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Drink More WaterStop Waiting to Be Extraordinary: How Melissa Grace Became the Author She Always Knew She Could BeMelissa Grace always wanted to be a writer. But for years, she believed writer was a title reserved for extraordinary people — and she thought she was ordinary.So she did what many of us do. She pursued other paths. Tried different things. Kept her dream quietly on the shelf.Then 2020 arrived. Grief, isolation, and the impending loss of her grandmother changed everything. Needing somewhere to put her energy — and her heart — Melissa started writing.Fast forward to today, and Melissa Grace has written seven books.In this episode of Drink More Water...
2025-12-1628 min
HITea With GraceHLTH Special: Amanda Rees Spills the Tea on the Future of Fall PreventionWelcome to HITea With Grace, where we spill the tea on HIT. Today we are coming to you from the HLTH conference for a special episode with Amanda Rees, CEO of Bold and one of the leading voices in fall prevention. Amanda recently joined me on stage for a panel at HLTH, and now she is here to share even more insight on the crisis we rarely talk about but absolutely should.
Amanda walks us through the career journey that led her to build Bold and why she believes falls remain one of healthcare’s most preventable ye...
2025-12-0515 min
What's Important To You?#112 What's Important To Amanda Grace - Recovery Wisdom, Creativity & Emotional FreedomWhat if the transformative principles of recovery weren’t just for people with addiction, but for anyone ready to stop choosing chaos over peace?In this episode, I’m joined by Amanda Grace, trauma-informed therapist, integrative coach, and creator of The Serenity Project. After her own eight-year recovery journey, Amanda realized that the wisdom of recovery could benefit everyone, not just those in sobriety. She created The Serenity Project to make those tools accessible to anyone seeking emotional freedom and belonging.We explore Amanda’s framework of Guts, Grounding & Grace, the role of creativity in healin...
2025-10-021h 18
The Daily Grace PodcastThe Bible Is for You with Amanda WilliamsThe Bible is for you. Yes, you! In this episode, Krystal is joined by Amanda Williams, co-founder of She Reads Truth. They discuss the importance of reading Scripture and seeing how to connect the dots in God’s story of redemption. If you desire to dig deep into Bible reading, this conversation will provide encouragement and practical tips to do just that!
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2025-09-3041 min
Her Layered LifeAuthenticity, Faith, & Fearless Content with Grace EvansIn this episode of Her Layered Life, I sit down with the vibrant and inspiring Grace Evans (@_gracevans)—a content creator and influencer whose journey into the online world was anything but conventional. From her early days running ads and creating content as a missionary in Washington D.C., Grace discovered that her skills and experiences in unexpected places prepared her for a career she hadn’t even imagined.Grace opens up about the insecurities she faced early on, feeling like she wasn’t “cool enough” or qualified to make an impact online. Her story is relatab...
2025-09-2458 min
Resistance ChicksThe Outliers EP 24 | Amanda Grace Is BACK With BOLD Message For the Conservative Movement!God is not messing around in this hour- it is time for the body of Christ to arise with holiness and BOLDLY proclaim truth! Amanda Grace is pulling no punches when it comes to calling out the wolves from the sheep, righteousness from darkness, and the devil masquerading as an angel of light in our midst. Amanda gave a prophetic word last month that was spot on about voices in the conservative movement who are in it for themselves instead of advancing the kingdom of God, saying "a Saul moment is coming" where what has been given to these...
2025-09-091h 35
Getting Real to Heal with Dr. GraceHealing From A Toxic Narcissist With Amanda BarbeAre you caught in a toxic relationship? Feeling like you're losing your mind? You're not alone.Join Dr. Grace English on Getting Real to Heal as she interviews Amanda Barbie, who shares her powerful story of surviving and healing from a narcissistic parent.Amanda reveals:What a narcissistic personality really looks like (it's more than just being vain!)Her own childhood experience growing up with a narcissistic motherThe red flags and warning signs she missed (and how to spot them!)The crazy-making manipulation tactics narcissists use (scapegoating, gaslighting, etc.)How she...
2025-09-021h 09
Island of Discarded WomenEp. 43 Let’s Do This! – LIVE – with Peggy Flanagan, Paula Poundstone & Amanda Grace
In this high-powered show, our special guest Peggy Flanagan, MN’s rock star Lt. Gov. and now US Senate candidate, is a native advocate and bridge builder with resiliency in her bones, who is running to change the system from the inside out. Our buddy, comedian Paula Poundstone is championing solo protesting, responsible flossing and nourishing her rescue cat, Larry, one kibble at a time. Musical guest Amanda Grace shares powerful original songs reminding us that rainbow skies are just behind the clouds, goodness is out there, and that ultimately, we’re all we need. Tiffany Strande joins her on v...
2025-08-271h 40
Sips of GraceFrom Same-Sex Attraction to Freedom in Christ: Amanda Smith Testimony | Ep. 13
“I was ready to marry her… then I started dreaming of hell.”
Amanda Smith never expected to leave same-sex relationships behind—until a radical encounter with Jesus changed everything.
Amanda shares her testimony: a childhood shaped by confusion and pain, years of same-sex relationships, and the life-altering moment she picked up a Bible and met the love of Christ. From deep conviction to true identity, Amanda walks us through her journey of healing, discipleship, and freedom. Whether you're struggling with identity, wondering if change is possible, or seeking to love others well—this story will stir your heart...
