Feedback on the show? Send us a message!

What if the adventure you're craving doesn't require more... but less?

In this solo episode of Manders Mindset, I dive into a personal reflection sparked by the book Subtract by Leidy Klotz, a gift from my friend, and guest on last week's episode, Glen Van Peski. This read has already begun shifting how I think, move, and breathe, even though I’m only a few chapters in. Through the lens of my own mindset work and recent personal experiences, I share how subtraction, letting go instead of piling on can be a powerful tool for growth, healing, and clarity.

Join me as I unpack some first takeaways from Subtract, explore what it means to create space by removing instead of adding, and invite you into a gentle moment of pause to experience the power of intentional release.

Listeners Will Discover:

🌿 Why our brains default to adding, and how shifting to subtracting can be transformational

🧘‍♀️ How a moment of subtraction can lead to clarity, space, and alignment

✨ A guided reflection to practice letting go ~ mentally, emotionally, & physically

Timeline Summary: 

[0:30 ] – What inspired this reflection and how the book Subtract landed in my hands
[2:29 ] – The Lego experiment that reveals our brain’s bias toward adding over subtracting
[5:23 ] – My overpacking story and the deep clarity that came from letting go
[6:43 ] – Cultural lessons on stillness and presence
[8:42 ] – A guided practice: one breath, one release, one small moment of subtraction
[11:13 ] – Early takeaways from Subtract and why less really can lead to more

Resources:

Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less by Leidy Klotz: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/646673/subtract-by-leidy-klotz/

If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear what landed the most for you. Message me on Instagram @thebreathinggoddess. 

And if you haven’t yet, please rate, follow, and leave a review. 

To Connect with Amanda:

Schedule a 1:1 Virtual Breathwork Session HERE

📸 Instagram: @thebreathinggoddess

Follow & Support the Podcast:
📱 Instagram: @MandersMindset
👥 Join the Manders Mindset Facebook Community HERE!