The Road Back Home (Amanda Grace & Mel Gillespie)
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| 11 Dec 2024 | Ep 8: What To Do With Resentment: A Step-by-Step Guide | 01:00:42 | |
Ever catch yourself wanting to numb out after a stressful interaction? Feeling weighed down by lingering resentment? In this episode, we dive into a powerful, practical process to help you unpack and release those heavy emotions. Starting with self-empathy, we guide you in: ✨ Understanding the impact of stressful encounters✨ Recognizing your role in reclaiming your power✨ Setting clear, effective boundaries✨ Taking responsibility for your emotional well-being 💡 Bonus: Download our free handout to practice this transformative process in your own life by subscribing to our podcast on Substack for free. Resource: Get this step by step guide when you subscribe for free via SUBSTACK. We'd love to hear from you, come on over to our SUBSTACK, share your stories & subscribe to receive episodes straight to your inbox. #Podcast #Resentment #EmotionalWellness #Boundaries #SelfAwareness | |||
| 10 Oct 2024 | Ep 1: Let's Begin: The Who, The What & The Why. | 01:03:57 | |
Ever wondered how quitting alcohol might lead to an emotional awakening? Join us as we embark on our podcast journey with "The Road Back Home," where we share deeply personal stories that go beyond the clichés of midlife crises. Amanda opens up about her seven-year sobriety journey and passion for inner work, while Mel shares her day-to-day life running a children's drama school and her philosophy of taking life one day at a time. This episode sets the groundwork for a podcast...
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| 30 Oct 2024 | Ep 2: People-Pleasing & The 'C' word | 01:14:26 | |
Ever felt like your worth is tied to how much you can do for others? Amanda and Mel share their journeys navigating the treacherous waters of people-pleasing. Through personal anecdotes, they uncover the often-overlooked connection between people-pleasing & power struggles. We look at family dynamics, the role of the 'good child,' & the critical skills needed to unlearn these often life long patterns. This episode also offers specific strategies to stay true to oneself ...
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| 06 Nov 2024 | Ep 3: How to get what you want (without having to fight for it) | 00:59:37 | |
This episode is packed with eye-opening insights for anyone caught in cycles of people-pleasing or perfectionism. Together, Amanda and Mel explore how deep-seated conditioning can distort our sense of self, stifle authenticity, and lead to choices that don’t truly align with who we are.Using Mel’s real-life struggle with the tug-of-war over tidiness at home, Amanda introduces a practical tool to help you assess situations accurately, protect your energy & make creative choices that a...
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| 13 Nov 2024 | Ep 4: Fake It Til You Face It: The Cost of Pretending | 00:50:03 | |
Imagine life as a never-ending game of charades where you're constantly acting out a role that doesn't fit. You're pretending to be thrilled with a gift you hate, feigning enthusiasm for your partner's boring hobbies, and nodding along with conversations that make you want to scream. In this episode, we contemplate the consequences of suppressing what’s actually true and the healing power of vulnerability and acceptance. Together, we reflect on the challenges of reconciling pas...
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| 20 Nov 2024 | Ep 5: Be Careful What You Wish For: The Surprising Upside of Failure | 00:57:37 | |
Do you recognize when a path no longer serves you? Or do you resist change because it feels like failure? In this episode, Amanda shares her journey of stepping away from a seemingly successful solopreneur career to embrace a more fulfilling, grounded path. We reflect on the dangers of chasing external validation, the cost of burnout, and the courage it takes to redefine success. Through unexpected roles and shifting priorities, the sisters explore how aligning with our true values can b...
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| 27 Nov 2024 | Ep 6: The Shrink Next Door: A Lesson in Discomfort, Boundaries & Vulnerability | 00:55:50 | |
In this episode, we discuss toxic relationship dynamics after watching Apple TV's "The Shrink Next Door".Join us as we dissect the show's portrayal of co-dependency, vulnerability & emotional manipulation & draw parallels between the characters' power dynamics and those we've encountered in real life.We highlight the importance of teaching children boundaries & empowering them to stay safe from harm by honouring discomfort.We share insights into the subtle art of recognising toxic...
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| 04 Dec 2024 | Ep 7: Why Change Feels Impossible (and what will actually help) | 01:08:32 | |
In this episode, Amanda and Mel explore "step zero"—the difficult space of pre-commitment and the early contemplation of change. This often-overlooked phase can be a struggle when, despite an intellectual understanding of the need for change, the heart is not yet fully ready. It's a place of resistance where many people find themselves grappling with the challenge of on again, off again abstinence. It's the hardship of white-knuckling through urges versus a neutrality that is the true mark of...
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| 18 Dec 2024 | Ep 9: All I Want for Christmas is... Sanity! Our Silly Season Self-Care Guide | 00:57:05 | |
Silly season is upon us & for many, this also means enduring the increased stress & anxiety that often accompanies the holidays. We discuss the common stress triggers & offer you our best tried & true ideas to help you navigate it all with more ease and joy. Whether your challenge is tricky family dynamics, towering expectations or managing your own energy, we discuss creative ways to reduce holiday pressures & develop your own self-care plan to support you through it all. If you need inspiration for staying centered & creating space for yourself amidst the chaos, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you enjoy a more peaceful holiday season. . We'd love to hear from you, come on over to our SUBSTACK, share your feedback & subscribe to receive episodes straight to your inbox.
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