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Going The DistanceSqueeze The Day: How to Love (And Respect) Your Pelvic Floor with Amanda Olson, DPT, PRPCOn this episode, Jill interviews Amanda Olson, a pelvic floor therapist and owner of Intimate Rose (see links below). They discuss the importance of pelvic health therapy, Amanda's personal journey into the field, and the various issues that pelvic floor therapists address for all genders. The conversation highlights the impact of pregnancy, menopause, and autoimmune diseases on pelvic health, as well as the significance of sexual health. Amanda emphasizes the need for collaboration between different types of physical therapists and the importance of finding the right therapist for individual needs. This conversation delves into the intricacies of pelvic floor...2025-02-2753 min

Going The DistanceGet it Started: How to Become A Mindful Entrepreneur with Amanda BaudierIn this episode of Going the Distance, Amanda Baudier shares her transformative journey from a fast-paced career to becoming an executive coach specializing in wellness for startup founders. She discusses the impact of burnout on her health, the importance of self-care, and practical strategies for managing stress and maintaining balance in the chaotic world of entrepreneurship. Together, Jill and Amanda emphasize the significance of sleep, self-compassion, and the role of the nervous system in navigating the challenges of being a founder. Jump to: 00:00 - Introduction to Amanda Baudier's Journey 05:02 - The Impact of Burnout and Health Challenges 10:14 - Navigating...2025-01-231h 01

Care ConversationsEmpowerment Through Planning: Alecia Barnette on Modern Long-Term Care OptionsIn today's discussion, host Amanda Stilwell is joined by Alecia Barnette, a distinguished expert with 27 years of experience in the long-term care sector. Together, they aim to demystify the intricacies surrounding long-term care options and stress the importance of proactive planning.This episode will guide you through the benefits of asset-based solutions in comparison to traditional policies, emphasizing the significance of protection, flexibility, and efficient financial planning. Alecia and Amanda will provide insightful scenarios to help you understand how strategically funding your long-term care needs can preserve your financial legacy and maintain harmonious family dynamics.2024-12-2634 min

Care ConversationsLong Term Care Explained: From Daily Needs to Financial Preparation In this episode, Amanda unpacks the essentials of what long term care really means, the types of assistance it entails, and why it's a crucial consideration for families navigating retirement planning. With startling statistics revealing that 70% of Americans over 65 will need long term care, yet only a fraction believe they will require it, Amanda highlights the gap between expectation and reality. She emphasizes the importance of having a plan in place to avoid financial strain and relational stress. Prepare to debunk common misconceptions and explore practical solutions, setting the stage for next week's episode featuring Alecia Barnette, another specialist i...2024-12-1928 min

Care ConversationsThe Emotional and Financial Implications of Long-Term CareIn this episode of Care Conversations, join Amanda Stilwell and guest Shantel Haines as they tackle the vital topic of long-term care, dispelling common misconceptions and revealing why it's crucial to have a plan in place. With an engaging discussion that balances both the emotional and financial considerations, Amanda and Shantel decipher what long-term care truly entails and explore the variety of care options available. By integrating expert insights with real-life anecdotes, they illustrate how proper planning can safeguard your retirement, ensuring unexpected care needs don't derail your family's financial future. Whether you're pondering the prospects of aging or...2024-12-1227 min

Next Level Nutrition BizUsing Tapping Strategies For Better Nutrition Sessions with Amanda HudsonIn this episode, Stephanie is talking with Amanda Hudson, the founder of Tap to Truth, who is an Advanced EFT Practitioner and created the only EFT Practitioner Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists. Amanda shares how you can use tapping in your nutrition business to help your clients get real results. She also shares what tapping is, how we can use it in our practice, and how tapping can transform your client’s lives. In this episode we go through a live 5 minute tap so you can learn firsthand how effective tapping is.2024-06-1256 min

The Autism Helper PodcastEpisode 268: Improving Staff Training on Behavior Plans with Amanda Borosh, BCBAHaving your team on the same page is essential for the successful implementation of behavior plans. In this episode, Amanda Borosh, BCBA, breaks down why staff training is important and how to overcome some of the challenges. Amanda shares actionable strategies for getting team buy-in and improving follow-through.Amanda is a licensed special education teacher, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and PhD candidate in Special Education at Purdue University. Amanda’s research uses principles of implementation science and organizational behavior management to identify and address systems-wide facilitators and barriers to the implementation of evidence-based behavioral practices in public sc...2024-03-0431 min

One Simple Shift271 I Playing the long game for consistent five-figure months with Amanda Joyce WeberWe have been absolutely crushing it over here at Amanda Joyce Weber Coaching and it’s really had me thinking about the mindset that makes consistent five-figure months possible. When I first started my coaching business those five-figure months felt really freaking far away. It took so much mindset work and support to turn that dream into reality. It’s no secret that I’m not exactly an overnight success story. I pivoted to coaching over five years ago now. I share that because I think sometimes we over-glamorize that instant gratification and und...2023-12-0543 min

SMEX EDThe Romanticizing of Marriage & Long Term RelationshipsIn this episode, Amanda discusses how society romanticizes the notion of marriage and long term relationships. Once you enter a long term relationship, it isn't "happily ever after" and it is far from easy. Amanda has a real discussion of the difficulties that come with long term relationships and how they require effort in order to maintain Follow Amanda on Snapchat Follow me on Snapachat Read SMEX ED Magazine: Read it Here Sign up for our email list My Website (scroll to the bottom) Follow me on Facebook If y...2023-10-2527 min

SMEX EDDecrease in Sex & Intimacy in Long Term RelationshipsIn this episode, Amanda discusses why some long term relationships experience a decrease of intimacy and sex. She explains how you can help support your partner during times of stress, how you can initiate intimacy outside of the bedroom, and dialgoue you can use in order to communicate to your partner that you miss the intimacy in your relationship. Follow Amanda on Snapchat Follow me on Snapachat Read SMEX ED Magazine: Read it Here Sign up for our email list My Website (scroll to the bottom) Follow me on Facebo...2023-10-1833 min

