We live in a world that constantly prioritizes convenience—fast food, quick fixes, and instant results. But what happens when we take that same approach to our own lives? In this episode, I dive into how we’ve been conditioned to prioritize efficiency over true self-investment and why that’s holding us back from real growth, joy, and fulfillment. If you’ve ever struggled with feeling like an “inconvenience” or putting yourself last, this episode is for you. Episode Breakdown: 🕒 [0:00 - 2:30] | ...
Mar 07, 2025•25 min•Ep. 250
In this episode, I explore the concept of soft strength —a way to hold boundaries, advocate for yourself, and navigate difficult situations without aggression or emotional dysregulation. Too often, women are labeled as “too much” when they stand up for themselves or “people pleasers” when they don’t. But there’s a middle ground: a way to be strong without force, and firm without anger. I share personal experiences, client insights, and practical strategies to help you step into your power while ...
Feb 28, 2025•19 min•Ep. 249
In this episode, I sit down with my first-ever life coach, Maggie Reyes, a feminist marriage coach and the author of The Questions for Couples Journal. We dive deep into the social conditioning that shapes women’s lives—how we are raised to be “good” by constantly serving others, often at the expense of our own desires and well-being. Maggie shares her insights on navigating the discomfort of wanting more for yourself, creating safety in self-discovery, and finding balance in relationships witho...
Feb 20, 2025•48 min•Ep. 248
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of burnout, constantly giving and never taking time for yourself? In this episode, I dive into the concept of *wanting*—why so many of us, especially women, lose touch with our own desires and how to reclaim them. We’ve been taught that being the “good girl” means putting everyone else first, but at what cost? I explore the impact of this mindset, the necessity of rest, and how learning to prioritize yourself isn’t selfish—it’s essential. I also share insights fr...
Feb 14, 2025•24 min•Ep. 247
In this episode, I’m breaking down the key differences between coaching and therapy —a topic that often confuses people. While both provide emotional support, they serve very different purposes. Coaching is action-oriented, focused on shifting your mindset, regulating emotions, and taking steps toward real change , whereas therapy tends to focus more on deep emotional processing and past traumas . If you’ve ever wondered whether coaching is right for you or how it differs from therapy, this epis...
Feb 06, 2025•27 min•Ep. 246
In this episode, I dive into the topic of self-worth, something I surprisingly haven’t covered in depth before—despite this being my 245th episode! I reflect on my podcast journey and how over 130,000 listeners have tuned in, which is incredible. We often feel like we’re not enough, whether in relationships, careers, or personal growth. But the truth is, self-worth is intrinsic—it’s something we are born with, not something we have to earn. The challenge is not about proving our worth but learni...
Jan 31, 2025•24 min•Ep. 245
Have you ever felt stuck because of the labels you or others have placed on you? In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into how labels shape our lives—for better or worse. Labels can offer clarity, community, and tools for growth, but they can also hold us back when we use them to justify staying stuck. Together, we’ll unpack why our brains love labels, how to recognize when they’re helping versus hurting, and the steps you can take to break free from limiting beliefs. This episode is packed...
Jan 24, 2025•28 min•Ep. 244
In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth about confidence—what it really is, why it’s so important, and how you can create it in your life. Confidence isn’t something you’re born with; it’s something you build by starting, failing, and learning along the way. I’ll share my own journey from fear to confidence, why resilience matters, and how to move forward even when it’s uncomfortable. If you’ve been waiting to feel confident before taking bold steps, this episode will show you why you don’t...
Jan 16, 2025•25 min•Ep. 243
[0:00] Welcome and Introduction [2:00] Why Ryanne Chose Coaching Ryanne explains how she felt unsettled and overwhelmed before starting coaching. She shares her experiences with therapy, which helped her understand her past but left her feeling stuck without tools to move forward. After a friend’s recommendation and realizing her nervous system was out of balance, she decided to give coaching a try. [6:30] Early Days of Coaching Ryanne talks about the first steps we took together, focusing on ma...
Jan 10, 2025•49 min•Ep. 242
[00:00] **Why I’m Sharing This Episode** - I recorded this episode on January 1st for my private, client-only podcast. - I’m sharing it here so you can get a feel for my day-to-day support and also to highlight the core message on shifting from goal-setting to vision creation. - I’m hosting a **90-minute Emotional Mastery Workshop** on January 8th, 2025, where I’ll guide attendees to: - Reclaim control of their emotions and thoughts. - Align with their deepest desires. - Wake up daily with confi...
