Wake Up To Your Life

You're doing everything right, and something still feels off. That's not a motivation problem or a discipline problem; it's a self-leadership problem. In this episode, Amanda digs into the brain science behind why so many people feel disconnected from the lives they've worked so hard to build, and walks you through four tools to start filling back up. Key Takeaways: Most high performers are pouring out constantly without refilling, and personal development rarely teaches you how to stay full in real time without an elaborate self-care routine. Self-leadership is actively developing a confident sense of who you are, taking ownership of what you do, and being intentional about how you grow and how you're feeling about your life is directly connected to it Neuroplasticity means the patterns you've been running don't have to keep running, but rewiring requires awareness, repetition, and time Discover 4 tools that you can use in just a few minutes a day to fill yourself back up. Resources: Wake Up To Your Life Coaching Highest Potential Planner Download the FREE Expectation vs. Reality Workbook Subscribe and Follow Amanda's Substack Email [email protected] and let's connect! Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_  

The people in your life aren't just affecting how you feel, they're influencing the actual physical structure of your brain. In this episode, we explore Interpersonal Neurobiology, a framework developed by Dr. Dan Siegel, and what it reveals about why our relationships are one of the most powerful forces shaping who we become. Key Takeaways: What Interpersonal Neurobiology is and why the connection between your mind, brain, and relationships matters more than you think The two signs that integration has broken down in your life, and why neither one is a personal failure Why the relationships you had in early childhood are still influencing how you connect with people today How to become someone whose presence actually integrates and calms the people around you What Scripture has always said about community  and how it lines up with what neuroscience is only now catching up to Resources: Subscribe and Follow Amanda's Substack Download the FREE Expectation vs. Reality Workbook Wake Up To Your Life Coaching Highest Potential Planner Email [email protected] and let's connect! Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_

Have you ever wondered why certain memories feel so loud while others fade? In this episode, we get into what neuroscience is revealing about how memory actually works, and why it might be one of the most hopeful things you'll ever learn about your brain. You'll discover why your brain doesn't store memories like a video recorder, what happens neurologically when you remember with intention, and how this brain science connects to what God has been telling us about the power of remembering all along. If you've ever felt like your past is working against you, this episode is going to shift something for you. Key Takeaways: Why memory is a reconstructive process and what that means for your healing journey The brain science behind why emotional experiences are encoded more deeply than ordinary ones Why what you rehearse is what you wire, and how to start directing that with intention The difference between the facts of what happened and the meaning your brain attaches to it  Four practical tools to begin the practice of intentional remembering in your everyday life Resources: Take the FREE Where Am I Asleep To My Life Quiz at wakeuptoyourlife.co Download the FREE Expectation vs. Reality Workbook Wake Up To Your Life Coaching Highest Potential Planner Email [email protected] and let's connect! Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_ Articles referenced: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2025/12/how-memory-works-and-doesnt/  https://magazine.columbia.edu/article/how-our-most-meaningful-memories-are-made 

In this episode, we talk through what it really means to face the unknown and why it can feel so unsettling, especially for those who are used to taking action and creating results. You’ll learn how your brain responds to uncertainty, why urgency and overthinking show up, and how shifting from an outcome-driven mindset to a process-driven one can bring more peace and clarity. This conversation will help you stay grounded, present, and confident, even when you don’t have all the answers yet. Key Takeaways: Why the people who “have it together” often struggle the most when nothing is clear What your brain is actually doing when you overthink, spiral, or try to force answers The subtle shift from urgency to grounded trust that changes how you experience uncertainty How to stop chasing clarity and start feeling steady before you have answers The one question that can instantly bring you out of overwhelm and back to the present Resources:  Download the FREE Expectation vs. Reality Workbook Grab your Goal-Setting Essentials Wake Up To Your Life Coaching  Highest Potential Planner  Email [email protected] and let's connect! Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_ 

This episode covers the brain science behind why personal change can feel so difficult, even when we genuinely want it. Drawing from neuroscience and Amanda's own experiences finishing a master’s in the field, she explains how our brains are wired by repeated experiences and emotional patterns over time. Rather than relying solely on willpower or “positive thinking,” real change happens when we understand how neural pathways form, become aware of our patterns, and intentionally create new experiences that retrain our nervous system. The encouraging truth is that the same brain that learned stress, anxiety, or fear can also learn calm, safety, and connection, meaning lasting change is always possible. Key Takeaways Your brain learns through repetition. The neural pathways that fire most often become strongest, which is why emotional habits like anxiety, stress, or negative thinking can become automatic over time. Change isn’t just about willpower. Many emotional reactions are learned nervous system responses shaped by past experiences, not simply a lack of discipline or positive thinking. Awareness is the first step to change. Recognizing harmful thought patterns or emotional reactions allows you to interrupt them before they become deeper habits. Healing requires safety, regulation, and trust. Real transformation happens when the nervous system feels safe and supported, often through community, faith, or trusted relationships. Your brain is always capable of rewiring. No matter how long you’ve carried certain patterns, neuroplasticity means you can retrain your brain toward peace, connection, and the life you want to live. Resources:  Take the Quiz: "Which Area of Your Life Needs A Wake Up Call?"  Book recommended: "What Happened To You?" Email [email protected] and let's connect! Download the FREE Expectation vs. Reality Workbook Grab your Goal-Setting Essentials Wake Up To Your Life Coaching  Highest Potential Planner  Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_ 

