Ever catch yourself postponing joy like it’s a luxury item you’ve got to “earn”? Same. In this week’s episode Amanda calls BS on hustle-culture guilt trips and reminds us: delight is not a dessert—it’s a daily nutrient.

We kick things off with breathwork that feels like unclenching your whole body after a week of pretending you’re fine (spoiler: you’re not). Then we dive headfirst into the two flavors of delight:

✨ Treat Delight = naps, cupcakes, and bougie lattes. ✨ Task Delight = that dopamine rush from finally paying the bill, folding the laundry, or ungluing your inbox.

Both matter. Both count. Both shift your energy from “meh” to magic.

You’ll hear about the sneaky ways we postpone delight (perfectionism, guilt, hustle addiction) and how flipping the script turns delight into a resource instead of a reward. Amanda even spills her own task + treat delights of the week—and invites you to toot toot your wins right alongside her.

Because honestly? Life’s too short to save your joy for later.

🦢 Silly Goose on the Loose This week’s crown goes to anyone brave enough to celebrate clean countertops like they’re a Beyoncé concert. Task delight is a vibe—own it. I am also celebrating Mikki this week of @passionthreadsco. Check out her episode from Season 1 here.

📚 Stuff I Mentioned 💌 DM me your delight wins on Instagram: @bigshiftenergy 👟 Get on the waitlist for upcoming announcements – because making time for yourself in the holiday hustle is the ultimate rebellion. We start soon—join the cozy crew.

🔥 Sound Bites

• "Delight doesn’t discriminate."

• "Postponing delight is postponing life."

• "What delight will shift my energy today?"

• "Both treat and task delights are medicine."

💡 Key Takeaways

• Delight comes in a spectrum like flavors: treats (nourishment) and tasks (relief).

• Finishing something gives your brain a natural “ta-da!” hit of dopamine.

• Hustle culture has tricked us into thinking joy is frivolous—spoiler: it’s not.

• Delight is a resource you can choose daily, not a prize you earn someday.

• Permission granted: your delight matters, no matter how small.

📝 Episode Chapters 00:00 – Breathwork: Sip in, sigh out 01:32 – What even is delight? 03:04 – Treat vs. Task Delight 05:53 – The dopamine sprinkle 09:13 – Why we keep postponing joy 11:50 – Reframing delight as resource 13:07 – Storytime: Amanda’s delights of the week 15:06 – Tooooot toot time + listener wins 16:40 – CTA: Pick one delight & stop postponing it

Ever feel like your to-do list is auditioning for a horror movie? Same. In this episode of The Soul Fork, Amanda flips the script on overwhelm and never-ending checklists by pulling out her secret weapon: The Soul Fork Method.

Instead of choking down your chores like cold broccoli, what if you served them up like crème brûlée? From project plans built in Chat (because AI can actually be your wingman) to turning laundry into a mini party, Amanda shows how to stop surviving your list and start savoring it.

Plus, we toot our horns for small wins, roast the idea of “perfection,” and remind you that self-care isn’t just bubble baths—it’s boundaries, badassery, and reframing that pile of tasks into treats.

This week’s crown goes to Amelia @fucktheperfectlife—the ultimate silly goose reminding us that joy, silliness, and not taking life too seriously are radical acts of rebellion. Follow her flock here: Instagram.

• 🖼️ Art for the Heart Special Edition – Special event on 9/27/25. Grab your ticket here!

• 📖 The Book That Launched – This Time It’s Personal: Building a Brand That Breaks the Rules: Grab your copy

• 💌 Want to connect? Slide into my DMs on Instagram: @bigshiftenergy

1. • "Stay true to you, make it delightful because you're worth it."

   • "Speaking up for yourself is not done in vain."

   • "Treat yourself. Not everything we do has to feel like obligation."

   • "Your soul craves things that might be more than just physical."

    

• A “soul fork” is your permission slip to treat one task like dessert.

• Organization can feel delicious when you blend plans with pleasure.

