Amy relates her Fireside quote from Ester Hicks about letting go of the oars to our need for control – she cites her kids learning to drive and how they white-knuckle it until they start to trust themselves as an example. Amy then fangirls over her guest Malorie (M.D.) Cooper; former IT professional turned author, maker, sci-fi universe creator, and boss babe. Amy has Malorie share more about herself before Stacy takes over asking Amy and Mal questions about their process creating and writing. Time runs out before Amy can focus on what’s really important, like where Mal gets her catsuits; it’s a conversation that’s Eternally Amy.

As she demonstrates through her Fireside Chat each week, Amy finds inspiration from EVERYWHERE. For this episode she draws inspiration from the Hall & Oates songbook citing specific songs and lyrics that she associates with certain life lessons such as self-care, saying no, and checking your motives. She has Eric and Stacy share some of their musical inspiration before they end with trivia involving song lyrics. Amy’s deep cut of random fun facts about the duo; from a cartoon featuring John’s mustache to the stories behind their lyrics, is partly startling and impressive and wholly, Eternally Amy.

What happens when Amy walks into the studio prepared for one show and another one presents itself unexpectedly in the form of past-guests Lisa and JD? It makes her Fireside Chat quote about losing control in order to succeed feel like Divine Intervention. Amy, Lisa, and JD talk about image and identity as it relates to recovery and the armor you hide behind to avoid feeling, and the “impression management” that can linger long into the recovery journey. They also touch upon emotional sobriety and the choice of whether to live in the problem or the solution. Amy successfully allows herself to lose control resulting in a conversation full of heart; and her Grandma shows up from beyond the grave, which makes it a quintessential Eternally Amy episode.

Amy starts the program very thoughtfully with a quote from Carl Jung about how, “What you resist persists.” She relates this to one of the challenges those new to sobriety deal with which is “future tripping.” She also suggests this relates to the challenge of facing difficulties and learning new things – the questions becomes, is it easier if you’re more invested in the outcome? With little effort or prompting, the program bobs and weaves from cheese platters and chocolate a la Alaska to “bedbands, a full face of makeup compliments of a “face box” and the best thrifted items like a Snoopy Sno-Cone maker in a way that is Eternally Amy.

Amy’s weekly Fireside Chat quote comes from Robin Arzon and is worth cutting and pasting into your brain: “Own your no so you can protect your yes.” Amy looks back on the relatable situation of being an elementary school room parent with another parent with a VERY different focus and style. She muses how it was just one example of a situation where she might have been better served saying no. She welcomes back her friend, Tori Berntsen to the program. As a coach and educator, Tori has experience balancing on the fine line between yes and no; a line that came into sharp focus after a family member’s health took priority early in her marriage. That experience proved to be a guiding force in her personal and professional life. The conversation is full of ah-ha moments, even rendering Amy’s producer Stacy speechless for a moment. The authenticity is real as Amy continues to embrace being, Eternally Amy.

Amy’s weekly Fireside Chat quote comes from the Big Book, “And we have ceased fighting anything or anyone - even alcohol.” She shares a story about a family member that became “addicted” to the crutch that ginger ale offered. Using this example, Amy talks about the importance of not just terminating bad habits or addictions, but exploring their root cause. Throughout the episode, Amy, Stacy and Eric partake in another generic brand, soda-cola-pop taste test that they take very seriously. At the heart of the episode is Amy reading aloud from her next book, Eternally Awkward. She shares a recollection from the book that is both funny and telling about Amy. That she would make peace with Resusci Anne as an adult, is Eternally Amy.

Amy’s weekly Fireside Chat quote was inspired by a retirement party she attended where the honoree deflected much of the attention suggesting their success stemmed from being in the right place at the right time. Amy unpacks that in more depth exploring whether it’s about the showing up, the timing or both. She then expands on the topic suggesting communication as another key to success. Citing personal customer service experiences, she invites her producers Stacy and Eric to share their thoughts. The conversation shifts from showing up to showing up for colonoscopies in a way that is, Eternally Amy.

Amy starts 2022 with a quote from Pema Ch?dr?n about simply starting from where you now. Amy shares her tendency to make too much of something so keeping it simple helps her accept what is and be flexible. Like when her teenagers, Austin and Ava have an unexpected snow day, she seizes the moment and gets them talking by pulling random topics from the fish bowl. For instance, Amy learns they prefer to “bee” and they learn Amy may put her ashes in an hourglass so she can truly be, Eternally Amy.

Amy shares a quote from Steve Jobs about how in business, great things result from teamwork, not individuals; Amy discusses how that philosophy is a guiding principle for her and Andrew in raising their children. Speaking of Amy’s children, Ava joins the show for a three-peat and a dialog about Enneagrams; what they are, what they tell us about ourselves, and what she numbers she most identifies with. They also touch on Love Languages a bit before spring boarding into the fishbowl for random topics to explore. From, “Is a taco a sandwich” to “What’s your favorite smell memory?” the topics and responses are varied and of course, Eternally Amy.

Amy shares a quote from Codependent No more author, Melodie Beattie for her Fireside Chat. Inspired by a recent parenting moment, Amy shares a universal truth for parents; you can’t help yourself. Amy’s guest Heidi Le knows a thing or two about codependency; in recovery for the same, she found inspiration as a singer/songwriter and author by sharing her experiences and learned resources with others. Amy and Heidi also explore how ADHD can impact mental health; from negative self-talk to forgetfulness to…wait, what were they saying again? The episode enlightens and entertains in a way that is, Eternally Amy.