Big Shift Energy

In this episode of Big Shift Energy, host Amanda is joined by Kelly, a travel partner she's only met once before. Together, they dive into the unique dynamics of planning a trip with someone new, discussing food preferences, communication styles, energy management, and the balance between documenting memories and staying present. The conversation offers an honest look at how to navigate unfamiliar partnerships while embracing spontaneity and connection on the road.

Holla at me! Instagram: BigShiftEnergy

World Wide Web: https://bigshiftenergy.my.canva.site/sillygoose

Connect with Kelly:

• Listening to Your Gut
• The Pawsitive Podcast
• Instagram: @Kelly_Bluth

• Big shifts are better with an open mind: Traveling with someone new requires flexibility and curiosity.

• Understanding each other matters: Learning preferences—like food choices or sleep habits—can smooth the journey.

• Packing cubes = low-key essential: Staying organized makes shared travel easier.

• Energy awareness is key: Open communication helps preserve both fun and boundaries.

• Local eats are part of the adventure: Don't skip the food scene.

• Traveling on a budget? Still magical: Money mindfulness enhances experience.

• Capture the moments: Photos can help tell the story later.

• Know your needs: It's okay to prioritize personal comfort.

• Toiletries: share or not? Best to talk about it ahead of time.

• Stay loose: Plans are great—but flexibility keeps things fun.

🕰️ Chapters (CD tracklist energy):

00:00 – Introduction 01:19 – Travel Prep with a New Travel Partner 10:26 – Food Preferences and Dietary Considerations 17:25 – Managing Energy & Setting Boundaries 22:41 – Capturing Content and Memories

💫 New Episode Drop: "When Online Friends Meet IRL with Kelly Bluth" 💫

This week on Big Shift Energy, Amanda flips the script with a cozy, heart-forward convo unlike anything before. She and her internet friend Kelly meet in real life (IRL)—and you're coming along for the ride. 🌍☕️✈️

This episode captures the electric joy of turning digital connection into IRL magic. Think: coffee shop chats, travel quirks, and the deep kind of laughter that only true friends unlock. It's a celebration of friendship, growth, and showing up with an open heart—even when the GPS reroutes.

You'll hear about:

🧳 What it's really like to travel with someone for the first time 🌐 Cultural curiosities and unexpected "aha" moments ☕ The magic of unfiltered coffee shop convos 🔑 Navigating habits, travel styles, and planning without pressure 🎉 Celebrating small wins, detours, and the messy in-between

This episode isn't just about a trip—it's about trust, timing, and the courage to meet someone where they are (literally). Whether you've got a friend across the globe or around the block, this one's for the hearts that leap before logistics.

Press play, pack light, and remember: some friendships are worth the miles. 💕

Holla at me! Instagram: BigShiftEnergy

World Wide Web: https://bigshiftenergy.my.canva.site/sillygoose

Connect with Kelly:

• Listening to Your Gut
• The Pawsitive Podcast
• Instagram: @Kelly_Bluth

🕰️ Chapters (CD tracklist energy):

00:00 – Introduction 02:53 - Setting the Stage for a Unique Episode04:22 - The Journey to Meeting Kelly06:07 - Excitement and Anticipation10:05 - Coffee Shop Conversations18:07 - Traveling Together24:54 - Wrapping Up and Sneak Peek

💫 New Solo Drop: "Giving Grace to Your Inner Critic" 💫

In this gentle, grounding episode of Big Shift Energy, Amanda gets real about what it actually means to give yourself grace—especially when life feels like a lot. 🧘‍♀️✨

She shares mindfulness practices, personal stories, and soft truth bombs on why we're so quick to offer compassion to others, but not ourselves. From navigating the inner critic to reframing rest as a radical act, Amanda reminds us that healing isn't a race—it's a relationship with yourself.

You'll hear about:

🛋 Why a messy house ≠ a messy heart 💖 Daily habits that build self-trust + self-love 🌀 Breaking the guilt spiral + old narratives 📝 Mirror talk, journaling, and checking in for real 😴 Rest as a power move, not a weakness 📣 Celebrating small wins, no matter how small

This one's a love letter to anyone who's tired of the pressure to be perfect. If you've ever needed permission to slow down, soften up, and just be—you'll find it here.

Press play, breathe deep, and remember: you're already worthy. 💕

Contact Info

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

Sound Bites You'll Love: ✨"You attract beauty wherever you go." ✨"You can turn around and try again." ✨ "Choose compassion over criticism." ✨ "There's no when that's too small."

