The Hidden Grief of Losing Yourself: the Powerful Truth Amanda Powers Found

This week on the soulSHINE podcast, Dr. Saidie Rodriguez welcomes Amanda Powers, creator and host of the The Lost & Found Podcast. Amanda shares the deeply personal story behind leaving her career in national security and intelligence to rebuild her life after a season of profound self-loss, grief, burnout, and identity transformation. Together, they explore the emotional reality of “in-between seasons” — the space between who you were and who you are becoming. This conversation dives into identity shifts, emotional healing, career reinvention, sacred rage, authenticity, purpose, and the ongoing process of finding yourself again. Amanda’s message is both grounding and hopeful: you are not broken — you are becoming. In this episode: The hidden grief of losing yourself Why success can still feel empty Identity shifts and career pivots Emotional suppression and burnout Reclaiming authenticity and self-expression Healing through honesty and self-trust Navigating uncertain seasons of life Connect with Amanda: • Podcast for the Lost Website • The Lost & Found Podcast on Apple Podcasts • The Lost & Found Podcast on Spotify • Podcast for the Lost YouTube Channel •Podcast for the Lost Instagram •Amanda Powers Instagram Connect with soulSHINE and Saidie: • soulSHINE on Apple • soulSHINE on Spotify • soulSHINE on YouTube • soulSHINE Website • soulSHINE on Instagram • Saidie on Instagram Email: [email protected] Subscribe, rate and review the vodcast. Email a screenshot of your review for a free gift guided meditation and enter a drawing for a free coaching session. Drawings will occur every 50 review milestone.