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

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🎙️ 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