In this episode, I discuss why I believe life isn't fair and how when we can let go of the lie that life was ever supposed to be fair, we can empower ourselves to move forward and heal. I also talk about how healing from childhood sexual assault taught me this lesson and how by realizing life was never meant to be fair, I was able to move forward. I also answer 2 questions - one about someone's relationship with their alcoholic mother and an athlete who's injury has left them no longer able to p...
Oct 06, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 17
When healing from the death of loved ones, the feeling of guilt can often arise. In this episode, I talk about how guilt is normal while grieving, and different times when I felt guilty throughout the grieving process. I also answer questions from a person who feels guilty dating after the loss of a husband and a listener who feels guilt for not being so grief-stricken. Timestamps: 0:00: Intro 4:54: Teaching 21:44: Listener Question 1 34:55: Listener Question 2 For this episode's show notes, ple...
Sep 29, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Bullying can be very traumatic and have long-term effects in our lives. In this episode, I talk about how bullying from my past was affecting my present, how being raped manifested as a bully wound, and how I recognized my trigger and healed this pattern. I also answer questions about how a past rumor can still affect the present, and how to heal from the trauma of being bullied by a "mean girl." Timestamps: 0:00: Intro 4:09: Teaching 20:34: Listener Question 1 44:22: Listener Question 2 For thi...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 15
This episode is in response to a TikTok I created that went viral about what she's learned during her first 6 months of being sober. In this episode I discuss why I decided to go sober for 12 months, how often I was drinking before, how to handle boredom, the upsides and downsides of sobriety, advice for feeling your feelings, and if I plan on drinking again. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 3:10: Question 1 10:29: Question 2 17:47: Question 3 25:22: Question 4 30:22: Question 5 For this episode's show not...
Aug 09, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Trust is essential to the healing journey and connecting to yourself. Many people don't know how to trust themselves after trauma, so in this episode, Amanda discusses why learning to trust yourself is so important, what it means when you feel unsupported by the universe, how to connect to your intuition, and how to trust yourself when making a big decision. Timestamps: 0:00: Intro 1:01: Teaching 10:46: Listener Question 1 22:31: Listener Question 2 38:00: Listener Question 3 For this episode's ...
Aug 02, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Friendship breakups are really common, but often are filled with shame and can be left unhealed. Though these breakups are painful, friendships can be one of our greatest teachers and it's important to take the time to heal and move through the grieving process. In today's episode, I answer questions about the end of friendships, healing from gossip culture, and how to know when it's time to end a friendship. Timestamps: 0:00: Intro 0:36: Teaching 9:42: Listener Question 1 24:07: Listener Questi...
Jul 26, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 12
On average, people spend 30% of their lives working. Because of this, it is so important to find a career that is fulfilling and can bring you happiness. In this episode, I answer questions from someone who is unhappy working 24/7, a teacher who feels burnt out, and a person who finds themselves unhappy in their first job. Timestamps: 0:00: Intro 9:36: Listener Question 1 24:56: Listener Question 2 38:38: Listener Question 3 For this episode's shownotes, please visit: https://newviewadvice.com/1...
Jul 19, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Many of us use unhealthy coping strategies as a way to avoid feeling our feelings. In today's episode, Amanda answers questions about three different unhealthy coping strategies - using alcohol, food, and shopping to cope with difficult feelings - and how to become curious about why we may be using these unhealthy coping mechanisms and how to start finding healthy ways to engage with life and process our feelings. Timestamps: 0:00: Intro 8:01: Listener Question 1 23:00: Listener Question 2 For t...
Jul 12, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Anxiety can make it difficult to live in the present moment. In this episode, Amanda talks about why so many people suffer from constant anxiety, how to start looking at your fears and anxiety, how to start grounding and relieving your anxiety today, and how to start healing your anxious thoughts. Timestamps: 0:00: Intro 5:59: Listener Question 1 23:21: Listener Question 2 For this episode's shownotes, please visit: https://newviewadvice.com/9 Want to ask a question? You can email newviewadvice@...
