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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