Human(ing) Well with Amber Cabral

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral explores the pressure to always be the strong one, the cycle of overgiving and overcommitting, and why asking for help can feel so uncomfortable. She gets personal about what happens when you keep pushing yourself beyond your limits and how family, culture, and past experiences can shape our tendency to become the helper. 

Amber shares practical questions to help you recognize where you're overextending, what you're carrying that you could use support with, and where you can start creating healthier limits. Being capable doesn't mean you have to carry everything alone. Sometimes humaning well means knowing when to ask for help, protect your energy, and make space for yourself.

Have a conversation you don't know how to have? Ask Amber: humaningwellpodcast.com/askamber  

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http://thegoodhumanbook.com/ 

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Watch Amber’s TED TALK here.

You can purchase Amber's books from the retailer of your choice here: https://www.ambercabral.com/books/

Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture

Say More About That: ...And Other Ways to Speak Up, Push Back, and Advocate for Yourself and Others

Human(ing) Well is produced by

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In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral shares practical tools for having difficult conversations, setting boundaries, and asking for what you need without making the situation worse. She breaks down three questions to ask before any difficult conversation: What is your goal? Who is your audience? What response do you want?

Amber also explores why the burden of communication falls on the communicator, how to communicate boundaries without unnecessary conflict, and when silence can say more than words. The takeaway: you don't have to avoid hard conversations. You can learn how to have them well. 

Have a conversation you don't know how to have? Ask Amber: humaningwellpodcast.com/askamber  

📘 Amber's Books: 

http://thegoodhumanbook.com/ 

🛍️ Shop Amber’s Be A Good Human merch:

https://www.ambercabral.com/merch 

Amber’s substack | https://humaningwell.substack.com/

www.humaningwellpodcast.com/

Amber Cabral

IG | @bamcabral

LinkedIn | @ambercabral

Facebook | @amber.cabral

X | @BamCabral

Bluesky | @bamcabral.bsky.social

Watch Amber’s TED TALK here.

You can purchase Amber's books from the retailer of your choice here: https://www.ambercabral.com/books/

Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture

Say More About That: ...And Other Ways to Speak Up, Push Back, and Advocate for Yourself and Others

Human(ing) Well is produced by

EPYC Media Network

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral gets real about navigating uncertainty in work, money, technology, and life without burning yourself out trying to control everything. She explores why wealth is about more than money, why defining your personal version of "enough" matters, and how human skills like critical thinking, communication, and adaptability can become even more valuable in an AI-driven world. Amber also gets personal about what happens when the pressure to keep pushing becomes unsustainable. 

From launching her book while navigating major personal stress to recognizing that exhaustion isn't a strategy, she shares why building to enough can help you escape the achievement trap and protect your time, energy, relationships, and well-being. This episode reminds you that you may not control the economy, AI, or the job market, but you can define what enough looks like for your life.

Amber also announces an exciting new direction for Humaning Well: she's answering listener questions directly on the podcast. Submit yours at humaningwellpodcast.com/askamber  for a chance to receive real-time coaching on work, relationships, life, and whatever you're navigating right now.

📘 Amber's Books: 

https://www.ambercabral.com/books/   

🛍️ Shop Amber’s Be A Good Human merch:

https://www.ambercabral.com/merch 

Amber’s substack | https://humaningwell.substack.com/

www.humaningwellpodcast.com/

Amber Cabral

IG | @bamcabral

LinkedIn | @ambercabral

Facebook | @amber.cabral

X | @BamCabral

Bluesky | @bamcabral.bsky.social

Watch Amber’s TED TALK here.

You can purchase Amber's books from the retailer of your choice here: https://www.ambercabral.com/books/

Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture

Say More About That: ...And Other Ways to Speak Up, Push Back, and Advocate for Yourself and Others

Human(ing) Well is produced by

EPYC Media Network

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral and her friend, Arin unpack the “onlineification” of everything and how constant convenience, scrolling, advertising, and digital consumption are quietly changing the way we live. From outsourcing everyday tasks to consuming endless content about how to improve your life, Amber questions whether all this efficiency is actually giving us more freedom, or simply filling our time with more things to consume and optimize.

The conversation goes deeper into visibility, social media, productivity, comparison, and the pressure to make your life look good online. Amber challenges listeners to distinguish what they genuinely want from what algorithms, advertising, and other people's curated lives have manufactured. 

