Today’s episode is about reminding ourselves we are capable and we can achieve great things despite the obstacles.

Amanda shares some personal experiences lately in which she has pushed herself to look away from the obstacles and instead focus on what can actually be achieved. In doing so, she is making time for her interests which in turn have a positive impact on her well being.

Reference in this episode:

Dr. Mike talking about ‘putting your shoes on’ as a first step when you’re struggling with something.

Listen here:

Dr Mike: The Hidden Side Effects Of Vaping! The Dark Side Of Being A Doctor! We Need To Stop Medical Misinformation!

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dr-mike-the-hidden-side-effects-of-vaping-the/id1291423644?i=1000657248201

In today's episode Amanda explores ways in which we can start to teach our kids to use their voice to express when something doesn't feel good.

Focusing on practising a skill that will be useful all throughout our lives, Amanda brings our focus to the benefits of using our voice clearly and assertively.

In this episode Amanda talks about the importance of looking after new parents on an emotional level. Yes, there are lots of practical things that are needed when a new baby comes, but there are also many ways in which the new parents will need help navigating new and strong emotions along the way.

Referenced in this episode:

Dr. Becky Kennedy

What No One Tells You About Parenting

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/revisit-what-no-one-tells-you-about-parenting/id1561689671?i=1000586217210

In today’s episode Amanda shares some recent experiences navigating negative emotions. She shares practical ways of applying self-compassion, meditation and connection within safe spaces to face negative thoughts and feelings.

Do you struggle with social comparison? Are you hard on yourself when you’re not feeling your best?

Referenced in this episode:

If You Think You’re Bad at Meditation, Dan Harris Says You’re Doing it Right. Good Inside with Dr. Becky

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/if-you-think-youre-bad-at-meditation-dan-harris-says/id1561689671?i=1000648859290

Today Amanda revisits the importance of Self-care. In particular how it all starts with boundaries and self compassion.

Have you ever noticed that critical voice in your head that sometimes likes to take over? Have you ever attempted to stand up to it?

Referenced in this episode:

Dr. Becky Kennedy

https://www.goodinside.com

Self Care is an inside job - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/good-inside-with-dr-becky/id1561689671?i=1000647187620

In this episode Amanda explores the benefits of becoming more conscious and how processing our personal stories can allow us to show up everyday the way we actually want to.

In this episode Amanda shares some reflections on her last 10 years. Including changes such as leaving her long term job as a dental nurse, moving states, and going to University for the first time at the age of 30. This episode is a reminder to all of us that it’s never too late to listen to our inner voice and take that step outside our comfort zone.

Today Amanda explores the importance of promoting boundary setting in children. This is a reminder that we are quite powerful around our kids and we should try to be mindful of what we are teaching them as normal and acceptable patterns of behaviour.

Do you struggle with boundary setting?

Amanda shares how she’s been very much a people pleaser for most of her life and is still working on unlearning those patterns of behaviour and practising the skill of saying ’NO’ and learning to assertively set boundaries.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Mel Robbins Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-mel-robbins-podcast/id1646101002