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Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouThe Woman I Raised, The Man She Chose: Ava Hanson & Chris Jerrild EP 58For generations, women have been taught to quiet themselves in love - to shrink, to compromise, to hold the emotional weight of the relationship while asking for so little in return. But something is changing. In this episode, I sit with my daughter Ava, and with the man she chose, Chris, and together we step into a conversation that feels less like an interview and more like a blessing. What they are building together is not naïve young love - it is intentional, emotionally intelligent, a deeply human partnership. What unfolds i...
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Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouBeauty Absurd EP 54The beauty industry is out of control. Women are being sold an endless stream of shame disguised as "solutions." When did being a woman become something to fix? When did our natural bodies become the enemy? In this candid and fiery conversation, my COO Diana joins me as we unpack some of the most absurd, dangerous, and heartbreaking trends being marketed to women today. Together, we laugh, rage, and call bullshit on the cult of beauty that profits from our self-doubt. Inside this episode, we also discuss: Why the chase for "...
2025-09-2422 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouThe Hidden Truth About Aging Naturally EP 53Aging is a luxury. Aging women were once seen as wise women. They were held in a place of honor. When did we start seeing aging as something to hide? To erase? When money and the beauty industry started speaking louder than our own intuition. In this deeply personal conversation, my COO Diana, sits down with me, and discusses my choice to age naturally. We dive into why I started this journey, why I chose not to use fillers, and I share stories that have helped to strengthen my commitment to this path. ...
2025-09-1052 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouThe Business of Birth: Eyla Cuenca EP 52What if everything you've been told about birth was a lie? In this unforgettable episode, I sit down with Eyla Cuenca, a sacred birthkeeper who has stood witness to over 200 births—and what she reveals will forever change how you view the process of birth, the postpartum period, and the systems that surround it. Her message is clear: You were never meant to shrink inside the most powerful moment of your life. This isn't about shame. It isn't about doing it "right." It's about awakening. To the stories we've inherited. To the ch...
2025-08-2746 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouA Woman Who Died And Came Back: Anita Moorjani EP 51What if the illness you fear most isn't the real disease? In this episode of Things Your Mother Never Told You, I sit down with Anita Moorjani, who was once given just hours to live. In 2006, Anita fell into a coma from end-stage lymphoma—her organs shutting down, her family was told to say goodbye. But in the space between life and death, she discovered a profound truth: fear is the lie, and self-abandonment is the real disease. Anita returned to her body with a mission—and a message that would save her life...
2025-08-1354 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouThe Women Who Fear The Truth: Kelly Brogan EP 50Have you ever swallowed your truth to avoid conflict? Said yes when your entire body was screaming no? So many women are taught to fear their own truth—to tuck it in, make it more digestible, less disruptive. But here's the truth: Self-abandonment in the name of kindness is not kindness. It's quiet, daily betrayal. There's a high cost to being the "nice girl." It's paid in quiet resentments, tight throats, and sleepless nights. And most women don't even realize they're still paying it. We've been conditioned to be agreeable, to soften th...
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Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouDo You Trust Your Body? Lauren Ohayon EP 49What if your body has been speaking to you all along and the real work is learning how to listen? For decades, we were taught to disconnect. To push harder, burn faster, and ignore the signals that whispered: this doesn't feel good. We were told our bodies were problems to solve. Tighten this. Shrink that. Flatten, firm, erase. Join me as I sit down with the brilliant Lauren Ohayon, movement educator and founder of Restore Your Core, whose work is not about fixing your body, but finally hearing it. Together, we unravel the...
2025-07-1648 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouDr. Amanda Hanson: Unplanned Interview EP 48Who were you before the world told you who to be? Somewhere inside you, she still lives—the little girl who moved freely, dreamed without limits, and hadn't yet learned to apologize for her existence. She was 7, maybe 8 or 9, untouched by expectation. Before the performance began. When our schedule threw a curve ball and we found ourselves with a free hour, Aram, my incredible videographer, decided to ask me some questions (with the help of ChatGPT) lol. In this episode, I share: The one ritual I return to when I feel lost
2025-07-0227 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouWomen Who Are Curious About Other Women EP 47What if your desires were never wrong? What if your curiosity wasn't chaos—but truth? In this breathtaking episode, I sit down with the extraordinary Genevieve LeJeune, founder of Skirt Club, a global community for women exploring their sensuality, queerness, and sovereignty without apology. What began as her own quest for self-discovery has become a worldwide movement of liberation—one where women are finally allowed to want, to feel, and to fully experience themselves. We explore the roots of female desire, the power of women-only spaces, and the cultural shame that has long kept women disc...
2025-06-1846 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouWomen and Non-Monogamy EP 46Is non-monogamy really the higher path to spiritual awakening—or just another way to avoid commitment? Lately, I've been watching a growing trend in the spiritual and wellness world that claims non-monogamy is a sign of higher consciousness, an enlightened way of loving that transcends the old, tired ideas of monogamy. Yet, so often, when spirituality merges with social media influence and unchecked ego, it becomes a smokescreen that leaves women doubting their own desires and boundaries.  Join me as I pull back the veil and invite you to remember that your boundaries, your voice, and...
2025-06-0433 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouHow Do Women Become Rich? Kate Northrup EP 45Has success ever cost you your nervous system? Why do women have so many blocks around money?  And what can you do right now to begin a brand new, abundant journey? In this conversation, I sit down with Kate Northrup—author, entrepreneur, and money wisdom guide—to talk about the one topic that holds so many women hostage: Money. Kate has helped thousands of women change their relationship with wealth by teaching that true abundance is not about the numbers in your bank account, but the state of your nervous system. Toget...
2025-05-2145 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouWhy Are Women Hurting So Much? EP 44After decades of working with women, witnessing their patterns, pain, and awakening, I come back to one question: Why are women hurting so much? In this powerful conversation, my COO Diana, turns the mic toward me once again to dive into the ache so many women carry—and what actually heals it. We explore the invisible expectations placed on women, the cultural scripts we're handed, and what it really looks like to reclaim your power.  I share my own story of nearly leaving my marriage, what I see in women who come to this work aft...
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Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouWhat Do You Call It Again...? Mama Gena EP 43She stood up when women were told to sit down. When the world told women to be quiet, to fit inside the mold, she refused to be convenient. Instead, she raised her voice and encouraged women to be louder, to not apologize for owning their space and their powerful feminine sensuality. This is the story of the legendary Mama Gena—author, teacher, speaker, and revolutionary sensualist— a woman who took the most forbidden word in our culture and turned it into a movement that set thousands free. In this conversation, we sit down and talk abou...
