Becoming Amanda Podcast

I'm so excited to be back!! Welcome to the relaunch of Becoming Amanda Podcast!

How many times have you given of all your resources to someone and walk away feeling drained? Bridges are meant for ease of accessibility and often times people use others as bridges whether it's to avoid an inconvenience to themselves, therapy that they need or just to make themselves more comfortable. In today's episode, we will cover how to STOP being the bridge for everyone else and start staying no to things that don't make you FEEL good.

Journal Prompt: Exploring Your Role as a Bridge

Reflect on the recent instances where you've found yourself in the role of a 'bridge' for someone. These can be moments when you've connected people, smoothed over conflicts, or provided support or resources to facilitate others' goals or needs. Consider the following questions as you journal:

Describe the Situation: What was the situation in which you acted as a bridge? Who was involved, and what did you do?

Identify Your Motivations: What motivated you to take on this role? Were you seeking approval, trying to avoid conflict, feeling responsible for others' happiness, or something else?

Assess the Impact on You: How did acting as a bridge in this situation affect you physically, emotionally, and mentally? Did it align with your values and needs, or did it lead to neglect of your well-being?

Consider the Recurrence: Is this a recurring role you find yourself in with specific people or in general? Why do you think that is?

Evaluate the Outcomes: What were the outcomes of you being a bridge? Consider both the positive impacts and the negative consequences, if any.

Reflect on Alternatives: Looking back, were there alternative ways to handle the situation that might not have required you to be a bridge? What might have happened if you stepped back?

Envision Boundaries: Imagine setting boundaries that prevent you from overextending yourself as a bridge. What do these boundaries look like, and how can you communicate them effectively?

Personal Growth: What have you learned about yourself through these reflections? How can this understanding inform your future interactions and decisions?

It's official, I am mid 40's. I hit 44 today!! Woot! I always use my birthday as a time to reflect and figure out what I want the next year to look like. Dive in with me in this episode as I unpack the good, the bad and the raw transparency of the last few weeks.

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Have you ever taken a vacation and wondered how can I create more experiences like this? We just got back from ALASKA and that is the exact conversation that my hubby and I had. Today's episode is how we are going to create that bucket list life! Join me!

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Do you find that a clean home helps your mental health? Do you start your week completely unprepared? Do you feel like you are always behind the 8 ball? Then this week's episode is for you! I love doing a weekly reset of my home, our menu, my schedule, etc. It helps with my clarity and motivation for the week. 

Check out some helpful tips and tricks on this weeks episode!

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Amanda

It's freaking July already!!! The summer and the year are half over. Crazy right?! Do a deep dive with me on my half year review process I implemented, by accident, this year. I reflect on the last 6 months and create a vision for the next 6 months. 

Share with me your half year review!

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As mothers, wives, sisters, and more, we often prioritize our titles and lose sight of our individuality. This episode addresses the pain points of feeling unfulfilled and stuck, struggling with societal expectations, and the need to identify as oneself first

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Practical exercises to uncover your true passions, including reflecting on childhood interests, exploring current interests, and aligning passions with core values.

If you're a woman yearning for more than your daily responsibilities, join us in this episode to uncover your true passions and embrace a life of fulfillment. It's time to unveil your purpose and live authentically, creating a positive impact on yourself and the world around you.

Link for the Master Class on Thursday 6/15 @7pm CST.

Empowered Living Master Class

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Have you ever found yourself in a season of not knowing what is next for you? If you are anything like me, I have found myself in this "stuck" season more than once in my life. Today, I will cover 3 tips on how to walk through the "unknowing" and come out on the other side.

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Why does it take something heartbreaking before we make a decision about wanting or doing something different? I encourage you today that if you are waffling with a decision or there is a dark cloud that needs to lift to figure out what it will take for you to take that leap or step into the sunshine again. Take a listen to today's podcast about how I am overcoming the dark cloud that descended on my life 10 years ago.

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Amanda

This season has been a tough one. I have been dealing with anxiety, depression and overwhelm. In today's episode, I speak on the things I have done to help get myself back on track.

If you are dealing with a hard time, I feel you friend. I hope that you can find some helpful tips in dealing with the chaos.

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What if you could see a situation differently? What if that change in thoughts meant you could achieve greatness? 

Take a listen to today's affirmation. I Stand Tall In Possibilities.

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