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"When you die, you're never going to wish you worked more." These words from Tori Jenae's grandfather became a guiding light through her darkest moments. As a trauma-informed confidence coach who has walked through fire – from childhood trauma to profound loss, from adrenal failure to divorce – Tori brings hard-earned wisdom to women caught in cycles of burnout and overwhelm.

The modern woman's burnout crisis isn't just about being busy. Women today are primary breadwinners, caregivers, emotional laborers, and household managers – all while our society still operates on outdated schemas about who should handle what. We've only had access to our own bank accounts since 1974, yet we're expected to excel in every domain without letting anything drop. The result? An epidemic of exhaustion that manifests as mood swings, disrupted sleep, digestive issues, and a pervasive feeling of hopelessness.

For Tori, burnout became life-threatening when her extremely long workweeks and perfectionism led to Addison's disease – her adrenal glands simply quit functioning. Her healing journey revealed that burnout stems from deeper patterns: people-pleasing, boundary challenges, and finding worth in achievement rather than existence. The path forward begins with what she calls the ABCs: Awareness something needs to change, examining the Beliefs driving our behavior, and Calming our nervous systems through practices that regulate our bodies' stress responses.

When we heal and evolve, our relationships often face growing pains too. Tori shares how her own marriage ended when her personal growth created an energetic imbalance the relationship couldn't bridge. Yet she emphasizes that couples who choose to "fall in love with new versions of each other over and over" can transform together rather than grow apart.

Whether you're running on empty or supporting someone who is, this episode offers both practical tools and soul-deep permission to put yourself back on your own priority list. Connect with Tori at www.torijenae.com or @ToriJenae on Instagram to continue your journey from burnout to breakthrough.

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Listen to Amy an Lori talk mental health, neurodivergence and spirituality. This time Amy, Mental Health Warrior & Neurospicy Mama, is on the hotseat and Lori Kirstein from the Goodbye Goodgirl Project has the interviewer's mic.

Check out Lori's Youtube show under The Goodbye Goodgirl Project.  Make sure to subscribe and leave a thumbs up on this episode. https://youtu.be/d4ZR5Eu7iwI?si=K9TfxTf2bL1Bd1LZ

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Family Constellation work reveals how multigenerational trauma affects our parenting and offers a path to healing these inherited patterns for more conscious connections with our children.

• Family Constellation is a healing modality that traces current challenges back to events up to seven generations ago
• Trauma can be carried in our DNA, affecting us even if we had a "good childhood"
• The goal isn't to uncover all family secrets but to release burdens that never belonged to us
• You don't need to reconnect with difficult parents to heal your relationship with them
• Children under 18 are energetically connected to parents and often mirror what needs healing in us
• A child's challenging behavior is often signaling something unresolved within the parent
• Our children come into our lives with soul contracts to teach us specific lessons
• Resistance to healing is common and often requires hitting "rock bottom" before change occurs
• The newer generations are more open to changing parenting patterns than previous ones
• We always have a choice to heal and move forward from inherited patterns

If you're curious to learn more or feel called to dive deeper, check out Blanca's website at awarenest.net where you can book a free introductory call.

And if you'd like to support me in my podcasting journey and get some free bonus episodes that everybody else can't listen to. You'll also have early access to each episode.

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Lori Kirstein opens up about overcoming decades of depression and anxiety through emotional energetics and spirituality after losing her mother to cancer at age 21. She shares how shifting from following rules to honoring her authentic emotions transformed her mental wellbeing and empowered her to help others.

• Lost her mother to cancer after 11 years of illness, leading to decades of clinical depression
• Discovered spiritual awakening through books and meeting the Indian spiritual teacher Amachi
• Felt temporary relief from spiritual experiences but continued to battle deep depression
• Created the Goodbye Good Girl Project to help women break free from disempowering patterns
• Experienced a breakthrough using Abraham Hicks-inspired "rampages" of appreciation and self-love
• Lifted her depression in just five days through focused emotional journaling techniques
• Maintains her mental wellbeing by putting emotions first and recognizing her worth
• Believes in creating "breakdown to breakthrough" moments in personal healing
• Now coaches other women on leadership and emotional energetics
• Offers free 30-minute strategy calls to help women step into their ease and strength

Connect with Lori through her website and take advantage of her free 30-minute strategy call. The links are in the show notes.

https://tidycal.com/goodbyegoodgirlproject/strategysession

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On this illuminating episode of Mental Health Warrior & Neurospicy Mama, Amy welcomes esteemed clinical psychologist Dr. Michelle Sherman for a heart-to-heart conversation about families navigating mental illness and trauma. Dr. Sherman shares powerful insights drawn from both her three decades of clinical experience and her longstanding collaboration with her mother, an educator and fellow mental health advocate. Together, they’ve co-authored a series of interactive books designed to help teens and adults thrive while supporting loved ones facing mental health challenges.