2025-04-2349 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouUnfiltered interview with my COO EP 42This episode is unlike anything I've ever done. In this raw, unscripted, and unfiltered conversation, I'm joined by my COO and producer, Diana, who flips the script and interviews me. We talk about what most people avoid: aging, womanhood, leadership, rage, beauty, purpose, and the resistance we face as women who refuse to conform. We expose the hard truths, the hidden pain, the sacred rage, and the relentless commitment it takes to lead in a world that often misunderstands and misjudges powerful women. This is not a soundbite conversation. It's soul work in motion. In...
2025-04-0951 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouFake Spirituality EP 41Spirituality is meant to hold us, heal us, and guide us toward our highest potential. It promises clarity, transformation, and connection to something greater than ourselves. But what happens when this sacred path becomes a detour—an escape from the very life it was meant to enrich? In today's world, where spiritual teachings spread at lightning speed through social media, it's easy to become lost in a maze of practices, teachers, and ideologies. And while many offer profound wisdom, some can lead us away from growth and deeper into illusion—especially when used to avoid the real, mess...
2025-03-2609 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouDangerous Opportunity EP 40What if everything you've been told about midlife was a lie? We are sold a crisis—a slow decline, a tragedy waiting to happen. The world tells us to fight it, to shrink ourselves, to disappear quietly. But what if midlife isn't something to survive? What if it's the most powerful rebirth you will ever experience? The word for crisis in Japanese translates to dangerous opportunity—a moment so potent, so electrifying, that it can either break you or set you free. Join me as I expose  the fear-based narratives that keep women small...
2025-03-1208 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouBoundaries, Not Walls EP 39What if the very tool you rely on to safeguard your energy is secretly building walls around your heart? Boundaries—once revered as the key to inner peace—are now, for many, the barrier to the deep, nourishing connection we all crave. In this episode, I'm exploring how our modern obsession with boundaries can, paradoxically, lead to loneliness. While knowing when to say no is vital, it's just as crucial to say yes to vulnerability, connection, and the messy, beautiful art of loving fully. This isn't solely about self-protection. It's about reclaiming the balance between hono...
2025-02-2608 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouRelationships: When To Leave EP38Have you ever stood at the crossroads of a relationship, unsure of which path to take?  One moment, you're filled with hope—the belief that love can conquer all. The next, you're drawn to the impulse to let go and reclaim your freedom. How do you know when it's time to walk away? Together, we'll navigate one of the hardest decisions: whether to stay and rebuild or to leave and begin a new chapter.  In this episode, I'm talking about: The emotional and mental toll of staying in a relationship that no l...
2025-02-1208 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouMagnetic Women: Who Are They? EP 37Have you ever met a woman whose presence stops time? She walks into the room, and suddenly, everything shifts. Conversations pause. People turn. Not because she demands attention, but because she radiates something deeper—something unseen but undeniable. These women leave an imprint, like a melody that lingers in your mind long after it's played. They don't just exist; they are felt. What makes them unforgettable? It's not their looks, their clothes, or their status. It's not a performance. It's something deeper. A feminine force. A power within. In th...
2025-01-2909 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouFake Feminine Energy EP36Let me ask you a question: What does it mean to truly embody feminine energy?   From the curated perfection of social media to the myths we've been sold, "feminine energy" has become a buzzword—a standard women feel they must measure up to. But at what cost? Are we losing our authentic selves to a performance designed to please others?   Join me as I dismantle the illusions surrounding feminine energy and explore its true essence: a state of flow, harmony, and unapologetic joy. Together, we'll uncover how to let go of the...
2025-01-1509 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouHow Women Can Redefine Their Worth and Financial Future EP35Have you ever wondered why so many women seem stuck in financial struggle? Why, despite all our hard work, many of us feel like we can never truly break free?   I've spent over 25 years as a clinical psychologist, and what I've learned through my work with women is heartbreaking but also incredibly eye-opening. From a young age, we're taught to believe there's something wrong with us. That we don't belong. We start chasing validation and self-worth in all the wrong places. And by the time we reach adulthood, we often find ourselves trapped—emotionally, financially, and...
2025-01-0111 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouHow I Became the Woman Who Knows Her Worth EP34Have you ever felt like the world expects you to be smaller, quieter, and more "convenient" to love? Have you ever found yourself believing that your worth is tied to how well you meet those expectations?   If the answer is yes, you're in the right place.    This might be one of the only times I tell my story in such detail. It's the story of a woman who faced her deepest fears and wildest emotions. Who made peace with her flaws and decided—against all odds—that she is worthy of love. A...
2024-12-1813 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouReimagining Love Without Blame EP33What if I told you the real reason your relationship feels strained isn't what you think it is? Picture this: the love you once built with care, passion, and hope now feels fragile—like a sandcastle being worn away by the waves. Criticism, blame, and unmet expectations have crept in, leaving you wondering, Why isn't this working?   In this episode, I'm uncovering the hidden destroyer of relationships—the one that quietly erodes connection and leaves both partners feeling stuck, unseen, and unfulfilled. But here's the powerful truth: while you can't change your partner, you c...
2024-12-0409 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouHealing Broken Hearts and Reclaiming Hope EP32Are you feeling heartbroken, heavy, or even outraged after the recent election results? Do you feel the ache of seeing a world divided and the weight of knowing that, once again, humanity's progress toward inclusion and compassion feels so far from reach?  You're not alone.  In this episode, I open my heart to those who are grieving the deeper implications of these election outcomes—not as a political discussion, but as an exploration of humanity, compassion, and the ways we can heal. This isn't about parties or debates; it's a call to embrace the stories and...
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Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouBuilding Safe Spaces for Women EP31Imagine standing before over 300 women, each ready to go on a transformative journey, a journey I crafted with every ounce of my soul. As I recount the magic, the challenges, and the moments that took my breath away, I felt a sacred energy begin to rise in a room full of women. It was like witnessing a concert, a healing ceremony, and a celebration of sisterhood all woven into one beautiful, unforgettable gathering.   I recently hosted my first-ever live event, Magnetic.    From the immaculate synchronicity of our team, to the vulnerability and...
