In this Mindful Mental Breakdown on Mindfully Chaotic, Amanda Marie and Kristina Murphy dive into the messy, beautiful reality of honoring our needs, setting boundaries, and choosing what truly aligns with us.
Amanda Marie & Kristina explore how rigid expectations—whether about routines, commitments, or life paths—can stifle creativity and lead us to guilt ourselves for doing what actually feels good. Together, these two friends unpack the idea that life is an art form meant to be created our own way, not squeezed into a “one-size-fits-all” mold.
This episode also breaks down the important reminder that basic human needs are not “self-care” luxuries—they extend far beyond hygiene, sleep, and food, and must be honored as the foundation of our well-being.
Through raw reflections and real-time breakthroughs, this conversation covers the power of community, accountability, and asking for help when it doesn’t come naturally. Kristina shares a powerful story of setting a firm boundary and finding that respecting herself actually led to the exact outcome she wanted—without suffering through what felt wrong.
At the heart of it all is a simple but profound reminder: we always have a choice. We can choose to keep pushing ourselves into boxes that don’t fit, or we can choose presence, alignment, and joy—even if it means letting things get a little messy, or you know, Mindfully Chaotic.