Ever feel like life's chaos has you running on autopilot? What if the secret to freedom isn't doing more, but learning to pause?

Amy sits down with Karen Bartholomew, creator of The Pause Method, to uncover how pressing "pause" can actually move you forward. Together, they dig into how slowing down helps us break free from old stories, calm the chaos within, and reclaim our peace.

From rewiring fear into possibility to learning how to show up safe, worthy, and whole every day, Karen brings powerful insight and humor to the art of living consciously. If you've been craving clarity, calm, and a little soul realignment, this one's your permission slip to hit pause 🧘‍♀️💫

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• Awareness is the first step toward change.
• Old stories shape present reactions and beliefs.
• Fear often masks unhealed parts of ourselves.
• Stillness creates space for truth and peace.
• Growth happens in the pause between triggers.

What if the heaviness you're carrying isn't even yours? 🌍

Amy dives into the idea of collective consciousness and how the energy we each bring impacts the world around us. From the role ego plays in fueling division to the fascinating science of the Schumann Resonance (the earth's measurable "heartbeat"), Amy invites us to see how deeply connected we all really are. More importantly, she challenges us to transform fear into compassion, anger into love, and heaviness into lightness.

This isn't about ignoring the world's struggles, it's about showing up as conscious leaders who act from love rather than reaction.

Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that will inspire you to shift your energy and, in turn, impact the collective for good. 🤝

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• Labels and ego drive division.
• Heavy emotions can be shifted into lightness.
• Act from love, not reaction to hate.
• Conscious leadership blends inner work with aligned action.

What if the biggest workplace challenge isn't strategy, skills, or systems, but simply understanding each other? 👀

Amy sits down with Lindsay Boccardo, speaker, coach, and generational expert who makes the complex topic of age gaps feel surprisingly fun. Together they explore why we label each other, how parenting trends shape the leaders we become, and why "kids these days…" has been said for centuries.

Lindsay challenges us to swap judgment for curiosity, reminding us that progress doesn't come from repeating past struggles, but from breaking cycles and building bridges.

Whether you're a leader trying to connect with Gen Z, a millennial caught between two worlds, or a boomer navigating change, this conversation will leave you thinking differently about generations… and about yourself. 💡

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• Generational labels are broad strokes, not personal definitions.
• Biases like "kids don't want to work" repeat across history.
• Parenting trends shape workplace expectations.
• Progress means breaking cycles of trauma, not repeating them.
• Curiosity bridges gaps better than judgment.

Ever find yourself wide awake at 3 AM, replaying every what if your brain can dream up? 💭 Amy dives into the science of why we worry and shows how worry, while natural, often hijacks our peace and energy. Instead of letting rumination run the show, Amy offers a simple four-step practice (Pause, Ask, Shift, Redirect) to get unstuck and back to calm.

Through real-life insights, reframing questions, and a grounding visualization, this episode is your reminder that worry doesn't have to be the enemy. It can actually be the cue to pause, breathe, and choose a better thought.

So the next time those 3 AM worries come knocking, you'll be ready to send them floating away and step into peace.

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• Worry is our brain's attempt to control the uncontrollable.
• Use the four steps: Pause, Ask, Shift, Redirect.
• Movement and breath break the worry cycle.
• Reframe with empowering questions like "What's the best that could happen?"
• Visualization and presence practices restore calm.

Can you build a successful business, lead with heart and ditch the burnout badge of honor? Charlie Saffro says yes, and she's got the stories to prove it.

In this special episode, recorded live in the Conscious Habit community, Amy reconnects with Charlie Saffro—founder of CS Recruiting and unapologetic champion of conscious leadership—for a candid, no-fluff convo about leading with purpose in a world obsessed with hustle. Charlie pulls back the curtain on what it really means to ditch performative grind culture and embrace human-first leadership.

They get real about what happens when companies skip the small stuff (like remembering work anniversaries), why your team deserves more than a plaque, and how Charlie turned a moment of personal leadership failure into company-wide policy change.

This episode is full of mic-drop moments, practical takeaways, and a refreshing reminder that leadership gets better when you stop trying to be everything to everyone—and just get real. 🎧✨

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• Authenticity beats hustle every time.
• Small acknowledgments make a big impact.
• People-first leadership needs real policies, not performative perks.
• You can lead with empathy and make tough business decisions.
• Mindful habits fuel sustainable leadership.

