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There's a palpable difference between the energy of women supporting women- and women hating women. One of them fosters safety and the encouragement of being your true self, while the other evokes a desire to shrink and hide.

But what determines how a woman actually shows up? What influences us in our interactions with others and how we ultimately treat each other?

Amanda has the answer. In today's Friday's with Friends episode, we're diving into a deep, heart-centered conversation on what it means to truly support other women.

We discuss the natural, innate tendencies of women, how these are hindered through the conditioning of our society, and the impact that negative interactions with other women can have upon our lives.

But the best part? You will walk away understanding that there is no such thing as competition, because when she wins- you win too. There is more than enough to go around for all of us- and it's so much sweeter when we share.

Let's dive in baby!

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Here's A Little About Amanda + Her Journey:

Amanda Pipella is an entrepreneur, mom, and creator of Bestie Boutique, a purpose-driven vending concept designed to support women and families. After losing her father and closing her family business, Amanda faced the challenge of rediscovering her identity while navigating motherhood and personal growth.

Through her journey of grief, self-discovery, and intuitive entrepreneurship, she has built a business that not only supports her family but empowers other women and fosters community. Amanda speaks openly about rebuilding identity after loss, trusting intuition, and creating purpose-driven work that aligns with both personal fulfillment and impact.

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In replace of this week's solo episode, we're delivering an extra special treat to you! I recently had the honour of being featured on the Lauren of Love Podcast, 'The World Needs Your Medicine'.

In this feature, I shared openly about my breast implant journey over the last ten years, and how I was able to finally heal my life-long body shame. This feature means a lot to me, and I am excited to share it with you today.

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From The Lauren of Love Show Notes:

If you've been at war with your body and have perpetually struggled with feeling unworthy… this one is for you. 

Today I'm joined by Brianne Roberge - a writer, podcast host, and speaker whose work began with a simple question: "What if I could be the voice that I was searching for, for all these years?" Brianne spent most of her life chasing perfection in identity, career, and doing life "the right way" - until she hit her 30s and a quiet realization set in... this isn't the life I'm meant to live. What looked good on the outside was built on a need for validation, fear of judgment, people-pleasing, and deep internal fragmentation.

Now a minimalist and world traveler, Brianne is a self-proclaimed de-influencer who speaks with raw honesty about healing trauma, shedding the masks we've carried for decades, and making bold, uncomfortable moves to create a life that's actually worth living.

Brianne and I dropped into a deep conversation about how childhood trauma can silently drive our adult choices, the moment she realized her implants were never about self-love, and the years she spent being dismissed by doctors while her body was screaming for her attention. We explored what it looks like to love your body even while knowing you want to change it.

Brianne's story is living proof that when we trace our choices back to intention, everything shifts.

We also talk about:

• How childhood wounds of unworthiness can dictate decisions about our bodies well into adulthood
• The difference between altering your body from self-love versus self-rejection
• What breast implant illness actually is and why so many women are dismissed by doctors
• The power of inner child healing in transforming your relationship with your body

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Over the course of the last few years, we've seen a lot of self-development resources that are targeted towards time management- of habit stacking and multitasking so that we can achieve more and be quicker doing it.

In this, we've been sold the premise that the more ‘efficient’ we are now, the more time we will bank for the future, and the better off that we (and our loved ones) will be.

But what if I told you that it was all a lie, and the very things that you thought you were doing to give yourself time back… were actually stealing it?

What if I told you that these things, as well as other unsuspecting time-wasters, were actually taking your joy, your presence, your connection and your LIFE… without you even realizing it?

Well, chances are, we'd probably have a lot to talk about then. So we might as well get started!

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When it comes to conversations on toxic relationships, we're usually quick to point a finger outside of ourselves and share the story of what so-and-so did to us.

But how often are we pausing to reflect on our own personal baggage? When's the last time YOU did a reality check on your own 'red flags'? If you're like most of us, it's probably been a while (if ever)- and that's something we need to talk about.

Therefore, in today's Friday's with Friends episode, Maggie Boillot is here to illuminate some hard-to-hear truths and trigger you in the best way possible.

Together we're exploring the mirrors of your reality, how the most toxic relationship you're in is the one with yourself, and what it means to truly heal your wounds so that you can do better and attract better into your life.

