Flourish With Purpose Podcast With Amanda Sevilla

Happy New Year, and welcome to episode 56, our first of 2025. In this episode, we talk about embracing a softer start to the year instead of diving headfirst into strict resolutions. This season, let’s give ourselves permission to rest, reflect, and be gentle with our goals. I’m sharing personal insights on navigating life's pressures while staying centered. And I’m also sharing about the Flourish...

What if surrendering could be the secret to your biggest breakthroughs? In today’s episode, I share a heartfelt reflection on my journey through 2024. For me, this year was marked by a lot of internal growth (what’s new?), and learning the dance with surrender.  Join me as I dive into: ➡️How trusting in life timing can unlock peace, ➡️Yearly themes to shape the intention of your year, ➡️Why I made...

Do you ever feel like your career doesn’t really match who you are at your core? In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Dr. Brooklynne Palmer to unpack what it really means to align your career with your deepest values, especially in the high-pressure world of healthcare.  Join us as we dive into: ➡️Dr. Brooklynne’s personal journey in Preventive medicine, ➡️Building a meaningful career wh...

If you’re like most people, you might feel like winter has you running on empty. The shorter days, endless to-do lists, and chilly weather can leave even the most motivated women feeling drained. In this episode, I’m going to share about Ayurveda–a timeless approach to health–can be your secret ingredient for staying vibrant and grounded this winter.  Join me as I dive into: ➡️How the seasonal shi...

The journey to Purpose looks different for everyone. And that's why I love to bring on guests like Dr. Angelica Alberto, an integrative physical therapist who is so clearly living her Purpose and sharing her passions and her gifts with her community, with her patients and her clients. We go into her journey, how she decided on physical therapy and how she even got through the moments of doubt when...

One of the biggest things that I have noticed as a common denominator among the guests on the show who are truly living in their Purpose, as well as the way that I have been able to understand my own, is the simple practical tool called gratitude. And that's what we are going to get into in this episode.  Join me as I dive into: ➡️How gratitude can transform your life, ➡️Practicing regular gratitu...

In today’s episode, I sat with Yenah Kim, a certified nutrition coach, to chat about her journey to finding her purpose through overcoming her diet culture mindset. Through this conversation, we chat about self-love, community in healing, how your pain can transform into your purpose, and ways to clarify the vision of life you want.  Join us in this deep dive as I chat about:  ➡️Yenah’s personal e...

Deep rooted confidence is based on a core belief in your worth, capabilities, and inner strength. It’s intrinsic to you and much more stable than a day-to-day, fleeting feeling of confidence that only comes from external validation. Deep rooted confidence helps us become unshakeable in living our purpose.  Join me in this deep dive as I chat about:  ➡️ How deep rooted confidence is an important el...

In this episode, Amita Neguse and I reunite to talk about the power of presence. Amita Neguse is an empowerment coach who understands that a big component of feeling empowered is being deeply grounded and present to life.  Join us in this deep dive as we get into: ➡️ What it means to us to be powerfully present ➡️How your presence can transform your life, relationships, and communities. ➡️ Cultura...

Today I talk about the difference between making decisions with the heart and making decisions with the mind. Neither one is more correct than the other, but it’s important to have a good balance of the two and to understand which decision is driven by which motivation. My personal journey of stepping away from a traditional path to pursue my passion for coaching and Ayurveda was a decision that m...

The Spiritual Heart is often referred to as the center of inner wisdom, intuition, and deep connection to the true self. Rooted in ancient traditions like Sufism, Āyurveda, and yogic philosophy, the Spiritual Heart represents the core of our emotional and spiritual intelligence. Unlike the mind, which processes logic and fear, the Spiritual Heart taps into a sense of peace, clarity, and alignment...

In today’s episode I sat down with Prasiddha Ananda Jillian Doke, a Dharmic healer and Ayurvedic Practitioner. We discuss the challenges of embracing Purpose despite societal fears and judgments. Prassidha teaches us about Ayurvedic psychology and how it can help us understand ourselves in the journey of healing. She also shares her experiences with social media, the importance of self-knowledge,...