🕰️ Chapters (CD tracklist energy):

00:00 – Introduction 01:22 – A Reset Moment 04:27 – Learning to Pause 06:26 – Why Self-Compassion Matters 09:13 – Grace vs. Giving Up 12:33 – Rethinking Worthiness 15:50 – How Culture Shapes the Inner Critic 19:20 – Breaking the Guilt Spiral 22:32 – Daily Tools for Practicing Self-Kindness 25:47 – Toot Toot Moments + Final Reflections

💫 New Ep Drop: "Parenting From the Inside Out with Grace Williams" 💫

On this heart-to-heart edition of Big Shift Energy, Amanda links up with the wise and wonderful Grace Williams to talk all things parenting, big emotions, and making those major inner shifts 🌀✨

From messy teen moods to inner child healing, this one's got layers.

Plus, things get tender (and a little playful) during a round of Worksmith Roulette—a reflective game that brings up big questions about grief, healing, and how we find meaning in tough moments. They also challenge the "everything happens for a reason" trope, share personal wins, and remind us that growth doesn't need to be perfect—it just needs to be yours.

🦋 This one's for the cycle-breakers, soft-hearted parents, and anyone choosing to grow, even when it's hard. You are not alone—and you're doing better than you think.

Press play for grounded insight, big feels, and that signature BSE realness. 💖

Contact Info

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

Connect with Grace:

• Instagram: @lovethosevibes

🌈 Takeaways:

• Reparenting = healing the past so you can show up in the now
• Breathwork for when your nervous system's doing the most
• Emotional safety over perfection parenting
• Teenagers be feeling everything—and so do we
• Family dynamics (aka why you're not "too much")
• Discomfort ≠ something to fix
• Building community in unexpected places
• Choosing connection > control
• Hot take: kids' shows sometimes say what adults won't

🎧 Sound Bites for the Feels:

• "I just want to have the world's okayest day." -Amanda
• "I've been able to see like the evidence of quality relationships of people who are so happy and content and good to themselves." -Grace
• "Because discomfort doesn't always mean that you're not moving forward." -Amanda
• "You're a person, not a project." -Grace
• "And if they didn't love you in the way that you receive love, that doesn't mean they didn't love you." -Amanda
• "The time to heal from something can often take longer than the time to experience it." -Grace

🕰️ Chapters (CD tracklist energy):

00:00 – Introduction 05:01 – Breathwork as a grounding tool 09:59 – Big shifts in parenting 20:03 – Emotional awareness with kids 30:08 – Reparenting = real growth 39:18 – Love, acceptance & seeing clearly 42:46 – Feeling it all + staying connected 45:45 – Parenting through the messy parts 53:39 – Building real community 01:01:21 – Choosing connection over fear 01:10:02 – Self-worth & the journey inward 01:19:17 – Worksmith Roulette intro 01:20:06 – Grief & the healing process 01:25:20 – When "everything happens for a reason" doesn't land 01:31:45 – Toot Toot Time: celebrating small wins 01:38:28 – Self-love tools + shifting forward

💫 New Ep Drop: "Grief, This is Love, Too" 💫

In this deeply personal episode of Big Shift Energy, Amanda gets real about grief, milestones, and all the emotional waves in between 🌊🖤 From personal stories to practical coping tools, she's giving you permission to show up exactly where you are.

This one's for the hearts that are healing, growing, glowing—and still showing up. You don't need to "fix" your grief. You just need to honor it. This is a soft and sacred space for anyone moving through grief, loss, and all the magic of healing 🖤🌸

🌈 Takeaways:

💔 Grief milestones: birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, and those days around it 🕯️ Creating rituals to remember and ground yourself 👑 Boundaries = your sacred shield 🥀 "Grief is love with nowhere to go" (say it louder) 🌀 Coping with emotional cycles + nonlinear healing 💗 Self-care that actually helps, not just hashtags 🤸‍♀️ Movement = medicine for your soul 🌈 Why feeling it all is a strength, not a setback 🌻 Community, connection & choosing joy anyway

This episode is for anyone who's carrying grief and still finding ways to shine. Light a candle, press play, and breathe through it with us. You don't need to rush your healing—you just need to honor it.

Contact Info

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

Sound Bites You'll Love:

✨ "Your grief is yours. The experience is sacred." ✨ "You're strong enough to feel it and still shine." ✨ "You are your biggest advocate." ✨ "Milestones are mirrors of how far you've come." ✨ "Allow yourself to expand into feeling held."

