Why do the holidays turn you into a version of yourself you thought you'd already outgrown?

If you've ever walked into your childhood home (or had family walk into yours) and instantly slipped back into Good Girl / Peacemaker / Fixer mode… this episode is your permission slip and your roadmap out.

Imagine if:
You could walk into the holidays without abandoning yourself.
You could say no without spiraling into guilt.
You could feel emotionally safe — even when family isn't.

In this episode, we dive into why your inner child runs the show during the holidays and what to do when old survival patterns hijack your body.

Inside, we cover:
✔️ Why your nervous system doesn't know your age — and how childhood memories get reactivated
✔️ The invisible "costumes" you still wear around family and how to take them off
✔️ What silent boundaries are… and why they're costing you your self-trust
✔️ How to revisit a moment later and speak up without blowing up the relationship
✔️ How to start healing the original injury so you stop recreating the same dynamics in adulthood

You do not have to shrink to stay safe this holiday season. You get to create a version of the holidays that feels grounded, supportive, and emotionally clean.

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If the holidays bring out a version of you that feels nothing like the woman you've worked so hard to become — the girl who says yes when she means no, who smiles through discomfort, who spirals the second she gets home — this episode is going to hit home in the best way.

Because this isn't a "you need better boundaries" problem.

This is a nervous system safety problem.

Imagine walking into your childhood home and every part of your body quietly slipping back into old roles you never consciously chose: the agreeable one, the peacekeeper, the girl who shrinks so no one else gets upset.

What if instead…

You could walk into the holidays without the guilt, saying "I'm fine" when you're not, without the emotional hangover — and finally feel safe enough to speak your truth.

In this episode, I'm breaking down why saying "no" to your parents feels almost impossible, what's REALLY happening inside your body, and how to reclaim your voice this holiday season.

In this episode, you'll learn:
✔️ Why your body still reacts like a kid around your parents — even when your mind doesn't
✔️ The real reason saying "no" feels terrifying (hint: it's about safety, not willpower)
✔️ How to "unhook" from old family roles so you stop fawning and start choosing YOU
✔️ What to say after a family comment that didn't feel good
✔️ How to protect your energy without blowing up the relationship
✔️ Why boundaries aren't about pushing people away — they're about protecting who you're becoming

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If your stomach drops when your mom's name lights up your phone…

You're not dramatic. You're not cold.

You were conditioned.

The hardest part of growing up with an emotionally immature or narcissistic parent isn't just the relationship itself — it's the guilt, the fawning, the panic that shows up every time you try to speak your truth.

In this episode, I share my story of healing from that kind of love — the kind that came with strings, control, and silence — and how those patterns follow you into your marriage, your parenting, and your nervous system.

You'll learn how to:

• Recognize the subtle signs you were raised to please, not to feel

• Understand why guilt shows up when you try to set boundaries

• Stop mistaking anxiety for love

• Reparent the part of you still trying to be "good enough"
  
  Speak your truth — even when it shakes
  
  

You don't have to burn it all down.

But you do have to stop abandoning yourself to keep the peace.

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You love your husband.

But every time hunting season rolls around, it feels like he disappears — and you're the one holding everything together.

You don't say much.

You tell yourself it's fine.

But deep down, you're exhausted… and quietly resentful.

Not because he leaves — but because you feel left behind.

In this episode, I'm talking about what almost broke my marriage — and how I finally stopped pretending it didn't bother me.

You'll hear:

• The conversation that changed everything (and how I found the nerve to say it)
  
  

• Why it's not really about the hunting — and what it's actually about
  
  

• How to stop swallowing your needs just to keep the peace
  
  

• How to set simple boundaries that actually get respected
  
  

• What shared responsibility looks like when he finally starts showing up, too
  
  

This isn't about controlling him.

It's about honoring you.

You're allowed to want connection.

You're allowed to need help.

You're allowed to say, "This isn't working for me anymore."

Let this episode be your starting point.

What if this year, you didn't do it out of guilt?

You love your people. But if you're honest, the holidays feel more like emotional survival than joy.

The subtle pressure to say yes.

The text threads that feel like landmines.

The expectations you're "supposed" to meet — even when they make you feel invisible.

In this episode, we're talking about what no one teaches women:

How to protect your peace when family dynamics are messy, reactive, or just plain exhausting.

You'll learn:

• Why guilt shows up when you try to set a boundary — and how to stop letting it drive your decisions

• How to step out of the "good girl" role and into calm, grounded leadership

• What to say (and not say) when your boundary is met with guilt-tripping or passive-aggression

• How to create a plan that honors your energy — not just everyone else's expectations
  
  

You're not selfish for wanting peace.

You're not cold for needing rest.

And you're not the problem for wanting something different this year.

You're the pattern-breaker.

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Let's map out your guilt-free season together.

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What if your marriage could feel connected, safe, even passionate again — without waiting for him to change?

In this episode, Amanda shares how she stopped carrying the full weight of the relationship — and how everything shifted when she came home to herself.

You'll hear her real story: from 18-year-old new mom and teen bride… to a woman who finally felt seen, supported, and emotionally safe — without dragging her husband to therapy.

Inside, we break down:

• What emotional labor really looks like (it's more than chores — it's noticing, soothing, managing everyone's feelings but your own)

• How to stop filling in both sides of the gap and let him meet you halfway

• The boundaries that changed everything — without a fight

• Why waiting for him to "get it together" is not the way forward
  
  

This isn't about yelling, begging, or walking on eggshells.

It's about coming back to you.

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Does your marriage feel more like a business partnership or roommate situation than a love story?

If conversations are only about bills, kids, and logistics—and intimacy feels performative or distant—it's not just about chores or sex. It's about worthiness and your ability to receive.

In this episode, I dive into how intimacy, self-worth, money, and support are all deeply connected—and why learning to receive is the bridge from "roommates" to true partners.

What I'm talking about:

✔️ The hidden cost of obligatory, performative intimacy
✔️ How "crumbs" in your marriage lead to resentment and disconnection
✔️ Why your ability to receive in the bedroom affects your ability to receive in business, money, and life
✔️ The "refrigerator hum" of unspoken resentment—and how to clear it
✔️ The exact mindset shift that turns a household manager into a fully supported partner

This conversation will challenge you to stop tolerating scraps and start expecting the joy, intimacy, and partnership you're already worthy of.

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Do you ever catch yourself brushing off your feelings, settling for crumbs, or convincing yourself you're "asking too much"?

Here's the truth: your relationship will never rise higher than what you believe about yourself.

If you believe you're "too much," you'll shrink. If you believe you're "not enough," you'll settle. But if you know you're worthy—you'll stop tolerating breadcrumbs and start creating the love you crave.

In this episode, I'm sharing hard-earned lessons from 18+ years of marriage about how self-worth shapes every interaction at home.

What you'll hear inside:
✔️ Why "keeping the peace" is actually damaging your relationship
✔️ The emotional labor gap—and how women are conditioned to fill it
✔️ How brushing off your needs slowly erodes intimacy and trust
✔️ Why your worth sets the standard for your kids' future relationships
✔️ A powerful question to ask yourself: what am I tolerating that my highest self would never accept?

This conversation is raw, honest, and packed with perspective shifts you can start living today.

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