• Celebrating small wins isn’t silly—it’s the secret sauce of momentum.

• Self-advocacy and boundaries are the real luxury goods.

• Change doesn’t have to be heavy—it can be playful, goose-y, and oddly delightful.

00:00 – Introduction 00:01 - Breathwork: Cookies in, candles out 00:50 – WTF is a Soul Fork? 02:24 – When a to-do list feels like a car chase 06:15 – Project plans with Chat (aka my AI co-pilot) 09:55 – Turning chores into treats 13:07 – Tooooooot toot time + small wins parade 16:40 – CTA: Grab your fork + brag about your win

Life doesn’t need to be some big, dramatic makeover to feel magical—it’s in the way you stir your coffee, the sparkle in your nail polish, or the way you hype yourself up with the right words. This week on Big Shift Energy, we’re diving into the art of romanticizing life—aka finding joy in the tiny details, flipping our inner dialogue into affirmations, and turning everyday moments into little rituals that feel like confetti for the soul. Think Lisa Frank folder meets Britney’s “Stronger,” with a soft dash of 90s country honesty. 🌟

If you’re craving more presence, playfulness, and abundance in your day-to-day, this episode is your permission slip to start right where you are.

✨ Grab your spot for Art for the Heart: Special Edition → Click here for your ticket ✨ Let’s hang out on Instagram → @bigshiftenergy

Key Takeaways

• Romanticizing life is about embracing tiny everyday moments.

• Reframing negative phrases can lead to positive affirmations.

• Details in life can become rituals that enhance joy.

• Mindfulness helps us notice the abundance around us.

• Language shapes our perception of experiences.

• Curiosity can lead to new adventures and insights.

• Celebrating small wins fosters a positive mindset.

• Being present allows us to appreciate life’s details.

• Awareness of language can lead to personal growth.

• Loving ourselves is essential for a fulfilling life.

• The delight is in the details."
• "Romanticizing your life isn't about waiting for the big moments."
• "Curiosity can spark a new adventure."
• "Life feels richer when we collect details, not just milestones."
• "We don't need to be perfect to feel the magic."

00:00 Embracing the Details of Life 08:38 Reframing Language for Positive Impact 11:37 Celebrating Tiny Delights

Okay bestie, grab your Lisa Frank notebook and your iced latte because this episode is giving full empowerment era. Amanda and special guest Grecia Ruiz sit down to talk all things self-discovery, career transitions, community, and unapologetic women empowerment.

From leaving the corporate grind for entrepreneurship, to rewriting your story with intentional language, Amanda & Grecia get real about the messy middle: hate-to-healing emotions, the patience it takes to build, and the power of celebrating every lil’ win along the way.

This convo is basically your reminder that you are the author of your life 📓✨, and it’s time to write it with authenticity, confidence, and a little glitter.

Contact Info

• Holla at me! Instagram: BigShiftEnergy
• World Wide Web: https://bigshiftenergy.my.canva.site/sillygoose

Connect with Grecia:

• Instagram:
  • @ItsGreciaRuiz
  • @ItalyBrides

🌈 Takeaways: 💅 Showing up for yourself = forever a journey 👯 Sisterhood + community = everything 💬 Language literally rewires how you live 📈 Intentional shifts = reclaiming your power 💸 Investing in YOU always pays off ✍️ You’re the author of your own story 🌸 Authenticity > burnout hustle

💿 Chapters: 00:00 — Introduction 5:01 - Personal Shifts and Intentional Living 20:01 - Career Transitions and Self-Discovery 35:01 - Empowerment and Community Support 53:27 — Language, Affirmations & Reframes 59:05 — Emotions Behind Words 01:05:10 — Commitment + Intentions 01:13:22 — The Desire for Change 01:14:41 — Individual Circumstances Matter 01:16:57 — Practicing Self-Compassion 01:20:00 — Redefining Success + Timelines 01:22:47 — Celebrating Wins & Sisterhood 01:28:26 — Intentional Living + Boundaries 01:32:15 — Authenticity as Your Superpower 01:34:15 — Closing Thoughts & Aspirations

💫 New Ep Drop: “Permission to Process” 💫

In this episode of Big Shift Energy, Amanda Lazenby takes you on a grounding ride — part meditation, part real talk, all heart. With mindfulness at the center, she unpacks the messiness of grief, the medicine of playfulness, and the beauty of processing emotions instead of just reacting.