2025-07-2436 min
The Road Back Home36. The Architecture of Belonging with Jean EvansThis one's for everyone who's ever felt like they had to choose between being authentic and being professional. Jean Evans is a Networking Architect, but this conversation isn't about collecting business cards or LinkedIn strategies. It's about something much more essential: how authentic connection becomes life resourcing, especially for women rebuilding their worlds.After being made redundant while breastfeeding one child with two toddlers around her feet, Jean discovered that learning to network wasn't just about business—it was about discovering who she was as a human being. We dive deep into the wo...
2025-06-251h 12
Heal with Grace78. What is Healthy Anger? A Conversation with Amanda CurryIn this powerful episode, Grace sits down with somatic coach and physical therapist Amanda Curry to explore the layered and often misunderstood emotion of anger—especially as it arises for women in postpartum seasons.Amanda shares her personal experience with postpartum rage and how it became the starting point for deeper healing and self-inquiry. Together, they explore what it means to feel anger safely and fully, how emotional repression manifests in the body, and how women can reclaim anger as a source of vitality rather than something to suppress.You will learn:Wh...
2025-06-2449 minThe Road Back Home35. Together, We Are Magnificent: with Michelle Mills PorterAmanda met Michelle at a professional speaking event, where she stood before a room & declared: "Every single person has something to offer. Everybody has value." Then she challenged everyone to prove it, right there, in real time. In this conversation, Amanda unpacks with her, the inner panic that quickly ensued. Michelle, aka THE PEOPLE READER, is an expert in human behaviour, president of the Professional Speaking Association and a woman who, on Dec 26th 2004, was caught in one of the deadliest natural disasters in history, the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. But what...
2025-06-181h 00
Big Shift Energy35 Giving Grace to Your Inner Critic💫 New Solo Drop: "Giving Grace to Your Inner Critic" 💫 In this gentle, grounding episode of Big Shift Energy, Amanda gets real about what it actually means to give yourself grace—especially when life feels like a lot. 🧘♀️✨ She shares mindfulness practices, personal stories, and soft truth bombs on why we're so quick to offer compassion to others, but not ourselves. From navigating the inner critic to reframing rest as a radical act, Amanda reminds us that healing isn't a race—it's a relationship with yourself. You'll hear about: 🛋 Why a messy house ≠ a messy heart
2025-06-1435 minThe Road Back Home34. The Value Of A Curated Life with Stephanie O SullivanWhat happens when you stop being a "square peg trying to fit in a round hole"?Interior architect Stephanie O'Sullivan spent over a decade in corporate creative roles, masking her neuro-divergent nature and slowly having "anything good about it sucked away." Then came the breakthrough that changed everything and led to a complete reimagining of what it means to be creative, authentic and unapologetically yourself.This Conversation Is Essential Because:It's about reclaiming your creative intelligence in a world that profits from your conformity.It shows how breakdown can...
2025-06-111h 10
Big Shift Energy34 Parenting From the Inside Out with Grace Williams💫 New Ep Drop: "Parenting From the Inside Out with Grace Williams" 💫 On this heart-to-heart edition of Big Shift Energy, Amanda links up with the wise and wonderful Grace Williams to talk all things parenting, big emotions, and making those major inner shifts 🌀✨ From messy teen moods to inner child healing, this one's got layers. Plus, things get tender (and a little playful) during a round of Worksmith Roulette—a reflective game that brings up big questions about grief, healing, and how we find meaning in tough moments. They also challenge the "everything happens for a reason"...
2025-06-071h 48The Road Back Home33. I Can Do Anything Because I Did That - With Emer HalpennyWhat happens when a "big voice" changes the trajectory of your entire life?In 1988, Emer Halpenny was holding her eight-week-old son, about to take him home from his foster family, when something extraordinary happened. A voice, clear as day—landed on her: "What do you think you're doing? You know this is not for you. Put that baby down."Thirty-six years later, that baby found her again.This isn't just an adoption story—it's about the moment when you know something so deeply that no amount of logic can override it.
2025-06-041h 20
HITea With GraceAmanda Rice Spills the Tea on Fertility, Cancer, and Patient-Led ChangeToday on HITea With Grace, I’m honored to welcome Amanda Rice, founder and CEO of The Chick Mission—a powerhouse nonprofit that’s rewriting the narrative for women navigating cancer and fertility preservation.Amanda takes us back to the life-altering moment that inspired The Chick Mission, sharing how her personal experience with cancer treatment and fertility challenges became the foundation for a movement that’s empowering women across the country. From advocacy to grant-making to education, Amanda and her team are changing the system—and making sure no woman has to choose between life-savin...
2025-06-0326 minThe Road Back Home32. Lies We Tell OurselvesSometimes the most life-changing revelations come from the most ordinary moments.In this deeply personal solo episode, Amanda shares how adopting her new dog Molly six weeks ago led to a stunning realisation that "turned everything I had been insisting was true on its head."What You'll Discover:The profound difference between control & love.How our past traumas can distort self-care.The importance of self-knowledge.Plus, a question that will change how you think about your needs. This Episode Will Stay With You Because:It's about catching...
2025-05-2855 minThe Road Back Home31. Art for Self: Creativity as Recovery, Resource & ReclamationWhat if 'me time' wasn’t a luxury, but a lifeline?This episode is an invitation to step out of productivity culture and into something deeper: the quiet, profound magic of art journaling and creativity as a way home to yourself.Whether you’re in recovery, in transition, or just feeling disconnected , this one is for the part of you that knows there’s more wisdom inside, but can’t quite get to it with words alone.Learn:✨ The two kinds of art & the difference between them.✨ How creativity can support your healing...