Long Beach LocalsThe Merrow with Amanda Castronovo | Ep. 039Welcome to Long Beach Locals, a podcast presented to you by Active Life located right here in Long Beach New York. On this podcast, we’re going to be connecting you with other local businesses and the people who run them so that you can get to know their stories. In today's episode, we are talking to the owner and founder of The Merrow, Amanda Castronovo. Amanda is a seasoned and passionate entrepreneur with a deep-rooted connection to the hospitality industry. With an impressive resume spanning years of dedication to bars and restaurants, she...2023-10-0231 min

Career EspressoEpisode 19 - How long does it take to find a job (and 9 tips to help you land yours)Have you ever had the job-hunting blues? At times it can feel like a job search is a long, challenging process. And it can also feel quite personal into the bargain.In this week's episode, I'll look at how long on average it takes to find a job and what you can do to speed up your search.Here's what you can expect from the episode:I look at how long a job search can take and the things that can affect you along the wayExternal factors that can impact your job searchMy 9 top...2023-09-2714 min

The CEO PodcastCreating Clarity: Systems and Tools to Help Your Business Achieve Its Vision with Special Guest Amanda BarkeyFor more info, visit 🔗 theceopodcast.net, or email Scott & Vince at 📧 scottandvince@gmail.com. In this episode of The CEO Podcast hosts Scott and Vince are joined by special guest Amanda Barkey. Together, they discuss the significance of implementing a system within your business. The episode emphasizes the importance of having a well-defined system in place to streamline business operations and achieve greater clarity in decision-making. Listeners gain insights into the benefits of implementing a system and how it can contribute to overall business success. Amanda Barkey shares her expertise in helping businesses achieve their goals...2023-07-0638 min

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, It’s Our 100th Episode!This week Skye and Amanda celebrate 100 episodes by circling the block on some of their favorite books and show moments. Books mentioned in this week’s episode: The Five Love Languages by Gary ChapmanHow to Fail at Flirting by Denise WilliamsThe Game of Desire by Shan BoodyHow We Show Up by Mia Birdsong Guide to Greatness by Gucci ManeBig Magic by Elizabeth GilbertPussy Prayers by Black Girl BlissDeep Work by Cal NewportWill by Will SmithEpisodes menti...2023-04-271h 43

The Short of It With Amanda Long23. Building a Productive Marketing TeamLet's get productive and make it a team sport! Building a productivity culture is all about teamwork, collaboration, and working towards shared goals. So grab your teammates and let's make some magic happen! Alright, let's get one thing straight: productivity and work are NOT the same thing. Productivity is all about efficiency - how quickly and effectively you can get stuff done. Work, on the other hand, is just the amount of time you spend on a task. So yeah, you could be working for hours on end, but if you're not being productive, you mi...2023-04-2511 min

The Long Haulers PodcastNavigating Life as a Long Hauler with Amanda RileyThe Long Haulers Podcast is dedicated to the post-COVID support community where members can connect with experts and other long haulers to learn how to heal from the effects of post-COVID. Hosted by Munish Joshi, this episode features Amanda Riley, a registered psychotherapist who has been battling long COVID herself. Amanda is a skilled, informed, and passionate therapist who specializes in helping people who feel stuck in different areas of their lives. She is also a Registered Psychotherapist providing virtual Psychotherapy services across Ontario. In this episode, Amanda shares with us the most common issues that she encounters amongst COVID...2023-03-301h 12

Tread Lightly Running PodcastEpisode 1: Should You Limit Long Runs to Three Hours?In our first episode of the Tread Lightly podcast, we examine the popular "rule" that you should not run for longer than three hours in marathon training. Does the evidence support this? We take an evidence-based and practical approach to long run duration. In this episode, we discuss: - The origins of the three hour long run rule and how it may be outdated - How to recover better from long runs - What research actually says about long runs in marathon training - How should 4, 5, or 6 hour marathoners...2023-02-2829 min

The Short of It With Amanda Long#16. Getting Comfortable With “Uncomfortable”Without pain the moments of pleasure would be meaningless. Why does it even matter? Why can’t we just hunker down in our comfort zones? Well if the pandemic taught us anything it’s that we need people and need to get out more than we all thought we probably needed. I’m an introvert and love WFH. But getting uncomfortable helps you grow and learn - if you want to become stronger, you have to challenge your muscles which is what getting out of your comfort zone does for our brain. It trains our brains to tolerate being uncomfortable. It cha...2023-01-3119 min $Not Your Granny\'s Quilt Show$ Not Your Granny's Quilt ShowPrepping for Long Arm Quilting - Ep. 49Do you keep running into issues when you are long arming, or having your quilts long-armed? Well Amanda is here today to give some advice on how to get great results. She has seen some tricky predicaments when it comes to quilting and hopes to help you and your long-arm quilter avoid troubles. Building a relationship with your quilter is super important, and the tips Amanda gives in today's episode will help build that trust. So get a pen and take some notes. You'll be ready to get your quilt sandwich ready for some fun! Want more? You c...2023-01-1620 min

The Short of It With Amanda Long#13 Squirrel! How to Stay FocusedAre you hardwired to be focused or off task? My gut tells me it’s both. Our tendencies lean more towards one side or another, but our habits are what push us over into organized and focused, or unfocused and off task. When you are accountable to someone – a boss, project deadline, school, etc. we tend to get stuff done. We all need a little accountability. When we are functioning on our own, such as when we are our own boss, we might not be as efficient as we once thought. On our own...2022-12-1414 min

