Amanda

Nurture Herself In Perimopause

Hey!  I am a midlife stepmomma who is right in the middle of Perimenopause! I created Nurture Herself because I feel we need a place to learn how to take care of us; especially in this perimenopause season.  A few years ago I found myself in a very dark place which was not any fun.  Like many of you, I was taking care of everyone else, but I was falling apart at the seams. I knew I had two choices, one, keep going down this path of burning out, or two, learn and educate myself on all the ways to take care of myself.  I aligned that knowledge and education with my 10 plus years of teaching high...

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Amanda

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Education

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www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Oct 26, 2026

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Episodes

Game Changers 01.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail Amanda discussed her upcoming transition in 2026 to focus on perimenopause-menopause conversations and shared her personal insights about embracing change and self-nurturing through various daily activities she considers "games" that contribute to personal growth. She explored specific games and practices that help her maintain well-being, including breathing exercises,...

Nurture Your Vitality with Dr.Deborah Zucker 26.11.2025

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Deborah Zucker shares her personal journey that led to the creation of her vitality map, which includes nine key points for deep vitality. She discusses the importance of basic life skills for resilience and self-regulation, and explains her concept of vitality as living the life one is meant to live. Zucker introduces her new book "The Vitality Map" and its companio...

Nurture Your Wellness with Erin Clifford 24.11.2025

Send us Fan Mail Amanda interviews Erin Clifford about her career journey, which evolved from teaching to law to wellness consulting, and how her diverse experiences have shaped her current work in creating wellness programs. Erin discusses her book "Wellness Reimagined" and its focus on holistic health approaches that address multiple aspects of life. She emphasizes the importance of se...

Nurture Your REAL Method with Simone Keno 20.11.2025

Send us Fan Mail Simone shared her journey of developing the Real Method to build confidence, which was inspired by her experiences including a challenging climb with the Livestrong foundation and her work with her daughter on the "Unshakable Confidence" podcast. She discussed key components of confidence development and emphasized the importance of authentic self-expression, positive se...

Nurture Your Success with Erica Carrico 17.11.2025

Send us Fan Mail Erica shared her transformation from a corporate career to becoming a life purpose and business coach, emphasizing how aligning with one's true self and purpose leads to personal healing and professional success. She discussed her work helping others discover their purpose and monetize it through her book and course offerings, while also sharing her personal journey of redefi...

Nurturing My Season 10.11.2025

Send us Fan Mail Amanda shared her personal journey with body image struggles, weight fluctuations, and emotional challenges over several years, including experiences with perimenopause and various health issues. Despite her athletic background and efforts to maintain a healthy lifestyle, Amanda faced challenges with emotional eating and weight management, particularly during periods of stress and...

Nurture Your Harmony with Amy Pierre-Russo 03.11.2025

Send us Fan Mail Amy, a former HR professional, shares her journey to becoming a certified life and leadership coach who now helps clients achieve work-life harmony through personalized coaching sessions. She is launching a community membership for mothers with young children to provide a supportive network and educational resources. Amy describes her coaching approach as heart-centered and holist...

Nurture Your Burnout with Charity Brown 27.10.2025

Send us Fan Mail Charity Brown, founder of the Happy CEO Method, shared her journey from high school dropout to successful entrepreneur, emphasizing her 4P method framework and the importance of personal growth and self-care. She discussed her transition from corporate burnout to entrepreneurship, highlighting the value of self-worth, passion, and expert guidance in achieving success. Charity outl...

Reiki - Letting go 20.10.2025

Send us Fan Mail Amanda led a guided Reiki session that began with instructions for finding a comfortable space and included grounding exercises and meditation techniques. The session progressed through a meditation focused on relaxation and emotional release, using imagery and visualization to help participants let go of old energies. Amanda concluded the session by guiding participants through a...

Nurture Your Anxiety with Amy Vale 13.10.2025

Send us Fan Mail Amy shared her journey from Australia to the United States, her experiences in foster care, and her creation of a brand focused on supporting children and families. She discussed the importance of self-care, personalized calming techniques, and adapting to individual needs when dealing with complex situations like fostering. Amy also introduced her upcoming program, 75 Calm, desig...

Nurture Your Beliefs 06.10.2025

Send us Fan Mail Amanda shared her personal experience of how negative beliefs about worthiness impacted her life and health, explaining the connection between beliefs, thoughts, feelings, habits, and results. She outlined her top five tools for transforming belief systems, emphasizing the importance of aligning these tools with her "5Gs" framework. Amanda announced an upcoming 4-week pr...