Ready to vibe higher with your finances? 💸✨

Amy gets real about money, not just the dollars and cents, but the energy behind it. From penny-counting childhood memories to shifting fear into abundance, she opens up about healing her money story and redefining what it means to be truly wealthy. 💖

This isn't your typical money talk. We're flipping the script on old beliefs, blessing bills (yes, really 🙏), and embracing the truth that money isn't power or success—it's just energy.

If you've ever felt dread swiping your card or guilt when receiving, this episode invites you to shift your mindset, open your heart, and welcome a healthier, more conscious relationship with money. Let's get that good karma flowing! 💫💳

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• Money mirrors our self-worth and inner beliefs.
• It's just energy… how we feel about it shapes how it flows.
• Shift fear to gratitude when spending.
• Worthiness influences how we attract and keep money.
• Money amplifies who we already are.

What if the key to better leadership, less stress, and deeper connection wasn't about doing more—but unlearning what's holding you back?

Amy and Dr. Laura Gallaher as they dive into what it really means to lead from the inside out 💖. They unpack radical self-acceptance, sneaky defense mechanisms, and how stress is more about your stories than your circumstances.

With laughs, real talk, and powerful insights, this convo will help you quiet your inner critic and lead with more love, intention, and authenticity 🌱.

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• Conscious leadership starts with heightened self-awareness and reducing autopilot behaviors.
• Defense mechanisms—like blame, sarcasm, and being overly nice—signal deeper self-acceptance gaps.
• Radical self-acceptance and continuous self-improvement are not opposites; they can coexist harmoniously.
• Stress isn't caused by external events—it's a reaction to the meaning we assign them.
• A judgment-free internal environment leads to healthier external relationships.

In this episode, Amy shares lessons from 22+ years of marriage 🎙️❤️.

From marrying her total opposite to realizing that love is a practice, not a possession, she dives into the messy, beautiful work of building conscious relationships.

Expect real talk, and a few truth bombs that might just shift how you see your partner…and yourself. 💝

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• Relationships serve as mirrors, reflecting our internal struggles.
• Expecting more from others than we're willing to give is a recipe for resentment.
• A single person cannot and should not fulfill all emotional and social needs.
• Love is an active practice, not a static possession.
• Understanding your partner's wiring is crucial—love languages, communication styles, and all.

In this powerful episode, Amy sits down with Ify Walker, Founder & CEO of Offor, to explore the disorienting phenomenon she calls the "Work Twisties" 🌀—those moments when grief, burnout, or loss leave you feeling completely unmoored.

Ify shares her deeply personal journey of losing her father and how it shook the foundation of her leadership, identity, and self-trust. But she didn't abandon her path—she rebuilt it with vulnerability, courage, and intention 💪🏾.

From trusting her team like never before to learning how to talk to herself with compassion, Ify offers heartfelt wisdom for leaders navigating uncertainty. Whether you're in the thick of the twisties or supporting someone who is, this episode is a must-listen 💡.

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• "The Work Twisties" describe a loss of direction and certainty in professional life, often triggered by personal loss.
• Grief can destabilize a founder's or leader's identity and leadership approach.
• There's a difference between burnout (abandoning inner knowing) and the twisties (a complete loss of knowing).
• Small, consistent actions and self-talk rebuild self-trust.

Parenting doesn't come with a manual—but it does come with lessons (usually the hard way). In this episode, Amy shares the journey of raising her two boys and what conscious parenting has taught her along the way.

From learning to say "I'm sorry" to mastering the art of nervous system regulation, she reflects on how parenting shifts—from leading in front, to walking beside, to cheering from behind. It's all about raising confident, emotionally healthy adults—not just obedient kids.

Whether you're in the toddler trenches or parenting young adults, this episode offers support, laughter, and maybe a few aha moments 💛🎧

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• Parenting styles should evolve: lead from the front, walk beside, then support from behind.
• Apologizing to children teaches humility and builds trust.
• Parents must regulate their own nervous systems to model emotional intelligence.
• Emotions aren't bad; showing children how to process them is a critical lesson.
• Keep the end goal in mind: raising healthy, happy adults—not simply obedient kids.