2024-11-1318 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouRedefining Beauty in Midlife EP30Five years ago, I made the decision to let go of coloring my hair, a choice that I realized was so much more than a style change. It became a journey of challenging cultural expectations, facing fears of rejection, and ultimately reclaiming my sense of self.   This was such a deeply personal yet universal choice—a journey through fear, anger, and finally, freedom as I chose to embrace my natural gray hair.    This transformation wasn't just about hair—it was about stepping into my authenticity, redefining beauty, and finding a new level o...
2024-11-0611 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouThe Feminine Balance of Surrender and Strength EP29Have you ever found it difficult to just let go and allow someone to truly care for you? You might feel a tug inside that tells you to say, "No, I've got this," or that whispers, "I don't deserve this much." Yet, there's a longing, a voice inside asking if there could be a different way, a way where we allow ourselves to feel cherished, supported, and seen. That's what we're here to talk about. As women, we often carry the weight of expectations, feeling driven to produce, to serve, and to be endlessly giving. Yet, so...
2024-10-3027 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouHonoring Every Phase of Womanhood EP28There's no doubt that women experience so much, both physically and emotionally. From our monthly cycles to the unpredictability of menopause, it's astounding how much we endure and yet thrive through.    Have you ever wondered why it feels so hard to live under the expectations placed on us as women? The pressure to hide our natural cycles, to never show signs of aging, and to always be in service to others? If you're exhausted by that narrative, you're not alone—and I'm here to tell you there's another way.    In this episod...
2024-10-2322 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouMoving Through Rage EP27Trigger warning: This episode covers topics of sexual violence. If you do not feel resourced to listen to this, I completely understand. If and when you feel ready, I am offering something extremely helpful, particularly if you are a victim.   I have worked with women from all across the world and of varying demographics for twenty years. I have rarely met a woman, both in my personal and professional life, who has not undergone some sort of sexual violence.   Because so many women have experienced sexual violence, it's now normalized by so...
2024-10-1623 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouA New Era of Female Leadership EP26Let's go back to a place that shaped me profoundly—sitting in the pews of my childhood church, eyes tracing the stained glass, inhaling the scent of incense, and feeling a sense of peace and unity. It was a time of innocence and connection, where rituals felt sacred, and everything in that moment seemed to be just as it should be.   But as I grew older, that sense of peace started to crack. I began to question: where were the women? Why was their presence confined to the sidelines, never speaking, never leading? Why was our...
2024-10-0923 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouAging as a Queen EP25Have you ever paused to question why so much of society's value is placed on the youthful face of a woman? The makeup and skincare ads alone are enough to confirm this idea. But why do we see age as something to hide rather than embrace?   In this episode, I'm unraveling the narratives that keep us trapped in fear of aging—an endless pursuit of external beauty that can consume our minds, bodies, and souls.   This isn't just about wrinkles or gray hair. It's about how we, as women, have been cond...
2024-10-0223 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouRedefining Success and Sisterhood EP24Do you ever find yourself feeling envious of other women's success or beauty? Do you feel that twinge of jealousy, wondering why their lives seem so perfect while you're left feeling inadequate or insecure? If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Many of us have been conditioned to view other women as competition rather than allies, often without even realizing it.    As women, we've been taught to believe that our worth is tied to our appearance, that we're in a race against time, or that we must constantly serve and please others. But if you're ti...
2024-09-2530 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouCommunication Style of a Queen EP23As women, we've been conditioned to protect, to please, and to mold ourselves to societal expectations, often leaving us feeling unseen, unheard, and unfulfilled in our relationships. But what if I told you that there's a way to break free from this? A way to communicate where your needs are truly heard, respected, and honored?   As a woman, one of the most powerful shifts you can make as a woman is to move from a reactionary "princess" communication to the deeply grounded, empowered energy of a "queen."    We've been taught, as wom...
2024-09-1832 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouSelf Love Myths EP22Today, I want to take you on a journey into self-love—the kind of love that doesn't come from someone else but from within. A love so profound that it makes you unstoppable.   I spent most of my life searching for validation from outside sources—waiting for someone else to tell me I was enough. But everything changed for me one day, not through a relationship, but in a single moment, catching my reflection in a car mirror. That was the day I truly saw myself for the first time.   It wasn't...
2024-09-1114 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouMen Who Love Powerful Women EP21I've seen it time and time again, whether through clients, DMs, or just conversations with women around the world – they all have the same questions. How do I attract and maintain a relationship as a successful, powerful woman? Can I have both – love and success? So many of you feel torn, maybe even afraid that stepping fully into your power might cost you the relationship you want or already have.   Last week, we started a deep dive into women and money, women and success, and women and their power. Today, we're continuing that conversation, but we're...
2024-09-0427 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouWomen, Success, and Money EP20For so long, women were denied access to financial independence, and though laws have changed, the cultural and emotional barriers remain.   In this episode, we're diving deep into a topic that has shaped the lives of so many women—money, and the complex relationship we have with it. This isn't just about financial literacy or making more money; it's about unraveling the deep-rooted conditioning that has held women back from fully stepping into their power, both financially and spiritually.    Today, I'm sharing my personal journey—one filled with hard lessons, breakthroughs, and unw...
2024-08-2835 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouUnlock Your Inner Magnetism EP19Register for MAGNETIC: FIRST EVER women-only event in Phoenix, AZ Nov. 2nd and 3rd 2024. www.AmandaHanson.com/MAGNETIC   Uncover the unexpected reason why women are flocking to an event that's redefining everything about womanhood. This is not just another gathering; it's a transformative experience shaking up the industry. Find out why women worldwide are defying social beliefs handed down from generation to generation, leaping into this Magnetic Movement, and why it's not just about personal growth but about reclaiming desires and stepping into personal power. The surprising truth behind this event will leave you feeling in...
2024-08-2115 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouIs Your Liberation an Illness? EP18Have you ever been told to be a "good" or "pleasing" woman? Like we are being graded on some sort of scale that tells us that we are "good" or "bad".   It's time to break free from the cages society has placed around us, particularly as women. There are challenges of being viewed as "crazy" or "unhinged" by those still trapped in their cages, but I want you to see this as a reflection of others' fears rather than a judgment of your own worth.   When we embrace our freedoms, we ca...