The Short of It With Amanda Long#12 Capturing Ideas on the GoOne word… Notes Whatever phone you have it either comes with a Notes app or you can get any number of free notes apps. iPhone notes app Google Drive/Docs Add Siri to the mix and you have a tight system to capturing ideas when you aren’t in a place you can stop and write or type your ideas down. In today’s episode, I’ll cover How I use my notes app and Siri to capture ideas My process and method for organizing...2022-12-0707 min

The Short of It With Amanda Long#11 My Reading and Journaling HabitsHabits make us who we are. If you want to change something in your life, it’s likely a habit that needs to be changed, altered or a new habit created. When I wanted to improve my life and business I knew reading more had to be on the list. It would help inspire me and help me grow as a human and as a business owner. It’s why I set out in early 2022 to build a daily habit of reading. And it’s paid off. In today’s episode, I’ll cover...2022-11-3009 min

The Short of It With Amanda Long#10. Untangle your Mind Best Brain DumpClear your mind and clear space for creativity and being present this holiday season. There are times when following the plan and going day by day may not be enough. Other things come up and while we have a plan, life happens, new opportunities arise, and little things here and there need to be added to the plan. That’s when our brain gets jumbled up like the Christmas lights you just took out of storage. It happens to me all the time. But the holidays can bring up a fe...2022-11-2211 min

The Short of It With Amanda Long#9. The One Where I Make Meal Planning MagicReally, is there a magic meal plan? Yes, the plan that works for you is the magic plan. Like I always say, what works for you is where the magic lies. And sometimes, that is a mix up of things you've picked up along the way. Here is my magic … the plan I use most of the time to help my brain make one less decision in the day. We have to eat and feed our families - like every day. It's a bummer. But eating out with my family is a lot of...2022-11-1511 min

The Short of It With Amanda Long#8. How to Start When You Don’t Know Where to StartYou know I always try to give you both action steps and mindset tips that have helped me along the way and this episode has both. Knowing where to start can be genuine result of too many things or the overwhelming fear we have starting new things or going outside our comfort zone. I promise you friend it’s so worth it. The answer to today’s question is … Brain dump it … how did you do on the quiz? Did you pass? Brain dumping is a powerful tool to get everyth...2022-11-0809 min

The Short of It With Amanda Long#6. The Work + Life Balance MythToday is a short but sweet rant. Especially for you moms out there because let’s face it, we carry the most guilt about how we allocate our time when we have career/business and family. But parent or not! You surely feel guilt in your life for how you separate (or don’t separate) your work and life time. I’ve always been a type A when it comes to work and family I look back to when my kids were younger and my husband worked out of town and honestly don’t think I could d...2022-10-2507 min

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, Trust is BRAVING ConnectionSkye and Amanda wrap up their three-part series on building health relationships with a conversation around trust. Last week’s author John Gottman believes that while the floors of the Sound Relationship House (covered in Episode 2) are important, they don’t hold together without the pillars of trust. The two look to lecturer and researcher, Brene Brown for a lesson on the anatomy of trust by watching her 2015 Oprah Super Soul Session. They discuss Brown’s break down of the seven fundamentals of trust and how they impact our ability to build true connection with ot...2022-10-201h 21

The Short of It With Amanda Long#5: The Power of Paper and DigitalMy not-so-secret tool for content planning is, of course … ASANA! All of my business information from my content to the back end of my business lives in Asana for my team to reference quickly and work together. Errrrrrvything is in Asana. If it’s important it’s there. We have a board with all business resources from financial, business, addresses, documented processes, brand info, brand messaging, content and product links, affiliate links, and anything else we use often. My favorite paper planning tools help me manage the day-to-day and the 3-5 year goals. In this...2022-10-1909 min

The Short of It With Amanda Long#4: Digital Marketing for Local BusinessesSome of the most fantastic advice out there is to do it imperfectly. That means starting and fine-tuning along the way. I started this podcast imperfectly. That doesn't mean we threw it together. Planning began this past summer, and we had eight recorded episodes before launch. We didn't know all the details and steps involved, so we outlined as best we could and figured the rest out by taking action. I say this because what you will hear in today's episodes will feel like a lot. Take a deep breath. Pick one of...2022-10-1125 min

The Short of It With Amanda Long#3: Things I Do to Stay OrganizedYour organization strategy will determine your level of success. When I originally wrote this article my kids were starting school virtually and Gawd knows what we had in store, #AmIRight? Luckily I had WFH experience and was ready to help me and the three of them stay on track. Having a strategy that works for you is the key. It has to work for you. Because once you get behind it’s hard to catch up. That’s exactly what I told my kids. Simply keeping up is not as eff...2022-10-0121 min

The Short of It With Amanda Long#2: Recession + Your Business, Hold SteadyCutting marketing from your budget to prep for an impending or imminent recession can be like diving into the wave pool at the water park without a floaty. You’ll just end up thrashing around squeezed by your competitors in their floaties while trying to keep your head above water to get the lifeguard’s attention to come to save you. Marketing is like your floaty. It keeps you safely on the water but enjoying the ride of the waves until the water settles back down again. Don’t go through an economic downtur...2022-10-0106 min

The Short of It With Amanda Long#1: How To Plan 90-Days At A TimeThis is where I always begin with my clients, “what are your goals” - big vision all the way down to what the next 90-days have in store. If you have dreams and ideas for your life or business, you have got to aim for them otherwise you may never reach their full potential. You’ll never know what could have been. Before I started my business I worked for a lot of other business owners. It surprises me how many don’t have visions and goals that they relay to their teams. After working for a ver...2022-10-0115 min

Drunk On True CrimeThe Red Carpet Killer: Robert Joseph Long-UNEDITED EPISODE-- For eight months in 1984...Robert Joseph Long kidnapped and murdered several young women in Tampa Bay, Florida. Amanda and Nick will discuss a little bit of Robert's childhood and young adult life before he decided to graduate from a serial rapist to a serial killer. *Trigger Warning for sexual assault, animal abuse, kidnapping, and gruesome crime scene descriptions*Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Joe_Longhttps://www.biography.com/crime-figure/bobby-joe-longhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/bobby-joe-longSupport the show 2022-09-1657 min