2025-05-2154 min
Everyday Supermoms: Podcast for Moms- Real Stories, Parenting Tips, Inspiration and Support49| From Foster Care to Forever Home: Amanda Preston’s Journey of AdoptionAmanda Preston shares her journey of becoming a mom to eight amazing children through foster care and adoption. Amanda, a social worker, discusses the ups and downs of adopting children, including those with special needs and prenatal drug exposure. She opens up about the challenges she faced, including navigating the foster care system, dealing with neurodivergent diagnoses like ADHD and autism, and the emotional toll of loving children with uncertain futures. Despite the struggles, Amanda and her husband have built a loving, thriving family. She also shares her insights on how to support foster and adoptive parents, how to...
2025-05-1933 minThe Road Back Home30. Walk With Amanda: Healing, Grieving & Reclaiming Joy in NatureAmanda brings listeners along for a real-time walk through the Irish countryside with her newly adopted dog, Molly. Recorded on a winding bóithrín in Co Tipperary, this intimate 'walk and talk' offers an immersive sensory experience, reflections on grief and healing and an invitation to reconnect with the natural world; and ourselves.Tune in to hear:🌿 How a simple walk became a metaphor for healing after loss🌿 The serendipitous story behind meeting Molly🌿 Why reclaiming movement can be an act of self-trust, not self-control🌿 A 60-second sensory meditation you can experience...
2025-05-1457 minThe Road Back HomeWhen Routine Falls Apart (you don't have to)Amanda & Mel reunite after a break & unpack the emotional & practical realities of re-entering 'normal life' after time off. Whether you're coming back from a vacation, a creative break, or just a disrupted schedule, this episode explores why re-entry can feel so rough & how to handle it with self-compassion.They talk about: Why everything feels harder without routineHolidaying with a brain that never switches offDoes everyone just say “fuck-it” on holidays?Getting 'back on track' with self awareness & compassion Shifting to “gray area” versus all or n...
2025-05-071h 05The Road Back Home28. Answering the Call to Heal with Carmel BoyleIn this special episode, Amanda sits down with her beloved teacher, mentor, and spiritual guide, Carmel Boyle of An Chroí Wisdom Institute. Their conversation offers a rich and moving exploration of healing, transformation, spiritual unfolding and the deep human longing to return home to ourselves.Amanda shares how she found the Wisdom Institute, and Carmel, the morning after her father’s death, at a time when her spirituality was becoming impossible to ignore. What began as a search for a course of study became a profound meeting of kindred spirits.Together, the...
2025-04-291h 06The Road Back Home27. What If It Wasn’t About the Food? Eating Distress with Jacqueline Campion[nb: The audio for the 1st 2 mins or so (Amanda's intro) isn't great - please bear with it, it gets better] If you’ve ever struggled with food, body image, or that nagging voice that says you’re not “sick enough” to get help, this episode will speak directly to your soul.Amanda introduces to The Road Back Home, Jacqueline Campion from the Marino Therapy Center to talk about recovery from eating distress in a way most people don’t: human-first. No shame. No labels. No hierarchy of suffering.In this heartfelt and deeply hon...
2025-04-2357 minThe Road Back Home26. Live, Raw & Real: Behind the Scenes of Our First ShowWhat really happens behind the scenes of a live podcast launch? We spill it all.In this episode, we take you behind the curtain of our first-ever live recording of The Road Back Home and yes, it was every bit as nerve-wracking, soul-stretching and joy-filled as you’d imagine.We talk about:What it felt like to sit on stage with no 'exit plan'Why Mel, a seasoned stage pro, felt a bit out of water. Amanda’s post-show vulnerability hangover.How the night was far more powe...
2025-04-1642 minThe Road Back Home25. LIVE Episode! Your Happiness Is a Gift.What if your happiness isn’t selfish… but generous?In this very special live episode recorded at Nenagh Arts Centre, Amanda & Mel take the stage to unpack a bold idea: your happiness is not just a personal pursuit, it’s a gift to everyone around you.With heartfelt honesty, laughs & a little Grace-over-drama realness, they get into:What “your happiness is a gift” really means Why inner peace isn’t a luxury, it’s leadership. Why we feel guilty for prioritising joyA powerful exercise that brought the room to tearsPROOF of the ripple effect...
2025-04-091h 00The Road Back Home24. Our Mam Talks Life, Grief & Strength: Meet EiloWhat do you say to your 18-year-old self after 45 years of marriage and four children? Eileen Grace, aka 'Eilo', joins Amanda and Mel for a deeply personal and heartwarming Mother’s Day special; this time, not as the wife of the legendary Brendan Grace, but as the woman who quietly held the family together.In this very special episode, the sisters turn the spotlight on the woman who raised them, guided them and taught them how to love with both tenderness and steel. What unfolds is a moving and humourous re...
2025-04-0252 min
We're Sober, Now What?13. Spring Into Self-Care: Embracing New Routines and Letting Go of Old HabitsAmanda and Melissa share updates from their lives, including exciting personal milestones and the challenges of maintaining sobriety amidst significant life events.Hear about Melissa's spring self-care challenge, designed to refresh and reinforce positive habits as the season changes.They discuss the importance of adapting self-care practices to fit personal needs and the benefits of moving away from rigid habit tracking to a more forgiving and flexible approach.This episode will inspire you to :Reflect on your own daily habits.Embrace a flexible mindset towards tracking & setbacks Explore what you genuinely enjoy...
2025-03-271h 06The Road Back Home23. If You Can’t Shake a Feeling, This Might Be Why🧩 What if your personality isn’t who you are, but just a habit you’ve developed over time?What if it was there was a key to understanding the hidden patterns shaping how you think, feel, and react? In this episode of THE ROAD BACK HOME PODCAST, Amanda & Mel offer you a primer on how personality forms, why we over-identify with it & how to break free from the ways it limits us.🔎 Inside this episode:✨ Why personality is a learned aspect of self, not an unchangeable truth.✨ How Studying The Enneagram re...
