Why moms like us feel at war with ourselves with Amanda Goetz

Update: 2025-11-05

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In this episode, Dana sits down with Amanda Goetz, a two-time founder, four-time CMO, and single mom of three, to discuss the lessons from her journey of burnout to balance. Amanda shares how her debut book Toxic Grit came to life, stemming from her own cathartic process of healing after a tough few years. From learning to compartmentalize her roles as a mom, entrepreneur, and partner, to realizing the importance of focusing on what you want, Amanda's insights are a game-changer. She opens up about how embracing complexity and letting go of the pressure to be perfect can lead to a more fulfilling and intentional life. Tune in to hear how Amanda's journey can help you redefine success and create a life where you don't just survive, but actually love what you have.

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What You'll Learn in This Episode:

✨ How Amanda turned burnout into her book, Toxic Grit
✨ The importance of focusing on positive outcomes
✨ The power of compartmentalizing your roles to avoid burnout
✨ Why chasing perfection leads to burnout and how to stop
✨ Redefining success to align with your values
✨ Embracing your full, multi-dimensional self as a mom and entrepreneur

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Connect with Amanda Goetz here:

@theamandagoetz