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We spend so much time overthinking our goals, fixing our habits, and worrying if we’re going to mess up that we completely forget how to play. The truth? Anything past basic physical survival is creativity—from how you dress to how you pitch your next project. In this episode, we use the philosophies of Rick Rubin, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Austin Kleon to drop the high stakes, detach from the outcome, and turn off the pressure. Stop waiting for perfect conditions or a blank-slate epiphany. Your creativity is already waiting for you. Press play, turn down the noise, and go make something useless, beautiful, and uniquely yours today.

Why do we sometimes pull back from the very things we want? Self-sabotage can be a way of protecting ourselves from uncertainty, vulnerability, or change. In this Good Morning Club, Amanda shares personal examples of holding herself back, explores how to recognize the pattern, and offers practical ways to move forward: get curious about the fear, regulate your body, and take the next step before you feel completely ready.

Ever feel like the harder you want something, the further away it slips? In this episode, we break down the exact mindset shift that helped me book the biggest voice-acting campaign of my year before the agent even called. Borrowing wisdom from Albert Einstein, Nikola Tesla, and Abraham Hicks, I introduce you to a simple, 17-second mental game that resets your energetic frequency and builds instant momentum toward your desires.If you are ready to stop over-complicating your goals, fire your inner micromanager, and learn why being a little "out of touch with reality" is actually your greatest asset, this quick listen is for you. Press play, take a deep breath, and let’s tune your radio dial to the life you actually want.

What if you woke up tomorrow with only the things you were grateful for today? In this episode, Amanda shares an honest gratitude inventory—from her sons, health, home and voice to her bed, her cat and the opportunity to begin again. Discover three powerful gratitude shifts: What you focus on, you feel.The meaning you give something changes its value.Appreciation changes the energy you’re living from.Gratitude isn’t passive positivity. It’s a way of taking charge of your focus, changing your emotional state and recognizing the value hidden inside your ordinary life. Even when your circumstances don’t change, your appreciation can deepen. Because what we appreciate, appreciates. What would you miss if you woke up tomorrow and it wasn’t there?

They’ll call you unrealistic. They may laugh, discourage you, or question whether you have what it takes. But your dream doesn’t need to make sense to anyone else yet. Before voiceover became my full-time career, I was bartending at night and recording auditions from a closet during the day. I didn’t have guarantees or a perfect plan—I simply kept walking through the next available door. In this episode, I share the six kinds of courage it takes to pursue a dream: admitting what you truly want, starting before you feel ready, facing uncertainty, surviving discouragement, staying devoted through the boring days, and finding opportunities beyond the obvious path. Your dream may look delusional before it becomes inevitable. Let them doubt it. Your job is to keep going. What is one courageous step you can take today?

What does it mean to meet hurt, fear, and the people around us with compassion? Amanda shares a personal story about family, offers a simple loving-kindness practice for ourselves and even the people we barely know, and reflects on Jarvis Jay Masters’s unforgettable story of a seagull in a prison yard. A reminder that compassion can open our hearts while we keep clear boundaries. #Compassion #LovingKindness #Mindfulness #Meditation

A sold-out voice acting workshop sparked a bigger question: What might change if you stopped waiting for permission? Amanda reflects on self-doubt, purpose, and being of service—and offers three ways to reconnect with your own direction and take a courageous next step.

What can the Blue Zones teach us about living with more purpose, connection, and ease? Amanda explores nine habits associated with these communities, including natural movement, daily rituals, belonging, and choosing supportive relationships. Plus, a personal story about sobriety, friendship, and the people who grow with us.

What if gratitude isn’t pretending everything is perfect, but noticing what’s still good and supporting you right now? Science confirms that gratitude can change your brain for the better. Try this prompt today: “I’m thankful for ___ because ___.”

Ever meet someone, hear their name, and forget it seconds later? In this episode, Amanda shares three simple steps to help names stick: hear it, say it, link it. Plus, a lesson from voice artist Cedering Fox on the power of words, a personal story about helping her son remember someone’s name, and a gentle confidence reset for your next social setting.

What if starting at zero doesn’t mean you have nothing—it means you have space to choose what comes next? Amanda explores the surprising history of zero and connects its journey from placeholder to powerful number with fresh starts, J.K. Rowling’s story of rebuilding from rock bottom, and Martha Stewart’s return to work after prison. Reflect on what you’re carrying forward, what you’re ready to release, and the next small step you can take.

Hey, movie star! What if you stopped waiting for life to happen and started creating a story you absolutely LOVE? Today we're talking about the difference between living on autopilot and stepping into your main character energy. I'm sharing a little about saying yes to Singing With the Stars, choosing courage when things feel scary, and remembering that we get to decide how we show up. Then settle in for a feel-good Morning Rampage filled with confidence, kindness, gratitude and encouragement to make today extraordinary. You are the star of your own beautiful story. Put a smile on that kisser. The cameras are rolling. And ACTION!

Hey, Rockstar. Grab your imaginary passport—we’re going on a gratitude tour. Today we’re travelling through your body, your people, your home, your work, your money, your friendships and the little pieces of everyday life that are surprisingly easy to stop noticing. No fixing. No striving. No trying to get somewhere else. Just nine minutes to look around at the life you're already living and remember: There is so much good here. Maybe the ordinary days are the good old days while we’re still living them.

What makes someone truly magnetic? It’s not being the loudest, funniest or most impressive person in the room. It’s something much more powerful: how people feel when they’re around you. After spending time with Jesse Itzler, I started thinking about what makes certain people so captivating—and I noticed three things: they’re interested instead of trying to be impressive, they’re comfortable enough to leave space, and they leave people feeling better than they found them. Today, we’ll practice all three, plus a quick reset and affirmations to help you feel grounded, confident and magnetic wherever you go. You don’t need to perform to be captivating. Be present. Be curious. Care the most.

What if the thing you want doesn’t need more force from you—but a little less resistance? Today we’re talking about the art of allowing: focusing on what you want, reaching for a thought that feels a little better, and trusting enough to stop checking whether it’s working. Because you can’t force a flower to bloom. You create the conditions, give it what it needs—and trust the bloom. Where could you loosen your grip today?