Resources:

Grief.com Founded by David Kessler (co-author with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross), with resources and support groups. → grief.com

The Dinner Party Community for 20s–40s who've lost someone close. Intimate, peer-led tables—online and IRL. → thedinnerparty.org

Calm or Insight Timer Use for breath work, grief meditations, and grounding practices. → calm.com / insighttimer.com

Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 (US) — Free 24/7 support from trained counselors. → crisistextline.org

On Grief and Grieving – Elisabeth Kübler-Ross & David Kessler The foundational text on the "five stages," with nuance and heart.

🕰️ Chapters (CD tracklist energy):

00:00 – Introduction 05:11 – Grief, Loss & Milestone Feels 17:48 – Coping Tools That Actually Help 29:52 – Finding Support & Community

💖 New Ep Drop: "Rooted and Rising with Audrey Rose" 💖

In this special episode of Big Shift Energy, Amanda teams up with the radiant Audrey Rose to deep dive into all the feels—from family drama to forgiveness, breath work to boss babe boundaries 😌💅

They spill on:

• Breath work = your daily peace potion 🧘‍♀️💨
• Family dynamics (it's giving… complicated) 👀
• Hospice care & holding space for the hard stuff 💔
• Forgiveness without pressure (you don't have to)
• Rewriting "sorry" into something more powerful 💬✨
• Setting boundaries like a queen 🧃
• Why healing isn't linear and that's 100% okay

🦋 This one's for anyone reclaiming their peace, protecting their glow, and ditchin' the people-pleasing programming. Tune in, breathe deep, and remember: you don't need permission to heal.

Contact Info

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

Connect with Audrey:

• Podcast: Ready To Rise
• Instagram: @helloaudreyrose
  • DM: "Challenge" for a 6-day Self Love and Practices Gift!
• Website: Hello Audrey Rose
• Masterclass: Nervous System Reset - FREE Masterclass:

Book Recommendations

• The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
• The Fifth Agreement by Don Miguel Ruiz
• Final Gifts: Understanding the Special Awareness, Needs, and Communications of the Dying by Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley
• Finding Meaning by David Kessler
• How to Be an Adult in Relationships: The Five Keys to Mindful Loving by David Richo

🌈 Takeaways:

• ✨ Positive vibes aren't just lucky—they're a lifestyle you build.
• 💨 Breath work = your nervous system's secret bestie.
• 👪 Family drama? Not your fault, and not always your job to fix.
• ✌️ Sometimes the healthiest move is stepping way back.
• 🕊️ Hospice care = comfort over cure, love over fixing.
• 💔 Forgiveness? Your rules, your timeline.
• 🔒 You don't need closure from anyone to move forward.
• 🧖‍♀️ Self-care isn't extra. It's essential. Period.
• 🧬 Generational trauma? We see it, we SHIFT it.
• 🚫 You don't have to forgive to be free.
• ⏳ Change is slow-mo magic—you don't always notice until you do.
• 💖 Choose joy over people-pleasing. Always.
• 📣 Advocate for yourself, even if it's awkward.
• 💪 "I own this" > "I'm sorry." That's the new flex.
• 🛑 'Sorry' isn't a personality trait.
• 💫 Boundaries = hot girl energy.
• 🏆 Celebrate the lil' wins. They're building blocks.
• 🙅‍♀️ People-pleasing is learned—and can be unlearned.
• 🧘 Healing happens in bodies, not just brains.
• 🔄 Flip "I can't" into "How could I?"
• 🗣️ Words matter—choose them like lip gloss shades.
• 🕸️ Healing takes time, so be kind to yourself.
• 🤝 Connection = medicine for the soul.

🎧 Sound Bites for the Feels:

• "And then also giving yourself full permission that you don't have to forgive this person." -Amanda
• "When people say, forget and forget, or everything happens for a reason. I think that's total bullshit. I don't think everything happens for a reason." -Amanda
• "And here's like the beauty of you being on a healing journey while you're helping others is the fact that like you get it." -Audrey
• "Until now, I'm just like, wait a minute. The only person I need to please is myself." -Audrey
• "There is a true grief when somebody is still living and you know that they're actively going through the transition process." -Amanda
• "Asking someone what they need in that moment is like top tier level." -Amanda
• "Why would you keep putting yourself in this position to be almost like a martyr in a sense of just like, I wanna help." -Audrey
• "It looks different than I feel like it should. I think that's where I'm very hung up. And I have been for a long time." - Audrey