Learn how major life changes can quietly reshape our identity and confidence. Through a heartfelt story about transitioning from running a marketing agency to a slower, home-centered season of life, this conversation highlights how our giftings don’t disappear when environments change, they simply show up differently. It’s an invitation to stop living in the past or waiting for the future and start fully waking up to the life you’re living right now. Key Takeaways: Big life transitions can make you question who you are, but your core giftings remain Slower seasons don’t mean you’re becoming smaller or less impactful Living in “I’ll be happy when…” keeps you from experiencing the present Your identity isn’t tied to a role, title, or season This chapter of your life still matters and is shaping you for what’s ahead Resources:  Email [email protected] and let's connect! Download the FREE Expectation vs. Reality Workbook Grab your Goal-Setting Essentials Take the Quiz: "Which Area of Your Life Needs A Wake Up Call?"  Wake Up To Your Life Coaching  Highest Potential Planner  Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_ 

What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t because you’re not trying hard enough, but because you’re trying to fix the wrong problem? Through personal experience and client stories, you’ll learn how patterns that once served you can quietly hold you back in new seasons of life, and how real change begins when you get curious about what’s underneath your struggles. Key Takeaways You can name a problem without identifying the true root of it, but growth happens when you go deeper. Many mindset struggles are actually old brain patterns that no longer fit your current season. Ask: What is this pattern trying to do for me, and what would actually serve me now? Rewiring your thinking is essential to solving the real problem.    Resources:  Email [email protected] and let's connect! Download the FREE Expectation vs. Reality Workbook Grab your Goal-Setting Essentials Take the Quiz: "Which Area of Your Life Needs A Wake Up Call?"  Wake Up To Your Life Coaching  Highest Potential Planner  Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_ 

Life doesn’t always cooperate with our best plans. Whether it’s snow days, sickness, disrupted routines, or unexpected responsibilities, there are moments when we’re forced to pivot, even when we didn’t choose to. In this episode, we talk about how to pivot intentionally so that a changed plan doesn’t have to mean a ruined day. You’ll learn how to take back control, redefine success, and stay aligned with what matters most in your real, right-now life. Key Takeaways Decide what actually matters today. When plans change, choose your top three priorities based on reality, not on what you wished the day looked like. Release expectations and face reality. Much of our frustration comes from holding onto how we thought the day would go instead of adjusting to how it actually is. Define success for the day. On pivot days, success might look like staying patient, keeping everyone regulated, or simply showing up with intention. Resources:  Expectation vs. Reality Workbook Goal-Setting Essentials Take the Quiz: "Which Area of Your Life Needs A Wake Up Call?"  Wake Up To Your Life Coaching  Highest Potential Planner  Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_ 

In the final episode of the Gentle Reset New Year’s Series, we look at what happens when real life starts interfering with our goals. As the initial momentum of the new year fades, this episode offers practical ways to work with obstacles instead of turning against yourself, so you can keep moving forward in a way that actually fits your life. Key Takeaways: Obstacles are not personal failures. Feeling stuck or slowed down is often a response to real-life stress and changing capacity, not a lack of discipline or motivation. Redefine consistency. Consistency doesn’t have to look the same every day. Small efforts still count, and missing a day doesn’t mean starting over. Stop comparing and stay in your lane. Your goals are meant to support your life, not measure up to what others are doing. See setbacks as information. Setbacks usually point to a mismatch between expectations and reality and signal where adjustments are needed. Resources:  Goal-Setting Essentials FREE Goal-Achieving workshop Take the Quiz: "Which Area of Your Life Needs A Wake-Up Call?"  Wake Up To Your Life Coaching  Highest Potential Planner  Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_  Expectation vs. Reality Workbook  

In the third episode of the Gentle Reset New Year’s series, we explore why old patterns are so hard to break and how to change them without force, shame, or burnout. Instead of "just trying harder," this conversation invites a gentler, brain-based approach that creates real, lasting change through awareness, safety, and small shifts. Key Takeaways: Patterns are automatic, learned responses, not personal flaws or failures. Trying harder, using shame, or applying pressure often keeps patterns stuck by activating survival mode. The first step to change is noticing patterns without judgment, not stopping them immediately. Pausing and becoming aware of what’s happening around you, to you, and within you creates space for choice. Real change happens through gentle repetition while staying regulated, not through force or perfection.   Resources:  Goal-Setting Essentials FREE Goal-Achieving workshop Take the Quiz: "Which Area of Your Life Needs A Wake Up Call?"  Wake Up To Your Life Coaching  Highest Potential Planner  Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_  Expectation vs. Reality Workbook