Ultimately, this episode asks a simple but powerful question: When technology gives you your time back, what are you actually doing with it? Amber and Arin explore what it means to intentionally “human,” from nurturing real friendships and hobbies to creating space for rest, joy, creativity, and experiences that don't need to be monetized or posted online.

📘 Amber's Books: 
https://www.ambercabral.com/books/ 

🛍️ Shop Amber’s Be A Good Human merch:
https://www.ambercabral.com/merch

Amber’s substack | https://humaningwell.substack.com/

www.humaningwellpodcast.com/

Amber Cabral

IG | @bamcabral

LinkedIn | @ambercabral

Facebook | @amber.cabral

X | @BamCabral

Bluesky | @bamcabral.bsky.social

Watch Amber’s TED TALK here.

You can purchase Amber's books from the retailer of your choice here: https://www.ambercabral.com/books/

Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture

Say More About That: ...And Other Ways to Speak Up, Push Back, and Advocate for Yourself and Others

Human(ing) Well is produced by

EPYC Media Network

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral gets candid about her ongoing journey with visibility, business, authenticity, and change. After previously sharing her discomfort with being more visible, Amber returns with an honest update on what she's learned from simply showing up, sharing more freely, and trusting her natural ability to teach, speak, and connect without scripting every moment.

Amber talks about why she has started posting more casually online, what she's learning from live radio and real-time conversations, and why she believes her strongest work happens when she's present rather than overly prepared. She also reflects on rereading and narrating her upcoming book, How to Be a Good Human, and how revisiting her own words reminded her of lessons she had already learned but needed to hear again.

This episode is ultimately about trusting your own expertise, letting go of perfection, and allowing your work to evolve as your life evolves. 

📘 Amber's Books: 
https://www.ambercabral.com/books/ 

🛍️ Shop Amber’s Be A Good Human merch:
https://www.ambercabral.com/merch

Amber’s substack | https://humaningwell.substack.com/

www.humaningwellpodcast.com/

Amber Cabral

IG | @bamcabral

LinkedIn | @ambercabral

Facebook | @amber.cabral

X | @BamCabral

Bluesky | @bamcabral.bsky.social

Watch Amber’s TED TALK here.

You can purchase Amber's books from the retailer of your choice here: https://www.ambercabral.com/books/

Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture

Say More About That: ...And Other Ways to Speak Up, Push Back, and Advocate for Yourself and Others

Human(ing) Well is produced by

EPYC Media Network

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral builds on her popular episode, 24: Get Grounded: How “You Can Have Whatever You Want”, and gets specific about the habits and practices that have helped her move closer to the things she wants in life.

Amber shares why she writes her goals and plans down in extreme detail, how guarding what she consumes protects her mindset, and why deliberately scheduling time to work toward your goals matters even when you don't see immediate results. Most importantly, she explains why preparation is part of manifestation: when an opportunity finally arrives, you need to be ready to actually handle it.

From documenting ideas years before they became reality to intentionally curating the music, media, conversations, and information she consumes, Amber offers a practical look at what it means to prepare for the life you're asking for.

If you have big goals but aren't sure what to do beyond simply thinking about them, this episode will help you turn desire into clarity, preparation, action, and readiness.

▶️ Episode 24: Get Grounded: How “You Can Have Whatever You Want”:
https://youtu.be/HmAbllVbodg?si=fMIw0DzAOhscBZZ8 

📘 Amber's Books: 
https://www.ambercabral.com/books/ 

🛍️ Shop Amber’s Be A Good Human merch:
https://www.ambercabral.com/merch

Amber’s substack | https://humaningwell.substack.com/

www.humaningwellpodcast.com/

Amber Cabral

IG | @bamcabral

LinkedIn | @ambercabral

Facebook | @amber.cabral

X | @BamCabral

Bluesky | @bamcabral.bsky.social

Watch Amber’s TED TALK here.

You can purchase Amber's books from the retailer of your choice here: https://www.ambercabral.com/books/

Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture

Say More About That: ...And Other Ways to Speak Up, Push Back, and Advocate for Yourself and Others

Human(ing) Well is produced by

EPYC Media Network

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral breaks down the systems and habits that help her manage a full life while still making room for rest, relationships, health, and what actually matters. Her answer isn't simply "work harder." It's about building better infrastructure around your time, energy, and responsibilities.

Amber walks through eight practical strategies she uses to protect her time and stay effective, from putting everything on her calendar and paying for support to setting non-negotiables, renegotiating deadlines, protecting restorative time, taking action instead of ruminating, eliminating unnecessary time drains, and being highly specific when asking for help.