Jan 03, 2025•12 min•Ep. 241
In this episode I dive deep into the topic of overthinking. I explore why we overthink, how it affects our lives, and most importantly, how we can overcome it. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in a loop of obsessive thoughts or struggling to quiet your mind, this episode is for you. I also share exciting details about my upcoming free masterclass on December 30th to help you make 2025 your most empowered year yet. Timestamps: [00:00] Welcome & Holiday Reflections I share some Christmas Ev...
Dec 26, 2024•17 min•Ep. 240
- **[0:00]** - Welcome and reflection: "Can you believe it's already mid-December? Let’s make this moment count." - **[1:00]** - Today, we’re diving deep into *emotional mastery*. You’ll learn how this transformative process can help you handle stress, build resilience, and create a life you love. --- ### The Big Idea: Every Problem Is an Emotions Problem - **[2:30]** - I’ll show you why emotional mastery is the key to solving issues in relationships, parenting, money, career, and more. - **[3:1...
Dec 19, 2024•36 min•Ep. 239
**[3:25] Getting Started: Why Manifestation?** - I share a personal update about teaching spin class while recovering from a cold. - Introduction to the episode's focus: Manifestation. - Initial thoughts on manifestation inspired by a business coach’s TikTok content. - Connection between self-love and manifestation as a practical tool. --- **[8:45] What is Manifestation?** - Reflection on past trends like *The Secret* and how manifestation is often misunderstood. - A non-spiritual, practical app...
Dec 12, 2024•36 min•Ep. 238
Curious about what coaching looks like? This is a real coaching session to help you see what you can expect. In this episode, I share a live coaching session with a courageous friend from my community. This session provides insight into what coaching can look like and how transformative it can be. You’ll hear moments of teaching, interruption to shift thought patterns, and examples of how coaching differs from traditional talk therapy. **[00:00] Intro:** - I explain the episode's premise and my ...
Dec 05, 2024•46 min•Ep. 237
In this episode, we delve into the complexities of gratitude. As American Thanksgiving approaches, gratitude becomes a hot topic, but is forcing gratitude always a good idea? I explore why it’s okay not to feel grateful during challenging times and how embracing intentionality and celebration can create genuine positive emotions. Listen in as I share personal stories, insights from coaching sessions, and actionable steps to help you break free from fake gratitude and step into a more fulfilling ...
Nov 28, 2024•25 min•Ep. 236
In this episode, I welcome neurodiversity consultant Jenine Lillian to discuss their journey to an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis, overcoming societal expectations, and building an inclusive world. Janine shares their unique perspective, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance, connection, and actionable steps to live authentically. - **[00:00] - Intro and Welcome** Amanda introduces Jenine Lillian, highlighting their work as a neurodiversity consultant and their warm personality. - **...
Nov 21, 2024•50 min•Ep. 235
In this episode, I delve deep into my personal journey and share insights on embracing and understanding emotions. As someone who has walked through emotional battles and navigated the ups and downs of diagnosis, I know how transformative it is to learn emotional resilience. We explore the essential nature of emotions, the importance of releasing judgment, and why moving beyond labels can unlock a more fulfilling life. This episode is about reducing suffering, increasing self-love, and finding a...
Nov 15, 2024•22 min•Ep. 234
Are you struggling with loneliness, craving genuine friendships, or feeling stuck in the same old patterns? I'm here to help. Join me as we explore the importance of human connection, the challenges of making friends in adulthood, and practical steps you can take to create meaningful relationships. Whether it's through my coaching insights or personal stories, I'm dedicated to helping you break the cycle of loneliness and build the connections you crave. Tune in every week for new episodes, and ...
Nov 07, 2024•32 min•Ep. 233
Kathryn's Journey: From Therapy to Coaching Transformation In this heartfelt podcast episode, I, Amanda, welcome my client Kathryn, who shares her incredible journey over the past year through life coaching. Kathryn talks about her background as a clinical psychologist, the distinctions between therapy and coaching, and how small, enjoyable experiences have led to major life changes for her. She opens up about her struggles with a difficult divorce and feeling emotionally shut down, and reflects...