This is the second episode of The Gentle Reset New Year's series. Amanda shares why knowing what to do doesn’t always lead to doing it when it comes to goal setting. The problem isn’t inconsistency or lack of discipline, it’s capacity. When the nervous system is overloaded by constant input, pressure, and lack of integration, follow-through naturally drops. This episode reframes inconsistency as a signal of overload and teaches how to gently rebuild capacity, so your life can actually support the goals and habits you want to create. Key Takeaways: Inconsistency is often a capacity issue, not a character flaw Your nervous system needs regulation before it can support change Constant input without integration shrinks your ability to follow through Learning requires absorption, repetition, and space...not just exposure Resources:  Goal-Setting Essentials FREE Goal-Achieving workshop Take the Quiz: "Which Area of Your Life Needs A Wake Up Call?"  Wake Up To Your Life Coaching  Highest Potential Planner  Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_  Expectation vs. Reality Workbook

We’re kicking off the new year by breaking free from the pressure and burnout that usually come with January goals. This is the first episode of a series called The Gentle Reset. If you’ve ever wondered why you start strong and the lose steam or why you avoid goals altogether because you’re tired of feeling disappointed, this episode will show you why that happens and what to do instead. You’ll learn how to work with your brain instead of against it, so change finally becomes doable and sustainable. Key Takeaways: You are not undisciplined or broken. Your brain simply wasn’t designed for a full-life overhaul in January. Gentle change is not only kinder, it’s more effective. This year can truly feel different when you honor your capacity and wiring.   Resources:  Goal-Setting Essentials FREE Goal-Achieving workshop Take the Quiz: "Which Area of Your Life Needs A Wake Up Call?"  Wake Up To Your Life Coaching  Highest Potential Planner  Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_  Expectation vs. Reality Workbook

As the year winds down and the holiday season ramps up, this episode is a gentle permission slip to stop making life harder than it needs to be. Instead of pushing for more or trying to do everything “right,” this conversation invites you to notice where things feel unnecessarily heavy and choose support over self-judgment. Through a simple, real-life story, you’ll hear how waking up to your life can look less like a big breakthrough and more like a quiet decision to make things easier. Key Takeaways Waking up doesn’t always mean doing more. It often means noticing what feels too hard and doing something about it! Busy or tender seasons don’t need optimization; they need self-compassion and support. Letting go of something that isn’t essential can create more energy for what truly matters. Asking “How can I make this easier?” can be a powerful question in overwhelming times.   Resources:  FREE Goal-Achieving workshop Take the Quiz: "Which Area of Your Life Needs A Wake Up Call?"  Wake Up To Your Life Coaching  Highest Potential Planner  Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_  Expectation vs. Reality Workbook  

Perspective can make all the difference. A simple car ride with my daughter revealed how something I intended as loving and attentive was interpreted completely differently by her. It’s a powerful reminder that waking up to your life also means waking up to other people's perspectives and choosing curiosity over defensiveness when those two things don’t align. Key Takeaways Honest conversations create safety. Avoiding them creates assumptions. Asking a simple question can change the entire story you’re telling yourself. When someone shares their perspective, they’re giving you a map to love them better. You don’t have to agree with someone’s experience for it to be real to them.   Resources:  Take the Quiz: "Which Area of Your Life Needs A Wake Up Call?"  Wake Up To Your Life Coaching  Highest Potential Planner  Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_  Expectation vs. Reality Workbook

We revisit the idea of life’s seasons, building on episode 103 and offering three powerful questions to stay present and intentional, especially in unwanted or uncertain seasons. Having recently transitioned from a 10-year career into a new season of homemaking and part-time coaching, she explores how embracing presence over productivity can bring unexpected peace. Key Takeaways:   How to ask “What needs my attention right now?” to focus on what truly matters Why relationships shift with seasons and how to stay open to giving and receiving support How to uncover the lesson in your current season instead of rushing through it   Resources:  Take the Quiz: "Which Area of Your Life Needs A Wake Up Call?"  Wake Up To Your Life Coaching  Highest Potential Planner  Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_  Expectation vs. Reality Workbook

