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  • Stop Overanalyzing Men: You’re Pushing Him Away | Mr. Rogers Play

    You think you’re being smart on dates.

    Careful. Observant. Protecting your time.

    But what if the very thing you believe is keeping you safe…
    is actually the reason nothing is working?

    In this episode of The High Value Woman’s Playbook, Amanda Carroll breaks down the pattern that’s quietly sabotaging your dating life:

    👉 Overanalyzing men before you even meet them
    👉 Looking for red flags instead of connection
    👉 Turning every interaction into a test

    And without realizing it…

    You’re pushing good men away before they ever get the chance to know you.

    🎯 The Play: Mr. Rogers Play

    Instead of dating like a prosecutor building a case…

    You’ll learn how to show up:

    • Warm
    • Curious
    • Fully present
    • With zero attachment to the outcome

    👉 Your only job on a first date:
    See if you enjoy being around him.

    💡 In This Episode:
    • Why overanalyzing is killing attraction
    • The “friend test” that replaces overthinking
    • When to use discernment (and when it backfires)
    • How to create real connection on a first date
    📞 Ready to Do This Differently?

    Book your free dating strategy call and get a personalized plan:

    👉 https://singlemomcollective.lpages.co/dating-strategy-call/

    💌 Want Better Matches?

    Download the Free Dating Profile Cheat Sheet:

    👉 https://www.bravesinglemoms.com/pl/2148446153

    📲 Share This Episode

    Send this to the woman who’s overthinking everything and ready for a different result.

    19 min
  • Why You Keep Attracting the Wrong Man — And How to Finally Stop | The Sasha Fierce Play

    You are not broken. You are not bad at dating. You are dating as the wrong version of yourself.

    And after this episode — that changes.

    In this episode of The High Value Woman's Playbook, I'm giving you The Sasha Fierce Play — the exact exercise I run with every single one of my VIP coaching clients that finally breaks the pattern of attracting the same man in a different body.

    You're going to discover why the little girl inside you has been making your biggest adult decisions — and how to gently, powerfully take the wheel back.

    You're going to meet Grace, who spent 38 years giving her inner child what she needed — and is now learning to date as the woman she has become.

    And you're going to walk away with a real play to run today. Not someday. Today.

    Because the healed version of you — your Sasha Fierce — she already exists. She's just been waiting for permission.

    This is that permission.

    🎯 Run The Play: → Book your free Dating Strategy Call: → CLICK HERE
    Download the free Dating Profile Cheat Sheet:
    CLICK HERE

    ⏱️ Highlights:

    • Why Beyoncé's Sasha Fierce is more than an alter ego — and what she has to do with your dating life
    • The 8-Year-Old Self Exercise that reveals whose story you've been living in
    • Why smart, successful, self-aware women still end up in the same patterns
    • How to create YOUR alter ego and deploy her before every date
    • "We do not date potential. We date fully potent."

    📩 Connect with Amanda: → Email: [email protected] → Instagram: @amandacarroll → Website: amandacarroll.org

    If this episode hit home — send it to a woman who needs to hear it. That's how we change what's possible together.

    Subscribe. Follow. Leave a review. Go run your play.

    23 min
  • How to Spot Red Flags, Green Flags & Find Your Equal | The Match My Magic Play

    If you have ever been the one making all the magic — planning, nurturing, showing up — and quietly wondering why no one does it back, this episode is going to change something in you.

    After listening, you will know:

    • How to tell the difference between a man who is dazzled by you and one who is actually built for you
    • The red flags she ignored, and what they actually looked like in real time
    • The green flags she almost missed — and why high-achieving women do this more than anyone
    • Why being "too much" is a lie you were told by the wrong people
    • What it feels like when you finally stop shrinking and someone shows up to match you

    Today's guest is Katie, morning radio host of the Wake Up Call on 106.5 The End in Sacramento. She grew up rollerblading through a chocolate factory, performing for 90-year-olds at four, and making magic for everyone around her — long before she found the man who makes it back.

    Her story will make you laugh, make you feel seen, and make you rethink every man you have been settling for.

    Run the play.