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, is it Goodbye to New York?Skye and Amanda read Goodbye To All That, a compilation of essays written by New Yorkers who have both loved and left New York. The two have a conversation from their opposing perspectives on NY; Amanda being ready to leave it and Skye still loving it. The conversation evolves and the ladies talk about when and why it could be time to move on from what is comfortable and what to consider when it comes to where you live. *Tune in for a special announcement*Books mentioned in this week’s episode are linked to...2022-07-071h 49

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, You Can Keep House While DrowningThis week Skye and Amanda read, How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning & Organizing, a book that teaches them how to move with ease and release the guilt of not being able to keep up by suggesting a life-changing approach to cleaning their homes. Therapist, KC Davis, gives a practical guide on that never ending to-do list while shifting the language and mindset around what mess and functionality can mean while also getting to the root of this programming. Listen in to hear the ladies discuss how they plan to keep their heads a...2022-06-301h 36

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, This is How You Make FriendsThis week Skye and Amanda circle back on the topic of friendship and read an Atlantic article ‘The Six Forces That Fuel Friendship’ by Julie Beck, author of The Friendship Files, a series of 100 interviews with friends of all ages, lengths and dynamics. With the series coming to an end Beck gives her readers six recurring themes that she sees help form friendships and maintain them through the years: accumulation, attention, intention, ritual, imagination, and grace. Listen in as Skye talks about what it has been like for her in these recent months of reconnecting with old frien...2022-06-231h 30

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, It’s Time to Live Beyond FearThis week Skye and Amanda read a book that has come highly recommended by their peers, Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert. The two break down Gilbert’s unique perspective on what it means and looks like to be creative; something she deems us all capable of if we live life in spite of the things that scare us. Listen in to hear the ladies break down the difference between being fearless and brave, what bravery looks like and how it often sounds when we talk ourselves out of pursuing our interests. Learn about Gil...2022-06-171h 17

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, Being 16 Really Was SweetThis week Skye and Amanda read This Time Tomorrow, a story about a New Yorker named Alice, who goes to sleep the night of her 40th birthday and wakes up back in 1996 on her 16th birthday. The ladies get inspired to consider what it would be like to be 16 again.Listen in to hear all about their 16th birthdays, what teen life was like for them and find out what they would do differently if they went back in time to the year 2004 to do it all over for a day. B...2022-05-261h 45

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, We Don’t Want “This is Us” to EndIn celebration of the final episodes of one of their favorite TV shows, Skye and Amanda are giving book recommendations to the characters of This Is Us. Listen in for the ladies’ analysis of each of the stars of the show and their take on the bibliotherapy that the family needs. *spoiler alerts are throughout the episode*Check out what Skye & Amanda have been loving this week:Sweet Potatoes Restaurant (in New Rochelle)Couples Therapy on Showtime This Is Us on...2022-05-191h 20

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, There’s a Nuance to InfidelityThis week Skye and Amanda dive deeper into the taboo topic of infidelity, by reading The State of Affairs by their favorite couples therapist, Esther Perel. The two discuss Perel’s controversial breakdown of the complexities of cheating - how it happens, why it happens, and what the results can be for a couple or individual (both good and bad). Listen in for the ladies’ personal takes on cheating as a deal-breaker, what brings reconciliation and healing, what we can learn from infidelity, and the many layers of what happens before, during, and after an affair. ...2022-05-131h 49

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, The Casey Crew Found the MagicThis week Skye and Amanda read Real Life, Real Love by one of the most transparent and vulnerable couples in the industry, DJ Envy and Gia Casey. Listen in to hear what the ladies appreciate most about the couple and book, and what they took from their lessons on love and parenting.Books mentioned in this week’s episode are linked to our Bookshop.org shopReal Life, Real Love: Life Lessons on Joy, Pain & the Magic That Holds Us Together by DJ Envy & Gia Casey Check out...2022-05-051h 24

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, There’s Plenty Reasons to Love YourselfTo wrap up their three part series on self esteem, Skye and Amanda get inspired by their recent fiction read, 30 Things I Love About Myself, to make a self love list of their own. Listen in and join the love fest, as the ladies big themselves and each other up by focusing on their best attributes. Books mentioned in this week’s episode are linked to our Bookshop.org shop30 Things I Love About Myself by Radhika SanghaniCheck out what...2022-04-281h 38

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, Get You an Alter EgoAs a part two to last week’s discussion on self esteem, Skye and Amanda read The Alter Ego Effect by Todd Herman and discuss what it means to use our imagination to unleash new, confident versions of ourselves. The two define what an alter ego is and how it can take us from operating from our trapped self who lives in fear and self doubt to living within our heroic self, the self who knows who they are, takes the chances and reaches their goals. Each of the ladies discuss the main area of their life whe...2022-04-211h 10

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, Self Esteem is a PracticeThis week Skye & Amanda talk about what it takes to build and sustain a healthy level of self esteem. The two break down the 6 pillars of self-esteem, a concept championed by Dr Nathaniel Branden, a psychotherapist and author known for his work on the psychology of self-esteem. Hear why the ladies wanted to learn more about self esteem, how they relate to each of Branden’s six practices, where they have found that they have built a strong level of self esteem and what areas they find room for opportunity. Books mentioned in t...2022-04-151h 23

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, Hearing & Listening Are Not The SameThis week Skye & Amanda read Listen Like You Mean It by Ximena Vengoechea and discuss the author’s ultimate guide to becoming an empathetic listener. The two discuss Vengoechea’s tips for cultivating a listening mindset, staying present in conversation, observing and taking cues from your conversation partner and deepening our understanding of others. The ladies break down the different default listening modes that exist and assess which ones they relate to. Learn where they find their strengths and areas for growth when it comes to making a safe and vulnerable space for communication and connection. 2022-04-071h 31