There are three main ways our brain thinks, and in this episode I share a breakdown of instinct, intuition, and higher-level thinking, what each of these really means (and why they’re different), and when you should tap into each type of thinking. Key Takeaways: -Instinct is primal & fast (brainstem) -Intuition is pattern-based, subtle, and informed by experience -Higher thinking is slow, logical, resource-heavy Resources:  Take the Quiz: "Which Area of Your Life Needs A Wake Up Call?"  Wake Up To Your Life Coaching  Highest Potential Planner  Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_  Expectation vs. Reality Workbook

There is often a painful gap between what we expect from life and what actually unfolds. From relationships to career goals to parenting, Amanda shares candid stories of when expectations didn’t match reality, and how she’s learned to navigate those moments.   Key Takeaways:  The Two Common Responses: Why we either ignore our unmet expectations or cling too tightly to them (and why neither truly helps).  Grieving the “What Should Have Been”: How to acknowledge the disappointment without getting stuck.  Finding the Good in Reality: Discovering the good that exists even when things don’t go as planned.  Practical Steps Forward: Recognizing what you can and can’t control, and choosing how to show up in your current season.   Download the Free Expectation vs. Reality Workbook  To help you work through your own gaps between expectation and reality, download the free workbook. This guided tool draws on coaching techniques and neuroscience to help you:  Name and explore your expectations.  Understand where those expectations originated.  Process the feelings of disappointment or loss.  Step confidently into the reality you’re living today.  https://wakeuptoyourlife.myflodesk.com/expectations If your podcast app doesn’t allow clickable links, simply message @WakeUpToYourLife_ on Instagram and I’ll send it your way!   Resources:  Take the Quiz: "Which Area of Your Life Needs A Wake Up Call?"  Wake Up To Your Life Coaching  Highest Potential Planner  Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_  Expectation vs. Reality Workbook

In this episode, we cover the difference between intent and interpretation. So often, conflict, division, and misunderstanding don’t come from what someone meant, but from how we interpret their words or actions. By stepping back and choosing to see the good intent in others, we can build stronger relationships, stay grounded in our beliefs, and approach life with more compassion and curiosity. Instead of letting one comment or perspective shake your foundation or invalidate everything you once believed, you can strengthen your ability to think critically, uproot unhelpful interpretations, and choose unity over division. Key Takeaways: Intent and interpretation are not always the same. Recognizing the difference changes everything. Misinterpretation often fuels anger and disconnection. Assuming good intent leads to stronger relationships and more compassion. A solid belief system won’t crumble every time someone disagrees with you. True critical thinking means examining entire systems, not just one person’s perspective.   Resources: Take the Quiz: "Which Area of Your Life Needs A Wake Up Call?" Wake Up To Your Life Coaching Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_

This candid check-in shares what it's like learning to anchor an unstructured season in gratitude, presence, and answered prayers.   Key Takeaways: Life can stay “full” after a major transition; structure changes, but make sure your anchors don’t. Naming answered prayers helps reduce anxiety in uncertain seasons.  Learn more about using spaciousness Resisting the fear-driven rush to rebuild, applying lessons I've learned to what's coming next.    Resources: Wake Up To Your Life Coaching Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_

Amanda reflects on closing her marketing agency, Homegrown. She unpacks coming to a crossroad, and how she came to this difficult decision. Key Takeaways: Recognizing when to leave a successful business to align with purpose. How changes in the marketing landscape (AI, shifting strategy) revealed a new path. Legacy isn’t ending: Amanda’s team continues serving clients and innovating to move forward. Faithful pivots: stepping toward coaching before the full roadmap is visible. Resources: Wake Up To Your Life Coaching Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_

In this episode, Amanda invites you to get real about living with intention, meaning, and clarity. She challenges the common belief of “this is just who I am,” and offers a fresh perspective: we are always becoming based on what we think, choose, do, and consume. If you’ve felt stuck in old patterns or have wondered if real change is possible, Amanda shares both the science (hello, neuro pathways!) and the encouragement you need to start walking a new path.   Key Takeaways: Why “this is just who I am” is often an excuse that keeps us stuck The difference between “who I am” and “who I’ve become," and why it matters How our repeated thoughts and actions create neuro pathways in the brain The good news: your brain can form new pathways and help you become who you want to be.   Resources: Wake Up To Your Life Coaching Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_

This episode explores how real change happens when we get to the root of our struggles instead of settling for quick fixes. Addressing the underlying causes of struggling with change, like our mindsets and unmet needs, leads to deeper growth. You’ll hear practical examples and encouragement to look beyond band-aid solutions, both for yourself and your loved ones. Key Takeaways: Check your basic needs first—sometimes the fix is simple. Question the stories you tell yourself about who you are. Don’t be afraid to ask for support when you feel stuck.   Resources: Wake Up To Your Life Coaching Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_