In today’s episode I sat down with Prasiddha Ananda Jillian Doke, a Dharmic healer and Ayurvedic Practitioner, to chat about her journey to discovering her purpose through Ayurveda. Prasiddha shares so much wisdom with us as she dives into the transformative power of Ayurvedic practices, especially in her own dharma. She also gives us a run down on the essence of Ayurveda as a holistic science of...

What if I told you that you don’t actually need to wait for anything to start taking action towards your purpose today? In this episode, I break down this misconception that we have to wait for financial stability in order to move forward. Purpose is not dependent on external factors that most of us wait for. Purpose is accessible through your own choice and willingness to start.  If you have been...

In part two of our conversation with Dr. Mari Mitrani, we dive into the power of support networks and the incredible strength and energy women find in community. Dr. Mari opens up about how leaning on your purpose can guide you through tough times, and why self-care and daily routines are essential for a balanced life. We also explore the importance of nurturing relationships with women who truly...

In this episode, Dr. Mari Mitrani takes us on a journey through the fascinating intersection of science and spirituality as she shares her path to fully living her purpose as a physician scientist. Dr. Mari dives deep into the complexity of the human body, exploring the gut-brain connection and the role of epigenetics in our health. Epigenetics is the study of heritable traits, or a stable change...

In this episode, I go into the top three things that might be holding you back from reaching your full potential. I shared a personal story in my journey of discovering my own potential and transitioning from being a clinical dietitian to a purpose & life coach. The three key obstacles I talk about are: 1) low or no self-trust, 2) lack of routine or structure, and 3) lack of clarity. I also pr...

In part two of our chat with Dr. Judy, the Plant-Based MD, we dive into plant-based nutrition and why cheese is so addictive. We also explore the power of mindfulness, meditation, and the mind-body connection in the healing process. Dr. Judy opens up about how meditation helped her overcome chronic fatigue syndrome and shares tips on how you can get started with it too. We talk about the impact of...

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Judy Brangman, also known as the Plant Based MD, about her journey from traditional medicine to a more holistic approach. She talks about how self-awareness and listening to your intuition led her to focus on nutrition, spirituality, and stress management. Dr. Judy shares her P3 method—plants, prayer, and peace—and explains how she helps women heal their lives thro...

“Living in alignment” is such a huge buzzphrase right now, so I wanted to take some time to chat it out with you. My goal is to share with you why living in a way that is aligned with your authentic self is what the world needs the most from you today! Alignment is defined as being in agreement or alliance with your thoughts, life choices, and core values. I like to measure alignment in four diffe...

We continue our chat with special guest Brialle Ringer in this episode! Be sure to tune into episode 035 to learn how she became the breathwork alchemist, somatic healer, vegan fairy goddess, and wellness educator she is today! In this one, Braille shares about integrating healing modalities and passions into a career, using her business for social change, and staying centered. We also chat throug...

Brialle Ringer is a breathwork alchemist, somatic healer, vegan fairy goddess (we love this!), and wellness educator. In today’s episode we chat about her journey to living her Purpose today. Brialle shares how she supports people who are passionate about social justice and collective liberation in doing meaningful work that is sustainable and aligned with their body's wisdom. She also talks a...

Imagine learning what your Purpose is, feeling really clear on what you want to do in life, having all the resources you could need (including time, money, support, energy, health, etc) and STILL feeling like you are not ready enough, experienced enough, certified enough, educated enough, old enough, smart enough, pretty enough, etc. Imposter syndrome is a huge reason why so many people in this wo...

In this episode, we continue our conversation with mindset coach, weight loss dietitian, and entrepreneur Leah Van Dolder! We discuss the discomfort of expanding into a new version of oneself, navigating growth, and redefining success. We explore the importance of acknowledging and respecting emotions, as well as taking action despite fear and self-doubt. Leah shares her process of moving through...

In today’s episode, I am sitting with Leah Van Dolder, a mindset mentor, registered dietitian, and motivational speaker. We discuss living in alignment with your purpose and the challenges that arise! Leah is truly someone who is living her purpose and shares that for her, it has brought ease, flow, and fun into her life. She describes her purpose as helping women step into their leadership and po...