Episode #144: The Growth Is In The Unlearning, Baby

Todays episode is all about the “growth mindset” mentality vs. the process of unbecoming, unlearning and coming home to ourselves that so many of you asked Amanda for after her instagram stories last week. As someone who lives her life outside of many of the traditional norm boxes that our society is rooted in, this has been on her heart big time, lately, and it’s clearly been on yours too. We’re surely a unique bunch and the Live Your F*ck Yes Life community wouldn’t be what it is without all of you — my fellow people pleasing, trauma navigating, queer and/or non monogamous humans (and beyond!) So pop in your headphones, snag something yummy and cozy if it feels good to you & let’s dive in. TW: eating disorder cycles, diet culture, trauma, panic attacks Things she talks about in todays episode:The desperation for true belonging The environment of the “fit in” mentality to thrive and be enough The good and the harmful pillars around the growth mindset & pop culture “hustle & grind” mentality Her experience moving from Canada to the US at nineteen and how growing up in and around immigrant families has impacted her experience living in the US Moving through the “starving artist” trope for the last decade as an actor & performer The impact of capitalism, the patriarchy & white supremacy on her choices, paths & perspectives Navigating feelings of broken-ness, fear, lack of purpose, panic & beyond LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAYS EPISODE:Atlas Of The Heart Past episode highlight round up: non monogamy, queer liberation, body neutrality, brca & people pleasing/trauma WORK & CONNECT WITH AMANDA:Peer support sessionsPatreon - join her “close friends” list on Instagram at the $5+ levelAmanda’s book, I Chopped Off My TitsAmanda’s Instagram | Website | Tik Tok Join her email list for all the important things / future group coaching & teaching announcements