Ever feel like your brain is juggling a million tiny to-dos that never seem to go away? In this episode of Wake Up To Your Life, we explore a simple but powerful concept: the 2-minute rule. If something takes two minutes or less, handle it right then and there. It’s a quick fix that clears mental clutter, builds momentum, and helps you feel more in control of your day. Tune in for real-life examples, practical tips, and a fresh way to tackle those lingering mental tabs.   Key Takeaways: Close open mental tabs by acting on anything that takes two minutes or less. Small actions create big momentum—knocking out one quick task can energize you to tackle more. Don’t let little things linger for days or weeks if they can be done in a moment. Decide and be done—either complete the task, plan it, or release it from your mental space entirely.   Resources: Wake Up To Your Life Website Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_

Today, Amanda shares about the power of changing our narratives. Narratives, those stories we tell ourselves in our heads, shape our beliefs and actions. Some stories empower us, while others hold us back without us even realizing it. Join me as we explore how adopting the mindset of "I can learn" can transform our perspectives and open new paths of growth and discovery. Key Takeaways: Challenge your narratives: Identify beliefs that limit you and replace them with empowering alternatives like "I can learn." Embrace experimentation: Approach new challenges with a playful and experimental mindset. Celebrate progress: Recognize every step forward as part of your learning journey. Cultivate patience: Understand that learning is a process that requires persistence. Apply "I can learn" daily: Use this mindset shift to tackle fears and expand your horizons with confidence.  Resources: Wake Up To Your Life Website Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_

Today's episode is all about effective monthly planning strategies that keep our lives intentional and aligned. Whether you're preparing for a busy season or simply aiming to align your schedule with your values, these insights are designed to empower you to take charge of your month with clarity and purpose. It's time to plan your new month! Key Takeaways: Start with your values: Center your planning around what matters most to you—family time, rest, and personal growth. Record major dates: Ensure all important events and commitments are on your calendar, prioritizing family, friends, and self-care. Weekly to-do lists: Break down tasks week by week to stay organized and prepared, aligning each task with your calendar events. Gift and appointment planning: Stay ahead by scheduling birthdays and necessary appointments, avoiding last-minute stress. Resources: Wake Up To Your Life Website Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_

In this episode, Amanda shares a powerful personal story about what it means to truly remain in God's care—even when life doesn’t look the way you hoped it would. If you've ever wrestled with unanswered prayers, uncertain seasons, or the feeling that your hard work isn't bearing fruit, you're not alone. Amanda opens up about a recent chapter in her life that has looked like a lot of loss… but also filled with surprising peace and deep spiritual growth. Key Takeaways: How God shifted her focus from clarity to faith What it looks like to remain when everything in you wants to escape the season you're in How God speaks in the hidden moments—and why those moments matter A story about trusting the provider more than the provision Whether you're a follower of Christ or just exploring what faith means, this episode invites you to slow down, shift your focus from “what’s next?” to “who is God?”—and remember that remaining doesn't mean giving up. It means waking up. Resources: Wake Up To Your Life Website Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_

In this episode, Amanda shares reflections from a recent family trip to Portugal—not as a travel guide, but as a story of waking up to what matters most. Through both the beauty and the bumps along the way, she explores what it means to live intentionally, align with your values, and stay present—even when things don’t go perfectly. You’ll hear: Why living “fully awake” means being aware of what’s happening around, to, and within you. How cultural differences can challenge and inspire our pace of life. The importance of building a life that reflects your values—not just your schedule. Honest moments from the trip that sparked deeper family conversations and self-awareness. Whether you travel or not, this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and ask: Am I really awake to my life right now?   Wake Up To Your Life Website Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_

This episode explores the impact of expectations in relationships, from family to friendships. Here’s what you'll find in this discussion: Understanding expectations: We examine how our actions influence our expectations of others and discuss the challenges that arise when these expectations are unmet. What a loss taught me about relationships: I share a personal journey of losing close friendships and how this experience led to reevaluating our expectations in other relationships. Redefining friendships: Insights on adjusting expectations to create healthier connections and recognizing that no one person can fulfill every role in our lives. Take action: Reflect on your own relationships and consider adjustments that could be made.   Resources: Wake Up To Your Life Website Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_

Welcome back to part two of our series on habits, where we explore how to make habits work for you, redefine them, and understand which ones serve you and which ones don't. This episode gives you a practical formula for creating habits that encourage freedom, rather than restrict it. First listen to Part One here. Key Takeaways: Understanding Habits and Freedom: Find out how habits, often seen as rigid, can actually give you more freedom by allowing you to adjust how you approach them each day. The ABC Formula of Daily Habits: Introduced by Sahil Bloom on Codie Sanchez's podcast, this concept lets you set different levels of habit engagement. Application Across All Life Areas: Learn how applying the ABC formula to different parts of your life—like faith, family, marriage, fitness, business, and self-care—can help you define success and keep making progress, no matter the day's challenges. Flexibility and Grace: It's important to give yourself grace and adjust your habit expectations based on your current state, allowing for a more sustainable and gentle approach to personal growth. Continuous Evaluation and Adjustment: Encourages listeners to stay flexible and reevaluate their habits as needed, making sure their approach stays effective and supportive. Resources: Wake Up To Your Life Website Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_