2025-03-2651 min
We're Sober, Now What?12. What to do when you just start feeling 'Meh' in Sobriety?What to do when you just start feeling 'Meh' in Sobriety? What happens when the "pink cloud" parts? Amanda & Melissa explore the challenges when life's excitement diminishes and how to cope with the mundane aspects of sober livingThey offer practical advice from their own experience of keeping sobriety engaging and fulfilling over the long term. As well as the importance of emotional regulation and choosing healthier coping mechanisms over old destructive habits.We hope this episode will encourage you to reflect on your own sobriety journey and be inspired to...
2025-03-211h 07The Road Back Home22. ADHD, AI & Productivity Shame🧠 Struggling to keep up, but not sure why?🚀 Feel like you’re always behind, even when you’re working twice as hard? ⚡ Ever wondered if productivity culture is making you feel like a failure?If you’ve ever felt like life is harder than it should be—like simple tasks drain you while big ideas come easy—you might be neuro-divergent and not even know it.Amanda is joined by Orla Fitz, a web designer, writer, and creative strategist who was diagnosed with ADHD in midlife—after years of struggling with exhaustion, burnout...
2025-03-191h 00
We're Sober, Now What?11. When ‘Better’ Is Never EnoughWhat happens when you replace drinking with a relentless pursuit of self-improvement? In this episode, Amanda and Melissa explore the never-ending cycle of striving to be “better” in sobriety—and why it can be just as exhausting as drinking itself.They unpack the pressure to constantly optimise, hustle, and perform, especially in a world saturated with self-help and personal growth culture. Amanda reflects on her own perfectionism, the “arrival fallacy” that kept her chasing external goals, and the realisation that self-worth isn’t something to earn—it’s something to recognise.From online vali...
2025-03-141h 02The Road Back Home21. Recovery, Resilience & Radical Reinvention With Bren P GraceWhat happens when you decide to hit reset on your life—completely? In this very special episode, Amanda and Mel sit down with their brother, Bren P Grace, to unpack his radical three-year journey of living in his car, overcoming addiction, financial struggles, and personal demons.From hitting rock bottom to embracing minimalism, resilience, and faith, Bren shares what led him to this unconventional decision, how it changed him, and what it taught their entire family about boundaries, autonomy, and unconditional love.🔥 Why Bren chose to live in his car for three years—and how...
2025-03-121h 01
Finding Sunshine Again with Amanda GraceNothing happens to a seed until it hits the ground“Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain.”John 12:24 NKJV“Then Isaac sowed in that land, and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; and the Lord blessed him. The man began to prosper, and continued prospering until he became very prosperous; for he had possessions of flocks and possessions of herds and a great number of servants. So the Philistines envied him.”Genesis 26:12-14 NKJV“In the morning sow your seed, And in t...
2025-03-0726 min
We're Sober, Now What?10. What We Wish People Understood About Our SobrietyAmanda and Melissa respond to a listener request to talk about the misconceptions, challenges & sometimes the plain awkwardness of choosing a sober life.From navigating social situations to explaining their choice to others, they break down why sobriety is so much more than willpower or hitting “rock bottom.” If you've ever felt misunderstood in sobriety—or struggled with how to explain it—this episode will help you own your journey with confidence.Tune in for:The biggest misconceptions about sobrietyWhy willpower isn’t the solution—and what actually works....
2025-03-071h 00The Road Back Home20. Stop Apologising & Start Speaking Up with Jessica Neighbor Ever wondered what's really holding you back from speaking your truth? Amanda talks to Jessica Neighbor of ‘Love Your Voice’ about her concept of "Voice Scars." Jessica shares some powerful voice activation exercises to help you stop walking on eggshells and start paving a path of clear, confident communication. Whether it's ordering that oat milk latte or laughing out loud at the gym, this episode is more than a conversation; it's an invitation to unapologetically own not just your voice - but your values, needs & desires.If you've ever felt muzzled by your doubts...
2025-03-051h 00
We're Sober, Now What?9. Criticism & PraiseWhat happens when your self-worth is tied to what other people think? In this episode, Amanda and Melissa unpack the downsides of criticism AND praise and the trap of thinking our work - whether it be personal or professional - only has value if it gets attention.It’s not uncommon that patterns of approval seeking still linger post-sobriety. The hosts share the ways the need for external validation shows up in their lives still today & distracts from real growth.Together, they break down these different manifestations of craving and how to own th...
2025-02-2857 minThe Road Back Home19. Courage, Vulnerability, Discernment❓What happens when telling the truth about your life feels like a betrayal of our loved ones? ❓Why is visibility hard, even when we crave it? ❓When is 'helpfulness'actually 'interference'? ❓And how do you deal with unreasonable demands?How do we walk a thin line? This is the question at the heart of this episode. If you've ever felt vulnerable & exposed, wrestled with ridiculously high expectations, or regretted caving under pressure instead of standing firm, this episode is for you.Wha...
2025-02-2651 min
We're Sober, Now What?8. Getting Clear: How to Identify What You Truly Need in SobrietyWhat if the clarity you’re searching for isn’t something to find—but something to create? In this episode of We’re Sober, Now What?, Amanda and Melissa explore the power of clarifying needs and expectations in sobriety and beyond.Amanda introduces a powerful journaling exercise designed to help listeners pinpoint what they truly need—not just in sobriety, but in life. This process helps break down broad desires into tangible actions, qualities, and guiding principles that actually work.They also tackle the balance between trust and control, showing how shifting f...