2024-08-1417 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouThe Inconvenient Woman EP17At first glance, being an "inconvenient woman" might sound negative, but stick with me, and you'll discover a powerful and liberating perspective. Being an inconvenient woman means breaking free from societal standards and living by your own rules. It involves rejecting patriarchal norms, toxic beauty culture, and religious expectations that limit women's power and authenticity.    When we embrace inconvenience, it allows women to connect with their divinity, trust themselves, and create a life of freedom and liberation. This journey involves self-trust, reimagining relationships, and expanding possibilities.   In this episode, I'm discussing how...
2024-08-0729 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouBreaking Cycles of Childhood Trauma (Princess to the Queen, Part 2) EP16Register for MAGNETIC: FIRST EVER women-only event in Phoenix, AZ November 2nd and 3rd 2024. www.AmandaHanson.com/MAGNETIC   Are you ready to uncover the unexpected journey from princess to queen energy? In this raw and deeply personal account, you'll witness a powerful transformation that will challenge your perceptions and beliefs. Brace yourself for a compelling narrative that digs into the intricate dynamics of relationships and self-confidence. Get ready to experience the unexpected as you journey through the twists and turns of this captivating story. Are you prepared to unlock the secrets to transitioning fr...
2024-07-3143 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You4 Ways to Become a More Magnetic Woman EP15Register for MAGNETIC: FIRST EVER women-only event in Phoenix, AZ November 2nd and 3rd 2024. www.AmandaHanson.com/MAGNETIC   Do you ever feel like you've lost touch with your inner magnetism?  I am spilling the tea on the profound impact of sourcing happiness from within and how it can lead to unlocking personal power and authenticity. Often, we seek validation and fulfillment from external sources, whether relationships, societal expectations, or toxic beauty culture. But what if I told you that the key to becoming a more magnetic woman lies in the practice of...
2024-07-2433 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouWomanifesting: How to Make Your Dreams Your Reality EP14Register for MAGNETIC: FIRST EVER women-only event in Phoenix, AZ November 2nd and 3rd 2024. www.AmandaHanson.com/MAGNETIC Have you ever felt destined for something bigger but didn't know how to make it happen? Discover powerful Womanifestation techniques to turn your wildest dreams into reality. By focusing on your true desires, embodying your future identity, taking consistent action, persisting despite fear, honoring commitments in hard times, and ensuring pure intentions, you too can bridge the gap between imagination and manifestation. First, clearly articulate what you wish to manifest and why it matters on a...
2024-07-1744 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouMotherhood: The Joys and Challenges of Raising Four Children EP13Register for MAGNETIC: FIRST EVER women-only event in Phoenix, AZ November 2nd and 3rd 2024. www.AmandaHanson.com/MAGNETIC Do you believe balancing personal fulfillment with the demands of motherhood is essential for a happy and harmonious family life? During a recent heart-to-heart with my daughter, Ava, we uncovered an essential insight into the world of motherhood, it's fantastic moments and it's hard moments.  The key takeaway: The significant role of self-care and personal fulfillment in being a mom. As someone who's been down this road, I've come to understand the vital importance of mai...
2024-07-1046 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouReclaiming Our Self-Worth by Changing Negative Self-Talk (Communication Part 2) EP12  Register for MAGNETIC: FIRST EVER women-only event in Phoenix, AZ November 2nd and 3rd 2024. www.AmandaHanson.com/MAGNETIC This episode reveals some unexpected truths about societal beauty standards and the self-berating talk many women experience. It's time to challenge the norm and rewrite the narrative around self-worth and beauty. Join us for an engaging conversation that will change how you see the world. Today's special guest is my daughter, Ava, a young woman navigating societal beauty standards and self-berating talk. As a 21-year-old growing up in the age of social media, Ava sheds l...
2024-07-0344 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouUnlock Your Inner Magnetism EP11Register for MAGNETIC: FIRST EVER women-only event in Phoenix, AZ Nov. 2nd and 3rd 2024. www.AmandaHanson.com/MAGNETIC   Uncover the unexpected reason why women are flocking to an event that's redefining everything about womanhood. This is not just another gathering; it's a transformative experience shaking up the industry. Find out why women worldwide are defying social beliefs handed down from generation to generation, leaping into this Magnetic Movement, and why it's not just about personal growth but about reclaiming desires and stepping into personal power. The surprising truth behind this event will leave you feeling in...
2024-06-2615 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouFinding Common Ground Through Difficult Conversations EP10Register for MAGNETIC: FIRST EVER women-only event in Phoenix, AZ Nov. 2nd and 3rd 2024. www.AmandaHanson.com/MAGNETIC   Miscommunication and tension are common in close relationships, especially between mothers and daughters. Prioritizing open and understanding communication can help us navigate conflicts and strengthen our bond. We recently shared a behind-the-scenes look at a challenging conversation we had almost a year ago and how we worked through it together. It was a moment of misunderstanding and miscommunication, but we learned much from confronting the issue head-on. Through our experiences, we've grown and le...
2024-06-1941 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouMan or Bear? Why Women Feel Safer with Wildlife EP8Register for MAGNETIC: FIRST EVER women-only event in Phoenix, AZ Nov. 2nd and 3rd 2024. www.AmandaHanson.com/MAGNETIC Have you heard about the man versus bear debate in the woods? Women would rather encounter a bear than a random man in the woods, surprising, not really. This idea stems from the belief that masculine energy is intimidating and unsafe for women and the notion that women have to teach men about their experiences. I'm joined by my special guest, my daughter Ava, for another deep conversation about how societal norms have pushed women to choose...
2024-06-0537 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouAn Honest Conversation on Violence Against Women in Entertainment and Setting Boundaries with Ava EP7Are you seeking to achieve deeper intimacy and understanding in your relationships? Do you want to truly connect with your loved ones on critical societal issues? If so, you're in the right place. We dive into the heart of complex relationships and societal perceptions to spark a more profound understanding of how the media we consume affects how we show up in life. In this special episode, I sit down with my daughter, Ava, to explore the often uncomfortable yet crucial conversations about violence against women in entertainment and the importance of setting boundaries. You may not...
2024-05-2945 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouEmbracing Menopause with Curiosity and Grace EP6Register for MAGNETIC: FIRST EVER women-only event in Phoenix, AZ Nov. 2nd and 3rd 2024. www.AmandaHanson.com/MAGNETIC   Join me on my journey through menopause as I share my unique experience as a woman. This isn't about negating anyone else's experience; I am offering my perspective with the hope that it might resonate with some of you. Let's explore menopause from multiple lenses. As a woman who honors the natural world and a psychologist who views human experiences through a distinct lens, I bring a dual perspective to this conversation, from silent bystander to...