In this episode, Amanda challenges the rigid mindset around habits and encourages a more flexible, trust-based approach. Whether you’re overly disciplined or struggle to establish routines, this episode will help you reassess your habits to ensure they truly serve you. She shares her personal experience with habit-stacking, burnout, and learning when to let go or adjust routines. Key Takeaways: The two extremes of habits: rigidity vs. lack of structure. How to release pressure and trust yourself with habits. Recognizing when a habit shifts from a want to to a have to. The importance of reassessing habits to maintain alignment with your goals. When to tweak methods vs. when to let go of a habit entirely. How to create adaptable, motivating habits that work for you. Tune in to Part 2 for a step-by-step formula to build sustainable habits that offer freedom and flexibility!   Resources: 5 Love Languages Assessment Wake Up To Your Life Website Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_

In this episode of Wake Up To Your Life, get ready to take your relationship to the next level! This episode includes five questions you can ask one another on your next date night. These questions will create deeper connection and understanding between you and your partner. Key Takeaways: How to understand and better support each other's dreams and goals. Reflect on memories and the things you enjoy doing together. Explore personal growth and its impact on your relationship. Dream together about future adventures and experiences.   Resources: 5 Love Languages Assessment Wake Up To Your Life Website Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_

In the new year, many of us focus on setting goals, choosing a word of the year, or building new habits. But what if we also asked ourselves: What do I want to LEARN this year? In this episode, Amanda shares a powerful lesson she learned from an elderly man. His curiosity sparked a realization: waking up to your life includes a commitment to lifelong learning, no matter your age or stage. Amanda shares how her perspective on learning has evolved, including her newfound curiosity about nature. She challenges listeners to embrace learning in a new way, offering a simple action step to help you stay curious and engaged in your daily life. Key Takeaways: Learning isn’t just for school—it’s a lifelong journey. Curiosity is a sign of an awake and engaged life. Even small moments of learning can lead to powerful transformation. It's never too late to learn something new, no matter your age. Resources: Wake Up To Your Life Website Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_

In this episode, Amanda Foust revisits her Wake Up to Your Life model, exploring three transformative questions: 1. What’s happening around me? 2. What’s happening to me? 3. What’s happening within me? Through personal stories from a recent retreat, Amanda shares how these questions can wake you up by improving presence, self-awareness, strengthening relationships, and showing areas for growth. Whether you’re navigating challenges or seeking clarity, this episode will inspire you to wake up fully to your life. Key Takeaways: The importance of awareness in your mind and body. How to apply the 3-step model to uncover deeper truths about yourself and your relationships. Real-life examples of navigating connection, belonging, and personal growth. Resources: Wake Up To Your Life Website Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_

In this episode of Wake Up to Your Life, Amanda Foust explores the impact of comparison and how it often becomes an excuse for playing small. Drawing from her personal experiences and insights, Amanda discusses how comparison can limit our growth, strain relationships, and keep us from embracing our full potential. She shares actionable steps to reframe comparison into inspiration, celebrate others’ successes, and take bold action in your own life. Key Takeaways: Comparison can serve as an excuse for not taking action or playing small. Your response to thoughts of comparison is what matters—catch them early and shift your mindset. Reframe comparison into curiosity: ask yourself what’s possible for your own life. Celebrating others’ wins fosters abundance and strengthens relationships. Don’t let envy linger; instead, turn it into inspiration and encouragement. Resources: Wake Up To Your Life Website Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_

Amanda Foust shares a personal story about her oldest daughter's recent interaction with a new relationship and the importance of perspective in our daily lives. Amanda uncovers the nuances of recognizing that not everything that feels good is good for us. She emphasizes the need for honest conversations and open-mindedness in self awareness and the actions we choose to take, Key Takeaways: Embrace New Perspectives: Learning to see situations from various angles can help us make more informed decisions. Recognize Emotional Influence: Understanding how our emotions affect our perception of relationships and situations is crucial for personal growth. Importance of Honest Conversations: Discussing boundaries and expectations openly can prevent misunderstandings and create healthier interactions. Value of Openness: Being receptive to feedback and other viewpoints enhances our ability to navigate life's complexities. Applying Lessons Beyond Personal Relationships: The insights gained from personal experiences can also be applied to other areas of life, such as work and friendships. Resources: Wake Up To Your Life Website Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_