    Want a personalized plan for your dating life? Book your free Dating Strategy Call: https://singlemomcollective.lpages.co/black-friday/

    1 hr 8 min
  • Proof That High-Value Men Exist! How to Get One to Find You | The Make Him Stop Scrolling Play

    You've heard me say it a thousand times: the right man exists. Today I'm proving it.

    For the first time ever, I'm bringing my husband Sean onto the show — not for a cute couples episode, but because I've been getting the same message from women every single week: "Amanda, I love what you teach. But I don't actually believe a man like that exists."

    So I handed Sean the mic and let him answer that himself.

    In this episode you'll hear Sean talk about what his dating life actually looked like after his divorce, why he put therapy in his dating profile, what he was filtering for on the apps, and why a strong, confident, financially independent woman didn't intimidate him — it's what made him stop scrolling.

    He also tells you exactly what he'd say to the woman who is about to give up right now.

    This is the Play: Make Him Stop Scrolling Play. And the thesis is simple: high-value men exist. But they won't stop for just anyone. So you have to make him stop scrolling.

    🎯 Run The Play: Download your free Dating Profile Cheat Sheet. → CLICK HERE

    📞 Ready to get strategic? Book a free Dating Strategy Call → LEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE

    53 min
  • MAGA Men Don’t Make the Cut | The No Access Play
    There are moments when the world makes something very clear. This is one of them. In this episode of The High Value Woman Playbook, Amanda Carroll runs The No Access Play—a new standard for modern dating and relationships. This episode isn’t about debating politics or being “open-minded” at your own expense. It’s about access—who gets it, who doesn’t, and why removing access to your body, time, money, and emotional energy is one of the most powerful tools women have right now.

    Amanda breaks down why:
    • Who you date is political
    • Who you sleep with is political
    • Where you spend your money is political …and why high-value women no longer give access to men who don’t protect bodily autonomy, human rights, or equality.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    • How to spot unsafe men early—before emotional or sexual investment
    • Why silence, dismissal, and “both sides” thinking are disqualifiers
    • How women actually hold power through sex, money, and access
    • Why MAGA men don’t make the cut
    • How to vet men without arguing, debating, or revealing your views
    • What a truly healthy, egalitarian partner looks like.

    Amanda also shares her personal story of surviving an abusive marriage, religious indoctrination, and financial control—and how that experience shaped the framework she now teaches women to help them choose safe, aligned partners.

    Featured Resource Amanda introduces her new mini course, The 4 Keys to a Healthy Partner, designed to help you:
    • Identify safe men
    • Spot empathy and emotional maturity
    • Avoid abusive or controlling relationships
    • Choose better partners—on purpose 🎧 Podcast listeners get 50% off


    GET THE MINI COURSE HERE: USE COUPON CODE KEYS

    If you’re done guessing…
    If you’re done wasting time on the wrong men…
    This episode will change how you date.

    Follow the show, subscribe, and leave a review to help this message reach more women. The goal isn’t to change men. It’s to choose better ones—on purpose. Let’s run the play.

    ✨ FREE DOWNLOAD The 4 Questions to Ask a Man to Know If He’s High-Value ✨
    These are the exact questions my clients use to weed out liars, avoid time-wasters, and quickly identify emotionally available men — in the DMs, on FaceTime, or on the first date.  Grab it. It’ll change everything.

    ❤️ Ready to stop chasing chaos and start attracting calm, committed love?
    Book your free Dating Strategy Call with Amanda Carroll.
    👉  Follow Amanda on Instagram @theamandacarroll for daily high-value woman mindset and dating tips
    28 min
  • How to Create a Dating Profile That Attracts High-Value Men | The Standard of Excellence Play
    The biggest lie you’ve been told about dating is that wanting more is asking for too much. In reality, wanting more is exactly how you attract better. In this episode of The High Value Woman Playbook, Amanda Carroll walks you step-by-step through how to create a dating app profile that attracts high-value men—men who are emotionally available, intentional, and ready for a real partnership. This is the play Amanda is calling for 2026:
    Set the Standard of Excellence. Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
    • Why wanting more in dating is not a flaw, but a signal
    • How your dating profile quietly communicates your standard
    • The three non-negotiable jobs of a dating profile that attracts high-value men
    • What to remove from your profile if you’re attracting vague or low-effort men
    • How to protect your time and emotional energy before the first date ever happens
    This episode is equal parts permission and strategy—designed to help you stop shrinking, stop settling, and start dating in a way that reflects who you truly are.