2024-05-2230 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouFeminine Consciousness and the Cycles of Womanhood: Periods, Childbirth, Menopause EP5​​If you're feeling weighed down by the shame and inconvenience of your natural cycles, like periods, childbirth, and menopause, then you are not alone! The societal narratives around these life phases have been deeply entrenched in patriarchal beliefs, leading to feelings of embarrassment, inconvenience, and fear. Let's explore the phases of womanhood from the patriarchal and matriarchal lens. Which one would bring us more celebration and joy?  Women have been conditioned to view their bodies and experiences through a lens of shame and limitation. Still, there is a different way to approach these cycles, one that honors and c...
2024-05-1538 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouAging as a Spiritual Journey EP4Are you tired of the overwhelming pressure to maintain a youthful appearance? Have you found yourself trapped in a cycle of trying endless anti-aging products, only to feel unsatisfied and constantly striving to keep up?  It's time to break free from the toxic beauty culture holding you back and redefine your worth beyond appearance. We need to explore how embracing natural aging can lead to a sense of liberation, allowing you to tap into the beauty of your journey. Aging should be celebrated, not shamed.  About seven years ago, as I sat in the salon wa...
2024-05-0824 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouThe Princess to The Queen: Claiming Your Confidence as a Woman EP3If you feel like you're constantly seeking validation, approval, and love from others but still feel unworthy and unfulfilled, then you are not alone! The struggle to transition from the princess archetype to the queen archetype can leave you feeling stuck in a cycle of seeking external validation and never feeling truly powerful within yourself. But we are not at fault for falling into the Princess archetype. The impact of media and traditions handed down from generation to generation shape women's perspectives, and this is evident in the prevalence of the princess narrative in fairy tales and...
2024-05-0333 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouPatriarchy: How Fitting in Could Mean Losing Yourself EP2We are missing the women of our lives. We are missing from the stories of our very own beautiful lives. And yet we think we have everything else that we were told, made for a beautiful life. We think that because we have food and shelter, we're not supposed to ache for more beautiful love, deep conversations, heartfelt embraces, or tender moments sitting on the floor with our friends. Patriarchy does not just hurt women; it also hurts men. Patriarchy hurts everybody. - Dr. Amanda Hanson Underneath, in everything we explore, we will always look...
2024-05-0223 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouReclaiming Our Full Power as Women EP1If you're feeling trapped in a cycle of inherited limitations, constantly battling to break free from societal expectations, then you are not alone! The struggle to thrive as a modern woman, juggling career, relationships, and self-worth, can be overwhelming. Perhaps you've found yourself repeating patterns passed down through generations, feeling the weight of unspoken rules and unfulfilled potential. But what if there's a way to transform these struggles into opportunities for self-discovery and personal power? Imagine being at the crossroads of despair and power, feeling the weight of generations of unspoken limitations. I'm sharing my wisdom I've...
2024-05-0108 minMidlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told YouWelcome to the Midlife Muse PodcastThings our mothers never told us because no one ever told them. These are the missing conversations women needed to have. I'm Dr. Amanda Hanson, your Midlife Muse, sharing what we need to be talking about but are missing as a society. I'll share my insights on many aspects of womanhood, including periods, childbirth, menopause, sensuality, and aging. Let's have the conversations around patriarchy, parenting, sex, marriage, and topics that empower women to live with more pleasure in their lives. I'll pose critical questions for us women to begin asking ourselves. ...
2024-04-2201 minThe Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS2 Ep12: Disrupting Fast FashionFast vs slow fashion. Do you know the difference? Fast fashion = a large amount of cheap poor quality clothing produced at a large rate, on the backs of black and brown folks, in order to keep us consuming and feeding our capitalist society. Slow fashion = smaller amounts of clothing produced at a smaller rate. It respects human rights and better for the environment and is better quality so that it lasts longer and can be reused. Today, I bring on Courtney Figler from The Kindness Closet to discuss fast and slow fashion and why...
2021-10-1259 minThe Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS2 E11: Setting Boundaries"If you can't communicate your boundary, than how is anyone else going to know how to respect what you want/need or keep the space you want? Sometimes you even need to set boundaries for yourself. The best way to practice respecting boundaries is by respecting your own. It's a practice" - Amanda  On this episode, I bring on my good friend and past guest, Lisa to discuss the need for us to set our own boundaries and the complexities that come from it. We share how we recognize and visualize our own boundaries. W...
2021-07-261h 12The Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS2 E10: Is the medical system failing women?As a woman, have you ever been dismissed by a doctor on your pain, medical concerns or symptoms? I have heard numerous stories of women being dismissed or brushed off on their medical concerns. Some have been even refused to be physically examined or to do any further testing. In today's episode, I bring on Jeniffer Fougere to share her story and the long lasting repercussion of neglectful and unfair treatment/ dismissal by an OB. Jennifer got news of abnormalities and a hard mass during an exam. They ended up being fibroids though sh...
2021-07-0938 minThe Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS2 E9: Navigating body changes in your wardrobeIn this episode, I bring on my co-founder of The Real Diet Story Project, Roni Davis. It's an audio recording of an Instagram Live Roni and I did on our Real Diet Story Projects Instagram page (that we co-founded together). The Real Diet story's mission is to dismantle diet culture and its long term harmful affects in our society, by sharing REAL stories. On today's episode, we are focusing on navigating our body changes - in our wardrobe. Maybe your body has changed coming out of the pandemic... Maybe you avoid dressing rooms or yo...
2021-07-0243 minThe Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS2 E8: So I hired a sex coach“We are not made for outside consumption, were actually made for our own consumption and then we share that to the outside world... to who we choose to.” ~ Serena So...I hired a sex coach. I've been having sex for decades and it took me this long to finally dive deeper into intimacy, my own pleasure and desire. It does NOT mean that I am broken, that I don't like sex, that my sex life is broken or that my relationship with my husband is broken. I grew up in a time where sex was not...
2021-06-2348 minThe Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS2 E7: Disrupting Life for Radical Self-AcceptanceOn todays episode, I bring on Jaclyn Reinhart, musician, friend and past client. Today, we are doing a cross over episode, as this will also be airing on Jaclyn's podcast. After styling Jaclyn for her new upcoming album cover, I bring her on to share about what I call her "radical acceptance journey". She shares about what she learned from working with me (a Style Coach) and how she was shocked by how much her self-expression (through her clothes) was connected with her past and beliefs. Jaclyn shares how she was able to move p...