2025-02-211h 11The Road Back Home18. Boundaries: Celebrity EditionWant to hear why Amanda once wished she had a voodoo doll for Liz Gilbert? Or get the tea on why Mel's husband, Frank, will 'never forgive' Steve Martin?Tune in as Amanda & Mel explore the drama that comes with unchecked expectations & why being a hero, sucks for everyone. They also examine the unconscious contracts we sometimes make with others in exchange for love & safety, leading to endless cycles of over giving, burnout & resentment.And as usual.... boundaries. .Subscribe on Substack for episodes direct to your inbox as well a...
2025-02-191h 00
We're Sober, Now What?7. From Alcohol Recovery to Burnout Recovery: Our storiesSobriety stopped complicating life, but what happens when burnout takes over? In this episode , Amanda and Melissa highlight the unexpected parallels between alcohol recovery and burnout recovery—and why so many sober people find themselves chasing the next high through work, achievement, or external validation.They get real about: The misconceptions about burnout The addictive nature of workaholism &why slowing down feels like a threat. How the coaching industry fuels burnout with toxic productivity culture. The hidden costs of perfectionism, people-pleasing & chasing the algorithm. Practical to...
2025-02-141h 01The Road Back Home17: The Yellow Brick Road To Sobriety with Tammi SalasStruggle. Surrender. Solutions, Oh My!Meet our special guest Tammi Salas, creative ringleader, artist, teacher + founder of the ray of light online community & discover the transformative power of embracing a solution-oriented mindset in recovery.Tammi, who has recently celebrated ten years of sobriety, shares her invaluable insights and personal strategies that helped her overcome addiction and embrace a fulfilling life.This episode is not just a conversation; it’s a roadmap for anyone looking to profoundly change their life with practical solutions that can be life-changing.Tune in to discover how yo...
2025-02-121h 02
Flourish with Amanda TrojanOvercoming Shame and Guilt: Embracing God's Love and GraceSend us a textIn this episode of the Flourish with Amanda Trojan podcast, Amanda dives into the pervasive and emotionally tumultuous topics of shame and guilt. She differentiates between guilt, which can be a constructive recognition of wrong actions, and shame, which attacks personal identity and worth. Using personal anecdotes and biblical stories, Amanda explains how these negative emotions can isolate us from God and others. She offers practical steps to combat them, such as exposing lies, focusing on God's grace, and taking proactive steps towards healing. Amanda encourages listeners to seek professional help if necessary...
2025-02-1021 min
We're Sober, Now What?6. Beyond Abstinence: Daily Practices That Build True RecoverySobriety isn’t just about quitting—it’s about what comes next. In this episode, Amanda and Melissa, dive into the difference between stark, raving abstinence (just quitting the substance) and actually doing the deeper work of recovery.Amanda shares a five-question daily journaling practice that’s helping her build self-respect, break free from external validation-seeking, and recover from burnout. Melissa opens up about her own struggles with self-doubt and the ongoing nature of inner work, even after years of sobriety.If you’ve ever felt like sobriety should feel better or wondered why old pa...
2025-02-0755 minThe Road Back Home16: Transforming Negative Self-TalkEver feel trapped in a loop of negative self-talk? In this episode, Amanda and Mel break down how the language you use with yourself can either hold you back or propel you forward. If you're tired of the same old stories rattling around your head, it's time to flip the script.Drawing on personal stories and powerful insights, we explore how every word you say to yourself shapes your mental and emotional well-being. Discover practical techniques to identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts & how to turn self-criticism into a catalyst for growth.Bu...
2025-02-051h 02
We're Sober, Now What?5. Ireland’s Drinking Culture: It’s changing, or is it?Amanda & Melissa, discuss Ireland’s deeply rooted drinking culture, the historical and societal factors that have contributed to the country’s long-standing association with alcohol, from generational trauma to the lack of alternative social outlets.They share candid personal stories about the normalization of underage drinking, the pressure to drink in social settings, and the challenges of navigating sobriety in a culture that celebrates alcohol. The conversation also highlights promising shifts, such as the rise of the “sober curious” movement and new legislation aimed at reducing alcohol’s grip on Irish society.If y...
2025-01-311h 00The Road Back Home15: Journaling Made Easy: Creative Solutions for Self-ConnectionEver feel like journaling is just one more thing you don’t have time for? Or that it has to be perfect—pages of deep, introspective writing—or it doesn’t count?
Amanda and Mel tackle the common barriers that stop us from journaling and share how to make it work for you.
Together, they explore:✨ The myths that keep people from journaling (hint: it doesn’t have to take an hour or be beautifully written).✨ How to use quick prompts, digital tools, or even photos to turn journaling into a simple, accessible practice.
2025-01-2959 min
We're Sober, Now What?Ep 4: Finding Your People: Building a Sober Life You LoveWhat if the key to thriving in sobriety isn’t just quitting alcohol, but finding your people? In this episode of We’re Sober, Now What?, Amanda and Melissa Kelly, PhD, pull back the curtain on the game-changing power of community and belonging in sobriety.You’ll hear raw, real stories about how alcohol shaped their identities, the surprising struggles of navigating life sober, and how rediscovering creativity helped them reclaim parts of themselves they thought were lost. They also reveal the power of online communities and anonymous spaces to foster connection when you’re feeling isolated...
2025-01-2457 min
Unleashing You with Amanda Riffee32. From Story to Brand: Content Creation That Connects with Grace PerryIn this episode, I sit down with Grace Perry, the powerhouse behind Grace Perry Productions. Grace shares her incredible journey from juggling corporate life, side hustles, and bartending to building her storytelling empire focused on video production, photography, and social media management. She dives into her passion for empowering women to step into their true power, both in front of and behind the camera, and how this unique coaching aspect sets her apart in the content creation world.Grace opens up about her shift in 2023 when she decided to go all in on her business and how...
