SELF with Amanda

Several times in my life, I could see that I over-committed myself. Perhaps it’s my enthusiasm and desire to say yes to things. I also like to help, I want to be a part of things. I’m getting better at creating space to reflect carefully, but sometimes I get it wrong. Today, I share about what's been going on recently for me, how I overcommitted and ultimately had to disappoint people. --- Thanks...

While I’m not a fan of Valentine’s Day, I thought it’d be a great opportunity to invite one of my great loves on the show to talk about LOVE. Maria Antonia/Maria/Marianto and I clicked immediately when we met in Bali 3.5 years ago. She is an athlete, freediving National Record Holder and traveller from Panama and Colombia. As one of my closest friends, we have a lot of insight into each other and...

At some point in my life, I decided to be kinder. Since then, it's been a practice that has naturally built upon itself and had such a positive rippling effect on my life. Let me know how you integrate kindness in your life! --- Thanks for tuning in. You can listen to the show anywhere you get your podcasts. Please rate and review the show if you enjoy it. Say hello or support SELF: SELF Instagram...

A little flashback and insight into how this whole journey started for me. I went to therapy for the first time 10.5 years ago and it changed my life. I talk about how seeing therapists over the years has helped shape me and given me back power to choose how I show up in the world. --- Thanks for tuning in. You can listen to the show anywhere you get your podcasts. Please rate and review the show...

I'm back! And this week with an episode on understanding the differences between rest and recovery and what that looks like for each of us. Something that is restful for some can be draining for others so the key is the self-awareness to know what works for you. I'm always interested to hear what you guys think on these topics so please comment or message me on social media and let me know what yo...

I didn't want to half-ass it and force myself to do something I couldn't stand behind. With so much going on, recording just didn't happen. Rather than forcing myself through it, I decided to do this instead. Thanks for your support. See you next week! --- Thanks for tuning in. You can listen to the show anywhere you get your podcasts. Please rate and review the show if you enjoy it. Say hello or...

I went from despising running most of my life to absolutely loving it and running 100 days in 2022. In today's episode, I talk about some of the lessons I've learned from implementing this habit to apply to any new practices you might be hoping to pick up in 2023. --- Thanks for tuning in. You can listen to the show anywhere you get your podcasts. Please rate and review the show if you enjoy it. S...

Happy New Year folks! Today's episode is about my greatest highlight of 2022: GOOD HUMANS! Often conversations are about major red flags but this past year, I've had the incredible opportunity of seeing the beauty of green flags in people (which also helps us to see green flags within ourselves). This is an ode to the good humans in my life who helped 2022 be everything it was. --- Thanks for tuni...

In today's short episode I talk about making good choices for myself, particularly during this holiday season when it's easy to feel the burden of expectations and obligations. We often spend time learning from past mistakes or poor decisions but we can equally learn from our own good decisions as well as witnessing others make and express their choices. --- Thanks for tuning in. You can listen to...

Yao Xiao (aka YaoYao Forest) is a self-healer and influencer in China. Her channel on Bilibili is famous for her openness as she talks about mindfulness, spirituality and life. Having grown up in China under significant pressure from her parents, YaoYao felt the need to prove herself to the world. We talk about the great lessons from love, life and relationships, recognising unhealthy patterns wit...

Reflecting on a former unhealthy and toxic relationship, today I talk about why we stay in these dynamics. Having been on the outside looking in, and then being a part of one has given me more insight, understanding and compassion for those in it. If you are being harmed, please seek help and ensure your safety first. This episode reflects my experience and something I’ve discussed with others who...

Kate is a sound healer based in Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia. After studying marine biology, Kate has travelled across the world and worked in various fields. She has been a scuba diving instructor, worked on super yachts and is also a freediving instructor but has since discovered her calling in helping people heal through sound. She talks about the use of specific instruments, vibrations...

Short episode today talking about my decision to ensure my "yes" was filled with conviction rather than FOMO or a fear of disappointing others. I talk about how I create space to give myself time to reflect to decide before jumping to a yes instantly. Do you struggle to say no to things? How do you combat it? --- Thanks for tuning in. You can listen to the show anywhere you get your podcasts. Plea...

Today I sit down with Alejandro Pedraza, a psychologist from Mexico who I met through freediving in Bali 3.5 years ago. Alejandro is now a professional vagabond working for a company that essentially has him a part of a human social experiment as he lives and travels with a group of people for months on end. We talk about A LOT of things in this episode: facades we put on, being a recovering peopl...

Alright... so I got sucked right into the comment section of a video that was seen by too many people. I found myself drawn back into some old thinking patterns and behaviours which allowed me some time to reflect on why we care about what people think of us and how to stop caring to live more peacefully within ourselves. Ultimately, we have no control over what others think so how can we take act...

Waterbaby, student of yoga & meditation, yoga teacher trainer, scuba diving and freediving instructor and now also the Dutch freediving national record holder, Darja Tjioe has found that the key to self-discovery lies somewhere in between the mat and the ocean. Darja is a dear friend I met through freediving and who has a lot of wisdom and insight. I'm grateful that she agreed to sit with me t...

Welcome to the very first episode of SELF. Today I talk about something that has ruled most of my life - perfectionism and the inner critic. I talk about the impact it has had in my life, on those around me and how I've taken steps to slowly break free. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts and please rate and review the show if you enjoy it.  You can follow me on Instagram @self__podcast and @am...

FIRST EPISODE DROPS 3 NOVEMBER 2022. My name is Amanda Tran and this is SELF. Join me every Thursday as we have conversations and share ideas and experiences to explore the self. By developing self-awareness we can show up better for ourselves and others around us to live happier and healthier lives. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts and please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Host...