2021-06-1154 minThe Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastMini Disruptions #1 - Your appearance is not the currency of your worthI am trying something new today on the podcast. I am sharing my first episode in what I am going to call my "mini disruptions" (I may change this, haha!) I will use them to dive in deeper on a certain topic, thought or idea that has been percolating in my brain. So, here goes the first one on the idea that "your appearance is not the currency of your worth". In a society that values beauty, youth and thinness. There’s really only a few who get to benefit from it. And even if yo...
2021-06-0208 minThe Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS2 E6: Raising a gender diverse childToday my guest, Jan Gootjes, is aiming to set precedent with a human rights violation case against a local summer camp that discriminate against her gender diverse son. I brought Jan on to share her unique and important perspectives on raising a gender non-conforming child. We discuss many important aspects of how gender is perceived by ourselves and others, as well as her sons experience transitioning at a young age. She shares an amazing story (that brought me to tears) on how he began to embrace who he actually is rather than what others a...
2021-05-211h 07The Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS2 E6: Raising a gender diverse childToday my guest, Jan Gootjes, is aiming to set precedent with a human rights violation case against a local summer camp that discriminate against her gender diverse son. I brought Jan on to share her unique and important perspectives on raising a gender non-conforming child. We discuss many important aspects of how gender is perceived by ourselves and others, as well as her sons experience transitioning at a young age. She shares an amazing story (that brought me to tears) on how he began to...
2021-05-201h 07The Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS2 E5: 20 personal, but fun factsIn this episode, I bring on my best friend and past podcast guest (S1 Ep:3) who is also named Amanda back onto the podcast to drink some gin with me and to me  20 personal questions! I did not know the questions ahead of time. Before we dive into the questions, my guest Amanda and I do a deep dive into her new found joy in Tiktok and how she found a community of people (the "new coming out" lesbians community) that she can relate to. It's helped her to learn more about the community and hersel...
2021-05-141h 16The Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS2 E4: Inspirational Women - CassandraIn today's episode, I'm introducing a new series that you will be see throughout Season 2 where I share inspirational women and their lessons in life. So, to kick off this series, I bring on a friend Cassandra Blackmore, who is running for City Council in Fredericton, NB. However, I first met her when she wanted to start her own Wardrobe Consulting business. Cassandra worked in wardrobe consulting for awhile, but followed her passion to become the Executive Director of Fredricton's Community Kitchens (making and giving food to people who need it). PLUS taking her undergrad in...
2021-04-281h 11The Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS2 E3: Your sex life is not brokenIn today's episode: We talk about our struggles, as women, to be able to enjoy sex in a way that serves ourselves. We talk about how sex was introduced to us while we were young and about the complexities and unique experienced women go through in having/ giving "the talk". Sofia explains to us the different sex archetypes and how they can tap into aspects of your personality/self to allow for a more fulfilling sex life and to feeling more sexy in your day to day life. We discuss the difficulty in finding the time and even findi...
2021-04-271h 07The Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS2 E2: Embracing my greyIn today's episode, I'm sharing: Why I decided to stop dying my hair and to embrace my grey. What my process was for growing my grey out and the upkeep. How I felt about the process and if I regret it...will I go back to covering my grey?? What my husband thought about it. How to know if it's right for you.... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amanda-hanson5/message
2021-04-2716 minThe Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS2 E1: Intro to Season 2 & My "Why"To kick off season 2 of the WDP, I thought I would share more of my WHY behind wanting to make this podcast. In this ep: I share my original concept and what really prompted me to start this podcast. Why I like to make others uncomfortable and challenge the status quo...and I why I want you to too. And then what to expect from Season 2... Full Show Notes HERE --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amanda-hanson5/message
2021-04-2709 minThe Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastBonus - Part 2: Weight & Food FreedomIn honour of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, I'm dedicating 2 bonus episodes on the podcast to 2 amazing women who are sharing their stories of recovery and empowerment. Trigger Warning: Mention of eating disorders. In Bonus ep 2, I bring on my friend Roni Davis, founder of Cognitive Eating Academy. Roni Davis is a former award-winning personal trainer and nutrition and wellness coach, as well as a nationally qualified champion figure athlete. She also spent almost 3 decades struggling with weight, food, negative body (and self) image, really mean self-talk and even binge eating, bulimia, clinical depression an...
2021-02-261h 19The Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastBonus - Part 1: Recovering from body dysmorphia & bulimiaIn honour of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, I'm dedicating 2 bonus episodes on the podcast to 2 amazing women who are sharing their stories of recovery and empowerment. Trigger Warning: Brief mention of sexual assault (but no explicit details shared) and eating disorders. In Bonus ep 1, I bring on my past client and friend Cheryl Botas, to share her story of growing up with body dysmorphia and bulimia that was driven by low self-esteem, anxiety and trauma. She shares her battle and RECOVERY. We also discuss how our culture often revolves around the fet...
2021-02-261h 04The Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastBonus - Resilience through great lossIn this BONUS episode, I brings on a friend and one of the very few people I have ever called a "hero" in my life. I bring on Tiffany Agnew to talk about the most impactful events in her life and how she turned loss into an opportunity to take life-affirming and life-changing action. We talk about the cool story on how we first met and tried to set up a "playdate" with our teenage sons. Tiffany shares how  discovering the Self Help book 'The Secret' through Oprah and a chance encounter with a stranger starte...
2021-01-2153 minThe Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS1 E28: Season Finale - Lessons of 2020First, I want to thank EVERYONE who was a guest or who have listened to Season 1 of The Women Disrupted Podcast. You have helped me make a 3 year dream come true. I appreciate ALL of your support from the bottom of my heart. In today's episode, I am ending it like I started it, with just me and my microphone. This is me unedited and unfiltered. After reflecting over the past year, I  will be sharing my WHY behind the podcast. It's not exactly what and where I want it to be, but I will b...
2020-12-2340 minThe Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS1 E27: Living with adult ADHDIn today's episode: I bring on Sarah McIntyre to talk about what it's like living with ADHD in her every day life, as well as, what its like to be diagnosed later in life with ADHD. We touch on her experience with the trial and error nature of trying different medications Sarah shares common traits to look for, as well as, some lesser-known ones... We talk a lot about our shared experience of being in a long term relationship where one partner has ADHD and the challenges that can come along with th...