Amanda reflects on her own journey, sharing how tuning into life’s cues (the heavy vs. the light, the pause vs. the push) can unlock self-reflection and personal growth. From breathwork to celebrating small wins, this convo reminds us that emotional health, community, and self-care are the real flex.

And yep — there’s even an invite to the podcast’s virtual b-day bash 🎂💿✨ because celebrating is part of healing, too.

🎧Sound Bites You’ll Love:

• “Grief can be a friend with boundary issues, teaching us in unexpected ways.”
• “Stop reacting, start listening. Let the process be the goal."
• “Just listen and process; it's an action, not inaction."
• "Embrace play and lightness; life doesn't always have to be so heavy."

🌈 Takeaways: 🎲 Playfulness lightens the load when life feels heavy. 💭 Listening to life means processing > reacting. 💔 Grief is a teacher (even when it’s a tough one). 🔁 Emotions create feedback loops for reflection. ⚡ Processing emotions = active healing.

🪿Contact Info

• Holla at me! Instagram: BigShiftEnergy
• World Wide Web: https://bigshiftenergy.my.canva.site/sillygoose

🪿Silly Goose on the Loose

Connect with Grace

• Instagram: @lovethosevibes
• Big Shift Energy Season 1 Episode 34 
  • 34 Parenting From the Inside Out with Grace Williams

🕰️ Chapters (CD tracklist energy):

00:00 — Introduction 03:34 — Embracing Playfulness + Lightness 09:04 — Processing Grief + Emotional Loops 12:38 — Celebrating Small Wins + Community 16:18 — Birthday Vibes + Intentional Closings

Not every day is sunshine and glitter—and that’s okay. In this episode of Big Shift Energy, Amanda reminds us that bad days aren’t detours, they’re part of the journey. With honesty and care, she shares how breathwork, movement, and mindful self-care can shift us through emotional heaviness, especially in seasons of grief. The saying "bad days are part of a good life," appeared on season 1 episosde 42 with Devon.

Through personal stories and reflections, Amanda highlights the resilience that comes from witnessing our emotions without letting them take over. This isn’t about bypassing the hard stuff—it’s about learning to coexist with it, while still making room for growth, connection, and healing.

Because a good life isn’t made of only good days—it’s made of all of them.

🌈 Takeaways: 🌤️ Good days are part of a good life. ⛈️ Bad [tough] days are part of a good life, too. 😊 Tough days and happiness can coexist. 🪞 Emotions are signals calling us back to ourselves. 🔥 Discomfort is part of living fully.

🎧Sound Bites You’ll Love:

•  “Tough moments can be part of a good day, tough days can be part of a good life.”
• “Shit happens, but it helps us grow, right?”
• “Grief needs a witness.”
• "There's a fine line between caretaking and independence for the person that you're caring for and respecting that boundary.

🪿Contact Info

• Holla at me! Instagram: BigShiftEnergy
• World Wide Web: https://bigshiftenergy.my.canva.site/sillygoose

🪿Silly Goose on the Loose

• Congrats to Jenny! Keep shining in your community and showing up!

📚Book References:

• Finding Meaning by David Kessler 
• Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab

💿 Chapters:

00:00 — Introduction + Breath Work 02:01 — Embracing Tough Days 06:01 — Personal Reflections on Grief 10:01 — The Role of Caregiving 14:01 — Finding Meaning in Challenges 18:01 — Practical Tips for Navigating Tough Days 22:01 — The Power of Anchors 26:01 — Wrap It Up!

