Blueprint Breakers

Why does weight loss feel so hard, especially for smart, capable women who already know what they “should” be doing? In this episode of Blueprint Breakers, Amy sits down with certified life coach and author Lizzie Merritt to explore the deeper psychological and nervous system patterns behind emotional eating, stress, motivation, and midlife weight struggles. Lizzie shares insights from her new boo...

In this episode of Blueprint Breakers , Amy A. Palmer sits down with Lisa Jones, host of The Leadership Story podcast and a recognized expert in business continuity and resilience. With over 20 years of experience helping organizations navigate disruption, Lisa shares how her personal story mirrors the very work she does professionally. Raised in a family of strong, independent women, Lisa interna...

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Nichole Knight—and honestly, this is one of those conversations that stayed with me long after we hit stop. Nichole spent over 20 years working in corporate finance, managing wealth for ultra high net worth families. She did everything right. Built the career. Made the money. Created the stability. And then… her body forced her to stop. What followed was burn...

100 episodes. I can’t quite believe I’m saying that. In this solo episode, I’m taking a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate what this journey has really been about—not just the podcast, but everything that has come with it. I’m sharing why I started this podcast in the first place, what I’ve learned about you (and me), and how this entire experience has reshaped how I think about work, rest, s...

One of the things I love most about this podcast is getting to hear perspectives that are very different from my own. Sometimes those conversations are inspiring, sometimes surprising, and sometimes they challenge assumptions we didn’t even realize we were carrying. Today’s conversation is one of those. We’re talking about ethical non-monogamy in midlife —a topic that can feel unfamiliar or even a...

Friendship in midlife is different. And I don’t think any of us were prepared for that. In this episode, I brought three incredible women back to the mic, Tori, Trilby, and Carole, for my very first Blueprint Breakers roundtable conversation. And we dove into something I see women talking about constantly online: Friendship. Why does it feel harder now? Why do some friendships quietly fade? Why do...

What happens when you stop waiting for “someday” and start saying yes to the unknown? In this episode of Blueprint Breakers , Amy Palmer sits down with traveler, writer, and entrepreneur Carole Rosenblat to explore what it really looks like to walk away from a life that no longer fits, and build something entirely your own. Carole shares her journey from a predictable, “safe” career path into a li...

What if creativity wasn’t just self-expression—but survival? In this deeply moving episode of Blueprint Breakers , I’m joined by thriller author and community builder Tori Westminster , whose writing journey began not at a desk—but in a dark room, during six weeks of unrelenting migraine pain. Tori shares how she mentally “wrote” her first novel while unable to see, move, or function normally—and...

What happens when the life you were promised never shows up, even after you followed every rule? In this episode of Blueprint Breakers , I sit down with Trilby Johnson , known as The Energy Architect , to explore what many Gen X women experience in midlife: the quiet collapse of old stories, the rise of loneliness, and the moment when self-help, hustle, and “doing the work” stop working. Trilby sh...

In today’s episode of Blueprint Breakers , I’m joined by Debbie Harris , Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Certified Hypnotist, author, and founder of Maynestreet Weight Loss, for a deeply honest conversation about why dieting truly does suck for women over 40, and what actually works instead. Debbie shares her personal journey as a lifelong dieter who hit a wall during menopause, struggling not...

In this episode of Blueprint Breakers, I sit down with Lauren Francisco — global curator, emotional mastery coach, and author of COMPOSED: The Art of Directing Your Emotions . The timing of this conversation couldn’t be more aligned. I just returned from Thailand, where I was navigating my own wave of emotions, and now we’re heading into the holiday season: a time that amplifies stress, joy, nosta...

In this episode, I sit down with Andie Eggimann —an artist, a move-abroad mentor, and a woman who has rebuilt her life more than once in pursuit of what feels true and alive. Andie spent years trying to fit into a version of womanhood that didn’t match who she really was. Eventually, she found her way back to herself: downsizing, traveling internationally with her family of seven, and finally foll...

So many of us have been taught to think of menopause as the end of something - the end of youth, energy, possibilities. But what if it’s actually the beginning of one of the most powerful chapters of our lives? In this conversation with Julie Gordon White , Founder and CEO of MenoWell , we discuss how menopause can become the spark for transformation and reinvention. We talk about how to navigate...

