How To Love Yourself No Matter What

Disappointing other people feels  hard.  Full stop. It's hard.  We don't want to do this as women.  The part we miss thought is that it is also completely necessary.  Women are raised to be people pleasers.  We are raised to believe that it's our damn job to ensure that other people are happy.  Many of us neurodivergent women have experienced significant trauma a...

Have you ever felt depressed?  I know I have.  I feel it today.  But what I don't feel is hopeless, which is 100% what I used to equate with depression.  It turns out that feeling depressed and feeling hopeless are 2 different things.  In today's episode I am going to help you explore the difference between feeling depressed and feeling hopeless.  It is a total game c...

Hey, it's Amanda here, and I'm thrilled to have you join me for today's episode. We're diving deep into the art of rewriting our life stories, and this one's especially for my fellow neurodivergent women. Have you ever noticed how we tend to tell ourselves stories about who we are? Sometimes we label ourselves as "too much" or "too emotional." But here's the thing: these stories are often based on...

In today's episode, we're diving deep into managing fear with a powerful strategy: 'Bookending Your Day.' 💪 Fear is a universal emotion, but we don't have to let it control us. Discover how asking the right questions can help you take control of your thoughts and emotions. Learn to create productive thoughts, embrace courage, and conquer your fears. Plus, I have a special offer for you: free 20-m...

Hey there, welcome to the podcast! Today, I'm diving into something that's been on my mind a lot, and I bet you've thought about it too. You know that feeling when you're absolutely convinced you should be doing something, but you just can't seem to take that first step? It's a struggle many of us face, and it's even more pronounced for those of us who are neurodivergent. We've spent a long time t...

What if there's something better than perfect? And what if being better than perfect is simply being uniquely yourself and giving yourself permission to work with you and work with your brain the way you want to do it. Come explore this topic with me in today's episode and let's explore how we could get your life working better than you ever thought was possible. And if you want to explore this fu...

I was curious about what people were complaining about when it came to neurodivergence.  So I popped the question into Chat GPT and the answer really did inspire this entire episode.  Today I am going to cover the most common hurdles for those of us that experience neurodivergence.  I explain what they are, why we experience them and how we can move through them.  If you want t...

People pleasing is something that so many of us women do.  Especially us neurodivergent entrepreneurs and leaders.  It can seem like people pleasing is "nice", but what it actually is, is a trauma response.  It's manipulating another person so that we can feel safe and ok.  It comes from trauma and conditioning.  And it keeps us stuck. Ultimately, people pleasing can be a...

Discover why the quest to "get your sh*t together" might be holding you back in life. Join Amanda Hess in this eye-opening podcast episode as she reveals the pitfalls of this common belief and offers a fresh perspective on self-improvement and self-acceptance. Find out how reducing the pressure on yourself can lead to greater growth and fulfillment. Plus, don't miss her upcoming free workshop wher...

Welcome to another insightful episode of "Monday Mindset." Today, I dive deep into the intricate world of emotions and unveil how your unique relationship with your feelings can become your superpower. In a world that often defines normalcy in emotions, I challenge you to embrace your individual emotional experiences without judgment. This episode highlights that we all experience emotions differe...

It's a common question; Did I overreact?  Was my reaction normal?  It can be tempting to source out whether we should have had the reaction that we had. But the truth is that overreacting is up to the person receiving whatever is happening.  It's subjective.  And it's not actually necessary to answer this question.  It's my belief that we are just reacting.  And we do...

Do you get the September Scaries?  You know; when you start freaking out because there are only 4 months left in the year and you start panicking that 2023 wasn't everything that you wanted it to be.  It's like we have this idea that September is "get serious" time and it freaks us right out and sends us straight into panic.  Today's Monday Mindset is all about helping you get out o...

If you find yourself venting or complaining, you are definitely not alone.  It is very human to want to tell the story of how things are going wrong in your life.  It can also feel like you need to be validated in this.  But I need you to know that it's probably creating more problems than it's actually helping. This episode is going to dig deep into why we complain and what we are...

