it turns out that in order to really enact impactful self-care, you are going to need to decide you matter. In fact, you are going to need to decide you matter the most. If that sounds daunting that's because it's the opposite of what we are taught. In today's episode I am going show you why self-care is important, how what you have been taught so far is all wrong, and how to do it in a way that actually helps you. If you want some help putting this in action, I am inviting you to my FREE Worksh...
Aug 17, 2023•22 min•Ep. 160
Welcome to your Monday Mindset. I posted this on a Tuesday. This is far from perfect for a Monday Mindset and that is why this is perfect. Giving up perfection is one of the ways I have transformed my ability to create results in my life and it is what I coach my clients through as well. Listen in to hear more about today's Monday Mindset: Giving Up The Habit Of Perfection Register for my Free Workshop: The Neurodivergent Self-Love Method Interested in working with me? Sign up for a discovery ca...
Aug 16, 2023•8 min•Ep. 159
Do you ever find yourself getting frustrated because you can't seem to commit to your fitness or nutrition regime and simply believe it's because you just don't have the mental fortitude to complete it? Well today I have the Women's Body Coach, Alexandra Stone on the podcast and she and I didn't pull any punches. I think it might surprise you to learn that you don't need more motivation or discipline, but instead need to figure out how to approach yourself through the lease of compassion. Listen...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 158
Coaching and friendship. It's a powerful mixture and can change your entire life. Today I have my dear friend, colleague and coach on the podcast to talk about the power of coaching. Alaina is a Unity and Personal Fulfillment Coach. She is a published author. She's a songwriter. She is a filmmaker. She is an incredible human being. I also consider her to be one of my closest friends. Find out more about Alaina here: https://alainalarsen.com Find Amanda here: amandahess.ca Interested in working w...
Aug 03, 2023•48 min•Ep. 157
Too often we are told that we need to be "realistic". So we listen to them. And we drop our dream and aim for something "more realistic". Today's Monday Mindset is going to help you not let go of your dreams - so that you don't let go of your dream life. You ready? Book a free strategy call: amandahess.ca Let's be friends on IG: https://www.instagram.com/theamandahess/ Interested in working with me? Sign up for a discovery call: https://amandahess.ca Want to join the Love Yourself No Matter What...
Aug 01, 2023•12 min•Ep. 156
We are in too much of a hurry to move on. We are in too much of a hurry to "get over it". if you have experienced trauma, the first thing that needs to happen is building the base. Without it there is no moving in. Listen in, I'm going to tell you exactly how I help clients move through this. It's a simple process and it always works. Book a Free Strategy Session with me here: https://www.instagram.com/theamandahess/ Interested in working with me? Sign up for a discovery call: https://amandahess...
Jul 27, 2023•22 min•Ep. 155
Mindset is everything. Join me as I share one of my weekly affirmations and help you apply it to your life. Updated every Monday! Friend me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/theamandahess/ Interested in working with me? Sign up for a discovery call: https://amandahess.ca Want to join the Love Yourself No Matter What Membership For Free? Join here: amanda-hess.mykajabi.com/loveyourself Come find me on TT and IG: @theamandahess Mentioned in this episode: Are You Ready for a Change? Book a free disc...
Jul 25, 2023•5 min•Ep. 154
As a neurodivergent woman, I can guarantee that you have become an expert at being a chameleon. What nobody told you was that doing this would ruin your experience of yourself and your life as you got older. In order to love your life as a neurodivergent woman, it's imperative that you unlearn this "skill". Today I am going to help you get started. Find out more about my 6 week coaching program: www.theneurodivergentceo.com Reach out to me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamandahess/ I...
Jul 20, 2023•25 min•Ep. 153
Let me take you into the depths of my own brain and show you exactly the affirmations and mantras I am creating to create a fulfilling and joy filled life as a neurodivergent CEO. I don't believe in random mantras or affirmations. But I do believe in the mindful practice of creating mantras and affirmations that allow you to tap into the very essence of what you are trying to create in your life. I'd love for you to have a listen and try one on. Come on over to IG and let me know if one resonate...
Jul 18, 2023•7 min•Ep. 152
Summer brings sunshine and flip flops and BBQ's. But it also brings sensory overload, overwhelm, family dysfunction and a deregulated nervous system. I teach my clients about emotional capacity and today I am teaching it right here on the podcast. If you want to experience less stress and anxiety and instead feel free and relaxed this summer, take a listen. Check out the Best Summer Ever Coaching Program: theneurodivergentceo.com Questions? Come dm me on IG: @theamandahess Interested in working ...