2020-12-1450 minThe Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS1 E26: Why we need a Death DoulaIn today's episode: I bring on Elisabeth Almerini on to talk about all things death, dying, and funerals. Why? Because Elisabeth is an end of life doula. She is someone who accompanies you or helps you and your family in your final weeks or days of life. We get to learn about the ins and outs of what her unique career path means for her patients. We touch on what actually happens to our bodies within our last days of living, as well as normalizing talking about death. Elisabeth shares about the death cafe th...
2020-12-041h 10The Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS1 E25: Disrupting the mental health stigmaIn today's episode: I bring on my friend, Laura, who runs Laura Gatien & Associates Counselling Services. Laura does a great deal for her local community, including weekly free counselling services. Laura's goal is to bring more awareness to the importance of normalizing proactive mental health care and removing barriers so that all have access to mental health services. We discuss why there's a difference in the way we care about our physical health care versus our mental health care and how we can help change this. Not only within ourselves, but in the healthcare system. ...
2020-12-011h 04The Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS1 E24: How to have FIERCE conversationsIn today's episode: I bring on my guest Harriette Schumacher, an Executive & Leadership Coach to talk about how women can have more FIRECE conversations in the workforce in order to become better leaders. Harriette helps women redefine what leadership means for them, so that they will thrive more in the workforce environment that was never designed for them to thrive. We discuss how we live in a culture of 'niceness" and how this leads to inauthentic communications and relationships in the workforce, which can then also spill over to our personal lives. S...
2020-11-2752 minThe Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS1 E23: Women In PoliticsIn today's episode: I bring on an interesting guest to talk about something that hasn't been discussed on the show all that much before. In the context of the US election and the recent provincial election in my province, I bring on Brianna Faulkner, who has been in Canadian politics since the age of 19. She's the chair of the code of conduct committee for a political party In Nova Scotia (we are keeping the discussion non-partisan). Brianna gives us a MASSIVE insight into the inner workings of provincial politics and how being a woman in polit...
2020-11-231h 09The Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS1 E22: Disrupting Dress CodesI have seen an influx of stories in the news lately regarding the discrimination against how womxn dress in the professional environment. Womxn are getting hate mail or fired from jobs, when there is truly nothing wrong with how they chose to dress their bodies. I feel that this is a reflection about how much society still sexualizes and objectifies womxn's bodies, especially in comparison to men. Most dress codes target womxn or girls with their strict guidelines on the size of a strap or the hemline of a bottom. Girls are being sent home form school. Wo...
2020-11-111h 06The Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS1 E21: Becoming Body NeutralIn today's episode: I bring on my friend, Carolyn Campbell, who first introduced me to the positive body image movement and she shares about her own journey to wanting to become more body neutral. Body neutral means focusing more on what our body can do, rather then what it looks like. It means the way we feel about ourselves has NOTHING to do with what we look like. Carolyn shares what it is like to live in a larger body and also what it was like to lose weight. What she had to do and feel to...
2020-10-291h 05The Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS1 E20: Disrupt the 40 hour work weekAnyone else feel like they are trying their hardest to fit their life around their job, instead fitting your job around your life? Why is this so backwards?! We only have one life and it should not be defined by how productive we are or how many hours or years we work. I used to think that my worth was based on how much money I made, how many hours I worked or how productive I was. I mean I can understand it, working a typical 9-5, 40 hours a week has been the norm since the Industrial R...
2020-10-211h 19The Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS1 E19: Human Design - The many attributes that make you "YOU"As a Psych major, I have always loved diving into what makes others and myself 'tick". Understanding the "why" behind our thoughts, beliefs and behaviours deeply fascinates me. Yup...I am always the annoying one that asks "WHY?!", even to myself. Constantly. I am a pretty self aware person who is constantly self analyzing and sometimes I found myself judging my emotions, feelings and behaviours. I thought I needed to be a "better person" or that there was something wrong with the way I was. I am not saying I didn't love myself, but I thought there were p...
2020-10-081h 14The Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS1 E18: Disrupting Mom Guilt"If your mom guilt doesn't allow you to write a love letter to yourself, then write it to your child, and in writing it to your child you'll be able to see these words and phrases that really pop-out where you know that that's what's really vital to you to teach to your kids or just generally have in your life" - Nikki In today's episode: Amanda and her guest, Nikki Piotrowski (a lifestyle and success coach) discuss the concept of 'mom guilt' and go in-depth with their experiences with it. Mom guilt is that immense pres...
2020-09-251h 11The Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS1 E17: Ditch the Scale & Gain Sustainable Habits InsteadHave you ever gone to the punished your body through work outs in order to "pay" for something you ate? Does the number on a scale determines your happiness or mood? Have you ever thought of moving your body from a place of love, respect or just for the joy of it? Want to know how to move your body in a way that is kind to it? Ditch the guilt trips to the gym and listen to today's episode! In today's episode: On today's episode, Amanda and...
2020-09-1843 minThe Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS1 E16: Disrupting FatphobiaWhen I say the word "fat" or if you hear someone call someone fat, how does that make you feel? Does it make you feel uncomfortable? Are you offended? If so, then is it because your definition of fat is bad? Why.... When did you decide fat was an insult? Fat does not have to mean "bad". Fat is just a descriptor word like tall, short, thin, curvy, angular... words can have power, but only in the meaning you give them. In today's episode: Amanda brings on Tammy Cook, a m...
2020-09-101h 03The Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS1 E15: Uncovering Some Truths About Our Ladybits"We need to have a strong pelvic floor to orgasm. We use and contract our pelvic floor to help with our sensation during sex and to help us orgasm, so having that pelvic floor strength is really important." - Stephanie Brown Do you know what a pelvic floor is? Did you know you have one? I didn't up until a few years ago! Which literally blows my mind. Why wasn't this covered in biology or sex ed?? Did my mother know she had one?? After I had my son at 21, I jumped on the trampoline...
2020-09-0250 minThe Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS1 E14: Disrupting the "Shoulds"Do you find yourself saying things like... "I should be more... I should do this more... I should do this less"?  In today's episode: Amanda brings on her friend Lisa Walsh-Cooper to talk about the importance of disrupting the "shoulds" in our life. They talk about the struggles of trying not to lose yourself in doubt and in comparison to others in the pursuit of your own goals. How saying things like "I should do or be this" is one of the most damaging practices that has been normalized for people to do. They also, talk abou...
