Navigating Life's Tides: Overcoming Toxic Relationships with Amanda Kirkland

Summary In this episode, Dr. Mya Fields interviews Amanda Kirkland, a personal growth coach, about successfully navigating difficult relationships. Amanda shares her journey from real estate development to coaching and how she discovered her purpose in helping others with toxic relationships. They discuss the difference between coaching and therapy, the importance of caring what others think, and the role of personal work in coaching. Amanda emphasizes the need to understand the unconscious mind and the power of authenticity. The conversation also touches on the beauty of diversity and the challenges of changing others. The episode concludes with Amanda sharing her contact information for those interested in her coaching services. Takeaways Toxic relationships can have a significant impact on our lives, and it's important to recognize and address them. Caring what others think is a natural human response and can serve as a defense mechanism to protect ourselves. Coaching focuses on goal-oriented results and provides tools and accountability to help individuals make positive changes. Understanding the unconscious mind can provide valuable insights into our behaviors and help us break free from negative patterns. Embracing authenticity and recognizing the beauty of diversity can lead to personal growth and healthier relationships. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Amanda's Journey to Personal Growth Coaching 03:01 Discovering Dysfunctional and Toxic Relationships 05:39 Recognizing Dysfunction in Work Environments 08:19 The Importance of Caring What Others Think 12:59 Understanding the Role of Personal Work in Coaching 14:19 Exploring the Unconscious Mind 18:09 Arriving at Purpose and Authenticity 20:10 The Beauty of Diversity and Perspective 23:07 Difference Between Coaching and Therapy 24:38 Coaching as Goal and Results-Oriented 28:44 Reflecting on the Years Lost 35:57 How to Connect with Amanda Kirkland 37:42 Best Piece of Advice: You Can't Change Other People Connect With Amanda: https://www.amandakirkland.com/ IG:https://www.instagram.com/amandakirklandcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=626876186 More HeyHannah Goodness:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to subscribe to our Email List  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect on Instagram: Heyhannahpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect on TikTok: Heyhannahpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HeyHannahpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: www.HeyHannahpodcast.com Connect on Youtube  Discover hope, wisdom, and tools for a well-lived life in each episode: https://linktr.ee/Heyhannahpod