What would Ronald Reagan do? For her weekly Fireside Chat, Amy shares a quote from Ronald Reagan about surrounding yourself with like-minded subject matter experts, delegating to them and staying out of the way. This leads to a conversation about some of the universal truths Amy has collected, customized and put to good use. From advice and stories about adjusting to the whims of Maltese terrors, the benefits of early Sunday dinners, bang-for-your-buck volunteering and where to get great smoked turkey – Amy knows what Ronald Reagan would do, eat jellybeans lying down and delegate! Now if she could just figure out the capital of Australia…the message and delivery are, Eternally Amy.

Amy begins with a reading reflecting on our tendency to resist happiness in our need for control. She ties that to a recent trip to Alaska with three of her four eldest children that she describes as a “unicorn” of a trip mostly because of managing her expectations and going with the floe. Naturally a conversation about worst trips ensues with Amy sharing misadventures that are Eternally Amy.

Amy starts the episode having just barely recovered from choking on a Tylenol which obviously leads to a story about Resusci Anne and the origin of her face. Once composed, Amy welcomes her guest Sarah Alaimo; a healthcare recruiter, certified Career Happiness Coach and soon to be published author. Her book, “Pearls and Probation; Adventures of An Alcoholic Good Girl” will be released in late August. They discuss their mutual connections including sobriety, being “good Christian girls,” new authors and LA experts. In fact, Amy ends the show answering LA trivia; while producer Eric may win, the answers and anecdotes are Eternally Amy. To learn more about Amy’s guest Sarah, go to www.sarahalaimo.com

Gerri is no joke! Amy welcomes back her daughter Ava and for the first time, her mother Gerri. Amy shares a quote from Joan Chittister about how navigating big decisions is rarely clear; however negotiating them with an open mind promises a life well-lived. Amy learned about opening the doors of possibility from her mother. Their intergenerational conversation will make you laugh and might even inspire you to carry a clear plastic sleeve. The banter is Eternally Amy.

Amy starts with her weekly fireside chat sharing the quote, “I’ll Take Care of Me for You, if You Take Care of You for Me,” before welcoming her friend Kelli to the show. They talk about meeting in recovery and the connection, comfort, and community that can be found in unexpected places if you’re open. Kelli shares her story of addiction and recovery and together Amy and Kelli muse on the indelicate journey it takes to get sober, how baking was the first ingredient in making amends and how laughter is a medicine you can be addicted to and should.

Today Amy shares a passage from Melodie Beattie about being responsible first for yourself, before feeling obligated to manage others. Amy is joined by in-studio guest and friend Jayne and call-in guest and Jayne’s sister, Julie. They talk about the baggage their faith upbringing added to their sense of responsibility for others and lack of control for themselves. Peppered with musical memories, 80’s trivia, heartfelt connection, and laughs, the show is as always, Eternally Amy.

Amy is joined by longtime friend Marisa Butterworth. In her weekly “Fireside Chat,” Amy shares a passage by Melodie Beattie about having fun and finding joy even in the face of difficult circumstances. Using the example of a Disney World hotel transfer van-ride gone wrong, Amy and Marisa talk about the importance of finding your fun and allowing others to find theirs. In addition to telling stories from their shared past, they talk about surviving the pandemic, it’s lasting impact and the power of the word AND.

Amy is joined by her husband, Alaska Airlines exec, Andrew Harrison. First Amy gathers listeners close for a “Fireside Chat” about how detaching with love is the ultimate love. She and Andrew then demonstrate exactly what that means as they talk about their life and love together and how their “for worse” made their connection “for better.” The show ends with a little He Said/She Said fun.

This episode is the start of something BIG! After publishing her first book, Eternally Expecting, Amy Harrison kicks off her podcast, Eternally Amy with a bang (and a bell)! There’s stories, pop culture callbacks, tangents, trivia with her daughter Ava and more. Listen to learn about Randy, Gerri, Bonnie and why there was always a pizza in the oven while Amy was growing up. It explains why she will always be, Eternally Amy.