2025-01-2343 minThe Road Back Home14: How to Stop Letting Other People’s Opinions Run Your LifeDo you ever feel like the weight of other people’s opinions is holding you back?
In this episode, Amanda and Mel unpack the hidden power of whispers and comments that can shake our confidence if we let them.
Here’s what we dive into:
The difference between hearsay and direct feedback—and what's worth your energy.
How to identify and silence the insecurities that make criticism sting more.
A step-by-step process to pause, reframe, and respond.
The credibility check: actionable steps to help you process and rise above other people’s opinions with ease.
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2025-01-2256 min
Give Yourself Grace[9] Unleash Your Dream Life with Amanda RiffeeIn this inspiring episode of Give Yourself Grace, Grace sits down with Amanda, a former corporate professional who discovered her true calling as a life coach. Together, they dive into Amanda’s transformative journey, exploring how she transitioned from the rigid structure of corporate life to embracing her passion for coaching and empowering women.The conversation uncovers the power of setting boundaries, the role of community in personal growth, and Amanda's dedication to creating impactful events. Amanda shares her strategies for overcoming limiting beliefs, prioritizing self-care during challenging times, and building a mindset that fuels suc...
2025-01-2035 min
Flyover ConservativesAMANDA GRACE | Prophetic Warnings Ignored: What Happens When Leaders Defy GodTO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONTENT: www.flyover.liveAmanda GraceWEBSITE: https://arkofgrace-ministries.com/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/ArkOfGraceMinistriesAmanda Grace is a faith-based speaker, author, and prophetic voice known for her deep passion for sharing God’s word and encouraging others to grow in their spiritual journey. As the founder of Ark of Grace Ministries, she combines biblical teachings with insights into current events, offering hope and inspiration to au...
2025-01-181h 12
We're Sober, Now What?Ep 3: After the Party: Who Am I Without Alcohol?Amanda and Melissa get real about the identity shifts that come with sobriety. Amanda shares how she avoided an identity crisis in early sobriety and opens up about a moment of self-sabotage that revealed her deeper insecurities. Melissa reflects on her former “party girl” persona and how sobriety brought her from chaos to control—and why that control wasn’t always healthy.They also tackle the pressures of hustle culture, how sobriety uncovers hidden insecurities, and some key changes that allow them to thrive without alcohol.What You’ll Le...
2025-01-171h 00
Flyover ConservativesAMANDA GRACE | Prophetic Warnings Ignored: What Happens When Leaders Defy God | FOC ShowTonight at 8:30 pm CST, on the Flyover Conservatives show we are tackling the most important things going on RIGHT NOW from a Conservative Christian perspective! Tonight at 8:30 pm CST, on the Flyover Conservatives show we are tackling the most important things going on RIGHT NOW from a Conservative Christian perspective! TO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONSERVATIVES SHOWS - https://flyover.live/show/flyoverTO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONSERVATIVES SHOWS - https://flyover.live/show/flyoverTO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONTENT: www.flyover.liveTO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONTENT: www.flyover.live...
2025-01-161h 33The Road Back Home13: They’re Always Watching: Breaking Free from the Fear of Being JudgedDo you ever feel like someone’s always got their eye on you, silently critiquing your every move?
Maybe it’s a comment about your appearance, a side-eye when you’re grabbing fast food, or that awkward moment when someone’s praise feels more like a backhanded compliment.
In this episode, Amanda and Mel unravel the complex web of judgment—both from others and ourselves—and how it shapes our confidence and choices.
Amanda shares a jaw-dropping story about a past critic turned unexpected admirer, proving just how fickle opinions can be.
Meanwhile...
2025-01-1557 min
We're Sober, Now What?Ep 2: From FOMO to Freedom: How Self-Care Supports a Sober LifeAmanda and Melissa Kelly, PhD, reveal their top tools for navigating the challenges of sober living. From managing triggers to sidestepping FOMO, they break down practical strategies that have kept them grounded and thriving. Wondering how to stay strong during a stressful holiday gathering or what’s inside Amanda’s emotional first-aid kit? Tune in for three life-changing tools to help you handle whatever life throws your way—and why they’re essential for a fulfilling, sober life.What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The surprising evolution of triggers—and how to spot them...
2025-01-101h 00
The Road Back HomeEP 12: Drained by Certain Friendships? Here’s What’s Really Going OnDo you ever feel completely wiped out after spending time with a certain friend? Maybe you dread their calls or find yourself constantly walking on eggshells to avoid conflict.
You might be caught in the exhausting cycle of fawning—a people-pleasing behaviour where you prioritise keeping the peace over your own needs.
In this episode, we unpack the hidden toll of fawning in friendships, a dynamic that can leave you feeling resentful, burnt out, and disconnected from your authentic self. We’ll explore:
Why some friendships feel more like a chore than a joy
The...
2025-01-0858 min
We're Sober, Now What?Ep 1: Welcome! This is us.Welcome to We're Sober, now what. We are Melissa and Amanda and we are.... you guessed it, sober!But who are we? What made us decide to start this podcast? And why should you care? Great questions!Tune in to hear us share about pivotal moments in sobriety, why we quit drinking in the first place, how sobriety has changed us & how we manage the various stressors of day to day life, without resorting to alcohol. This is a public episode. If...
