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In this episode of The AMPLIFY Show, Emily Richett talks to Ginny Yurich,founder of the 1000 Hours Outside movement about her newest book, Until the Streetlights Come on: How a Return to Play Brightens Our Present and Prepares Kids for an Uncertain Future. Ginny's new book launches on November 7. You can get the pre-sale freebies by going to to the website and filling out your information.  Pre-or...

In this episode, Emily Richett talks to author Carrie Gress about her latest book "End of Woman: How Smashing the Patriarchy has Destroyed Us."  Topics discussed in this episode: After 50 years of modern feminism, why aren't women happier? Abortion, depression, and other consequences of radical feminism How to combat the toxic feminist culture Practical steps to find our way back home to happier,...

I'm back for another season of the AMPLIFY Show after having another baby aaaaand, launching another business! I share a bit about both in the introduction leading up to my interview with Public Square CEO Michael Seifert. Public Square is the largest directory of patriotic businesses that share our values of faith, family & freedom. I was excited to give Michael and Public Square a first look at...

It's the long awaited media episode! Finally, on episode 81 of the AMPLIFY Show, I'm tackling all those juicy media issues and my behind-the-scenes experience working in journalism, TV news and PR. I invited a special guest on share his unique perspective, award winning radio broadcaster Justin Barclay. He hosts a show in West Michigan on WOOD radio and also frequently fills in for the Glenn Beck...

This week on The AMPLIFY Show, I'm talking with Laraine Bennett, author of "The Little Way of Living with Less." The book takes you through a spiritual journey guided by St. Therese of Lisieux — it's basically a spiritual take on the modern minimalist movement to help you downsize, declutter, and detach, while growing in virtue in the process.  The holidays are a great reminder to let go and to si...

We all have to shop! Where we spend our time and resources when it comes to shopping can have a big impact on our lives and those that we support.  This episode features Dana Roefer, author of Shop Social.  We talk about the reciprocal power of connecting with the people, brands, and products that will support your best life.  Mentioned in the episode: Buy Shop Social Book: https://amzn.to/3ECkUjp...

Today's episode is a topic I know a lot of us parents really care about and also struggle with- protecting our kids from all the dangers of the Internet and technology.  We're talking about social media, TV and streaming shows, online bullying, predators, pornography, screen addiction… it feels like there is an endless and growing list of online dangers facing our kids, doesn't it? In this episode...

In this episode of The AMPLIFY Show, I talk with Blake Guichet aka "The Girl Named Blake" on Instagram and the author of the newly released Confessions of a Crappy Christian: Real-Life Talk about All the Things Christians Aren't Sure We're Supposed to Say—and Why They Matter to God.  Blake is one of those brave voices speaking truth to hot topics like Roe v Wade, politics, and theology. She boldly...

Welcome back to another episode of The AMPLIFY Show. Today I'm talking about a strategy that I've used consistently in my life and my business whenever I wanted to push through inaction, overwhelm, or decision fatigue, to make big things happen.    It's the concept of positive, manufactured pressure.   I recently manufactured pressure simply by spending 30 minutes making a video pitch for a busine...

What does it mean to be a Christian and to stand up for your beliefs on hot-topic issues? How can you respectfully share with others, especially non-believers, in a way that will resonate? In this episode of The AMPLIFY Show, Emily takes a deep dive into what she has discovered since speaking out on the topic of abortion and the sanctity of life from a Christian perspective.    She sheds light on...

In today's powerful episode, I'm talking with Melissa Ohden. I recorded this interview seven months ago but was waiting for the right time to share it- and a more honest answer would be that I hesitated to share this because I knew the interview may make some people uncomfortable.     While the topic of the interview may seem political or controversial,  Melissa's story really is for everyone. It'...

In today's Biz Pep Talk, I'm talking about the trap many mom entrepreneurs find themselves in and how to break free from it: trading time for money.    I share how I transitioned my business from one that required a lot of my physical time and also drained my energy, leaving me without as much to give to my family, to one that gives me a lot of freedom and the ability to scale up or down depending...