Oct 31, 2024•57 min•Ep. 232
When we start down the road of personal development - we quickly notice that negative self-talk is a problem. We see that our negative thoughts about ourselves create results that we don't want. The thing is, we think that what we need is to shut that voice up. But the problem is that we can't do it. I'm going to teach you what actually works. Book a free call with Amanda: https://amandahess.ca/bookacall/ Interested in working with me? Sign up for a discovery call: https://amandahess.ca Want to ...
Oct 25, 2024•21 min•Ep. 231
Burnout is something that everybody is talking about. If you think you might be burned out, you probably are. But that doesn't mean that is where you need to stay. Let's talk about it. 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 discove...
Oct 18, 2024•16 min•Ep. 230
Making the decision to change your life can be so much easier than you think. The only reason decisions seem hard is because we think there are RIGHT decisions and there are WRONG decisions. But the truth is, you are only one decision away from changing the trajectory of your life at ANY given time. You don't need more time or more information, you need to learn how to trust yourself. Are you ready to change your life? Ready for change? Book a call with Amanda and make real progress towards maki...
Oct 10, 2024•24 min•Ep. 229
Welcome to the Top Ten Podcast Episodes! Today we start with number 9: How To Love Yourself When You Think You Shouldn't. Self-Love is hard even when we are trying to love things that other people say we SHOULD love. But what about the things people say we shouldn't? Learning to love everything about myself, including behaviors that could be viewed as unacceptable, has been the catalyst in changing my life. Take a listen to discover how loving the things you don't like about yourself could chang...
Oct 03, 2024•22 min•Ep. 228
Join me as I walk you through what it was like to be a 48 year old adult in a tiny dress who stepped onto a cold rink and danced and jumped my way through a figure skating program 2 days in a row. I learned 2 very important life lessons from that experience, and today I am sharing them with you. Let me entertain you while I also show you how to transform your life. This is going to be so fucking fun! You might think I am insane for signing up for this competition, but it might surprise you to kn...
Sep 26, 2024•20 min•Ep. 227
Welcome to the Top Ten Podcast Episodes! Today we start with number 10: Woman Guilt. 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 ...
Sep 19, 2024•27 min•Ep. 226
I have been told I was too emotional my whole life. I have always had big feelings and guess what? That is never going to change. AND it turns out that there is no such thing as being TOO emotional. There is just you and your emotions and the truth of what that looks like for you. We worry a lot about being too emotional and too much for other people, but instead we need to flip our thinking and supporting ourselves being the gorgeous emotional humans that we are. Listen in to find out how. Book...
Sep 12, 2024•21 min•Ep. 225
This TikTok trend for Demure and Mindful seems like just a fun little trend. But it's actually perpetuating a female stereotype that you are going to want to distance yourself from with a 10 foot pole. You don't need to be more demure, or polite, or ladylike. You do want to know how to be strong and capable to actually enjoy your life while you get to be yourself. Give me 10 minutes to change how you think about yourself and watch your life change exponentially. You deserve a big and strong life...
Sep 05, 2024•29 min•Ep. 224
Register for the Reduce Your Stress Without Reducing Your Life Masterclass: amanahesss.ca/stress Stress. We have all had it drilled into us that we have to reduce our stress, but how are we supposed to do that with our busy lives? The truth is, if we had time for meditating and relaxing, we wouldn't be stressed, right? Today I am going to show you a different way to think about stress. Stress is a normal, human emotion. We are supposed to feel it. The issue is not that we experience stress, the ...
Aug 29, 2024•30 min•Ep. 223
Hardship is a part of living. Sometimes it can feel like there is no way to go through hardship without losing yourself to sadness, depression and hopelessness along the way. I used to struggle with this too and I want to show you the way you can do it without getting emotionally lost. Navigating hardship is something that can get a lot easier, when we know how to handle our emotions. Today's episode is going to walk you through each step. In this episode we cover: - The unique experience of har...
Aug 22, 2024•25 min•Ep. 222
If you worry about what other people think, Congratulations! This means you are human. It's normal to worry what other people think, but that doesn't mean we need to consciously keep it that way. One way to release what other people think, is to let them be wrong about you. It's simple and it works. Listen in to learn how to apply this in a way that can truly change your life and your ability to stop caring what other people think and instead start deciding what you want to think instead. Ready ...
Aug 15, 2024•23 min•Ep. 221