In this heartfelt solo episode of Big Shift Energy, Amanda gets real about the messy, human side of divorce and the practice of conscious uncoupling. Instead of focusing on endings as failures, she reframes separation as a space for compassion, respect, and personal growth.

She shares pieces of her own journey, the boundaries that helped her heal, and the resources that can support anyone moving through a breakup or big transition. From self-care rituals to leaning on community, this episode reminds us that even in loss, there’s room for love, healing, and new beginnings.

Whether you’re walking through your own separation, supporting a friend, or just curious about what it looks like to part ways with kindness, this convo is here to hold space for you.

🎧Sound Bites You’ll Love:

• “Choosing yourself is never a failure.”
• “Conscious uncoupling honors the choices you make to respect yourself and others."
• “Every ending is a chance to rediscover yourself."
• "Redefine love by honoring your truth."
• "Support systems matter, no matter the journey."

🌈 Takeaways:

🌱 Boundaries are love in action—protect your peace 🤝 Respect and compassion can co-exist, even in separation 🌸 Supporting loved ones means listening, not fixing 🧘 Self-care is non-negotiable during big life shifts

🪿Contact Info

• Holla at me! Instagram: BigShiftEnergy
• World Wide Web: https://bigshiftenergy.my.canva.site/sillygoose

🪿Silly Goose on the Loose

Connect with Kaitlin

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeamlife/
• Podcast: Be Everything and More
• Big Shift Energy Season 1 Episode 5
  • Embracing Change: Reclaiming Freedom through Metamorphosis with Katlin Anthony

🕰️ Chapters (CD tracklist energy):

00:00 — Introduction 02:30 — Active Meditation and Self-Check-In 05:00 — Transition to Main Topic: Conscious Uncoupling 08:00 — Personal Experience with Divorce 15:00 — Mindset Shifts and Reframes 20:00 — Supporting Others Through Uncoupling 25:00 — Resources and Final Thoughts

Resources:

Live Your Dream: Provides quick access to crisis hotlines (including NDVH), safety planning, legal/custody info, and survivor resources. https://www.liveyourdream.org/get-help/domestic-violence-resources.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Love is Respect: offers 24/7 information, support and advocacy to young people ages 13-26 who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships. https://www.loveisrespect.org/

Okay babes, it’s officially birthday szn for Big Shift Energy — we are celebrating ONE year of podcasting! 🎉💖 In this very special (and a little sparkly) episode, Amanda is serving up some real talk on burnout, boundaries, and bouncing back.

From her own “uh-oh, I’m running on fumes” moments to the glow-up strategies that helped her reclaim her energy, Amanda’s spilling all the self-care tea. ☕✨ We’re talking mental health check-ins, building routines that actually feel good, and remembering you are so much more than your productivity.

If you’ve been feeling overbooked, overwhelmed, or over it — this one’s your permission slip to slow down, breathe deep, and get back to your most radiant self.

🎧Sound Bites You’ll Love:

• “I wanted to talk about burnout.”
• “Busy is a choice.”
• “I am so thankful you exist.”

🪿Contact Info

• Holla at me! Instagram: BigShiftEnergy
• World Wide Web: https://bigshiftenergy.my.canva.site/sillygoose

🪿Silly Goose on the Loose

Connect with Big T

• Instagram: 

  https://www.instagram.com/_hshnw_/

  https://www.instagram.com/_bigxt_/

🕰️ Chapters (CD tracklist energy): 00:00 — Celebrating One Year of Big Shift Energy 02:19 — Understanding Burnout: A Personal Journey 05:48 — Recognizing the Signs of Burnout 10:35 — Setting Boundaries to Combat Burnout 14:55 — Simple Strategies for Recovery 20:41 — Building a Sustainable Routine 25:59 — Preventing Future Burnout 28:21 — Celebrating Wins and Gratitude 31:02 — Final Thoughts on Self-Care and Worth

Resources:

Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by by Emily Nagoski PhD (Author), Amelia Nagoski DMA (Author)

In this throwback-inspired episode of Big Shift Energy, Amanda and her BFF Devon Hudson take a nostalgic trip down memory lane while exploring the journey of living authentically. From Devon's epic shift from corporate life to homesteading, to the power of listening to your body, this episode is all about aligning with your true self. Think deep breathing, goat yoga, and living your best life!