Let's dive in baby!

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Here's A Little About Maggie + Her Journey:

Maggie Boillot is an identity and alignment mentor with over 15 years in the wellness and fitness industry. She helps people reconnect with themselves through honesty, intention, and embodied movement.

As the creator of the AWARE Method, founder of HerSpace, and host of The Shhhhit We Don’t Say Out Loud, Maggie leads bold, honest conversations around identity, awareness, and the patterns that keep people stuck.

Her grounded yet powerful approach bridges fitness and identity work, helping people build confidence, clarity, and alignment that actually lasts.

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What happens when we strip down the layers of who we are pretending to be, and people instead see us for the messy, chaotic, mistake-making humans that we are?

If your nervous system just took a nose dive thinking about that- then you just might be someone who struggles with perfectionism. Hi. You're in good company here.

In today's episode, we're having a deep discussion on the internal war of perfectionism, and how this is deeply intertwined with both people pleasing AND procrastination.

We're talking about the consequences of constantly trying to be perfect, how this impacts every area of our life, and ultimately- how it can lead us to living a life completely out of alignment from who we truly are and what we truly want.

I'm getting real, raw and honest about the way perfectionism has ‘ruled’ my life up until now- and how it is still impacting me today (even though this is embarrassing for me to admit out loud). 

Best part? We're also going to discuss how we stop falling into this trap, and how we can learn to embrace our messy and chaotic selves instead.

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Wild Oak Boutique- If you've been on the hunt for the PERFECT jeans, look no further. Recently I've fallen in love with their line, and I am currently purchasing one of every style! Use this link for 10% off your order!

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Growing up, most of us were taught that sex is dirty and we shouldn't talk about it. We were berated for touching ourselves and censored to believe that pleasure is bad.

But what if self-pleasure was actually a portal to greater self-trust, and as a result, true self-love? What if exploring your body, learning what you like and don't like, could actually lead you to taking your power back?

Well today, Victoria Icenhower has the answer. In this spicy, jaw-dropping and delicious episode, we're talking about ALL the taboo things we we're taught to shy away from.

In this conversation we're exploring the intimacy of self-pleasure, how it can connect you more deeply to your body, and ultimately, lead you to better expressing your needs and setting boundaries (inside the bedroom AND out of it).

Warning: this episode might have life-altering impacts... so listen with caution ;)

Let's dive in baby!

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Here's A Little About Victoria + Her Journey:

Victoria Icenhower is the self-love scientist and women’s empowerment coach who supports individuals in cultivating deeper intimacy with themselves through embodiment, confidence, and intentional pleasure practices.

She brings a grounded, compassionate approach to conversations around self-pleasure, emotional wellness, and reclaiming one’s relationship with the body.

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Ever since I started 'working on myself' years ago, I realized just how unregulated I tend to be on a daily basis. My emotions? They can be all over the map, and there's a lot of things that can overstimulate me in a hot minute.

As such, I've had to really come to terms with understanding myself and what I need to feel calm, content and grounded. In a 'normal' day, this is easy to manage- you know, when my schedule and environment are predictable.

But when there's any uncertainty, like right now when I'm traveling, I have to resort to non-negotiables in my day to keep me regulated.

In today's episode we're diving into what exactly this looks like for me- and how you can set yourself up for success to better manage your emotions no matter what your environment might look like.

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Fly Kakao- The best cacao you've ever tasted in your life. My favourite is the signature blend! Use link for 10% off your first order.

Mind Mend- My go-to shop for all things magic mushrooms. I love the 5-blend bundle as it comes with a trial of all the different micro-dosing capsules. Use the link for $20 off a future order.

Wild Oak Boutique- If you've been on the hunt for the PERFECT jeans, look no further. Recently I've fallen in love with their line, and I am currently purchasing one of every style! Use this link for 10% off your order!

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There’s an unspoken rule that most of us learn at a very young age about which bodies are allowed to belong- and which are not.

As a result, we’ve gotten really good at shrinking and fitting ourselves into some pretty small boxes. We’re constantly adjusting, fixing, hiding- basically doing anything we can to avoid being seen in any area of our lives.

And that? Well, it’s pretty fucking sad and it’s time we talk about it. So today… we’re doing just that.