🕰️ Chapters (CD tracklist energy):

00:00 – Introduction

05:03 – Breathe It Out: Grounding + Breathwork Basics

08:57 – Family Files: The Real Talk on Dynamics

14:59 – Forgiveness Feels: When It's Not So Easy

24:47 – Healing Old Patterns

The Forgiveness Pressure Cooker

35:43 – Holding Trauma with Care

39:12 – The Power of Self-Advocacy

43:39 – Redefine & Realign

46:18 – Finding Light in Holiday Stress

52:17 – Strength Through Vulnerability

53:33 – Sorry, Rewired: Reclaiming the Word

01:01:06 – What Do We Even Mean by 'Sorry'?

01:03:59 – Boundaries 101

01:06:57 – Reflecting and Growing

01:09:59 – Toot Toot Time

01:11:59 – Modalities That Move You

01:17:53 – Wrap Up: What's Next

🎧 Big Shift Energy – Episode: Get In Bestie, We're Doing Breath Work Let's get this shift started!

This week on Big Shift Energy, Amanda is throwing it back to something simple but seriously powerful: your breath. She's diving deep into intentional breath work—how it changed her life, and how it can totally change yours too.

From dealing with stress to finding your center when the world feels like one big mood swing, Amanda walks us through how breathing on purpose (yep, on purpose) can help you feel more grounded, emotionally chill, and mentally clear. The twist: it can also energize you!

She spills the deets on easy-to-try techniques like the "four in, one out" method—perfect for when life is giving main character energy and you need to stay calm, cool, and collected. She was inspired to add this to her practice after attending Audrey Rose's Masterclass (see links below). The episode wraps up with celebrating personal wins and the magic of having your hype crew (aka your community).

💫 "Breathing is more than just a rescue." – Amanda

Contact Info

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

Connect with Audrey:

• Podcast: Ready To Rise
• Instagram: @helloaudreyrose
  • DM: "Challenge" for a 6-day Self Love and Practices Gift!
• Website: Hello Audrey Rose
• Masterclass: Nervous System Reset - FREE Masterclass:

Silly Goose on the Loose

Shout Out to Grecia! Check out IG for all the amazing SHIFTS she's up to!

• Instagram: @itsgreciaruiz

🌈 Takeaways:

• Breath work = instant chill zone
• Breathe with intention and take back your power
• Your breath can boost your vibe and bring you back to centeredness
• You are so worth the time it takes to breathe
• Respond, don't react—breathe first
• It's easy to sneak breath work into your daily groove
• Celebrate your wins, no matter how tiny ✨

🎧 Sound Bites for the Feels:

• "Let's get this shift started!"
• "Why the hell not try these things?"
• "Breathing is more than just a rescue."
• "This is a really cool option."
• "You are worth the time it takes to breathe."

🕰️ Chapters (CD tracklist energy):

00:00 Kickoff Vibes: Welcome to Big Shift Energy 01:09 Breath of Fresh Start: What Is Intentional Breath Work? 03:53 Why It Matters: Breath Work as Your Secret Weapon 11:11 Inhale, Exhale, Repeat: Techniques to Try (Especially "Four In, One Out") 18:14 Shift Check: Recap, Real Talk & Reflections 20:34 Celebration Station: Wins, Silly Gooses & Community Love

We're spinning the wheel and throwing it back with a Best of Wordsmith Roulette episode! In this special highlight reel, Amanda is joined by past powerhouse guests Katilin Anthony and Heather Murillo for a remix of their most iconic and heartfelt Wordsmith Roulette moments.

From redefining overused phrases to reclaiming the language we use on ourselves, this episode is packed with personal insights, poetic hot takes, and pure Big Shift Energy. It's all about how our words shape our mindset, mood, and momentum—and how we get to choose better ones, every single day.

