Finding You Now - Five Minutes to Aligned Living, Every Single Day.
Amanda Ashworth
114 episodes
1 month ago
You've done the therapy. You understand your patterns. But your body still freezes, still fawns, still holds tension you can't explain. In this episode, I break down why understanding your trauma isn't the same as healing it. You'll learn how your body stores unprocessed experiences, the four survival responses that might be running your life (not just fight or flight), and why talking about something doesn't always release it. I'm sharing a simple somatic reset technique you can do right now...
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You've done the therapy. You understand your patterns. But your body still freezes, still fawns, still holds tension you can't explain. In this episode, I break down why understanding your trauma isn't the same as healing it. You'll learn how your body stores unprocessed experiences, the four survival responses that might be running your life (not just fight or flight), and why talking about something doesn't always release it. I'm sharing a simple somatic reset technique you can do right now...
You've done the therapy. You understand your patterns. But your body still freezes, still fawns, still holds tension you can't explain. In this episode, I break down why understanding your trauma isn't the same as healing it. You'll learn how your body stores unprocessed experiences, the four survival responses that might be running your life (not just fight or flight), and why talking about something doesn't always release it. I'm sharing a simple somatic reset technique you can do right now...
Your kid spills juice. You snap. You feel terrible. Sound familiar? In this episode, I break down why losing your temper isn't a parenting failure. It's a nervous system response. You'll learn what's actually happening in your body when your kids push your buttons, why you can't access patience when you're in survival mode, and why gentle parenting scripts don't work if your body is flooded with stress. I'm sharing what nearly nine years of worldschooling with three kids has taught me about r...
Ever look at your life and think, "I don't even recognise myself anymore"? You're not broken. You've just outgrown the version of yourself you spent years building. In this episode, I share the identity I had to let die and why burnout isn't just physical exhaustion. It's identity exhaustion. You'll learn why reinvention feels so terrifying, the difference between coping mechanisms and personality traits, and why that uncomfortable in-between phase is actually where the transformation happens...
Ever feel frozen when you need to make a decision? Or find yourself snapping at your kids when you're overwhelmed? That's not you being broken. That's your nervous system doing its job. In this episode, I break down why anxiety and indecision aren't personality flaws but biological patterns. You'll learn why your body decides before your brain does, what survival mode actually looks like in your daily life, and how this affects everything from your career to your relationships. Plus, I'm shar...
Exhausted even after a full night's sleep? Checking off your to-do list but still feeling empty? The solution isn't working harder—it's working differently. Life and business coach Amanda Ashworth shares why burnout happens when we operate solely in masculine energy (constant doing, pushing, achieving) and reveals three powerful feminine energy hacks to help you find balance without sacrificing success. You'll learn: Why productivity and busyness keep you stuck in survival modeThe difference ...
Why do we compare ourselves to other women instead of celebrating them? Why does another woman's success sometimes feel like our failure? And why is it so hard to trust female friendships when we desperately crave them? In this powerful episode, life and business coach Amanda Ashworth names the invisible wound most women carry but rarely talk about: the Sister Wound. This is the deep conditioning that taught us to see other women as competition instead of companions—and it's keeping us isolat...
Are you running on empty but can't figure out why? In this powerful episode, life and business coach Amanda Ashworth reveals the three hidden signs that you've slipped into survival mode—and how to find your way back to actually living. You'll discover why you can't feel your feelings in real time, why stillness makes you anxious, and why you've stopped dreaming about your future. More importantly, you'll learn exactly what to do about it. This isn't about adding more self-care to your alread...
Why You're Tired No Matter How Much You Sleep | In this 5-minute episode, I'm sharing why sleep isn't solving your exhaustion and what nervous system dysregulation has to do with your relentless fatigue. If you're getting 8+ hours of sleep but still waking up exhausted, this one's for you. Plus, I'm giving you a simple 2-minute grounding practice that signals safety to your nervous system. Listen now, then download my free Nervous System Reset Guide at amandaashworth.com/reset.
Tired of building a successful business that's quietly destroying your health and sanity? Life coach Amanda Ashworth teaches women entrepreneurs how to become embodied CEOs through somatic goal-setting and building businesses aligned with their values and nervous system capacity. Discover why traditional business strategy often leads to entrepreneur burnout, how to make decisions using your body's wisdom instead of just logic, and practical techniques for creating sustainable success without ...
Feeling empty despite scrolling, shopping, and achieving? Life coach Amanda Ashworth teaches the joy audit, a simple 3-minute daily practice that helps you find real happiness instead of chasing dopamine hits that leave you feeling hollow. Discover the difference between quick mood boosters that fade fast and genuine joy that actually lasts, and learn how to rewire your brain for sustainable happiness through mindfulness and intentional reflection. Amanda shares personal stories about breakin...
