The Audacity!

Breakups don't just end relationships, they can shake your identity, your future, and your sense of self. In this deeply honest episode, Amanda and Ashton share their own experiences navigating heartbreak, grief, codependency, healing, and finding themselves again after love ended. From the first days of overwhelming pain to rebuilding confidence, setting boundaries, and creating a life you g...

Travel is about so much more than vacations—it's about perspective, growth, and discovering who you are. In this episode of The Audacity! , Amanda and Ashton share the travel experiences that transformed their lives, from mission trips and backpacking through Europe to Disney cruises, Monte Carlo, Vietnam, Banff, and beyond. They discuss culture shock, traveling on a budget, favorite destinat...

Dating has changed a lot over the last 30 years, and so have the rules. In this episode, Amanda and Ashton break down a modern list of dating "rules" inspired by a recent conversation on love, relationships, and what actually matters when looking for a partner. From breadcrumbing and texting habits to shared values, first-date red flags, paying the bill, talking about children, and they...

This week on The Audacity!, Amanda and Ashton dive into one of the most debated relationship topics today: micro-cheating. Is liking an ex's thirst trap harmless? What about flirty DMs, work spouses, keeping old flames on standby, or deleting messages your partner doesn't know about? The conversation explores where attraction ends and emotional betrayal begins, why secrecy matters more t...

You got the promotion. You bought the house. You found the relationship. You lost the weight. So why do you still feel empty? In this episode, Amanda and Ashton dive into the uncomfortable truth that achievement and fulfillment are not the same thing. They share personal stories about chasing success, validation, relationships, fitness goals, and external milestones, only to discover that none of...

Why do some people grow through conflict… while others self-destruct from it? In this episode of The Audacity , Amanda and Ashton dive deep into emotional maturity, emotional intelligence, attachment styles, self-awareness, triggers, relationships, conflict, healing, boundaries, and self-worth. They unpack how childhood wounds, insecurity, ego, and emotional reactions quietly shape our relationshi...

Why do some people stay stuck… while others completely transform their lives? In this episode, Amanda and Ashton get real about burnout, routines, relationships, mindset shifts, people-pleasing, self-awareness, fitness, emotional growth, and the habits that quietly shape your future. From changing your thoughts to changing your environment, they dive into the small daily decisions that can complet...

This episode is one of the rawest and most powerful conversations we’ve had on The Audacity. Amanda sits down with Mandy Nelson to talk about addiction, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, emotional healing, recovery, identity, breast cancer, and what it really means to break generational cycles. Mandy shares how she went from a chaotic upbringing, substance abuse, and losing herself in survival mode…...

This one gets real. We’re diving into the relationships that broke us… and what they actually revealed about us. Not to blame.  Not to shame.  But to understand. In this episode, we open up about our worst relationships—the red flags we ignored, the patterns we repeated, and the parts of ourselves we had to face in the aftermath. We talk about:  – Why we tolerate what we tolerate  – How low self-w...

Are we becoming too self-aware for our own good? In this episode, we dive into the growing trend of over-therapizing relationships—where every conflict gets labeled, every emotion gets analyzed, and every partner gets diagnosed. While self-awareness and therapy tools can be powerful, overusing them can actually create distance instead of connection. We unpack how labeling your partner as “narcissi...

What does it really mean to feel confident in your own skin? In this episode, I sit down with Bobbi from Luxe Lift Aesthetics & Wellness to break down the truth behind beauty, skincare, and the world of aesthetics-without the fluff, filters, or unrealistic expectations. Bobbie shares her personal journey from struggling with cystic acne and insecurity to becoming a nurse practitioner and trust...

Saying no sounds simple… until you actually have to do it. In this episode, we dive into one of the hardest but most necessary skills: setting boundaries without drowning in guilt. From overcommitting and people-pleasing to losing friendships and learning hard lessons, we’re sharing real-life experiences that changed how we show up for others—and ourselves. We talk about:  How to know what to say...

Are you putting your partner on a pedestal… and losing yourself in the process? In this episode, we’re flipping the script on relationships and diving into a bold truth: you are the prize. We unpack how women are conditioned to over-give, overthink, and overcompensate in relationships—and why that mindset is actually keeping you stuck in anxiety, codependency, and self-doubt. Backed by real data,...

