This week I'm talking to Amanda Grace, a therapist and art journaling expert. We dive deep into the ways our egos run the show and keep us trapped in cycles of seeking external validation and chasing the next "fix" - whether that's another course, achievement or just mindless scrolling for a dopamine hit. Amanda doesn't hold back in calling out some hard truths about the lies we tell ourselves to avoid doing the real inner work. If you've ever felt helplessly controlled by bad habits, the need to constantly be accomplishing things, or approval-seeking, this episode will light a fire under you. Listen now!

Can't-miss moments:

• Are you doing something for all the wrong reasons? I share a story about a "good habit" that wasn't really good for much when I broke it down...
  
  
• When ego is driving the bus: Amanda shares a must-watch movie that will open your eyes to all the ways your wounded inner child shows up as a shapeshifter to manipulate you...
  
  
• Moderation is a lie: Amanda has a refreshing stance on what it means to be "moderate" with behaviors and habits we know are causing problems (this one probably won't feel good for most of us to hear, but it's necessary)...
  
  
• Here's a belief I want to set on fire: you're a failure as an entrepreneur if you get a job. Amanda and I break down this fear, and show you how to make the right decision for you (no matter what the people around you might think)...
  
  
• Are you gambling with your business? Amanda reveals how the "just one more course, one more podcast..." tendencies of Shiny Object Syndrome are just like gamblers who have gotten in over their heads (and shares a radical idea for how to stop this behavior in its tracks)...

Amanda's bio:

Amanda Grace grew up in a happy, supportive, loving home. However, from as far back as she can recall, she battled with low self-esteem, persistent anxiety & an unidentifiable sense of shame - a shadow that lingered in the corners of her existence.

Following numerous and occasionally harmful attempts to "fix herself," Amanda ultimately unearthed a path to recovery that has since become her greatest gift & most central commitment in her life to this very day.

Now, she dedicates herself to mentoring women facing similar struggles, guiding them through the shadows of Generational Traumas that impede their journey towards freedom, confidence, and happiness, ultimately transforming their lives.

Resources and links:

• Amanda’s Website

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Katherine Pomerantz is an accountant/money wizard turning the financial world on its head. Imagine following all the "steps" - getting your business set up and your employees trained so you can take time off for parental leave... only to return from leave to discover you've lost almost half your business. And during one of the busiest periods, tax season! I think you're going to be seriously inspired by how she turned it all around (especially when lots would take it as a sign to quit). Listen now!

Can't-miss moments:

• No one likes needy: are you treating your money like a desperate lover chasing after someone? If you're constantly obsessing about how to get more money, Katherine has some tips for how to attract vs chase...
  
  
• Spoiler alert: MONEY IS MADE UP. It is literally flying over our heads this second, little data bytes we've all agreed equal something of value. Katherine and I reveal why we find this idea inspiring vs intimidating...
  
  
• Out of context quote: "Did I tell you about the time everything was fucked up and I thought we were all going to die?"
  
  
• Are you treating money as something you earn at the end of the journey, or as a tool to help you on that journey? Here's how to tell the difference...
  
  
• Turning it all around: how Katherine replaced all the lost income within four months (and ensured that losing nearly half her business overnight would never happen again)...

Katherine's bio:

Katherine, actress turned accountant, has capitalized on her artistic background to create the Money Storyteller MethodTM - a mindset and accounting framework that helps business owners rewrite bad money stories and scale without mess. She firmly believes every creative idea has the ability to change the world if given the right financial support and opportunity. She leads an accounting firm & financial education company, and her expertise has been featured by VICE Media, Discover Card, The Penny Hoarder, and the Stacking Benjamins Podcast. She loves yoga, walking dogs, and throwing rad birthday parties.

Resources and links:

• Katherine's site
• Money Storyteller assessment
• The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

Support the Show.

Let's collab:

• Book a chat
• Work with Angie
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Let's connect:

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Have you ever met a "body whisperer"? Prepare yourself, because Ruth Cummings' perspective is SUCH an eye opened. A leadership coach and body advocate, Ruth has spent the last three decades unraveling the mysteries of how our physical and mental states intertwine. It's a raw, hilarious, and deeply insightful conversation that'll leave you looking at your own body—and struggles—in a whole new light.

Can't-miss moments:

• Got a tight, painful spot in between your shoulder blades? Your body might be trying to process a betrayal (here's what to look out for, according to Ruth)...
  
  
• Rage against the mosh pit? I share the story I hid about myself so long... that I got into fights at metal shows. See how Ruth flips the script on me and shows me I was doing something healthy all along...
  
  
• Turns out humming different tones can be your secret weapon for emotional release (and that "om" isn't just hippie-dippy BS). Ruth breaks it down...
  
  
• From cocky to compassionate: Ruth shares her story (we can probably all relate to this one) about begging her way back into a class she once intentionally slept through...
  
  
• "Why are you learning to be a prostitute?" The inspiring way Ruth dealt with doubters and negative people as she was getting trained in massage therapy...

Ruth's bio:

Ruth is a Body Advocate, Body Mind Coach, Massage Therapist & Young Adult Mentor who helps leadership teams create inspiring company cultures that their teams align with, fight for, get excited about & can’t wait to be a part of.

She is the founder of Athletic Touch Therapeutic Massage & Coaching & has worked over 50,000 hours with professional athletes, CEOs, young adults & teams worldwide teaching how our body & mind communication can have a profound affect on our success & failure.

Ruth teaches how to actively access our peak performance by interpreting communication from our body that we have learned to ignore.

Ruth is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico and is available for speaking & team building opportunities across the US, global and virtual summits, podcasts & healing retreats.

Resources and links:

• Ruth’s Website
• Ruth on FB
• Ruth on Insta
• Angie's book
• Meditation for the Fidgety Skeptic
• Ron Reich
• Brian McCarthy
• Dr. Julie Helmrich

Support the Show.

Let's collab:

• Book a chat
• Work with Angie
• Get the PTKA book

Let's connect:

• Angie’s FB Page
• Angie on IG
• Angie on YT

If you dig the show and want to help bring more episodes to the world, consider buying a coffee for the production team!