2020-08-261h 04The Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS1 E13: Empower Your Inner Voice!"It is so important, I think, to name the inner voice.  Mine is named Lennie, he's kind of a jerk, but also, Lennie needs support" - Elise B  Amanda brings on her friend and Vocal Warrior, Elise Besler. Elise is a Voice Teacher and Voice Empowerment Coach based in Halifax NS Canada. She has an extensive performing career as a singer songwriter, and is the creator and founder of her Voice and Voice Empowerment training facility, Nusong Studio. Elise believes in the power of the human voice to heal and create change. She works with Singers and Pu...
2020-08-191h 04The Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS1 E12: Why Your Pleasure MattersIn today's episode: Amanda and her guest, Robin, a pleasure and confidence coach talk about sex! They talk on how our sexuality and sensuality affects our bodies individually because sensuality is our connection with our own body. Robin's goal is to help people feel more present and fulfilled in their lives through acts and feelings of sensuality. She gives advice on how to get rid of the disillusionment that many women feel from their sexual side of themselves, whether it be from stress, unrealistic beauty standards, or sexual trauma. The two also talk about how western society enforces...
2020-08-121h 08The Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS1 E11: Discover Your EnneagramIn today's episode: Amanda brings Krista McNally, Human Connection Coach, to explain in depth one of her FAVOURITE topics, the Enneagram! Krista gives a rundown of the 9 Enneagram energies and their motivations and also their "lost childhood messages", so that we can better understand ourselves and how we relate to others.  Amanda may or may not burst into tears in this episode. Discover how your Enneagram can help you to better understand yourself and why you do the things you do, but it's also to better understand your friends, co-workers, and your romantic partners. Understanding your Enneagram is n...
2020-08-0559 minThe Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS1 E10: Disrupting Diet CultureIn today's episode: Amanda brings on her friend, registered dietician and emotional eating coach Laura Buckley, to talk about body image yet again! They dive deep into the ways diet programs trick you into constantly feeling like you need to use them to be healthy and happy. Laura explains why eating healthy is actually a lot easier than we think.  They explore how we’ve all been tricked into thinking we need to follow the eating habits of others and how we were taught to stop listening to the cravings our body instinctually provides. Laura explains the importance of...
2020-07-1550 minThe Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS1 E9: Disrupt the War on Your BodyIn today's episode: Amanda brings on her friend, Heather, to talk about her experience and  struggles with her own body image. They talk about how for too long we’ve been conditioned that in order to be happy or to show up fully as ourselves, then we have to change our appearance first. They talk about the additional difficulty women have because they have been conditioned and trained to focus on exterior factors, like the size of their body, the state of their skin, how much hair they have on their body, the colour of their hair, etc... They d...
2020-07-0852 minThe Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS1 E8: Disrupt Living on Auto-PilotIn today's episode: Amanda brings her "Inner Wisdom/Meditation" coach, Dhavita Filek, on to discuss how practicing "presence" has been life changing for her in every way. Amanda shares her personal experiences with the everyday, long-lasting positive benefits of practicing presence and how it takes "living in the moment" to a whole new level. It has helped her to better listen to her instincts, body, and intuition. Amanda shares how she is implementing this practice with her daughter in order for her (daughter) to better trust her own feelings and have them guide her. They talk about how connect...
2020-07-0245 minThe Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS1 E7: Disrupting Gender NormsIn today's episode: Amanda brings on Harley, a non-binary college student, to discuss modern gender identity. They discuss how gender is considered different from sex and some important terminology that can help gender non-conforming people identify themselves. Harley gives their story of discovering themself, who they are and shares how to help non-binary people or people who use they/them pronouns feel included. They discuss why it's so important to ask people their pronouns and why it's important to understand some basic terminology when it comes to gender identity. Enjoy this very important episode! For full show not...
2020-06-2347 minThe Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS1 E6: The Healing Power of Our BreathIn today's episode: Amanda dives deep into what a single breathwork session did for her mental health when dealing with a personal issue that had previously disconnected her from feeling any emotions. She brings on Jolene Dentremont, a breathwork coach, to discuss what breathwork entails and how she uses her skills to teach others about the importance of taking time to connect with their body in order to aid their mental health. The two share stories of the almost psychedelic effects it can have on you while you go through the process and how powerful the energy is in...
2020-06-1558 minThe Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS1 E5: Disrupting Colorism, Racism & Supporting Black Lives Matter with Melissa Dhillon“Whatever color of skin you have, you need to stand with the Black Lives Matter movement.”  In today's episode: Amanda brings her friend, Melissa, on to discuss her personal experience with being a minority as an Indian woman. Melissa discusses the colorism and the obsession with whiteness and having fair skin in her culture as well as her experience living in Canada as an Indian/ Asian woman. They discuss the importance of speaking up against white supremacy and standing with black people during the current protests and the Black Lives Matter movement. Melissa also gives some extre...
2020-06-101h 12The Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS1 E4: The Disruption of Miscarriages with Brandy Williams**Trigger warning: This episode shares sensitive information that may be difficult for some listeners** Brandy Williams is a Registered Dietitian and fitness instructor who joined Beautycounter because they are going above and beyond when it comes to safety, performance and education in the personal care industry. When she faced her 6th miscarriage, she started to do research and looks for the "why". This lead her on a mission to push for greater federal regulation of the ingredients used in cosmetics and personal care products. In this episode: Brandy Williams shares her personal story of d...
2020-05-251h 12The Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS1 E3: Disrupting our Sexuality and Relationships with Amanda BennettAfter a divorce, today’s guest Amanda Bennett tells the story of her personal disruption that changed her life for the better and allowed her to learn more about herself and about relationships. In this episode: Amanda shares that shortly after getting a divorce with her husband, she realized that she was more interested in loving a person, rather then their gender. What it was like coming out to her loved ones and son. What it's like being in a relationship with someone of the same gender and how it compares to being in one with a m...
2020-05-2541 minThe Women Disrupted Podcast
The Women Disrupted PodcastS1 E2: My Midlife Crisis, My Way (Part 2)002: My Mid-Life Crisis, My Way (Part 2) "I stopped finding my worth and value by what I did or anything external. It wasn’t about how much I did or didn't do by the end of the day. By how much was in my bank account. By how much time I spent with my daughter or not. What kind of house I lived in, how many degrees I have... I started to measure my happiness based on how much I was living to my values. Letting my values guide me internally, rather then anything that is happening externally to...
2020-05-2436 min