Episodes

  • Grace Is a Strategy: Spirituality and the One Change You Can't Seem to Make

    Grace Is a Strategy: Spirituality and the One Change You Can't Seem to Make
    Apr 13 2026
    You know the thing you've been trying to change forever? The habit that feels so simple but just won't stick? Amy breaks down why one behavioral change is actually fourteen — and why pushing harder is almost never the answer. Using a real client example, she walks through how spirituality, specifically the spaciousness, love, and acceptance that come with it, can be the missing piece between white-knuckling your goals and actually sustaining them. If you've ever wondered why discipline and willpower keep letting you down, this episode is for you. Connect with Amy here! #HealthyAF #Resilience #BehaviorChange #GraceAndGrowth
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    11 mins
  • Spirituality: The Tool You Didn't Know You Were Missing

    Spirituality: The Tool You Didn't Know You Were Missing
    Apr 6 2026
    We're spending all of April talking about spirituality — and not in the way you might think. Amy kicks off the month with a honest admission: the ideas for this series didn't come until they were ready to come. Sound familiar? This short but mighty opener explores why spirituality matters for behavioral change, resilience, and the kind of happiness that actually sticks. Whether you practice a faith tradition or just occasionally feel like something bigger is holding you together, this episode is your invitation to get curious. Coaching questions included to help you explore where spirituality already lives in your life — and where it might be going to waste. Connect with Amy here! #HealthyAF #Spirituality #BehaviorChange #PersonalGrowth
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    8 mins
  • Who Do You Think You Are? How Your Self-Concept Is Running the Show

    Who Do You Think You Are? How Your Self-Concept Is Running the Show
    Mar 30 2026
    Amy saved the best for last. In this final Motivation March episode, she introduces the most overlooked driver of sustainable motivation: your experience of yourself — the quiet story you're telling about who you are based on what you do (and don't do) every day. Through a wonderfully relatable story about a neighbor, a grocery store, and an unkept promise, Amy shows how the tiniest behaviors are either building you up or quietly chipping away at your confidence. She shares the coaching questions she uses with her clients to crack this wide open — and why having someone in your corner who loves you enough to be honest is where the real transformation lives. Connect with Amy here! #SelfConcept #KnowYourself #MindsetShift #MotivationMarch #HealthyAF
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    14 mins
  • The Top 5 Things Killing Your Motivation (And How to Rewire Them)

    The Top 5 Things Killing Your Motivation (And How to Rewire Them)
    Mar 23 2026
    Quick, honest, and straight to the point — Amy names the five motivation killers she sees over and over in her coaching practice and gives you real tools to shut them down. From the inner critic that won't quit to perfectionism that keeps you frozen before you even start, Amy offers practical rewires for each one. There's also a candid moment about alcohol, a powerful reflection exercise for when your expectations are out of whack, and a reminder that going it alone is one of the fastest ways to quit. Come ready to take notes. Connect with Amy here! #MotivationBusters #DitchPerfectionism #SilenceYourInnerCritic #MotivationMarch #HealthyAF
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    14 mins
  • Carrots and Sticks: Making External Motivation Work For You

    Carrots and Sticks: Making External Motivation Work For You
    Mar 16 2026
    Prizes, bonuses, competition — external motivation gets a bad rap, but can it actually work? In this episode, Amy gives external motivation a fair trial and shares exactly when it shines and when it completely falls apart. If you've ever crushed a goal for a reward and then lost all steam the moment the prize changed, this episode will explain why. Amy also unpacks why leaning too hard on your competitive streak can quietly sabotage your relationships — and your results. The fix? She's got one, and it puts you in charge of the prize. Connect with Amy here! #ExternalMotivation #GoalSetting #RewardYourself #MotivationMarch #HealthyAF
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    14 mins
  • The Fluffy Stuff: Why Internal Motivation Is Your Secret Weapon

    The Fluffy Stuff: Why Internal Motivation Is Your Secret Weapon
    Mar 9 2026
    Think motivation is just about willpower? Think again. In this first episode of our Motivation March series, health coach Amy Chang breaks down the real engine behind lasting change: internal motivation. Amy explores the difference between the feel-good pull of fun and growth versus the sharp shove of pain — and why knowing which one is driving you matters more than you think. She also calls out the sneaky "inauthentic motivator" that trips up even the most self-aware people (hint: if you're losing weight for a reunion, listen up). Plus, the two biggest motivation busters Amy sees in her practice — and why your to-do list is not the boss of you. Connect with Amy here! #InternalMotivation #KnowYourWhy #MotivationMarch #SustainableChange #HealthyAF
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    18 mins
  • Motivation Month Begins: Why You Don’t Have to Feel Motivated to Move Forward Description:

    Motivation Month Begins: Why You Don’t Have to Feel Motivated to Move Forward Description:
    Mar 2 2026
    March kicks off Motivation Month on Healthy AF with a practical look at what motivation really is — and what it isn’t. Amy explains why even the most disciplined people don’t always feel motivated, and why that’s completely normal. She previews the month ahead, including internal vs. external motivators, authentic vs. inauthentic drives, mood-based motivation, rewards, and the habits that either kill or cultivate momentum. Listeners are invited to reflect on where motivation is missing, where it has faded, and how love and self-worth can reconnect them to purpose. If you’ve been stuck in the winter blues or feeling behind on your goals, this episode offers hope — and a roadmap for rebuilding motivation with intention. Connect with Amy here! #HealthyAF #Motivation #Wellness #HealthyHabits #MindsetShift

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    8 mins
  • Serving from Wholeness: The Difference Between Helping, Fixing, and Loving Description:

    Serving from Wholeness: The Difference Between Helping, Fixing, and Loving Description:
    Feb 23 2026

    This final February episode brings the month’s theme of love full circle by exploring how we serve ourselves and others.

    Amy unpacks the powerful difference between helping, fixing, and serving — and how many people unknowingly operate from a belief that they are weak or broken. Drawing on insights inspired by Brené Brown, she reframes service as an act that comes from wholeness, dignity, and self-respect. You’ll learn how to shift your inner dialogue from criticism to compassion, sit beside yourself instead of across from yourself, and make changes from love rather than shame. If you’re tired of motivating yourself with pressure and self-judgment, this episode offers a healthier way to create real change.

    Connect with Amy here!

    **Find Atlas of the Heart here. **Find more insights on helping, fixing, and serving here. #HealthyAF #SelfCompassion #Wellness #HealthyBoundaries #ServiceWithLove #EmotionalWellness

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    16 mins