Saving Amy

Accepting aging can be difficult, and lately it’s been a struggle. Let’s have a chat about it!

Todays thoughts: Why does life seem so mundane and why do I have to radically accept everything all while being sober?

Today Amy is joined by her friend Lyrilla Rose for a conversation about learning to let shit go, coming to terms with who you are, sobriety tid bits, and not caring about what people think! Lyrilla is a multifaceted human who wears many hats in this world so feel free to check out @foragingfoxandturtle on Instagram! Enjoy pals

Little life update on perfectionism/social media/ DBT talk! Enjoy friends. I hardly edited this episode so apologies if there’s lots of lulls. Cheers to more authenticity and not taking myself so seriously.

The elephant in the room that no one really wants to talk about or discuss. Alcohol isn’t good for you. There are no health benefits associated with regular consumption. Enjoy!

Another year is almost over and it’s been quite a ride. Let’s talk about surviving the holidays sober and new year new me nonsense. Enjoy!

Staying sober over the holidays used to seem like such a stupid idea. Why would you even WANT to be sober over the holidays? Amy is changing the narrative! Let’s stay sober and present this holiday season.

Welcome back! Just a little update for you! Also if someone you love is struggling with their mental health calling the WARM line is a service I have personally found helpful. It is NOT an emergent/crisis line. Here is the local number: (709) 753-2560. There is someone you can talk to.

Hey hey! Welcome back to another episode on priorities. Guess who should be your top priority in life? Yes, SHOULD! Tune in to find out.

What is friendship? What isn’t it? And how do we support a loved one who is going through a tough time with their mental health? Amy gives her own personal advice and opinions on this topic!

So Amy ended up with the dreadful coronavirus after escaping its wrath for 2.5 years!! Listen to her reflections and the truth of what she really got up to whilst in quarantine. She’s not perfect in the slightest, but she’s learning new things about herself every step of the way. Enjoy!

Today Amy is joined by her friend Laurabel to talk about attachment styles and non monogamy! Hope you enjoy the many oooohs and ahhhhs 🫶🏻

Amy shares more honest thoughts surrounding her cannabis use, and is now debating giving up the green for good. There’s too much escapism! Also shines light on a sober first and doing the lords work. Enjoy!

Join Amy and her friend/accountability buddy/part time ‘therapist’ Jason as they have a chat about Jason’s life changing motorcycle accident and how that’s impacted his mental health, finding gratitude along the way and how none of us really matter in this mysterious universe. It’s all about perspective my friends! Enjoy!

Welcome back to another guest episode with Canadian musician Randy Hutchings. Randy has dealt with many demons and today he talks about it all! From surviving sexual abuse as a young boy to gambling addiction, rehab, and getting his life back on track to where he is today. Find Randy on Facebook at Randy Hutchings Musician, on Instagram @therandyhutchings and Spotify (Randy Hutchings) just to name a few platforms. More details in the episode. Enjoy folks!

Amy has had a ginormous lump in her throat for a couple of days! Today we listen to her cry over the cost of living, having the butterflies, and (yet again) how social media sucks but we are all on there anyway! Enjoy!

What does Amy even do for fun without drinking? Let’s talk about it!! Wanna join a sober club? (Even if you don’t identify as sober? There’s a community who will support you!) follow @untangledproductions on Facebook and Instagram to be notified of upcoming events. Enjoy! (Also excuse Amy’s burping. She thinks it gives the podcast more authenticity, there’s no talking her out of it)

Amy sits down with Emily Lewis today to discuss sobriety and mindfulness! Emily is a fountain of knowledge in her field of work and perhaps mindfulness is something that could very well interest you! Find Emily on Facebook and Instagram @mindfulnesswithemily and on Tik Tok @mindfulnesswithemilynl to start your mindfulness journey today!

Amy has officially started her guest interview series! Today she interviews her friend Klark. Klark is her sober bestie and today they chat about AA, how it’s not the only way to get sober, how Klark turned a small side hobby into a full blown business, and more! Enjoy!

It’s International Yoga Day 2022. Amy has had a tumultuous relationship with the physical practice of yoga. Join her as she reflects on her yoga journey and how she remains on the right path while acknowledging where she went wrong all those years ago!