We are brought up to believe that we need to convince other people of our worth and lovability to believe that we are worthy and lovable.  And it's one of the major things I see women turning themselves inside out trying to create.  The truth is, we are born 100% worthy and 100% lovable.  This is always true.  Listen in to find out more. Come be friends with me on Instagram: ht...

Have you ever found yourself needing to protect your position on something that you feel certain about?  I did recently.  I was having a conversation with a good friend and I felt myself starting to "amor up" about this particular topic.  So it was a relief when this friend helped me see why I might not want to be so certain about that.  And it changed my entire outlook and dec...

As human beings, we are emotional creatures.  As neurodivergent human beings, we feel emotion more strongly.  So we definitely want to be noticing what emotions are fueling our actions and thus our lives.  We can take back control when we decide to focus on changing our emotional fuel.  Take a listen and tell me what you think. Come find me on IG and send me a dm with your thou...

it turns out that in order to really enact impactful self-care, you are going to need to decide you matter.  In fact, you are going to need to decide you matter the most.  If that sounds daunting that's because it's the opposite of what we are taught.  In today's episode I am going show you why self-care is important, how what you have been taught so far is all wrong, and how to do...

Welcome to your Monday Mindset.  I posted this on a Tuesday.  This is far from perfect for a Monday Mindset and that is why this is perfect.  Giving up perfection is one of the ways I have transformed my ability to create results in my life and it is what I coach my clients through as well.  Listen in to hear more about today's Monday Mindset: Giving Up The Habit Of Perfection...

Do you ever find yourself getting frustrated because you can't seem to commit to your fitness or nutrition regime and simply believe it's because you just don't have the mental fortitude to complete it?  Well today I have the Women's Body Coach, Alexandra Stone on the podcast and she and I didn't pull any punches.  I think it might surprise you to learn that you don't need more motivatio...

Coaching and friendship.  It's a powerful mixture and can change your entire life.  Today I have my dear friend, colleague and coach on the podcast to talk about the power of coaching. Alaina is a Unity and Personal Fulfillment Coach. She is a published author. She's a songwriter. She is a filmmaker. She is an incredible human being.  I also consider her to be one of my closest frie...

Too often we are told that we need to be "realistic".  So we listen to them.  And we drop our dream and aim for something "more realistic".   Today's Monday Mindset is going to help you not let go of your dreams - so that you don't let go of your dream life.  You ready? Book a free strategy call: amandahess.ca Let's be friends on IG: https://www.instagram.com/theamandahess/ Int...

We are in too much of a hurry to move on.  We are in too much of a hurry to "get over it".  if you have experienced trauma, the first thing that needs to happen is building the base.  Without it there is no moving in.  Listen in, I'm going to tell you exactly how I help clients move through this.  It's a simple process and it always works. Book a Free Strategy Session with...

Mindset is everything.  Join me as I share one of my weekly affirmations and help you apply it to your life.  Updated every Monday! Friend me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/theamandahess/ Interested in working with me? Sign up for a discovery call: https://amandahess.ca Want to join the Love Yourself No Matter What Membership For Free? Join here: amanda-hess.mykajabi.com/loveyourself C...

As a neurodivergent woman, I can guarantee that you have become an expert at being a chameleon.  What nobody told you was that doing this would ruin your experience of yourself and your life as you got older.  In order to love your life as a neurodivergent woman, it's imperative that you unlearn this "skill".  Today I am going to help you get started. Find out more about my 6 week c...

Let me take you into the depths of my own brain and show you exactly the affirmations and mantras I am creating to create a fulfilling and joy filled life as a neurodivergent CEO. I don't believe in random mantras or affirmations.  But I do believe in the mindful practice of creating mantras and affirmations that allow you to tap into the very essence of what you are trying to create in your...