Toxic Grit

How to Have It All and (Actually) Love What You Have

By: Amanda Goetz

Narrated by: Amanda Goetz

For all the women who were told they could have it all, but now that they’re actually shouldering it ALL, are wondering what they truly wish to hold onto … Toxic Grit is here to help you unlock your true desires and balance your ambitions with your passions, and even some moments of rest!

We are told by society that we have a role to play … but as women, we often have MANY roles and when we try to fulfill each, we burn out. It turns out, there are some tangles to being a Girl Boss and a Pinterest Mom having a Lazy-Girl yet socially packed Hot-Girl Summer! So how can we live our life according to ALL of our goals … without exhausting ourselves? And more importantly, while feeling authentic to who we are and want to be?

Amanda Goetz has the answer and it lies in the balance between all the characters we play, and even leaning into the inherent imbalances at times! According to her proven methodologies, there are ten typical character archetypes and by exploring each and assigning times for each to “drive” our lives, we can find more balance within ourselves. Our inner Socialite, Caregiver, CEO, and Lazy Girl may normally live in conflict but by talking to each aspect of ourselves, affirming what each needs, and building a balance for all … we can finally actually have “it all” on our terms and by discerning what ALL really means.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2025 Amanda Goetz (P)2025 Blackstone Publishing

Love the analogies, visualization techniques, and overall advice

I really enjoyed the analogies, visualization techniques, and overall advice given in this book. It was relatable and actionable. I took many notes that I plan to implement and I have already told my Book Club to add it to our list. Special thanks to Amanda for penning it and to Lorenzo VonRumpf for having her on The Lo Life podcast. Great book, great interview.

Fantastic Read

Toxic Grit provides unparalleled guidance for living a full life without guilt or overwhelm. Goetz has a gift for sharing frameworks, shortcuts, and habit stacks that perfectly blend impact and simplicity. A fantastic read!