Fearless Growth with Amanda SetiliPlay the Long Game, with Dorie ClarkToday’s guest teaches us that by playing the long game, we future-proof our career. I’ve known Dorie Clark for 11 years, and it was so much fun to have her on my podcast. I especially loved her story about a woman who became part of her Recognized Expert community and got back in touch a year later to thank Dorie. “I made one million dollars in my first year!” she reported. But that’s not the best part, which is that the woman is 80 years old. This is an example of what Dorie...2022-04-0146 min

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, Will Smith is a Master StorytellerThis week Skye & Amanda listen to the audiobook of Will Smith’s self-titled memoir, WILL. The two rave about his innate ability to portray his life story, while leaving us with endless gems along the way. The ladies give teasers of some of their favorite moments throughout Will’s inception to superstardom and share insight into the life lessons that they took from the book. From changing our perspective around tasks, to putting our fears aside, to learning how not to receive advice to interesting views on relationships, Skye and Amanda let you know all the reasons to li...2022-03-101h 29

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, bell hooks’ Words are EverlastingThis week Skye and Amanda start love month with their favorite author on the topic, bell hooks. The two discuss hooks’ third book from the love trilogy, Communion: The Female Search for Love. Listen in to hear hooks’ ideas on the female search for love, the purpose of community in our love lives and sexist views that are holding us back. They each share details about whether they felt the pressure to find “true love”, what have been their examples of marriage and what it means to be a loving partner. Books mentioned in this week’...2022-02-111h 40

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, The 90’s Were a TimeThis week Skye and Amanda are inspired by the soon to be released book, The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman. The two head down memory lane and reminisce about what the 90’s were like for them as young girls.They each share details about their personality as children, the things they were into, what they were wearing, what they were watching and of course what they were reading. Books mentioned in this week’s episode are linked to our Bookshop.org shop*The Nineties: A Boo...2022-02-031h 51

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, Traditional Chinese Medicine Be KnowingThis week Skye and Amanda read The Five Archetypes and discuss how the five elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine aren’t only associated with nature but also our personalities. The two break down Davidson’s self-guided archetype system that was created to lead us all to self awareness, self regulation and empathy. After taking the assessment and learning more about where they land with each element, they reflect on the strengths and stress states connected to their primary element. Listen in to find out how Skye’s people pleasing shows up in her archetype and what that meant f...2022-01-271h 20

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, Rise & Stop GrindingThis week Skye and Amanda break down the idolization of hustle culture. Using articles, the two talk about the effects of toxic hustle culture and how it can essentially become counterproductive. Listen in as the two discuss how they have been managing societal pressures, dealing with competition, and how they are learning to be guilt-free with their leisure time. Learn who is struggling with feeling like they must optimize all of their time and which of them feels like they have learned a good balance between work and rest. Check out what Skye & Amanda ha...2022-01-201h 31

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, We Love Us Some ChristmasSkye and Amanda are ending the year with a steamy holiday romance, Merry Kiss Me by Louise Lennox. The two give their thoughts on how reading their first Christmas novel compared to the many Christmas movies that they’ve watched over the years. Find out why they hope Lennox turns this one into a Netflix movie. The ladies talk about their favorite Christmas movies - from the unconventional classics to the romantic cheesy stories and share some of the movies they’ve watched this year. Books mentioned in this week’s episode are linked...2021-12-161h 25

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, We’re Gonna Miss InsecureSkye and Amanda couldn’t let one of their favorite shows come to an end without giving it a dedicated tv/book moment. The two share their thoughts on this latest season of Insecure and give their predictions for the last three episodes of the series. It wouldn’t be a Long Story Short episode without book talk. Listen in to hear which books the ladies recommend for each of the main characters - Issa, Molly, Tiffany, Kelli, Lawrence, Condola, and Nathan. Books mentioned in this week’s episode are linked to our 2021-12-091h 17

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, I Wanna be a Carefree Black GirlThis week Skye and Amanda read Carefree Black Girls: A Celebration of Black Women in Pop Culture by Zeba Blay and discuss how negative stereotypes and identities continue to follow us women through everyday life, pop culture, and beyond. Listen in as the two discuss what they consider their definition of a carefree girl by using examples of Black women in pop culture who have shown them what it means to show up as their true selves, take up space and have fun while doing it. Amanda finds inspiration to practice being more carefree in particular areas o...2021-12-021h 13

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, It’s Time We Show Up DifferentlyThis week Skye and Amanda read How We Show Up by Mia Birdsong and discuss what it looks and feels like to dismantle the so-called American Dream, a system that for many of us has caused toxic individualism. The two discuss Birdsong’s suggestion that we create the family, friendship and community dynamics that best serve us and our well being, rather than having a focus on nuclear households or doing it all on our own. Amanda finds inspiration in the book’s take on bringing an added layer of care and intimacy to relationships outside of coup...2021-11-241h 30 $Not Your Granny\'s Quilt Show$ Not Your Granny's Quilt ShowHow to Prep Your Quilt for Long Arming - Ep 6We love hand-quilted quilts just as much as the next quilter, but we’re obsessed with long arm quilting. Is it because we run a long arm quilting business? Kind of. But also because we think long arm quilting is a beautiful and long-lasting way to finish a quilt. Whether you’re planning to long arm a quilt yourself or sending a finished quilt top to a professional, there are a few things you can do to prep your quilt for a flawless long armed finish. Where do you stand? Hand-quilted or long armed? Let us know in th...2021-11-2221 min

