Holding Space with Authentically Amy

In this inspiring episode of  Holding Space with Authentically Amy , Amy sits down with Dr. Helmut Love—author, humanitarian, and current candidate for Mayor of Atlanta—to explore how love and responsibility can transform not just individuals, but entire communities. Dr. Love shares his belief that true love carries both devotion and duty—the feminine energy of compassion and empath...

In this episode of  Holding Space with Authentically Amy , Amy is joined by David Homan, author of  Orchestrating Connection , for a conversation about what it really takes to create meaningful relationships in a world that often feels disconnected. Together, they explore how vulnerability and curiosity are the foundation of authentic connection—and why society’s definition of stren...

In this special episode of  Holding Space with Authentically Amy , host Amy Thurman does something different, she shares her own story. Until now, Amy has focused on holding space for others, but listeners often ask:  Why did you start this podcast? What’s the story behind it?  In this vulnerable conversation, Amy opens up about the life-changing moment in 2014 that altere...

TRIGGER WARNING: SUICIDE AND MENTAL HEALTH In this powerful episode of  Holding Space with Authentically Amy , Amy is joined by Lisa Sugarman, mental health advocate, crisis counselor, and founder of  The Help Hub . September marks Suicide Prevention Month, and Lisa brings both her lived experience of suicide loss and her professional expertise to a conversation that is equal parts...

In this episode of Holding Space with Authentically Amy, Amy sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur and global women’s leader Deb Drummond to unpack what happens behind the scenes of major success. Fresh from producing a 5-day event filled with summits, dinners, a fashion show (featuring her son, Ocean’s, runway debut), and awards, Deb shares both the exhilaration and the exhaustion of pulling it...

In this vulnerable and empowering episode of  Holding Space with Authentically Amy , Amy sits down with mental health advocate and future therapist, Bianca, for a raw conversation about chronic illness, invisible disabilities, and the struggle to feel seen. Both Amy and Bianca live with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) and have faced the stigma that often comes with invisible...

In this heartfelt episode of Holding Space with Authentically Amy, Amy sits down with Tobie Spears, founder of the nonprofit Be Humanitarian, to explore the often-overlooked tension between doing meaningful work and meeting personal financial needs. Tobie shares her journey of providing meals, gardens, jobs, and security to families in Guatemala, while candidly opening up about the struggle of not...