Jul 13, 2023•31 min•Ep. 151
Sometimes the best way to explain a new way to approach your life is to dive into a really good analogy. Today I am sharing what how gardening is a lot like the life you are living and showing you exactly how to use this as your advantage in your life. Tune in to find out how. Sign up for The Best Summer Ever As A Neurodivergent Badass: app.helloaudio.fm/feed/0743d5fe-b9c9-49b1-ab1a-58815322d67b/signup Interested in working with me? Sign up for a discovery call: https://amandahess.ca Want to joi...
Jun 29, 2023•39 min•Ep. 150
The thoughts that we think drive the results that we get in our lives, but too often we don't even realize that what we are thinking is not the truth. Thoughts are not true or untrue. They are just thoughts. Some of them serve us and some of them don't. Creating awareness for what you are ACTUALLY thinking and deciding to divorce the ones that are not serving you can drastically change your results for the better. Interested in working with me? Sign up for a discovery call: https://amandahess.ca...
Jun 22, 2023•20 min•Ep. 149
If you identify as being neurodivergent, or you believe you might be, there are few key things that I am going to teach you that you probably haven't been taught before. The most important thing to understand is that there is no such think as normal. You have been raised to think otherwise, but it's hurting you and not helping you to identify with being "not normal." You are unique. Therefore however you are is normal for you. When you begin understanding this universal truth, you can really sta...
Jun 15, 2023•29 min•Ep. 148
To transform your life, embracing risks becomes imperative. Join us in this episode as we delve into the essence of risks, their significance, and effective strategies to navigate them. Discover how building your risk tolerance can empower you as a neurodivergent leader, propelling you towards extraordinary success. Be sure to come be friends with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamandahess/ Want to work with me? Book a Strategy Session to find out more: https://amandahesscoaching.a...
Jun 08, 2023•32 min•Ep. 147
A lot of the things we believe about ourselves are things that we have been told and things that we have been taught. Our beliefs about ourselves are powerful, and many of us remain unaware of the beliefs we carry and how they affect us. If you are a neurodivergent leader, I would be willing to bet that you have some beliefs right now that you probably want to look at asap. In today's episode we dive straight into discovering our beliefs and the path to changing them. Book a strategy call with A...
Jun 01, 2023•34 min•Ep. 146
Embarking on a journey of personal reinvention requires the courage to let go of the person we once were. In this thought-provoking podcast, we delve into the transformative power of shedding relationships that no longer serve us and bidding farewell to environments that fail to align with our aspirations. However, the process of reinvention necessitates more than just relinquishing external factors; it demands releasing the outdated version of ourselves that once sustained us. Join us as we exp...
May 25, 2023•28 min•Ep. 145
This week we are talking about WHO you are becoming. Too often we become bogged down on WHAT we are doing and WHAT worked before. I'm walking you through a completely different process. I am going to help you lean into WHO you want to be and how to use that to create the results you want in your life. Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/theamandahess/ Book a Free Strategy Session: https://amandahesscoaching.as.me/pdstrategy Interested in working with me? Sign up for a discovery call: http...
May 18, 2023•31 min•Ep. 144
How did I go from sad, depressed and anxious with a BPD diagnosis to a strong, independent, kick ass woman? Re-invention. I decided to reinvent myself and I haven't looked back since. I have helped so many other women do this exact same reinvention and today I am going to teach it to you. This is a 3 part series on re-invention and I can't wait to share it with you. Buckle up, change is in the air. Find out more about the Re-Invented Membership: joinamanda.ca Interested in working with me? Sign ...
May 11, 2023•32 min•Ep. 143
Self-Care is more than just bubble baths and cups of tea. In fact, self-care is the number one thing you should be prioritizing if you feel emotionally unstable, anxious, stressed out or depressed. Today I have Diane Schroeder, MA, EFO, is a national speaker, writer, and podcast host focusing on helping leaders understand and appreciate the value of self-care. As a leader in the male-dominated fire service for 24 years, Diane knows that practicing self-care enables leaders to find their authenti...
May 04, 2023•43 min•Ep. 142
The "Truth" about you might seem very real. But did you know that it's actually just what you think about yourself? You can change what you think any time you want. Which means you can also change the "truth" about you. Listen in to find out more about how this might serve you and change the results you are creating in your life right now. Did you know you can book a Free Strategy Session with Amanda? Book it HERE Interested in working with me? Sign up for a discovery call: https://amandahess.ca...