2025-01-031h 07
Charisma NewsUrgent 2025 Prophecy: Amanda Grace Unveils Timetable for Demonic DestructionThis episode was released on December 23, 2024.In this prophetically-charged interview, renowned prophetic voice Amanda Grace delivers a sobering warning about the spiritual warfare and demonic activity set to intensify in 2025. With keen spiritual insight, she exposes the enemy's strategic timetable, including a targeted date of January 6th, where the forces of darkness seek to unleash chaos and destruction.Delving into the biblical parallels of Haman and Esther, Amanda unpacks the political "backdraft" that will shake the nation, as well as the ancient spirit seeking to use a woman to ascend to the highest seat of...
2025-01-0242 min
The Road Back HomeEp 11: Gowls, Geebags & Gobshites, Oh My! A lighthearted look at Irish cursing and slangIn this New Year’s Day episode, Amanda and Mel take a break from heavier topics to explore the art of Irish cursing.
They celebrate the cultural, historical, and linguistic richness of Irish slang, sharing their favorite curse words, phrases & anecdotes.
They discuss how Irish cursing is often used with wit, humor, and a playful tone, reflecting the creativity of the Irish language and culture.
Join Amanda & Mel as they share their thoughts on Irish Cursing as an art form, a storytelling device & a whole-ass cultural practice.
🚩WARNING: This is not an episo...
2025-01-0146 min
The Road Back HomeEP 10: How To Stand Up For Yourself - We Give You The WordsAmanda & Mel discuss the concept of boundaries through the lens of the Personal Bill of Rights.
They explore how boundaries can be perceived negatively and how to reframe them as acts of self-love and empathy.
The conversation delves into the importance of asserting one's needs, the role of empathy in setting boundaries & practical applications of the Personal Bill of Rights in everyday situations.
Amanda gets vulnerable & shares personal experiences of navigating truthfulness with friends, when the impact of food on emotional well-being gets in the way of connection.
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2024-12-2557 min
No More Booze - The PodcastFinding Grace - Amanda Grace's road to No More Booze**Please be advised that this episode contains talk of pregnancy loss and eating issues**Amanda Grace is a coach, ally, and inner work whisperer for women ready to transform the exhausting cycle of people-pleasing and self-neglect into a life of reclaimed energy, power, clarity, and purpose. She is co-host of two podcasts: 'The Road Back Home - Real Talk & Sisterhood on the Path to Grace' hosted with her sister Mel, and 'We're Sober, Now What' co-hosted with Dr. Melissa Kelly of Sober Social, Ireland.Today's episode is kindly sponsored by Drink Nolo. Drink Nolo is...
2024-12-2154 min
The Road Back HomeEp 9: All I Want for Christmas is... Sanity! Our Silly Season Self-Care GuideSilly season is upon us & for many, this also means enduring the increased stress & anxiety that often accompanies the holidays.
We discuss the common stress triggers & offer you our best tried & true ideas to help you navigate it all with more ease and joy.
Whether your challenge is tricky family dynamics, towering expectations or managing your own energy, we discuss creative ways to reduce holiday pressures & develop your own self-care plan to support you through it all.
If you need inspiration for staying centered & creating space for yourself amidst the chaos, this conversation...
2024-12-1857 min
The Road Back HomeEp 8: What To Do With Resentment: A Step-by-Step GuideEver catch yourself wanting to numb out after a stressful interaction? Feeling weighed down by lingering resentment?
In this episode, we dive into a powerful, practical process to help you unpack and release those heavy emotions. Starting with self-empathy, we guide you in:
✨ Understanding the impact of stressful encounters✨ Recognizing your role in reclaiming your power✨ Setting clear, effective boundaries✨ Taking responsibility for your emotional well-being
💡 Bonus: Download our free handout to practice this transformative process in your own life by subscribing to our podcast on Substack for free.
Resource: Get this step b...
2024-12-111h 00
The Road Back HomeEp 7: Why Change Feels Impossible (and what will actually help)In this episode, Amanda and Mel explore "step zero"—the difficult space of pre-commitment and the early contemplation of change. This often-overlooked phase can be a struggle when, despite an intellectual understanding of the need for change, the heart is not yet fully ready. It's a place of resistance where many people find themselves grappling with the challenge of on again, off again abstinence. It's the hardship of white-knuckling through urges versus a neutrality that is the true mark of...
2024-12-041h 08
The Road Back HomeEp 5: Be Careful What You Wish For: The Surprising Upside of FailureDo you recognize when a path no longer serves you? Or do you resist change because it feels like failure? In this episode, Amanda shares her journey of stepping away from a seemingly successful solopreneur career to embrace a more fulfilling, grounded path. We reflect on the dangers of chasing external validation, the cost of burnout, and the courage it takes to redefine success. Through unexpected roles and shifting priorities, the sisters explore how aligning with our true values can b...
2024-11-2057 minFinding Sunshine Again with Amanda GraceHis Grace is Sufficientand the Lord began to say to me, “My grace is all you need, My grace is sufficient for you”.
2024-11-1826 min
The Road Back HomeEp 3: How to get what you want (without having to fight for it)This episode is packed with eye-opening insights for anyone caught in cycles of people-pleasing or perfectionism. Together, Amanda and Mel explore how deep-seated conditioning can distort our sense of self, stifle authenticity, and lead to choices that don’t truly align with who we are.Using Mel’s real-life struggle with the tug-of-war over tidiness at home, Amanda introduces a practical tool to help you assess situations accurately, protect your energy & make creative choices that a...
2024-11-0659 min
The Road Back HomeEp 2: People-Pleasing & The 'C' wordEver felt like your worth is tied to how much you can do for others? Amanda and Mel share their journeys navigating the treacherous waters of people-pleasing. Through personal anecdotes, they uncover the often-overlooked connection between people-pleasing & power struggles. We look at family dynamics, the role of the 'good child,' & the critical skills needed to unlearn these often life long patterns. This episode also offers specific strategies to stay true to oneself ...
