tap into your higher consciousness and find your purpose. Amanda's personal meditation practice including a grounding technique, an original prayer (patched together from various sources), cord cutting, and chakra clearing. The importance of breathwork and the science of engaging the vagus nerve to bring a sense of calm. An inner child meditation to bring you to a state of self-love and self-worth. And much more! CORRECTION: The neurotransmitter that activates the calm response when engaging the vagus nerve is acetylcholine...not acetylcholide. Links mentioned in show: The David Lynch Foundation study: Amanda's website to receive her monthly newsletter soon to include meditations, as well as to receive her free guide, "5 Principles to Be All In" https://www.amandamckoyflanagan.com/ *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to *If you like this show, please subscribe, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Sol Rising is now also on YouTube. Check it out at Follow Sol Rising at Follow Amanda at Follow Ginny at Ginny's furniture rehab website: Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In at or Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com. /episode/index/show/ef749c66-8a27-41c1-817f-8125d1b7c6aa/id/30082408

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