How to Shed Who You Were to Become Who You're Meant To Be

Episode 85: Amanda Powers reflects on the emotional weight of moving and the power of discomfort in personal growth.In this episode of The Lost & Found Podcast, host Amanda Powers shares a raw and personal story about her recent move—and what it stirred up inside. From shedding old versions of herself to choosing self-investment over stagnation, Amanda opens up about the emotional weight of change and why growth never feels easy. This episode is for anyone navigating life transitions, struggling with identity, or learning to invest in themselves. It’s a reminder that personal evolution starts with honest reflection—and that discomfort is often the birthplace of breakthrough.You’ll learn:Why moving is often symbolic of inner changeHow to recognize when it's time to shed an old identityThe importance of emotional awareness in transformationWhat it really means to invest in your future selfHow to redefine “wealth” in your lifeChapters:00:00 - Introduction and Personal Reflections03:53 - The Move: A Journey of Self-Discovery07:38 - Facing the Past: Shedding Old Identities11:35 - Investing in Myself: The Decision to Move15:08 - The Weight of Change: Embracing Growth18:45 - Choosing Different Types of Wealth22:20 - The Path ForwardCONNECT WITH AMANDA: Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly content about identity, healing, purpose, and becoming your future self. Want to share your story or question for an upcoming Wanderer Wisdom Episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send Amanda a message here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.podcastforthelost.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@podcast.for.the.lost⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@amanda.k.powers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@podcast.for.the.lost⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@podcastforthelost⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcastforthelost.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AFFILIATE LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ShopMy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → Browse and shop the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠supplements⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠skincare⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠outfits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and personal luxuries I actually reach for and use!