Becoming Amanda Podcast

This week’s episode is extra special because my guest is my very own granddaughter, Elyse! 💕 Elyse spent part of her summer at the Janesville Performing Arts Center, and today she’s sharing her favorite memories from...

Curiosity is often the quiet start of everything great. In this episode, we’re honoring the questions you asked, the risks you explored, and the inner wonder that kept pulling you forward. Journal Prompt: What’s one...

What if the annoying interruptions were actually divine detours? Today, we’re flipping the script on life’s curveballs—from canceled plans to tech glitches—and finding the hidden gifts in the moments that didn’t go as...

Laughter is medicine. Even in hard seasons, those light, silly, laugh-until-you-cry moments matter. Today we’re celebrating joy, humor, and the people or memories that helped us breathe easier. Journal Prompt: What’s a...

Failure doesn’t feel good—but it often leaves behind the richest lessons. In this episode, we’re giving thanks for the things that didn’t work, the risks that didn’t pay off, and the moments we thought we’d lost... but...

Growth is messy, but beautiful. This is your reminder to be proud of your evolution—even if it’s still in progress. You’re becoming someone incredible. Journal Prompt: What signs—big or small—show that you’re growing...

We’re often so focused on the goal, we forget to thank the road that got us there. Today, we’re finding gratitude in the process—not just the destination. Journal Prompt: What part of your journey are you most proud...

Let’s reflect on the moments you kept going when you didn’t think you could. This episode is a celebration of your resilience, even if you didn't see it then. Journal Prompt: When did you surprise yourself with your...

In this episode of Becoming Amanda, I’m sharing the 5 identity anchors that help me stay grounded when everything feels uncertain. Whether I’m launching something new, dealing with financial stress, or spiraling in...

Today’s gratitude goes out to the ones who answer the call, send the text, or just show up—even when it’s inconvenient. These people are the quiet anchors in our lives. Journal Prompt: Who are three people you're...

Today, we’re slowing down to appreciate the moments that often go unnoticed—fresh coffee, quiet mornings, familiar routines. These are the things that ground us, even when life feels chaotic. Let this be your reminder...

The in-between can feel frustrating, but it’s often where the biggest growth happens. In this episode, we’re finding gratitude for the messy middle—the part of the journey where it’s unclear, uncomfortable, and exactly...

Today, we’re stepping into the energy of already having it. Whether it’s a goal, a breakthrough, or a version of you that’s still unfolding—this is your reminder to say thank you now. Gratitude in advance is a powerful...

Some people come into our lives just to teach us something—and then leave. In this episode, we’re honoring the growth that came from relationships that didn’t last. Let’s find gratitude for the lessons, the love, and...

Today, we're taking a moment to appreciate the incredible body we're in—its strength, its resilience, and everything it does for us daily. From the breath in our lungs to the steps we take, let's pause and express...