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Choosing to BeA Bird Sanctuary: What Would New Do? Creating Space for Ideas That Change EverythingSend us a textEpisode Title: A Bird Sanctuary: What Would New Do? Creating Space for Ideas That Change Everything Episode Summary: We rely on ideas—big ones, quiet ones, unexpected ones—to guide and shape our lives. But most of us aren’t creating the conditions for those ideas to arrive. In this poetic and powerful episode, Amanda Wirtz Rosolowski, MPH invites us to reimagine the mind not as a storage unit, but as a sanctuary.Through personal stories, metaphor, science, and soul, she explores what it rea...2025-06-1718 minChoosing to BeReciprocity: Are You Shaping or Shattering Connection? Recognizing and Recalibrating Communication ImbalanceSend us a textReciprocity: Are You Shaping or Shattering Connection? Recognizing and Recalibrating Communication ImbalanceEpisode Summary: We’ve all felt it—that sting of being the one who always initiates, celebrates, listens, or reaches deeper in a relationship. Whether it’s a friend who rarely checks in, a colleague who takes more than they give, or a partner who seems emotionally MIA, imbalance in relationships can quietly wear us down.In this episode of Choosing to Be, we explore the concept of reciprocity—what it is, w...2025-05-0615 minChoosing to BeThe Single Most Powerful Habit of the Happiest, Healthiest & Most Successful People (5 Steps to Retraining Your Brain)Send us a textEpisode Title: The Single Most Powerful Habit for Health, Happiness & Success (5 Steps to Rewire Your Brain)Episode Summary:Many people find themselves caught in cycles of negative thinking, dwelling on what they don’t want rather than focusing on what they do. In this episode of Choosing to Be, Amanda Wirtz Rosolowski, MPH explores the science behind negativity bias and offers actionable strategies to shift from resistance to empowerment. Through personal stories, research-backed insights, and 5 practical steps, she demonstrates how reframing thoughts can lead to gr...2025-03-1818 minChoosing to BeWhat People Really Need!Send us a textEpisode Title: What People Really Need!Episode Summary:Have you ever wondered what people really need from you? Spoiler alert – it’s also what you really need from them AND from yourself! This is easy to overlook yet profoundly life-changing. Today, Amanda Wirtz Rosolowski, MPH, dives into the power of witnessing—how simply being present for others (and yourself) can create deeper human connections and make you more effective. In a world facing incredible stress and dehumanization, we cannot change others, but we can change ourselves—in doing...2025-02-1131 minChoosing to BeYou are the Authority!Send us a textEpisode Title: You Are the AuthorityEpisode Summary: Have you really claimed yourself as the authority of your own life? Many of us believe we’re in charge, but in reality, we often rely on external validation, societal conditioning, and even the opinions of well-meaning loved ones to direct our lives. In this episode, Amanda Wirtz Rosolowski, MPH explores what it means to be truly autonomous and how we can reclaim our inner authority and connect with our authentic self.. energized, empowered and on purpose!...2025-02-0430 minChoosing to BeCashing In: The Surprising Value of Difficult People (5+ Bonus)Send us a textEpisode Title: Cashing In: The Surprising Value of Difficult People (5 + Bonus!)Episode Summary: In this episode, Amanda explores the surprising ways difficult people can enrich our lives. From inspiring boundaries to fostering compassion, Amanda uncovers five powerful lessons (plus a BIG bonus!) that can help you transform challenging encounters into opportunities for personal growth and clarity. Whether at work, home, or in the world around you, learn how to leverage these experiences for your benefit, right now!Key Takeaways:What Defines...2025-01-2830 minChoosing to BeThe Story Behind the Story: The Question That Saved My LifeSend us a textTitle: The Story Behind the Story: The Question That Saved My LifeDescription:In this powerful episode, Amanda Wirtz Rosolowski, MPH, shares the deeply personal journey that led her to discover the question that saved and ultimately transformed her life. Amanda reveals how a single shift in perspective helped her move from despair to empowerment, and why this question remains the foundation of her purpose and passion.Through candid storytelling and inspiring reflections, Amanda invites you to explore the profound impact of choosing who...2025-01-2120 minChoosing to BeGive Yourself Permission to ChangeSend us a textTitle: Give Yourself Permission to ChangeDescription:In this episode, Amanda Wirtz Rosolowski, MPH, explores the profound power of giving yourself permission to change. We are creatures of habit, often stuck in unconscious patterns, but Amanda reminds us of a liberating truth: Change is our nature, and embracing it is the key to living a full and authentic life.Through humor, personal insight, and thought-provoking analogies, Amanda challenges societal norms like “don’t ever change” and invites you to rethink self-approval, self-confidence, and the path t...2025-01-1423 minChoosing to BeReclaim Your Power to Transform Every DaySend us a textTitle: Reclaim Your Power to Transform Every DayDescription:In this compelling New Year’s episode, Amanda Wirtz Rosolowski, MPH dives into the truth behind transformation and why it’s within our reach at any moment. Drawing inspiration from the natural cycles of change, Amanda reimagines New Year’s resolutions and explores why so many of them fail. From misplaced timing to lack of passion, she breaks down the common pitfalls and offers a roadmap to authentic growth.Amanda shares a powerful truth: You are tra...2025-01-0722 min