The discussion dives into the challenges families face around stigma, communication, and breaking cycles of self-blame, especially for teens with a parent living with a mental illness. Dr. Sherman offers practical advice—from when and how to talk to kids about mental health, to fostering resilience and hope in the face of adversity. The episode explores changes in societal attitudes over the past 20 years, the impact of social media on teens, and the evolving meaning of “recovery” in the mental health arena.

If you’re a parent, partner, or teen impacted by mental health, or a clinician seeking helpful resources, this episode is packed with wisdom, empathy, and actionable tools to spark hope and open up new pathways to well-being. Don’t miss Dr. Sherman’s perspective on why supporting families—rather than leaving them invisible—can be transformative, and learn about her latest books and free resources available at seedsofhopebooks.com.

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We explore the fascinating world of psychic abilities and spiritual intuition with Nikki Williams, a medium who shares insights about distinguishing true intuition from intrusive thoughts. Nikki reveals how her neurodivergent mind enhances her spiritual gifts while offering practical advice for developing your own intuitive abilities.

• Nikki explains her various psychic abilities including clairvoyance, clairaudience, and medical intuition
• The clear difference between intrusive thoughts (which create anxiety) and true intuition (which has a stillness to it)
• How meditation and breathwork can help quiet the mind and enhance intuitive abilities
• The ethical considerations when receiving psychic information about others
• Connection between neurodivergence and heightened spiritual sensitivity
• Practical advice for trusting your inner voice without self-doubt
• The importance of creative outlets like baking, singing, and coloring for entering meditative states

Follow your intuition to explore more with Nikki including her Pampered Chef offerings! 

http://pamperedchef.com/pws/mimismunchies

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Hey there, fabulous listeners of Advancing With Amy / Mental Health Warrior & Neurospicy Mama! Ready to take your mental health game to the next level? Then dive deep into this enlightening episode featuring the incredible Darlene Greene. She’s dropping some bombshell knowledge about stem cells and how they can be our body's DIY team! 🧬✨

Curious? Want your own body to start a little renovation project? Head over to Darlene's site at iamreverseaging.com and see what all the fuss is about. Trust me, you'll want to check out those amazing before and after photos. Bonus: there's no prescription needed—just your commitment to feeling fantastic!

Feeling the urge to learn more about those life-changing patches? Book a free consultation with Darlene for a personal guide on what could work best for you. And, of course, don’t forget—hydration is your best friend on this journey. Keep that water flowing!

Finally, if you’re itching to hear more phenomenal stories and insightful chats, make sure you're subscribed to the podcast. Let’s keep that mental health groove going strong! 🧠💪🎧

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In this episode of Advancing With Amy / Mental Health Warrior & Neurospicy Mama,  Amy sits down with Tina Hoang to explore the journey of overcoming people pleasing and navigating one's inner child. Tina shares her personal story, starting from a pivotal moment in a romantic relationship that led her to confront her passive tendencies. Through this experience, she embraced assertiveness and learned the power of saying no, marking the beginning of her transformation.

Tina opens up about her childhood, growing up in a single-parent household with a sense of responsibility to keep everyone happy, compounded by living with cerebral palsy. She candidly shares her struggles with feeling unworthy of love, her journey to self-acceptance, and how therapy, journaling, and using the warm line during COVID played a significant role in her healing process.

Tina also talks about her podcast, "The Courageous Inner Beast," where she encourages women to share their unfiltered stories and embrace their true selves. As she celebrates a year of podcasting, Tina emphasizes the importance of embracing playfulness and pursuing one's passions.

Join Amy and Tina for an inspiring conversation about breaking free from societal expectations, discovering inner strength, and the liberating journey to self-love and authenticity.

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