Apr 27, 2023•28 min•Ep. 141
Friendship. It's something that sometimes can fill us up but also can sometimes make us question our own self-worth. Why is making friends as an adult so difficult? Is there something innate in some of us that makes us un-friendable? The answer is no. Of course not. But that might not be how you truly feel and i want to help you think about this in a whole new way. Listen in. I am sharing how this shows up for me and exactly how I deal with it. If you want to get into my Self-Care Masterclass, o...
Apr 20, 2023•40 min•Ep. 140
If you have a complicated relationship with sex & intimacy you are not alone. Sex and intimacy are subjects that often come with a load of emotional baggage. As women, we've been conditioned to believe certain things about sex and our sexuality, but the truth is, those ideas are often misguided and broken. That's why I'm excited to introduce my special guest for today, Danielle Savory, a Sex and Pleasure Coach who's here to help us unpack our complicated relationships with sex and find freed...
Apr 13, 2023•50 min•Ep. 139
We all have heard that setting goals is the what creates success, but so many of us are resistant to doing it. Guess what? It's not because you have a character flaw or personality problem. Trauma plays a big role in not being able to set or maintain goals. The reason why goal setting might feel like setting yourself on fire could be because of what happened to you in your past. But that doesn't mean goal setting isn't for you, it just means we need to approach it differently. Book a Strategy Ca...
Apr 06, 2023•29 min•Ep. 138
Teenagers. Being one was hard. Parenting them can seem impossible. But it can be easier than you think. Today I have Cindy Thackston, a Certified Teen & Family Coach on the Podcast to talk about all things teen mental wellness. We talk about: Why teens act the way they do, Why we react the way we do , and what we can do about all of it. About Cindy: Cindy Thackston is a certified teen and family coach. As a parent to three teenagers herself, Cindy has made it her life’s work to understand th...
Mar 30, 2023•48 min•Ep. 137
Sheilanova Cornelio is the Self Confident Dating Coach and is my special guest today. Dating is something that can seem really hard. It can be easy to believe that there is something with you or that dating is just not for you or that there are no good candidates for dating. But that just isn't the truth. The truth is, dating is for everyone. You don't need a special process or a magic formula. But you do need the confidence to show up in the world and be yourself. Listen in to change your whole...
Mar 23, 2023•57 min•Ep. 136
Do you wonder what the difference is between coaching and therapy? Do you wonder if coaching might be a better fit? I am breaking down what coaching is, how it is different from therapy and what you can expect from working with a coach. I break it all down in this episode and let you know what you really can expect through coaching. I have a special gift for you! Do you struggle with Anxiety and have you had a difficult time getting it under control? I have created an Anxiety Reset: My 5 Simple ...
Mar 16, 2023•29 min•Ep. 135
If there is one emotion that I know that every women feels on a daily basis, it's GUILT. We feel guilt about everything: What we eat, what we drink, the time we spend on ourselves, the money we spend on ourselves, etc. We basically feel guilty about basically everything. And honestly, it's so fucked up! We feel guilty for taking up any space at all. And that has to stop. I'm breaking it all down in this episode and giving you some real tools to get started today. Find Amanda on IG: https://www.i...
Mar 09, 2023•26 min•Ep. 134
Too many of us get labelled with some sort of disorder and then start believing: "This is what is wrong with me". And then we think the only way to happiness is to fix that thing. Which becomes impossible, because how do we fix how and who we are? But what if that's not the truth? What if that's not the truth about you? What if that's not the truth about what's possible for you? I am going to argue that it isn't the truth. Instead of fixing yourself, it can be life changing to simply meet yourse...
Mar 03, 2023•27 min•Ep. 133
A lot of us believe that we need to get rid of fear to do the things we really want to do in the world. But the truth is that you actually need courage. Getting rid of fear is impossible. Creating courage is not. Tash Marshall Bean is the EPITOME of courage and energy. She is a ball of joyous energy and nobody in the world can pump you up like she can. She also is Authentic As Fuck and get's real about the imperfect courage she uses to create results in her own life. Take a listen, she changed m...
Feb 23, 2023•56 min•Ep. 132
Love. Love can feel amazing and love can feel impossible. Sometimes love event hurts. One of the key things I teach my clients is how to use love to change their lives, but sometimes accessing that love is hard. In this episode, I am explaining exactly why this happens, and what you can do about it so that you can improve your life. How I think about love is completely different from anything you might have heard before. It could just change your life. Come find Amanda on her website: www.fuckyo...
Feb 16, 2023•21 min•Ep. 131