This episode is for anyone trying to balance a demanding career, business, relationships, personal goals, and self-care without constantly feeling like something is falling through the cracks. Amber's approach is ultimately about being more intentional with your most valuable resource: your time.

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Amber Cabral

IG | @bamcabral

LinkedIn | @ambercabral

Facebook | @amber.cabral

X | @BamCabral

Bluesky | @bamcabral.bsky.social

Watch Amber’s TED TALK here.

You can purchase Amber's books from the retailer of your choice here: https://www.ambercabral.com/books/

Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture

Say More About That: ...And Other Ways to Speak Up, Push Back, and Advocate for Yourself and Others

Human(ing) Well is produced by

EPYC Media Network

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens when the life you built no longer works the way it used to?

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral gets vulnerable about navigating a major personal and professional pivot in real time. She reflects on what it means to evolve a creative project, step into greater visibility, and embrace change even when the next version of life feels uncomfortable.

Amber explores why pivoting is often less about not knowing what to do and more about facing the fear that comes with being seen in a new way. She shares how changes in business, social media, AI, and the way people discover expertise have forced her to reconsider how she shows up publicly, while wrestling with the tension between wanting impact and wanting privacy.

Through an honest conversation with her best friend Erin, Amber unpacks the discomfort of leaving a comfortable season behind, the fear of taking up too much space, and the pressure many high achievers feel to stay small, humble, and easy to digest. She challenges the idea that growth always means chasing something "bigger, better, faster, stronger" and instead asks a deeper question: what does the next version of your life require from you?

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Amber’s substack | https://humaningwell.substack.com/

www.humaningwellpodcast.com/

Amber Cabral

IG | @bamcabral

LinkedIn | @ambercabral

Facebook | @amber.cabral

X | @BamCabral

Bluesky | @bamcabral.bsky.social

Watch Amber’s TED TALK here.

You can purchase Amber's books from the retailer of your choice here: https://www.ambercabral.com/books/

Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture

Say More About That: ...And Other Ways to Speak Up, Push Back, and Advocate for Yourself and Others

Human(ing) Well is produced by

EPYC Media Network

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber explores the hidden cost of constantly operating at your maximum capacity. Through personal stories, including recovering from a colonoscopy, struggling to let someone else put away her laundry, and encouraging a close friend to stop trying to do everything himself, she makes the case that not everything deserves your best effort.

Amber explains why so many of us confuse excellence with exhaustion, how perfectionism quietly steals our peace, and why learning to delegate, rest, and embrace "good enough" can actually make us more effective where it matters most. She reminds us that living at 110% every day isn't sustainable, and that protecting your energy is one of the healthiest decisions you can make.

🛍️ Shop Amber’s Be A Good Human merch:
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Amber’s substack | https://humaningwell.substack.com/

www.humaningwellpodcast.com/

Amber Cabral

IG | @bamcabral

LinkedIn | @ambercabral

Facebook | @amber.cabral

X | @BamCabral

Bluesky | @bamcabral.bsky.social

Watch Amber’s TED TALK here.

You can purchase Amber's books from the retailer of your choice here: https://www.ambercabral.com/books/

Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture

Say More About That: ...And Other Ways to Speak Up, Push Back, and Advocate for Yourself and Others

Human(ing) Well is produced by

EPYC Media Network

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How many decisions are you still honoring simply because you made them a long time ago?

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral challenges the belief that changing your mind is a sign of weakness, inconsistency, or failure. Instead, she argues that the willingness to rethink a decision in light of new information is one of the clearest signs of growth.

Amber explores why so many of us stay committed to jobs, relationships, responsibilities, and identities that no longer fit. She explains how the pressure to appear consistent can keep us stuck long after we've outgrown a decision, and why we often make it unnecessarily difficult for other people to change their minds, too.

You'll learn how to distinguish healthy growth from avoidance, why changing your mind isn't the same as being flaky, and how to create relationships where honesty is valued more than consistency. Amber also offers practical reflection questions to help you identify the decisions you've outgrown and the conversations you may need to have next.

Reflection Questions:

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Amber Cabral

IG | @bamcabral

LinkedIn | @ambercabral

Facebook | @amber.cabral

X | @BamCabral

Bluesky | @bamcabral.bsky.social

Watch Amber’s TED TALK here.

You can purchase Amber's books from the retailer of your choice here: https://www.ambercabral.com/books/

Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture

Say More About That: ...And Other Ways to Speak Up, Push Back, and Advocate for Yourself and Others

Human(ing) Well is produced by

EPYC Media Network

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.