This episode is especially meaningful for me because my guest, Lizzie Merritt , is not only a brilliant life and weight loss coach- she’s also my personal coach. Like many midlife women, I used to believe weight loss was only about eating less and exercising more. Lizzie helped me see that the real change comes from mindset, self-compassion, and learning how to handle stress and emotional eating ....

Join me as I sit down with Angel James, former Emmy-award winning television news producer turned content creator, whose work has inspired hundreds of thousands of Gen X women to embrace midlife with joy, music, and unapologetic authenticity. Angel spent more than 20 years in local TV news, booking and producing live segments for one of the most-watched morning shows in the country. But in true mi...

In this inspiring episode of Blueprint Breakers , I sit down with Jackie Dunn, copywriter, coach, and fellow blueprint breaker, to talk about big life pivots, starting fresh in your fifties, and navigating the challenges of perimenopause and menopause while building a business you love. Jackie shares how the pandemic sparked her journey from a 9-to-5 in Germany, to launching her own online busines...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live a nomadic lifestyle?  In this episode, I answer frequently asked questions about my experiences from the last 3 years. From how I decide where to go next and manage logistics to how I handle financial stability and personal well-being, I share all the details. Whether you're curious about the nomadic lifestyle or seeking inspiration for breaking...

If you’re not religious… but you still believe … what exactly do you believe in? Welcome to this Bonus Day of Reflection: Faith. This is the part of my lifestyle blueprint that’s quiet. Not because it’s unimportant—because it’s complicated. I was raised Catholic. I followed the rules. I found comfort in the structure. But as life got more complex, that framework didn’t quite fit anymore. Still… I’...

Let’s talk about the future—the part of the blueprint I’ve been quietly avoiding. 💬 What happens when you’ve spent your life embracing the now … but the next still feels murky? This is Day 5 of Reflection , and today I’m getting real about the one category I’ve struggled with most: Future. For me, it’s the tough stuff: 💸 Finances. 🕰️ Retirement. 🏠 Stability. 🌀 And the emotional weight of askin...

Let’s talk about fun—real, grown-ass-woman FUN . Not the kind we’re told we should be having… Not the kind we had in our 20s that left us hungover and hollow. But the kind that fills us up. Grounds us. Makes us feel alive. ✨ This is Day 4 of Reflection , and today I’m exploring how my definition of fun has evolved—and why it matters more now than ever. In my third act, fun looks a lot like: 🎶 Si...

What the f*ck is fulfillment, anyway? Is it a job title? A bank balance? A certain kind of relationship? Or is it something deeper—something we feel when our life finally lines up with our truth ? Welcome to Day 3 of Reflection —and today, we’re talking fulfillment: 💥 Purpose 💥 Impact 💥 Meaning For me, fulfillment has never been about following the expected path. It’s been about building a miss...

Let’s talk about fitness —but not just the kind you track on a watch. Today’s reflection is about whole-body wellness— physical, emotional, and mental health —especially as we enter new chapters and new realities. Lately, fitness for me isn’t just about energy or strength. It’s about navigating more doctor visits, more tests, and more unknowns —with as much calm and clarity as I can muster. This s...

Welcome to Day 1 of my 5-Part Reflection Series – streamed from my solo work retreat in La Jolla, California. As I approach my 3-year anniversary of this nomadic, digital entrepreneurial journey, I’m reflecting on what’s shaped me—and what’s next. Each day, I’m unpacking a core category of my personal lifestyle blueprint: 💬 Family 🎉 Fun 🎯 Fulfillment 💪 Fitness 🔮 Future 🙏 Faith These reflecti...

Today, I talk with Monica Rivera, a remarkable woman who embodies what it means to be a blueprint breaker. Monica shares her powerful and emotional journey of living outside the traditional expectations, from her challenging formative years in the Bronx to becoming a successful corporate professional and eventually an accidental entrepreneur. We talk about the impact of traumatic losses early in l...

In this episode of Blueprint Breakers, I sit down with Jonathan Aslay, a successful dating coach whose journey from personal struggle to self-love has redefined his mission. We delve into Jonathan's backstory, which includes a hundred dates in one year and the life-changing realization that self-improvement is key. He shares how his dating coaching business was born from these experiences and...