Human(ing) Well with Amber Cabral

By Women's Empowerment Network, SiriusXM

Why does trying to be a “good person” often leave us feeling burned out, anxious, and stretched too thin? Human(ing) Well is a podcast about breaking that cycle—so we can show up for our lives without... more

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Number 1: Why You Don't Need to Give 100% All the Time
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: https://www.ambercabral.com/merch 💛 Pour In Birthday Submissions: https://form.typeform.com/to/DhI5dOLx 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.
August 05, 202611min
Number 2: I’m Learning to Pivot: What Happens When Life Forces You to Change
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? 🛍️ Shop Amber’s Be A Good Human merch: https://www.ambercabral.com/merch 💛 Pour In Birthday Submissions: https://form.typeform.com/to/DhI5dOLx 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.
September 09, 202637min
Number 3: When a Friendship Ends and You Never Get Closure
In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral closes out her friendship series with an honest conversation about what happens when friendships end. She shares personal stories of being ghosted, losing friends unexpectedly, discovering painful truths after a friendship ended, and making the difficult decision to walk away from relationships herself. Amber explores why friendship endings can trigger embarrassment, grief, abandonment fears, and questions about your own self-worth. She also challenges the way many people end friendships through silence, vague accusations, passive distance, or conflict designed to force the other person out. Her position is clear: if a friendship matters, it deserves an honest and emotionally responsible ending whenever possible. Moreover, Amber shares the qualities she now looks for in healthy friendships, including mutual respect, honest communication, open-heartedness, emotional safety, and the ability to tell each other hard truths. You’ll learn why ghosting can leave people carrying false stories about themselves, how to communicate when a friendship no longer works, when it is time to stop chasing closure, and how to choose friends who bring out the best in you. Reflection Questions: Do I like who I am with them? Do they like who they are with me? Do we bring out good things in each other? 🛍️ Shop Amber’s Be A Good Human merch: https://www.ambercabral.com/merch 💛 Pour In Birthday Submissions: https://form.typeform.com/to/DhI5dOLx 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.
July 22, 202623min
Number 4: When a Friendship Goes Quiet
What do you do when someone you love disappears without an explanation? In this deeply personal episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral explores one of the most difficult and misunderstood parts of friendship: the seasons when someone goes silent. Instead of asking whether the friendship is over, Amber invites us to ask a different question: What if they're simply surviving something we can't see? Through the story of a close friend she hasn't spoken to in years after his mother's health declined, Amber reflects on grief, empathy, emotional capacity, and the courage it takes to leave the door open without demanding an explanation. She also shares her own experience of withdrawing from friendships after losing her father, offering a vulnerable reminder that sometimes silence isn't rejection. It's the only way someone knows how to make it through the day. "If you wait to be told what happened before you decide whether you're someone's friend, you're not really offering grace. You're conducting an investigation." Amber challenges the idea that healthy friendships should always be perfectly balanced or require constant communication. Instead, she argues that lasting friendships are built on grace, trust, and the willingness to let relationships breathe through different seasons of life. Reflection Questions: What story have you told yourself about a friend’s silence? When was the last time someone extended you grace you couldn’t repay? Which of your friendships online lives in a feed? 🛍️ Shop Amber’s Be A Good Human merch: https://www.ambercabral.com/merch 💛 Pour In Birthday Submissions: https://form.typeform.com/to/DhI5dOLx 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.
July 15, 202621min
Number 5: Stop Waiting for People to Celebrate You
Do you ever feel like you're always celebrating everyone else, but when it's your turn, the same energy never comes back? In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral explores a conversation that resonates deeply with many single professionals, entrepreneurs, and high achievers: what happens when your biggest life milestones don't fit society's traditional celebrations? Inspired by a social media post about the experience of being "the single friend," Amber challenges the belief that being unmarried or child-free automatically means living a less celebrated life. Instead of waiting for weddings, baby showers, or other cultural milestones to validate our accomplishments, Amber offers a different perspective: create the rituals you wish existed. Whether you've started a business, earned a promotion, bought your first home, published a book, or simply become the person you've worked hard to become, your wins deserve to be celebrated too. Amber also shares practical ways to build a community that celebrates your growth instead of leaving it unnoticed. Here are a few things you can do: Pick one win from the last year you never let anyone celebrate, and plan a celebration for it. Quick friendship audit: who celebrates you well, who mostly receives your celebration? Put your energy where it goes both ways. Be the initiator once this month. When people are in town, be the one who books the table, for example. Celebrate someone specifically this week. Name the actual accomplishment, not a generic "proud of you." 🛍️ Shop Amber’s Be A Good Human merch: https://www.ambercabral.com/merch 💛 Pour In Birthday Submissions: https://form.typeform.com/to/DhI5dOLx 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.
July 08, 202613min