Jun 29, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Sexual Assault and rape is all too common. These traumatic events often leave survivors feeling lost, confused, and hopeless. In this episode, Amanda discusses why it was not your fault, how to move past self-blame, how to forgive yourself, and the importance of healing this immense trauma. *Trigger warning - this episode goes into detail about sexual violence. Timestamps: 0:00: Intro 3:25: Teaching 13:39: Listener Question 1 36:52: Listener Question 2 59:29: Outro For this episode's shownotes, ...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Heartbreak is inevitable. Everyone experiences heartbreak at one time or another, and it's important that we allow ourselves to move through the feelings and to go through the stages of grief. In today's episode Amanda answers questions on break ups, ghosting, and how to forgive yourself for breaking up with someone. Timestamps: 0:00: Intro 6:16: Listener Question 1 22:47: Listener Question 2 36:55: Listener Question 3 For this episode's shownotes, please visit: https://newviewadvice.com/7 Want ...
Jun 14, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Relationships can be challenging, and also very rewarding. In this episode, Amanda offers advice on how to become more conscious in your relationship, as well as answers questions about how to let go of controlling your partner, what to do when you've been in an on and off again relationship, and what to do if your partner doesn't support you making changes in your life. Timestamps: 0:00: Intro 5:08: Listener Question 1 26:34: Listener Question 2 For this episode's shownotes, please visit: https...
May 31, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Amanda decides to go back to basics for this episode, and discuss what self-love, how to get in touch with your inner child, and why forgiveness is so important. Timestamps: 0:00: Intro 2:29: What is Self-Love and Why is it important? 20:06: What is the Inner Child? 37:50: Why is Forgiveness important? For the episode show notes, visit: https://newviewadvice.com/5 Want to ask a question? You can email newviewadvice@gmail.com or fill out the form at https://newviewadvice.com/question Follow me on...
May 17, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Suicide and suicidal thoughts are all too common in today's society. In this episode, Amanda answers questions about how to heal from the death of loved ones who have died by suicide and how to handle and ask for help when suicidal thoughts arise. To submit a question, fill out this form: https://newviewadvice.com/question For this episode's show notes, please visit: https://newviewadvice.com/4 If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifelin...
May 10, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Grief can be one of life's greatest teachers, but if we don't deal with our grief it can start to wreak havoc in our lives, which is why Amanda is so passionate about discussing grief and the grieving process. In this episode, Amanda answers questions about grieving the death of a parent, balancing grief and motherhood, and how to transmute our anxieties about death into momentum to live life to the fullest in every present moment. Timestamps 0:00: Intro 9:12: Listener Question 1 23:24: Listener...
May 03, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this first episode of New View Advice, Amanda introduces herself and the podcast. You’ll learn why Amanda started New View Advice and how it’s different from other advice columns, her goals for the podcast, topics you can expect moving forward, and how to submit questions for future episodes. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:06 Why did I start this podcast? 11:25 What kind of topics can you expect to hear? 13:09 How can you submit a question? Check out the full show notes at https://newviewadvice.com/...
Apr 26, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 1
No one expected to live through a pandemic. We have spent a lot of time discussing our physical health, but in this episode, Amanda dives into how the pandemic has impacted our mental health. Amanda answers questions on dealing with feeling depressed, being in a relationship while quarantining, and becoming sober curious. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:57 Listener Question 1 17:12 Listener Question 2 For the full show notes, visit https://newviewadvice.com/2 Want a chance to have your question feature...
Apr 26, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In “New View Advice,” host Amanda Durocher answers listener questions by offering healing-centered advice about various topics, including relationships, trauma, rape, grief, mental health, and so much more. To submit a question, you can visit newviewadvice.com/question or email newviewadvice@gmail.com. Follow me on Instagram or TikTok ....
Apr 07, 2021•1 min
