In this episode of Unpolished Truths, Amber-Lea invites you into the tender, liberating process of reclaiming your story. She reflects on her lifelong pattern of people-pleasing, the grief of relationships shifting, and the spiritual unlearning required to return to herself.

With honesty and softness, she speaks about learning to tell the truth without blame, trusting her body, and letting her faith evolve. From childhood writing to adult healing, this is a story about reclaiming your voice, honoring your inner wisdom, and choosing an authentic future, even when it costs you comfort.

If you’re walking your own path of self-discovery, this episode will feel like exhale.

Top Takeaways

• Claiming the parts of yourself you’ve been afraid to embrace is where freedom begins.

• Telling the truth isn’t about blame, it’s about liberation.

• People-pleasing often grows from wanting to keep the peace.

• Reclaiming faith + spirituality is deeply personal.

• Therapy + coaching can mirror your internal learning process.

• Caring too much about what others think keeps you stuck.

• Growth is slow, tender, and nonlinear.

• Writing is a powerful tool for healing + remembering.

• Releasing fear opens pathways to a new future.