Today on The AMPLIFY Show, I'm welcoming back Kim John Payne, a counselor, researcher, and the author of eight books about children.    He was one of the first guests on this show, and I highly recommend going back and listening to that interview in Episode 6 if you like this one!   Last time, we talked about his 2009 book Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer...

I'm back recording some new episodes after a bit of a break during Lent and my season doing Magnify90– you can hear more about what Magnify90 is just a few episodes back where I interviewed the creator, Kaylene Brown .    In this episode I share about my experience with Lent and Magnify90 during a Michigan winter, my husband recovering from knee surgery, sick kids, you name it.    I also talk with...

I'm sure we've all wondered what our last words will be, but do you ever think about the possibility that your words might be the last that someone else hears?    In Episode 70 of The AMPLIFY Show (70, can you believe it?), I share my thoughts on the significance of last words, including the unexpected ones that have inspired me to be better, even during the ordinary, small moments.    I'm also sh...

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Sean McCool about tech-straction and psychological pacifiers.  Sean is an award-winning marketing consultant, a coach for entrepreneurs over 40, and a fellow podcaster. I enjoyed being on his show, Persuasion by The Pint , a few months ago!   In this interview, Sean shares his historical perspective and lessons on technology, why it's so distracting, and we de...

In this episode of The AMPLIFY Show, I interview Kaylene Brown, creator of Magnify 90 , a 90-day spiritual journey for women.   This episode comes just in time as we head into Lent. If you're looking to grow deeper in faith and to journey into the desert of spirituality and asceticism, then you'll love this episode and Magnify 90.   We talk about humility, what it means to be a feminine genius, ho...

We're just a couple weeks away from Lent, and I have a few interviews coming up that will help prepare our minds and hearts for it, including today's interview with Wendy Speake.    Wendy is the author of many books including The 40 Day Sugar Fast , The 40-Day Social Media Fast , and the book where I initially discovered her: Parenting Triggers , which she co-authored with Amber Lia.    You know I...

After switching to a Light Phone II to help disconnect more from the Internet and social media , I started searching online (the irony, I know!) for a camera solution, since the Light Phone does not have one.    That's when I came upon this article that powerfully explains a theory of replacing the heart - our ability to connect, to relate, and to feel , with technology, our devices, and yes, even...

Today's episode is one of my favorite topics: how to take back your time.   That's the topic of Christy Wright's latest book, Take Back Your Time: The Guilt-Free Guide to Life Balance .   In this interview, Christy talks about her definition of balance, five tactical steps to achieve life balance, and how she was handling some hard changes and decisions she was working through at the time. Just th...

Happy new year friends!   In today's episode of The AMPLIFY Show, I'm going to chat a bit about planning for the new year. I'll tell you what I'm doing differently this year and how I'm going into 2022 with a different perspective.   That includes an update on two months of being without social media and my smartphone, and a little bit about the habit I really developed last year: more reading!   ...

Today I'm back with another "Best of The AMPLIFY Show" interview, and I love that today's interview is one of our most popular out of more than 60 now; it's my interview with Anthony Ongaro, author of Break The Twitch .    Anthony's book and our interview dives into the actual addiction or "twitch" of our devices. That twitch or impulse to reach for something you want quickly instead of sitting wi...

I've been sharing some of our most downloaded episodes of all time here on The AMPLIFY Show, and this week is my interview with author Kim John Payne.    He's well known for his best-selling book Simplicity Parenting, which is my favorite parenting book and one I've reread multiple times. He has worked with children and families around the world as a counselor and educator. As an author, he's give...

This month, I'm sharing The AMPLIFY Show's most popular episodes. Today is my interview with author and entrepreneur Courtney Carver. She's one of the first people I discovered in the simplicity space, and I loved getting a chance to talk with her.    In this interview, she shares her journey from overworked, drowning in debt, and overwhelmed with stress to a stream-lined, minimalist, healthier li...