2024-10-301h 14
The Road Back HomeEp 1: Let's Begin: The Who, The What & The Why.Ever wondered how quitting alcohol might lead to an emotional awakening? Join us as we embark on our podcast journey with "The Road Back Home," where we share deeply personal stories that go beyond the clichés of midlife crises. Amanda opens up about her seven-year sobriety journey and passion for inner work, while Mel shares her day-to-day life running a children's drama school and her philosophy of taking life one day at a time. This episode sets the groundwork for a podcast...
2024-10-101h 03
The Lost & Found Podcast with Amanda PowersEp. 46: Redefining Resilience and Learning to Give Yourself GraceEpisode 46: In this episode, Amanda discusses her recent struggles with creativity and mental health. She shares her experiences with intrusive thoughts, but the main theme of the conversation is resilience and grace in the face of traumatic experiences. Amanda explores different examples of resilience, including dealing with illness, divorce, and caregiving. Amanda reflects on her experience watching her mother care for a sick friend and the perspective Amanda gained regarding managing stress and maintaining one’s adaptability. She discusses the toll that caregiving can take on a person and the importance of setting boundaries. Amanda also shares her own st...
2024-09-1254 min
Soul Evolution: Embodied Women’s Wisdom, Birth Stories and More31. [WISE WOMAN] WITH AMANDA OF PEARL HOLISTIC HEALTH - CRACKED OPEN THROUGH MOTHERHOOD & THE ART OF CRANIOSACRAL THERAPYIn this episode Amanda will share about her embodied wisdom as a Pelvic Floor OT, Craniosacral Therapist (CST) & Mother.We touch on several very important topics including: Getting to the root cause of the dis-ease in our bodies, what a NO looks and feels like in our bodies and why its crucial to honor that.We deep dive into what CST is and why it is a benefical modality for processing trauma stored in the body including the polyvagal therory.We talk a...
2024-07-1555 min
Permission to Kick AssStepping back when everything feels out of control with Amanda GraceThis week I'm talking to Amanda Grace, a therapist and art journaling expert. We dive deep into the ways our egos run the show and keep us trapped in cycles of seeking external validation and chasing the next "fix" - whether that's another course, achievement or just mindless scrolling for a dopamine hit. Amanda doesn't hold back in calling out some hard truths about the lies we tell ourselves to avoid doing the real inner work. If you've ever felt helplessly controlled by bad habits, the need to constantly be accomplishing things, or approval-seeking, this episode will light a f...
2024-06-1948 min
Embrace Her EvolutionEPISODE 7: Grieving with Grace After a BreakupAmanda has entered a new season – singleness! It’s been more than three months since the breakup, and Amanda is still grieving the loss of someone she cares deeply about. However, this breakup has been different. Amanda isn’t spiraling into a depression and isolating herself, as she used to. This time around – Amanda has been grieving with grace, and she shares the five ways this has been possible for her. In this episode, you will learn: The Stages of Grief and how this helped Amanda during her breakup (10:51) The importance of facing your emo...
2024-04-101h 05
Stranger ConnectionsAmanda Grace - songwriter & musician, Minnesota native blending genres on 'Give Me Away'"Try to remember that they just hate themselves, and they're takin' it out on you." This beautiful lyric is from Amanda Grace's latest album (her 8th!). The album is Give Me Away and this song is 'Love Yourself'.Amanda Grace is a Minnesota native who travels, performs, and collaborates to create unique shows and brilliant albums. In this episode, you'll find out why Amanda has plans to hold a show at a cemetery, what her musical tastes were growing up, and how she is in a long-term happy marriage with super cool kids. (Tough to write b...
2024-03-2625 min
Women Invest in Real EstateWIIRE 093: House Hacking in an Expensive Market with Amanda BoleynHello WIIRE listeners! Today’s podcast guest is a former (but still near and dear to our hearts) member of the WIIRE team, Amanda Boleyn. Amanda is an incredible businesswoman and entrepreneur who has operated multiple successful businesses and has jumped into the waters of real estate investing.Amanda is a house hack investor who lives in Charleston, SC, and owns 11 multi-family units between the Charleston, Dubuque, and Chicago markets. Amanda is well-versed in owning properties in more expensive markets and self-manages her rentals while juggling multiple businesses.Her real zone of genius is time ma...
2024-02-2239 min
Amanda Rollert Show, Christian Podcaster123 - Remember WHO you are, and don't forget the GRACE!In this week's podcast episode, I share a bit about the talk I gave at the TCWSE conference with women leaders in the Texas education system. In this episode, I rescue excerpts from my talk: "Get your SALT Back....with Grit, Grace, and Pearls!" in which I talk about the challenges of reclaiming our SALT after years of career as an educator and leader in the education system. These teachings apply to any profession you are in! In this episode: The importance of choosing a day to give grace to others, and to s...
2024-01-3131 min
Holistic Money PodcastWhat's more valuable than money with spiritual guide and life coach, Amanda GraceIn today's episode, I am interviewing Amanda Grace. Not only is she a former client, but what truly captivates me about Amanda is her remarkable intellect. We will delve into a topic we touch on in every episode: money. However, today we're going beyond the surface and exploring Amanda's personal relationship with money. Together, we'll venture into the profound aspects of money often overlooked in conventional personal finance podcasts. We aim to delve beneath the surface and examine the thoughts, feelings, and emotions surrounding money. We'll also explore the social constructs associated with money, empowering you to connect deeply...
2023-06-2237 min