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, Girlhood Memories Can Last a LifetimeThis week Skye and Amanda go down memory lane after reading the short story collection, On Girlhood by author and founder of Well Read Black Girl, Glory Edim. The ladies use the themes in this curated anthology - Innocence, Belonging, Love, and Self-Discovery - to talk through some of the parts of the Black girlhood experience that shape who they’ve become. Listen in as the two discuss “rules” that they were told by others that have stuck with them over the years, sixth grade crushes and their first experiences with being friendzoned, those childhood friendships that dwindle...2021-11-171h 39

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, Good Flirting Takes SkillsThis week Skye and Amanda read How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams, a romance novel about how a daring to-do list and a crash course in flirtation turns a Type A overachiever’s world upside down. The book leads to a conversation about that first stage of dating and the two talk about what type of flirt they each are (or aren’t). Hear what the ladies consider to be good flirting and what they don’t suggest people do when approaching someone of interest. Find out how the residue of a past relationship has impacte...2021-11-101h 28

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, Procrastination is HarmfulThis week Skye & Amanda read Solving the Procrastination Puzzle: A Concise Guide to Strategies for Change by Timothy Pychyl and discuss what it looks like to avoid tasks for the sake of avoiding negative emotions. From sending emails at work, to writing essays for school, to washing dishes, to having difficult conversations and spending money, the ladies admit to the ways that they each find themselves procrastinating the most and why. Listen in to hear the hosts break down different types of procrastination scenarios and the ways that Pychyl suggests we combat the urge to put things off...2021-11-031h 28

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, We Couldn’t Be VampiresIn honor of Spooky Season, Skye & Amanda read the horror anthology, Black Magic Women: Terrifying Tales by Scary Sisters. From magical dolls to flesh eating bees to birth control with abnormal side effects to witches and vampires, the two discuss some of their favorite stories from the book and think about what they would do if faced with horror-like situations.Hear their thoughts on Black Magic and how far each of them are willing to go with potions and spells. Amanda opens up about an experience she had with an ancestor and Skye tells us about that...2021-10-281h 26

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, It’s Time to Get FocusedSkye & Amanda read Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted Word by author and professor, Cal Newport and discuss what productivity can look like when we go into a state of distraction-free concentration that pushes our cognitive capabilities to their limit. The two break down Newport’s theory on deep work vs shallow work and how much of our time is taken away from the focus we need to take us, our passions, skills and careers to the next level. They each reflect on where they struggle when it comes to focusing their attention and tim...2021-10-211h 38

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, Be Kind to YourselfThis week Skye & Amanda read a Psychology Today article by Juliana Breines, “Self-Compassion vs. Letting Yourself Off the Hook”. The two define self compassion and discuss where they were with it prior to reading. They open up about what areas they see that they can make improvements with how much grace they give themselves. Together the ladies run through the four questions that Breines suggests we ask ourselves if we’re unsure whether we are being genuinely self compassionate or just letting ourselves off easy.Skye talks about how hearing and receiving what other people think o...2021-10-131h 25

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, Yesterday’s Price Is Not Today’s PriceSkye & Amanda are back with a part two to their professional development discussion. After going through the upsetting stats that make it very clear where Black women fall in the pay wage gap, they revisit Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You’ll Love by Kimberly B. Cummings and dive into her chapters on advocating for yourself and negotiating your salary. The two open up about their experiences or lack thereof with asking for more in the workplace. Skye talks about why she’s never negotiated or asked for a raise until now and tells us ab...2021-10-061h 26

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, Our Next Career Move Will Be Our Best MoveAfter reading Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You’ll Love by Kimberly B. Cummings, Skye and Amanda are discussing their own professional development. In the book, Cummings uses her years of experience as a former career development advisor to guide readers toward utilizing their highest potential, skills and passion to strategically ensure success in their careers. With such different experiences, both ladies open up about the journeys of their career up until now and how this book is helping them prepare for the future. Skye reflects on how much she has been pouring into her...2021-09-291h 38

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, Somebody Done Killed GregThis week the ladies switch it up, as Amanda goes into the book talk blind. She listens as Skye reads a true crime article from Vanity Fair. “The Body in Room 348” tells the story of Greg Fleniken, a middle-aged popular gas and oil man who is found dead in his room at the Eleganté Hotel in Houston Texas. Detectives have no explanation for Fleniken’s bizarre death or who would want to harm him.Listen along to hear Amanda’s ever-changing predictions and make some predictions of your own. Stay until the end to find out who is the cu...2021-09-221h 17

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, We Have Unlocked The Stress CycleSkye and Amanda are both experiencing burn out, so they thought it would be the perfect time to read Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily & Amelia Nagowski. The book breaks down the stress cycle and the scientific importance of dealing with your stress as a separate process from dealing with the things that cause your stress. Listen in as the ladies define the stress cycle, break down the difference between stress and our stressors and talk about how burnout usually shows up in each of their bodies. From physical activity to gu...2021-09-151h 27

Being in PossibilityWellness and Healing Through Acupuncture with Amanda AnuragaAre you looking for a new way to incorporate more self-care into your life? Ever wondered if acupuncture is right for you? My guest this week, Amanda Anuraga - practitioner of acupuncture and owner of Tacoma East Asian Medicine - joins us to talk all about how she is changing the world through different healing modalities. In this episode, Amanda shares her passion for acupuncture, the beauty of East Asian medicine, and why focusing on community and leaning into your self-care can bring hope and healing to your life. We’re exploring: How acupuncture help...2021-09-0947 min

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, We Keeping it LightThis week Skye & Amanda take a break from reading altogether and have a much-needed shoot the shit session. Listen in as the two have random conversations ranging from check-ins, first loves, and favorite summer moments. And in true Long Story Short fashion, the conversation leads back to a book they have discussed to tie their discussion in. Tune in to hear the ladies compare their “Before 40” bucket list. Hear who has a revelation on their goals and which one of the ladies plans to take the next steps to complete a goal. Check out what Sky...2021-09-081h 30