Join me as I reflect on personal growth and business from 2024 and what waking up to my life looked like this past year.  Key Takeaways: Leadership Coaching Pivot: Insight into my shift towards specifically coaching leaders and the launch of my new podcast, "The Leadership Wake Up Call," designed to address key challenges faced by leaders today. Growth of Homegrown Marketing Agency: A look into the expansion of my agency, and also some hard things with ending the year that will impact how I tackle 2025. Embracing Parenthood Changes: Adjusting to life with pre-teens and a teenager has called me to a different type of presence and intention, but one I'm loving and excited to embrace! Business Challenges and Resilience: Reflections on the ebb and flow of business, particularly the quieter months, and the importance of continuous selling and adaptability in entrepreneurship. My goals for 2025 (listen in for those!)   Resources: Wake Up To Your Life Website Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_

In this episode, Amanda invites listeners to reflect on their achievements as a season comes to a close. This episode is suited for any closing season, and encourages a shift from thinking about everything that's still undone to reflecting on what you've done RIGHT. Key Takeaways: Shift focus from missed goals to realized successes. Emphasizes consistent habits and being present in professional and personal life. Challenges listeners feeling unsuccessful to recognize even small achievements.   Reflect on what you are getting right and how you can leverage these areas in your life.   Wake Up To Your Life Website Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_

The holiday season is here, and while it brings joy and togetherness, it can also shine a light on the challenges in our relationships. Amanda Foust shares her candid thoughts on navigating the complexities of family dynamics, meeting people where they are, and embracing the potential within your relationships—even when they aren’t exactly where you want them to be. Amanda shares about learning to let go of expectations. Whether you’re facing unresolved hurts, differing beliefs, or just a sense of distance with loved ones, Amanda offers practical advice to help you approach relationships with curiosity, grace, and love. Listen in for encouragement to: Accept people as they are right now, rather than trying to change them. Show up with an open mind and seek to understand, rather than striving to be understood. Use curious questions to bring about deeper connection and growth in your relationships. Control what you can control, while releasing the rest. No matter what your relationships look like this holiday season, Amanda reminds us that waking up to your life means embracing the reality of where things are while holding hope for their potential. Key Takeaways: Relationships can reveal areas of growth for us personally. The power of meeting others with acceptance rather than expectation. How to navigate holiday gatherings with love, understanding, and grace.   Wake Up To Your Life Website Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_  

In this episode, Amanda talks about the importance of releasing the constant comparison between our regular, everyday moments and our "best days." Inspired by her current read, The Plan by The Lazy Genius, Amanda reflects on how easy it is to feel like a day didn’t measure up just because it wasn’t like the best day. She shares a powerful message about finding success and joy in each day by appreciating the small, beautiful moments that often go unnoticed. Key Takeaways: Stop Comparing Every Day to the Best Day: Amanda discusses how The Plan highlighted an eye-opening concept: we often feel like we’re falling short simply because our day didn’t match a high, ideal standard. Reframe Your Day with Gratitude: One simple habit Amanda uses to stay grounded is asking herself, What is something I love about today? This practice can shift perspective, helping each day feel meaningful and fulfilled. Freedom in the Everyday: By letting go of the need to recreate a perfect day, we can free ourselves to enjoy the here and now. Every day has its own unique moments to celebrate, even if it doesn’t feel like a standout. As you go through your day, take a moment to pause and ask, What is something I love about today? This question can help you see each day in a new light and embrace the beauty of the present.   Wake Up To Your Life Website Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_ The Plan by Kendra Adachi

In this episode of the Wake Up To Your Life podcast, Amanda shares her recent journey into intentional unplugging, inspired by Hannah Brencher’s new book, The Unplugged Hours. Amanda shares a powerful lesson from the book and how being unplugged, while still connected to a digital world, can help us cultivate a life of presence. She reflects on the struggle many of us face — the balance between being content in the present while still wanting more for the future. Amanda reads a passage from The Unplugged Hours that resonated deeply with her and discusses how it aligns with her belief that we can build a life we desire without losing touch with the one we’re currently living. Key Takeaways: The power in being fully present in the life you have, instead of constantly seeking distractions or a "greener" future. How to find the balance between being content in the moment while also holding a vision for where you want to go. Why growth and presence can coexist, and how unplugging can help you see the value in the life you’re already living. Amanda encourages listeners to be intentional with their unplugging, and she shares her personal insights on how it’s helped her wake up to her own life. If you’re struggling with the balance of being connected to the digital world while yearning for more presence, this episode is for you.   Wake Up To Your Life Website Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_ The Unplugged Hours by Hannah Brencher