Whether you're ready to make a big change or just need some inspo, this convo is your reminder to trust your gut, embrace your journey, and celebrate every step forward.

Contact Info

• Holla at me! Instagram: BigShiftEnergy
• World Wide Web: https://bigshiftenergy.my.canva.site/sillygoose
• Big Shift Energy Bday Bash! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-shift-energy-pods-birthday-bash-tickets-1505816952039?aff=oddtdtcreator

Connect with Devon:

• Instagram: @DevonBallardHudson
• Facebook: Basil and Blossom
• TikTok: The Hudson Homestead
• Homesteadish Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RNGSL18bKkEFNWdb32w4R?si=c57951eb8ee44d9d

🌈 Takeaways:

• Embrace change and live your truth 
• Listen to your body and its signals 
• Homesteading as a path to self-discovery 
• Celebrate every little win 
• Your dream life starts with small steps

Tracklist / Chapters:

00:00 — Introduction

05:12 — From corporate to homesteading

12:45 — The importance of listening to your body

20:30 — Embracing authenticity and self-alignment

28:15 — Celebrating small victories and progress

35:00 — Wordsmith Roulette: Shifting Perspectives

42:00 — Toot Toot Time: Celebrating Wins

48:30 — Devon's Upcoming Projects and Exciting Ventures

55:00 — Final Thoughts and Takeaways

60:00 — Wrap-Up and Farewell

In this cozy episode of Big Shift Energy, Amanda invites you to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself through a gentle guided visualization. Rooted in mindfulness, seasonal awareness, and intentional living, this journey offers space to ground down, honor your current phase, and reflect on what’s quietly blossoming within.

Whether you’re in the thick of change or simply craving a moment of peace, Amanda’s words guide you back to your breath, your body, and your inner rhythm. Expect softness, permission, and a reminder that growth doesn’t always look loud.

🌈 Takeaways: 🌬️ This practice is an invitation to connect deeply with yourself. 🌸 You are seen, held, and supported by the universe. 🛏️ Best experienced when you’re calm, still, and able to tune in. 🍂 Breathe into your current season—whatever it looks like. 🌊 Trust the natural rhythm of the phase you’re in. 💸 Intentional time and spending = powerful alignment. 🎉 Small wins = big momentum for self-awareness. 🌱 Living with the seasons helps root your mindfulness practice. 💗 You are exactly where you're meant to be. 🧘 Self-care is sacred.

🪿Contact Info

• Holla at me! Instagram: BigShiftEnergy
• World Wide Web: https://bigshiftenergy.my.canva.site/sillygoose

🪿Silly Goose on the Loose

Connect with Mikki

• Instagram: Instagram (@passionthreadsco)
• Website: Passion Threads Co 
• Mikki's Episode: https://bigshiftenergy.libsyn.com/25-leaning-into-setbacks-for-success-with-mikki-mccleery

🎧Sound Bites You’ll Love:

• "The season of you is the constant. You get to be the constant in your life, regardless of the season."

• "Wherever you are is perfect. There's no need to rush to the next chapter. Give yourself permission to be here."

• "I'm exactly where I'm meant to be. I'm exactly where I choose to be."

• "Take this Big Shift energy with you to love on others and most importantly, and first and foremost, to love yourself, because you're worth it."

🕰️ Chapters (CD tracklist energy):

0:00 - Introduction to Visualization

1:15 - Setting Intentions

3:30 - The Season of You

5:00 - Guided Visualization Begins

7:45 - Exploring Inner Seasons

10:00 - Affirmations and Self-Trust

9:00 - Toot Toot Time

11:30 - Upcoming Episode Preview