Amy has been going through a rough time lately with the sudden passing of a close family member. But she decided this is a great opportunity for a podcast episode. Loss is something we can all relate to, and how we deal with loss also counts for something. As promised, the warm line (not appropriate for a mental health crisis): 1-855-753-2560.

Amy is a self proclaimed ‘Treasurer of Secrets’ but not anymore! She’s left behind a life of negativity and that includes shameful gossip. In her experience, when your internal dialogue starts changing in a positive way, the way we speak about others changes as well. If it’s easy to say nice things about ourselves, it becomes second nature to say nice things about others too! Let’s grow together!

Amy went on a BAY-cation! Last weekend was May 24. This weekend involves copious amounts of drinking and making terrible decisions for many. But not this year! Amy stayed sober and who knows maybe she will inspire you to try out AF living!

Amy turned 30 this weekend. But this birthday was extra special. This year was Amy’s first AF (alcohol free) birthday! Let’s see what she got up to and what she’s learning about herself as she heads into the next decade (sans hangover). Cheers!

The sun is shining. The birds are chirping. The people are walking and having a jolly ol time…and Amy feels guilty for not going out to enjoy any of it. Happy Wednesday!

I had NO idea what to title todays episode. But to give a short rundown we have my hot takes on the following (in said order): The Oscar Incident, Kim K at the Met Gala, Abortion, Johnny Depp & Amber Heard. That’s a mouthful right? I tried to keep the subject matter related to mental health. The abortion conversation needed to happen with everything going on right now in the US. She’s a little scatterbrain today but that’s what you get on Saving Amy! Enjoy!

Did you know Ashtanga yoga is only one style of yoga? It also holds a reputation of being quite culty. This episode is all about how Ashtanga can be looked at through a culty lens but how, in turn, supports mental health in so many awesome ways! This is a cult you want to join.

She’s not a fan of how quitting drinking has become synonymous with becoming the ‘healthiest version of you’ on social media. Let’s have a chat! IG: _amy.lynn14

Scatter brained episode with Amy! You can dance! Don’t even try and convince me otherwise! Check out @lbyoganl on IG as well as @mindfulnesswithemily if you’re looking to get out of your comfort zone and support some local entrepreneurs.

Todays episode is all about distorted thinking. We all have distorted thoughts. Let’s talk about how changing your thought patterns can change your life! Also the book I reference in todays’ episode is Feeling Good by Dr. David Burns. Check it out if you’re looking for an intensive self help read!

Ashtanga yoga is a transformative practice. Todays episode talks about how this yoga practice in particular helps and supports my sobriety. As mentioned in the episode here’s the ashtanga Shala Instagram @ashtangastjohns as well as the lovely @janebrokenshire who we had the pleasure of being photographed by this weekend past!

She sucks at boundaries but she’s learning. This episode is combo of reflection/growth about setting personal boundaries and how they are necessary for relationships to thrive. Do you struggle with boundaries in your personal life? This episode is for you!

Friendships as an adult can be hard. It’s also very hard to leave a friendship that isn’t healthy anymore. Today is quite emotional but I really needed this. Let’s talk.

She’s been on a lot of dates. More specifically a lot of *first* dates. Let’s talk dating apps.

Here’s a recap of my first 30 days without alcohol. This is just my personal experience! And as mentioned in the episode here’s the number for the Warm Line. It’s an awesome mental health service. Call 1-855-753-2560 to have a chat with someone who can relate to you. You’re never alone.

I have a very complicated love affair with social media when it comes to protecting my mental health. It has both helped and harmed me tremendously. I hope you can resonate with it. Join me for an open and honest conversation.

Being a yes (wo)man is cool but you know what’s even cooler? Being your authentic self. Even if that means saying no. Happy Friday all!

What is a true blackout and how much does it take to convince someone to stop drinking? A job loss? One hangover too many? Too much debt? I share some of my convincers in todays episode.

I have an addictive personality! Over the years I’ve been addicted to a few different things. It doesn’t mean I’m a bad person or that I’m weak..and same goes for you! Enjoy!

Thanks for listening to the first episode of Saving Amy. In this episode I give a more detailed overview of the topics I want to cover in this podcast. I hope you enjoy it.