Self Care Is My JobMom Bomb Monday #10: From Numb to Powerful | Sober Curious with Amanda MayMany of us start out drinking for fun. In fact our culture totally glamourizes alcohol and we're conditioned to take our first sip when we turn 21! It's a right of passage. Then as life gets more difficult, we eventually use alcohol to de-stress (or self medicate). In fact, that's encouraged by media and culture too! (Google mommy wine culture) But here's the thing: In your attempt to numb just one or two things, you are actually numbing everything. You're 'blacking out' the worst parts at the risk of missing the best parts. If this resonates, can we collectively...2021-09-061h 16

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, Our Mind is Playing Tricks on UsThis week Skye & Amanda read a Positive Psychology article titled “Cognitive Distortions: When Your Brain Lies to You” by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA and discuss the ways that we all tend to have errors in our thinking, that can impact the way we see ourselves, those around us and the world. The two define cognitive distortion and its tie to our survival instincts, as well as coping mechanisms. They then run down the line of the 16 types of cognitive distortion and how they see themselves and others in each. The ladies discuss everything from how black...2021-09-011h 30

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, Talk to Us DirtyAfter discussing erotic intelligence last week, Skye & Amanda decide to give erotic a go. The two read Erotique Noire/Black Erotica, an anthology of literature that explores and celebrates Black sensuality. They each give their honest opinions about whether the book met their erotic expectations and question what exactly it is they are looking for in a hot and steamy story. Amanda realized her need for a relationship build up and Skye puts us on to where she finds the best erotic and sensual audio storytelling. Listen in on some of the ladies’ favorite pieces from Erotique Noi...2021-08-271h 13

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, We’re Increasing Our Erotic IntelligenceOn this week’s episode, Skye and Amanda explore the question, is it possible to keep desire alive in a long term secure relationship? After reading Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence by reowned couples therapist, Esther Perel, who challenges our idea of modern love and sex in relationships, the two discuss finding the balance between love and sexual desire. Listen in to hear the ladies breakdown their understanding of eroticism and erotic intelligence, both before and after reading this book. With Skye currently dating and Amanda in a long term relationship, they talk through both their dif...2021-08-181h 22

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, We’re Redefining AdulthoodOn this week's episode, Skye & Amanda are debunking the myth of adulthood. After reading the article, "For Millenials, The Dream of Adulthood is Dead- & That's OK," the two discuss what being an "adult" really means to them and how societal expectations no longer apply. Considering all that millennials have gone through, the ladies discuss the factors and decisions that are unique to their generation and how it has shaped their worlds. Hear why Skye might be struggling with certain perceptions of being an adult and how Amanda has come to embrace it.This week’s ‘Bout That...2021-08-041h 07

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, It’s Our Anniversary!It’s the one year anniversary of the Long Story Short podcast. To celebrate, Skye & Amanda look back on the past year, discussing their feelings on having been committed to the show for this amount of time and the ways that the podcast has changed their lives for the better. Hear about each of their favorite episodes, which ones they’ve had the most fun doing and which episodes were the toughest to record. The two check in on where they are with their self development and how they’ve grown after reading specific books. They en...2021-07-281h 16

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, Less is MoreOn this week’s episode Skye & Amanda are unpacking what it truly means to be a minimalist. The two read a book that they have both been excited to get their hands on; newly released, The Afrominimalist's Guide to Living with Less by Christine Platt. After gushing about their love for Platt, they each give their overall thoughts on the book, the difference between their original idea of minimalism vs Platt’s afrominimalist take on this attainable and culturally rich lifestyle change, and share what made this the perfect time in their lives for this read.Li...2021-07-211h 40

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, We’re Back Like We Never LeftThe break is over! Skye & Amanda are back with all new episodes. Hear a bit of how each of the ladies spent their time off. Before they hop into their book talk for the week, Skye gives her take of the long awaited, Life After Death by Sister Soulja (spoilers are given). The two start their summer off with the newly released romance novel, Seven Days in June by Tia Williams. Listen in as Skye & Amanda discuss how they felt about the book and ask each other “what would you do?” questions based on the storyline. Find out w...2021-07-071h 08

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, There’s Levels to a Proper ApologyWe all make mistakes but do we all know how to apologize to those we hurt, disappoint or frustrate? This week Skye & Amanda read When Sorry Isn’t Enough by Gary Chapman & Jennifer Thomas and discuss the 5 apology languages. The two break down Chapman and Thomas’ approach to forgiveness and reconciliation through understanding and becoming fluent in the ways that we each need to give/receive an apology in order to truly move forward.Listen in to learn each of the 5 languages, how they are best used and which ones most resonated with each of the ladies. ...2021-05-261h 23

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, I Am Home (Featuring Toya From Harlem)This week Skye & Amanda are joined by their Historian Homie and host of the That Wasn’t in My Textbook podcast, Toya aka Toya From Harlem. The two get to know more about Toya as a fellow avid reader and learn the inspiration behind her podcast that uncovers the things that we didn’t learn in textbooks at school. The ladies have a book talk about one of their latest reads, Black Girl, Call Home, a poetry collection by Jasmine Mans. The three sing Mans' praises and share some of their favorite moments from her love...2021-05-191h 42

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, Boundaries Will Set You FreeOn this week’s episode Skye & Amanda talk boundaries. The two rave about their recent read, Set Boundaries, Find Peace by therapist, Nedra Glover Tawwab. Tawwab is an expert in relationship building and cultivating healthy boundaries with ourselves and others. The ladies share Tawwab’s definition of a boundary, signs you’re in need of healthier boundaries, the 3 levels of boundaries and the 2 steps to take to set new boundaries. They discuss the reasons why people tend to struggle with expressing their needs to others in an assertive way and share their personal experiences with lacking boundaries in seve...2021-05-121h 24