Nurture Your Weight Loss Journey with Shelby 29.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail Amanda and Shelby discussed Shelby's personal life and background before transitioning to her journey with Arbonne, where she shared her weight loss success and transformation through the company's wellness program. They explored the various Arbonne products and community support systems that helped Shelby achieve her goals, including workout guidance, mental wellness re...

Nurture Your Journey & Health with Christina Hathaway 22.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail Christina shared her personal journey of overcoming family losses and emotional challenges, which led her to become a therapist, nutritionist, and relationship coach. She discussed her coaching programs that focus on mindset transformation for fitness, body image, and menopause, emphasizing the importance of self-care, boundary-setting, and addressing both physical and emotional a...

Nurture Your Freedom 15.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail I invite you to listen in on a Freedom Blueprint masterclass that myself and my two friends, Darcey and Shelby, created for you.  We dive into what freedom means for you and how you could attain it! Grab my hand & TOGETHER we will be the women who choose ourselves in this next journey! https://msha.ke/amandamaesmile https://www.instagram.com/amandamaecoaching/ www.amandafortin...

Nurture Your Clarity with Amanda Nowak 08.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail Amanda shared her journey from being an interior designer to owning a coaching program called Element 8, emphasizing the importance of asking for help and embracing change in life. She discussed her coaching services, daily habits for self-nurturing, and her experience as a business coach, offering her services to those in need. Amanda also highlighted the practical woo of Reiki a...

Pep Talk 01.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail Amanda shared a personal pep talk about maintaining motivation for her podcast and other activities, emphasizing the importance of her "5Gs" (gratitude, grit, grace, glee, and gal gang) in overcoming self-doubt. She acknowledged being late with her podcast release but chose to record it anyway, highlighting how completing tasks, even when difficult, leads to positive fee...

Celebration Meditation - Solar Chakra 27.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail Amanda led a meditation session to celebrate the completion of a 30-day challenge series, encouraging participants to reflect on their personal growth and achievements over the past month. She guided them through a series of breathing exercises and visualizations, focusing on the importance of celebrating small steps and overcoming challenges. Amanda emphasized self-compassion and...

2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!! 25.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail Amanda celebrated her podcast's two-year anniversary by reflecting on her mission to build community connections and share wellness strategies, particularly through recent 30-day challenges that combined physical activity with Arbonne products. She shared her personal health journey and goals, focusing on maintaining energy for family and future adventures while incorporating...

Root Chakra Meditation 20.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail Amanda led a guided meditation session as part of a 30-day challenge, focusing on identifying and releasing personal challenges that hinder progress. She encouraged participants to reflect on what is slowing them down, visualize these challenges, and release them by symbolically placing them on the ground. Amanda emphasized the importance of self-worth and gratitude, asking partic...

Nurture Your Vagina with Lisa Krady 18.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail Lisa Krady, co-founder of Plum Vagiceuticals, introduced her women's health company and its vaginal care products, emphasizing their innovative skincare technology and focus on safety and effectiveness. The discussion highlighted the importance of vaginal health and self-care for women, addressing the often overlooked aspects of women's wellness. Amanda and Lisa explored...

Third Eye Meditation 13.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail Amanda led a guided meditation focused on the heart and third eye chakras, encouraging participants to connect with their "why" and listen to their intuition for the next steps in their journey. She guided them through breathing exercises and visualizations, emphasizing the importance of aligning their heart's desires with their body's intuition. The meditation...

Nurture Your Postpartum with Courtney Boylan 11.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail Courtney discussed her business, Laylolo, which creates postpartum accessories for new mothers, and the importance of having a nipple shield as a tool for breastfeeding mothers. She also shared her journey of starting a business and emphasized the importance of self-care, particularly for women and mothers. Lastly, Courtney introduced new products from her company, including breas...

Heart Meditation 06.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail Amanda guided a heart meditation as part of a 30-day challenge, focusing on connecting with one's heart and intuition to discover their purpose and next steps. She instructed participants to focus on their "why," listen to their inner guidance, and consider what small, inspired actions they could take. The meditation concluded with gratitude and three final breaths....

Nurture Your Challenges 04.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail Amanda shared her approach to handling challenges by emphasizing goal-setting, understanding motivations, and embracing discomfort while highlighting the importance of community support and lists for organizing strategies. She discussed her personal journey of helping women through sales and wellness initiatives, emphasizing the transformation from a chore to a fulfilling experien...

Nurture Your Safe Vacation with Kim Davis 28.07.2025

Send us Fan Mail Amanda and Kim Davis discussed Kim's podcast, Slaycation, which focuses on true crime stories involving murders, mysterious deaths, and disappearances that occur while on vacation. They also discussed the impact of having children on their perspectives and how they channel their experiences into their podcast, as well as the importance of respecting boundaries in relationship...

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