    🎁 Free Training:
    Watch Amanda’s instant-watch mini course Magnetic Attraction, where she shows you exactly how to set up a dating profile that repels low-value men and attracts high-value partners naturally.

    💎 Ready for hands-on support?
    Applications are open for Love Accelerator, Amanda’s done-with-you dating program where she helps you choose and attract a high-value partner with clarity, confidence, and excellence.
    👉 Apply here if you’re done negotiating your standards and ready to date with clarity and confidence.

    ✨ FREE DOWNLOAD The 4 Questions to Ask a Man to Know If He’s High-Value ✨
    These are the exact questions my clients use to weed out liars, avoid time-wasters, and quickly identify emotionally available men — in the DMs, on FaceTime, or on the first date.  Grab it. It’ll change everything.

    ❤️ Ready to stop chasing chaos and start attracting calm, committed love?
    Book your free Dating Strategy Call with Amanda Carroll.
    👉  Follow Amanda on Instagram @theamandacarroll for daily high-value woman mindset and dating tips
    27 min
  • Dating Apps Aren’t Ruining Your Love Life — Waiting Is | Enter The Arena Play
    Most women think dating apps are the problem. They’re wrong. In this episode, Amanda Carroll explains why waiting — not dating apps — is what quietly destroys your chances of finding a high-value partner. If you’re telling yourself “I’ll start dating in the new year”, you’re about to miss the most powerful dating window of the entire year: cuffing season — the period between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day when people are more emotionally available, more reflective, and more open to real commitment. Amanda breaks down:
    • Why women don’t fail at dating — they miss the timing
    • The psychology behind cuffing season and why it changes male behavior
    • The exact “Enter the Arena” play high-value women run when opportunity opens
    • How to set up a dating profile that attracts commitment (and repels clowns)
    • Why waiting for “perfect conditions” keeps women single longer
    This episode is for high-value women who are done waiting to be chosen — and ready to start choosing. 🎯 Free Resources Mentioned
    • Dating Profile Cheat Sheet
    • Live Training: Magnetic Attraction (Replay Available)


    ✨ FREE DOWNLOAD The 4 Questions to Ask a Man to Know If He’s High-Value ✨
    These are the exact questions my clients use to weed out liars, avoid time-wasters, and quickly identify emotionally available men — in the DMs, on FaceTime, or on the first date.  Grab it. It’ll change everything.

    ❤️ Ready to stop chasing chaos and start attracting calm, committed love?
    Book your free Dating Strategy Call with Amanda Carroll.
    👉  Follow Amanda on Instagram @theamandacarroll for daily high-value woman mindset and dating tips
    30 min
  • Why Waiting Quietly Ruins Your Life | The Forward Motion Play
    Waiting doesn’t look reckless.
    It looks responsible. Mature. Sensible. And that’s exactly why it’s so dangerous. In this episode of The High Value Woman Playbook, Amanda Carroll breaks down The Forward Motion Play—the quiet truth about how capable, successful women lose years of their lives without realizing it. This conversation is for the woman who:
    • Has built a full life on paper
    • Has done the inner work
    • Has told herself she’s “being intentional”
    • And feels a growing awareness that something important is being postponed
    Amanda explains why clarity doesn’t come from waiting, why healing doesn’t happen in stillness, and how high-value women create momentum without chaos, pressure, or impulsive decisions. You’ll learn:
    • Why waiting feels wise—but quietly erodes your future
    • How forward motion rebuilds confidence and self-trust
    • What “1% more brave” actually looks like in dating, career, body, and wealth
    • How to move your life forward without blowing it up
    This episode blends strategy, humor, and honest coaching to help you stop circling decisions and start choosing yourself—calmly, clearly, and with intention. 🎯 Resources mentioned in this episode:
    • Download the Dating Profile Cheat Sheet
    • Book a Dating Strategy Call for clarity and next steps
    Stop waiting.
    Run the play.