Learning and perception are directly tied together. Inspired by a quote from Richard Restak's book, Mozart's Brain and the Fighter Pilot, Amanda shares how gaining knowledge enriches your experiences and deepens your appreciation for the world around you. Using relatable examples—like how music lovers enjoy concerts on a deeper level, or how a foodie’s knowledge enhances their dining experience—Amanda illustrates the importance of learning as a crucial step in waking up to your life. Simply being aware is the first step, but when you commit to learning more, you begin to see life with greater clarity, depth, and fulfillment. Key Takeaways: The more you learn, the more you see—whether it’s in music, nature, or everyday experiences. Learning deepens your awareness and allows you to enjoy life on a richer, more meaningful level. Asking questions and seeking knowledge opens up new opportunities for growth and connection. By sharing what you’ve learned, you can help others wake up to their own lives.   Wake Up To Your Life Website Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @wakeuptoyourlife_

In this special one-year anniversary episode of Wake Up to Your Life, Amanda Foust reflects on the journey of launching and growing the podcast. From starting with daily episodes to adapting through different seasons of life, Amanda expresses gratitude for her listeners’ dedication and support throughout the past year. In today's episode, Amanda encourages everyone to stop postponing joy and fulfillment, reminding us that happiness is available at any moment—if we choose to look for it. Key Takeaways: Mindset matters: We have the option to change our mindset every day. Enjoy the present moment: Don’t wait to feel joy or fulfillment—experience it NOW by appreciating what you love about your life TODAY! Daily challenge: Ask yourself, “What do I love about my life right now?” to center yourself in the present and create feelings of joy.   Wake Up To Your Life Website Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @amandakayfoust

In this episode, Amanda Foust continues the conversation about awareness in our lives by exploring the importance of recognizing patterns. Last week’s episode focused on seasons, and today we will discuss waking up to PATTERNS! Key Takeaways: Amanda discusses how patterns occur in our lives—whether they’re conscious or unconscious. Patterns can be behaviors, emotional reactions, or even the people we keep encountering. She encourages listeners to examine their own lives for recurring patterns. She asks, "What keeps coming up for you? Who keeps showing up? What actions are you repeating?" By being more aware, you can decide whether to embrace these patterns or break free from them. Sometimes patterns overlap with habits, and it’s important to determine whether they are helping or hindering your growth. Should you lean into these patterns, or is it time to make a change?   Wake Up To Your Life Website Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @amandakayfoust

In this episode, we explore how life is a series of seasons, each bringing its own challenges and needs. Sometimes we choose these seasons intentionally, and other times they surprise us, leading to feelings of uncertainty and discomfort. But whether expected or unexpected, each season requires us to wake up and assess what we truly need. Key Takeaways: Life is a compilation of seasons, each requiring intentional choices. Recognize when a new season begins and assess what you need. Be brave in asking for help and making changes. Evaluate your current season and take one action step toward meeting its needs.   Wake Up To Your Life Website Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @amandakayfoust

Amanda had a lightbulb moment this last week and is eager to share it with you! How can you enjoy your life MORE right where you are? So many of us seek to IMPROVE more than we ENJOY! Listen up to hear how I have been challenged to focus on JOY more than I focus on ACCOMPLISHMENT. When you are awake to your life, you seek out ways to enjoy despite your circumstances. It's time to wake up and enjoy your life!   Wake Up To Your Life Website Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @amandakayfoust

Amanda is back after a long and enjoyable summer break! Because of life getting busier once school starts, she's tackling something you are likely dealing with right now as you juggle multiple things at once...multitasking! It's a myth that you get more done when you multi-task. In actuality, you aren't allowing yourself time to focus and the quality of your work diminishes. We break down the effects of multi-tasking in today's Wake Up To Your Life episode!    Wake Up To Your Life Website Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @amandakayfoust

Celebrating 100 episodes of the Wake Up To Your Life podcast! Today's episode introduces a new framework that gives you three questions you can ask yourself each day to ensure you can live a life that's truly awake! When we notice each area discussed in this episode, that is when we can Wake Up To Our Life!   What's happening AROUND me? What's happening TO me? What's happening WITHIN me?   Wake Up To Your Life Website Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @amandakayfoust

This episode is all about what confidence REALLY means! It's not just about how you feel about who you are right now, it's about the belief you have in who you want to be and who you are becoming! Tune in to learn a new perspective on confidence.   Wake Up To Your Life Website Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @amandakayfoust

Do you ever have days (or weeks or months) where you get stuck in your thoughts, and your thoughts are not kind to yourself? Your inner voice dictates your feelings, actions, and results, and it's time to be intentional with the voice that you listen to. In this episode, I'll give you a tip I use for myself and my clients to help improve how you think, feel, and act! Get ready for a complete perspective shift.   Wake Up To Your Life Website Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @amandakayfoust

In this episode, we explore a powerful quote that illuminates the necessity of embracing life's challenges to achieve personal growth. This episode discusses how feelings of discomfort and struggle are crucial to also enjoying the good things in life. The episode dives into how these seemingly negative experiences are essential for positive outcomes. Wake Up To Your Life Website Highest Potential Planner Follow along on the 'gram @amandakayfoust