Contact Info

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

Connect with Kaitlin:

• https://bigshiftenergy.libsyn.com/embracing-change-reclaiming-freedom-through-metamorphosis-with-kaitlin-anthony
• Goal Slayer Podcast
• Instagram: @TheBeamLife
• The Beam Life Journal: How to Get Unstuck and Be Everything and More in 90 Days

Connect with Heather

• Big Shift Energy: 27 Permission Granted: Choosing Yourself First with Heather MurilloBig Shift Energy: 27 Permission Granted: Choosing Yourself First with Heather Murillo
• Instagram:Heather Murillo | Certified Life Coach (@heathermurillo) • Instagram photos and videos
• Website: Balance Breakthrough - Master Class

🌈 Takeaways:

• Shakeups = glow-ups. Embrace the shift.
• Breath work = instant reboot.
• Your words are spells—choose them with care.
• "Living the dream" hits different when it's your dream.
• Dream ownership is ✨ main character energy ✨
• It's cool to just be—present, grounded, content.
• Hard moments = data for growth.
• Surround yourself with hype crew only.
• Celebrate every win like it's your birthday. 🎉

🎧 Sound Bites for the Feels:

• "I'm living my dream." -Kaitlin
• "And I know that it's all possible and that I am worthy of my dream too." -Kaitlin
• "That one word can make a powerful difference." -Kaitlin
• "I'm finding reasons to smile every single day." -Amanda
• "I choose not to engage with this." -Amanda
• "But that doesn't always feel real, right? Just the flip side of things doesn't always feel possible." -Heather
• "I'm gonna take the control in this situation and advocate for myself." -Heather
• "And it's kind of like reframing it as something that's happening to you versus something that you are responding to." -Heather

🕰️ Chapters (CD tracklist energy):

00:00 Welcome to Big Shift Energy 03:01 Breath work & grounding 101 06:01 The truth behind "living the dream" 14:49 Dealing with "I can't do this" moments 23:53 Perspective flips + mini celebrations

In this episode of Big Shift Energy, Amanda chats with Meredith Mira—career and life purpose coach, educator, and founder of Choice Points Coaching. With over 20 years of experience, including time as a career adviser at Yale, Meredith helps professionals shift career transitions with clarity, strategy, and heart.

They explore Meredith's path from academia to entrepreneurship, the emotional weight of job loss, and how today's social and political climate influences our relationship with work. From evaluating employers to staying authentic in digital spaces, this conversation offers a grounded, compassionate take on building a career rooted in purpose.

Takeaways

• The political climate deeply impacts job security and emotional well-being.
• Job loss feels personal—even when it's not.
• Evaluate your employer—don't just work for someone, work with them.
• Coaches are connectors, helping build client relationships.
• Corporate culture often runs on scarcity—recognize and resist it.
• Reframe emotions by focusing on facts, not fears.
• Language shapes self-worth—choose words that empower.

Contact Info

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

Connect with Meredith

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choicepointscareercoach/
• Website: https://www.choicepointscoaching.com/
• Free Challenge: 5-day "I Hate My Job" Challenge

Sound Bites

• "The story we tell ourselves is the story that we start to believe." -Amanda
• "If we can remove that spotlight a little bit and shift it someplace else, we might be able to bring it down a notch, get a little bit more perspective, see what the facts are, reorient our understanding and tell a different story about the situation." -Meredith
• "Feelings aren't facts, but they are valid." -Amanda
• "I'm not saying we need to forgive people for things. I think we can start to make it less about us." -Meredith

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Connection

03:56 Mindfulness and Breathing Exercise

54:30 Wordsmith Roulette

59:17 Toot Toot Time

01:09:52 Wrap Up

In this episode, Amanda dives headfirst into the wild world of emotional wellness—yes, the f-word (feelings) are involved. She breaks down how setting boundaries is the ultimate glow-up move and why choosing yourself isn't selfish, it's essential. You'll get a quick reset exercise (no crystals required), some no-fluff truth about what emotional wellness really means, and practical steps that won't make you roll your eyes. Ready to feel your feelings and not spiral? Grab your feelings and LFG!

Takeaways

• Emotional wellness involves recognizing and accepting your feelings.
• Coping with stress isn't optional; it's essential for feeling balanced.
• Healthy connections—with yourself and others—are the foundation of emotional wellness.
• Boundaries protect your peace and help you show up as your best self.
• Choosing yourself is an act of self-respect, not selfishness.
• Let yourself feel before you fix; emotions are valuable information.
• Speak your truth, even if it's hard—it matters.
• You deserve to feel good and make your mental health a priority.

Contact Info

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

Silly Goose of the Week

Shout Out to Jen! Check out her pickles and upcoming vendor events.

• Instagram: @perkypicklesllc

Sound Bites

• "Another glow up is to stop abandoning yourself."
• "Invite in your life what you want."
• "Honor your own voice, even if that means your voice is shaking."
• "What if you said what you wanted?"
• "You deserve to feel good."