    ✨ FREE DOWNLOAD The 4 Questions to Ask a Man to Know If He’s High-Value ✨
    These are the exact questions my clients use to weed out liars, avoid time-wasters, and quickly identify emotionally available men — in the DMs, on FaceTime, or on the first date.  Grab it. It’ll change everything.

    ❤️ Ready to stop chasing chaos and start attracting calm, committed love?
    Book your free Dating Strategy Call with Amanda Carroll.
    👉  Follow Amanda on Instagram @theamandacarroll for daily high-value woman mindset and dating tips
    20 min
  • How Hannah Found Healthy Love After a Narcissistic Marriage: A 60-Day Transformation Story
    After six years alone and eight kids depending on her, Hannah wasn’t sure she would ever trust herself in love again.

    Leaving a narcissistic marriage had taken everything out of her — her confidence, her hope, and her belief in healthy men. In this powerful episode, Hannah shares her journey from survival mode to safe, emotionally healthy love… all within 60 days of learning a new way to date.

    Inside the episode, you’ll hear:
    💛 What it’s really like to rebuild after a narcissistic relationship
    💛 The fears that keep high-value women single longer than they want
    💛 The mindset shift that helped her finally trust herself again
    💛 How she stopped attracting love-bombers + emotionally unavailable men
    💛 The exact dating strategy she implemented that changed everything
    💛 The moment she knew her new partner was different
    💛 What healthy, emotionally available love ACTUALLY feels like Hannah’s story is proof that: ✨ You’re not broken
    ✨ It’s not too late
    ✨ And your next chapter can be the best one If you’re a single mom, a high-achieving woman, or someone healing from past relationships… this episode will show you what’s possible when you date with clarity, confidence, and self-worth.

    ✨ FREE DOWNLOAD The 4 Questions to Ask a Man to Know If He’s High-Value ✨
    These are the exact questions my clients use to weed out liars, avoid time-wasters, and quickly identify emotionally available men — in the DMs, on FaceTime, or on the first date.  Grab it. It’ll change everything.

    ❤️ Ready to stop chasing chaos and start attracting calm, committed love?
    Book your free Dating Strategy Call with Amanda Carroll.
    👉  Follow Amanda on Instagram @theamandacarroll for daily high-value woman mindset and dating tips
    34 min
  • The Real Reason You’re Afraid to Date Again — And How to Fix It Today.
    If the thought of dating again makes your stomach drop, this episode is exactly what you’ve been needing. Listen, you’re not broken.
    You’re not “too picky.”
    And you’re definitely not imagining it. There is a real, psychological reason why dating feels scary for you — and once you understand it, everything changes. In this episode, I’m walking you step-by-step through:

    💛 The REAL reason you freeze, shut down, or pull away when a good man appears
    💛 Why your nervous system equates dating with danger (even when you consciously want love)
    💛 How past relationships trained you to expect chaos instead of safety
    💛 Why high-achieving women struggle the most with vulnerability
    💛 The four fears women shared with me TODAY that you’re probably silently carrying too
    💛 How to reset your “picker” so you STOP choosing emotionally unavailable men
    💛 How to date without fear, panic, or self-sabotage — starting today

    This episode is not about tips. It’s about freedom. I’m going to help you understand your patterns with compassion, break the connection between love and fear, and give you a clear plan for moving forward — so you finally feel safe letting love into your life again. 

    ✨ FREE DOWNLOAD The 4 Questions to Ask a Man to Know If He’s High-Value ✨
    These are the exact questions my clients use to weed out liars, avoid time-wasters, and quickly identify emotionally available men — in the DMs, on FaceTime, or on the first date.  Grab it. It’ll change everything.

    ❤️ Ready to stop chasing chaos and start attracting calm, committed love?
    Book your free Dating Strategy Call with Amanda Carroll.
    👉  Follow Amanda on Instagram @theamandacarroll for daily high-value woman mindset and dating tips
    23 min

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Welcome to The Playbook — the no-BS podcast for successful women who are done wasting time on situationships, unavailable men, and “good on paper” guys who leave you bored out of your mind. If…

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