Struggling to stay consistent with your goals even when you feel motivated at first? Life coach Amanda Ashworth reveals why chasing motivation is keeping you stuck and how building momentum is the real key to lasting change and sustainable habits. Discover why motivation fades so quickly, how your nervous system blocks you from taking action when it doesn't feel safe, and the science behind why the first five minutes of any habit determine your success. Amanda shares personal stories about br...
Tired of feeling like you're never enough no matter what you achieve? Life coach Amanda Ashworth explores the transformative concept of enoughness and how to build self-worth that isn't tied to your achievements, productivity, or external validation. Discover why constantly chasing more leaves you exhausted and unfulfilled, and learn how to cultivate inner peace and self-acceptance while still pursuing your goals and dreams. Amanda shares personal stories about hitting major milestones only t...
You know what you need to do, but you keep putting it off. You tell yourself you're too busy, not ready yet, or need to plan more first. Life coach Amanda Ashworth reveals the truth: your procrastination and perfectionism aren't personality flaws, they're fear wearing a disguise. In this powerful episode, discover why resistance shows up strongest when you're about to do something that actually matters, and learn practical strategies for overcoming self-sabotage and taking action even when yo...
Feeling guilty for needing distance from someone you love? You're not alone. Life coach Amanda Ashworth tackles the heartbreaking reality of outgrowing people who haven't done anything wrong - they just don't fit your life anymore. In this powerful episode, you'll discover: Why outgrowing someone doesn't make you a bad personThe 3 types of outgrowing and which one you're experiencingHow to release guilt and stop shrinking yourselfSetting boundaries with love, not crueltyChoosing peace over at...
Done therapy but still having panic attacks? Understand your trauma but still react the same way? Life coach Amanda Ashworth explains why your nervous system holds the missing piece to real healing - and why understanding your trauma isn't the same as healing it. In this transformative episode, you'll discover: The 3 nervous system states and which one you're stuck inWhy you can't think your way out of survival modeHow to teach your body safety instead of just talking about itSimple regulatio...
Working 2 AM emails? Can't stop hustling even when you're exhausted? Life coach Amanda Ashworth reveals why your need to constantly grind isn't about ambition - it's your nervous system stuck in survival mode. In this eye-opening episode, you'll discover: How hustle culture masks unhealed trauma responsesThe 4 trauma patterns disguised as productivityWhy your brain gets addicted to the "busy" highSimple ways to break free from hustle addictionAmanda shares real client stories and practical to...
Ever wonder why you destroy good things just when life gets good? Life coach Amanda Ashworth reveals why we sabotage ourselves during our best moments - and how to stop. In this episode, you'll discover: Why your brain sees success as dangerThe 3 types of self-sabotage that show up when life feels goodSimple strategies to break these patterns for goodAmanda shares real client stories and gives you practical tools to finally receive the love, success, and abundance you deserve. If you're tired...
Fighting your anxious thoughts every morning only to find they get stronger and more persistent throughout the day? Life coach Amanda reveals why "anxiety wrestling" is actually training your brain to create more worried thoughts, shares the three-step ritual that helped her client Emma break free from 3 AM spiraling sessions, and introduces the revolutionary approach of responding to anxiety with curiosity instead of resistance. Discover how the Pause Ritual creates micro-moments of choice b...
Terrified that showing vulnerability will destroy your credibility when it might actually be the key to creating it? Life coach Amanda Ashworth shares the transformation of a C-suite client who feared admitting nervousness to her board would expose her as a fraud, only to discover that naming her humanity created deeper connection and authentic leadership than any polished performance ever could. Learn the crucial difference between strategic vulnerability and emotional oversharing, discover ...
Rushing through your morning routine while mentally three hours ahead, only to realize you haven't actually tasted your coffee in months? Life coach Amanda Ashworth shares the coffee spill moment that changed everything and introduced her to slow living, not about moving to a cabin or rejecting modern life, but about choosing quality over quantity in every area of your existence. Discover how doing one thing at a time transforms your relationship with time from scarcity to abundance, why mono...
Finding You Now - Five Minutes to Aligned Living, Every Single Day.
You've done the therapy. You understand your patterns. But your body still freezes, still fawns, still holds tension you can't explain. In this episode, I break down why understanding your trauma isn't the same as healing it. You'll learn how your body stores unprocessed experiences, the four survival responses that might be running your life (not just fight or flight), and why talking about something doesn't always release it. I'm sharing a simple somatic reset technique you can do right now...