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, There’s Feelings & Desires Hiding Behind Our Food CravingsThis week Skye & Amanda read Women, Food, and Desire by Alexandra Jamieson and begin a conversation around their individual relationships with food and how much of it is tied to something much deeper than what’s on their plate. The two talk about their cravings patterns and how much willpower they feel that they have around giving into them. Jamieson’s point around the fact that we inherit eating habits in the household lead to discussion around what their food behavior was like growing up and what comfort foods and desires from childhood have maintained themselves as adults. The...2021-05-061h 31

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, Some Books are a Therapy SessionSo often you’ll hear Skye & Amanda say “it stems from childhood” and this week they take a look at what that really means. The two read The Drama of the Gifted Child by Alice Miller and discuss the effects that repressed childhood emotions and memories can have on us as adults. The ladies break down Miller’s definition of “gifted” and find out that it's less about intelligence or talent, and more about being highly sensitive to others needs. Listen in to find out who was initially hesitant to read this book and who was excited to dig in. Le...2021-04-211h 13

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, Cash Rules Everything Around MeApril is Financial Literacy month, so this week Skye & Amanda are talking dollars! The two read You’re a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero and take a deep dive into their personal relationships with money. They discuss what their childhood thoughts were on money based on what they saw and heard in the household and they each consider all of the ways that it has impacted how they’ve viewed money as adults. Listen in to hear about each of the ladies’ past and current fears around money, how much they have operated from a scarcit...2021-04-141h 45

Next Level Nutrition BizMaking $50k from Online Workshops with Amanda from Raw Fitness and NutritionIn this episode, Stephanie is talking with her past client Amanda Carneiro, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Personal Trainer of Raw Fitness and Nutrition. Amanda shares how she’s been able to make $50k through her two online workshops in under a year! Amanda brings us through the process she took with coming up with the main idea for her workshops, getting input and feedback from her audience, and finally marketing her workshops and selling spots to her ideal clients. Listen in to this episode where you’ll learn: - How...2021-04-1445 min

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, We Take Astrology with a Grain of SaltThis week Skye and Amanda have fun reading Black Sun Signs: An African-American Guide to the Zodiac by Thelma Belfour and discussing their overall thoughts on astrology. The two go into Belfour’s definition of the sun sign, which element each sign falls under and who are known to be most compatible. From the positive and negative personalities trait to dating and sexual behavior to how they grocery shop, listen in to hear Skye & Amanda each agree and disagree with Belfour about what she finds to be commonalities of their sun signs, Gemini & Leo. Book...2021-04-071h 13

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, We’re Understanding & Overcoming Anxiety*trigger warning - this episode mentions suicide* This week Skye & Amanda read Soothe Your Nerves: The Black Women’s Guide to Understanding & Overcoming Anxiety, Panic and Fear by Dr Angela Barnett and have a discussion around their personal experiences with anxiety. Listen in to hear Dr. Barnett’s definitions of anxiety and fear and learn the main psychological, environmental and biological reasons why Black women experience anxiety. The two also dive into the 5 types of anxiety and reflect on how they relate to each. Amanda shares her experience with anxiety after a devastating loss and how sh...2021-03-241h 24

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, It’s Because of SlaveryThis week the ladies are talking sex! Skye & Amanda discuss their recent read, Stolen Women: Reclaiming Our Sexuality, Taking Back Our Lives by Dr. Gail Elizabeth Wyatt and give their thoughts around what ended up being an insightful history lesson on the myths and stereotypes that surround the sexuality of Black women, dating back to pre-slavery. The two open up about their early years - when and how they learned about sex, whether or not sex was discussed in their households or at school and how much of their first sexual experiences lived up to any expectations t...2021-03-171h 18

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, Quality over Quantity (w/ the hosts of Beauty Needs Me)On this week’s episode, Skye & Amanda are joined by Dunni and Taleah, the hosts of Beauty Needs Me, a podcast centered around a holistic 360 view on beauty that includes the mind, body and soul. Dunni and Taleah open up about their experience working together on the podcast and what they’ve learned about themselves and each other through the process. Long Story Short wouldn’t be complete without some book talk. Listen in to learn about what type of reader each of the guests are, what books have changed their lives, everyone’s love for audiobooks and find...2021-03-121h 59

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, Work Should Make Life SweetThe ladies are starting off Women’s History month with another bell hooks read, Sisters of the Yam. The two give their thoughts on hooks’ views and approach to managing the emotional health of Black women, as we face being at the intersection of racism, sexism and capitalism. They then dive into a deeper conversation around one major aspect of life that hooks believes Black women should focus on during their self-recovery journey, that being their relationship with work. Listen in as Skye & Amanda open up about their individual experiences and beliefs around the importance of work. The t...2021-03-031h 17

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, I'ma Ride...No DieAfter weeks of dissecting love and its many layers, Skye & Amanda decide to have some fun by putting themselves into the shoes of characters from some of their favorite fictional reads. The two discuss The Perfect Find by Tia Williams and give their thoughts on work romance and whether or not they would be open to dating someone 18 years their senior or junior. They chat about Luster by Raven Leilani and break down why they would each have a difficult time being in an open marriage. They finish with An American Marriage by Tayari Jones and ask each other...2021-02-241h 29

Long Story ShortLong Story Short, Learn Your Attachment StyleThis week Skye & Amanda read Attached. by Amir Levine, a psychiatrist & neuroscientist and Rachel Heller, a psychologist, who together define the three main attachment styles that show up in adult relationships - Anxious, Avoidant and Secure. The ladies break down how the theory on attachment styles came to be, how to identify your style based on both your childhood and adult behaviors and what learning your style might explain about the way you and your partner perceive and respond to intimacy in a romantic relationship.Listen in as the hosts relate over their experiences with having an...2021-02-171h 27