In this extra spicy and totally unhinged episode, I am joined by Friday’s with Friends guest Santina Rigano-Lesch, and boy-oh-boy- does she ever have a message for us.

In this conversation, we’re talking about moments in life where our worth was directly connected to our body, how this altered the way we showed up throughout our entire life- and how it’s finally time to demand more for your life.

This is probably one of my favourite conversations on the podcast to date, and this topic is centered around something that I think is so important for us all to hear.

I can’t wait for you to listen to it!

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Here's A Little About Santina + Her Journey:

Santina Rigano-Lesch is a movement educator, dance professional, and creative entrepreneur who helps people reconnect with their bodies through joy, rhythm, and release.

Born and raised in Adelaide, South Australia, Santina began dancing at age four and grew up immersed in studio life; training, performing, and teaching across many dance styles.

After teenage experiences in ballet left her feeling disconnected from her body, she found freedom and self-expression, as an adult, in alternative styles that celebrated individuality, musicality, and authenticity.

Now based in Washington State, Santina is the founder of Basic Bitch Boogie (BBB), a movement-based app and community rooted in joy-forward, trauma-informed practices. Her work is deeply informed by lived experience and navigating life in a bigger body, chronic illness, as well as years spent unlearning “push through it” narratives common in dance culture.

Through BBB, she helps people rebuild self-trust, regulate their nervous systems, and feel at home in their bodies again.

At the heart of everything Santina does is one belief: every body is a dancing body, and when we remove what holds us back, joy becomes a powerful pathway to healing, connection, and self-expression.

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Wouldn't it be cool if you could watch an actual, LIVE session being carried out of any treatment modality that you wanted to try before you invest your own dollars and time into it… so that you could truly know what it all entails?

Well I had a completely wild and unhinged idea the other day- and I've decided I'm going to create this exact thing for you.

Starting in May 2026, I am becoming your guinea pig. 

I will be trying a multitude of different modalities like dream analysis, shamanic medicine, EMDR, belief coding, soul contract clearing, sound therapy, subconscious imprinting, astrology, parts therapy and SO. MUCH. MORE.

Best part? I'm recording the entire thing and providing to you the raw, uncut, full sessions for you to see exactly how each of these treatments work and what they look like in action.

Curious to know more? Well in today's episode I'm explaining it all, and why exactly this idea is so important to me.

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Wild Oak Boutique- If you've been on the hunt for the PERFECT jeans, look no further. Recently I've fallen in love with their line, and I am currently purchasing one of every style! Use this link for 10% off your order!

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Isn't it interesting that as a society we can get behind leaving a career, moving to a different city, or even upgrading our wardrobe as our identity changes- but the idea of leaving a marriage when it's no longer working is still so taboo to talk about?

Together, we're exploring this exact topic. In this Friday's with Friends feature, we're diving into all the sticky parts of divorce with Hope Firsel as she explains to us what exactly one might be going through when a divorce is actually on the table.

We discuss the good, the bad and the ugly- and how there are a lot more 'impacts' to one's life that we need to be prepared for if going down this road.

Speaking from personal experience (a divorce after 18 years of marriage) and from professional experience (now working as a thriving divorce coach for women), she is here to help us release shame, move past guilt, and talk about the hard things most other people won't.

You don't want to miss this episode.

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Here's A Little About Hope + Her Journey:

I’m a dynamic coach, consultant, and Certified Life Coach and Divorce Specialist, with over 15 years of experience guiding women through life’s most unexpected challenges.

Today, I lead a thriving coaching practice dedicated to helping women—and the professionals and organizations that serve them—navigate the emotional, legal, and logistical complexities of divorce.

My mission is to transform the divorce experience from one of overwhelm and stress to one of clarity, confidence, and purpose, changing not just the divorce experience but enhancing the lives of the entire unit following.

As a seasoned life and divorce coach, I blend strategic insight with deep emotional intelligence to support women during one of life’s most transformative transitions. My work is grounded in compassion, practical tools, and powerful mindset shifts that foster lasting change.

Beyond individual coaching, I consult with professionals and organizations to cultivate collaborative cultures, empowered community, and support sustainable growth.

My personal journey—overcoming cancer, infertility, and divorce—deepens my empathy and amplifies my commitment to helping others rise.

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