What do you do when you’re growing, healing, dreaming bigger… and your partner isn’t? In this episode, we talk about the guilt, grief, resentment, and confusion that can come when one person in a marriage is evolving and the other feels stuck. This isn’t about villainizing anyone. It’s about asking the hard questions: Are you truly outgrowing the relationship? Is this a season you grow through tog...

Love is… complicated. And the English language is honestly doing us dirty with just one word for everything . In this episode, Amanda and Ashton unpack the 8 ancient Greek types of love —from Eros (desire) and Mania (obsession) to Philia (friendship), Storge (family), Pragma (enduring partnership), and Agape (spiritual/unconditional love). Along the way, they spiral (in the best way) through Wuthe...

What happens when you’ve done the work… and now relationships feel harder, not easier? In this episode, Amanda and Ashton unpack why healing can actually make love, friendship, and partnership more challenging — but also more meaningful. After a weekend filled with stillness, church, deep conversations, and seven kids running around (because balance), Amanda reflects on the power of quiet and how...

This week, Amanda and Ashton unpack a Gary Vee graphic that hit them right in the nervous system: “How to Not Give a F*ck.” And honestly? It’s less about being cold or careless—and more about protecting your peace, owning your choices, and refusing to waste your life performing for other people. They walk through the framework point-by-point and get real about what it actually looks like in everyd...

We’re back from the dead 😅—sickness, moves, mom life chaos, studio lighting fails, and all—and this week we’re diving straight into one of the most talked-about dating theories on the internet : the infamous three boxes men put women in . You’ve probably heard it:  👉 The friend box  👉 The “fun” box  👉 The fiancé box But is it really that simple? In this episode, we unpack where this theory com...

Inspired by Taylor Swift’s I Can Do It With a Broken Heart (no, they can’t play it—licensing, besties), Amanda and Ashton unpack what it actually looks like to keep showing up when you’re devastated: heartbreak, grief, divorce, disappointment, burnout… and still having a calendar full of meetings, kids to care for, and responsibilities that don’t pause just because your heart is in pieces. They ta...

In this episode, Ashton takes the mic solo while Amanda is in full-on moving mode (Danville ➝ Indiana chaos… the real pain body trigger 😅) and she brings in someone perfectly matched for the topic: Shelly Henk , former nurse turned “artist of the soul,” co-author of the bestselling book Just Say No , and featured in the PBS documentary Medical Stories Under Control. Together, they dive into pain....

Girls aren’t taught what to do when someone crosses a line. So we giggle. We fawn. We freeze. We try to keep the peace. In this episode of The Audacity! , Amanda and Ashton unpack the female experience of disrespect —from sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior to people-pleasing, shame, and self-abandonment. We talk candidly about real stories, why setting boundaries feels so hard, and how t...

It’s our first episode of 2026..and we’re still kind of shook that the podcast has 1,100+ downloads across 19 countries. (Japan?! Singapore?! Hi besties. 👋) Today we’re switching gears from goofy relationship chaos to something we actually know a lot about: entrepreneurship. We share our real stories from Amanda’s 13-year journey (distillery → hog operation → personal training → insurance/financi...

Forget “new year, new you.” In this episode, we talk about how to actually make 2026 your best year yet—without burnout, shame, or resolutions that die by February. We reflect on the real lessons of 2025, unpack why motivation isn’t enough, and explain why the biggest changes come from small, daily habits—not dramatic overhauls. From self-trust and discipline to gratitude, boundaries, and handling...

In this episode of The Audacity!, we’re talking about villain energy- and why being misunderstood might be the most freeing thing that ever happens to you. 😈✨ This isn’t about manipulation or “playing the game.” It’s about becoming the hero in your own story… which means some people will absolutely cast you as the villain the moment you stop people-pleasing, stop over-explaining, and stop betray...

In this audacious episode, Amanda and Ashton dismantle one of the biggest traps women fall into: outsourcing their identity to everyone around them. From childhood labels, to gossip-fueled small towns, to the constant pressure to win social approval, we explore why so many women abandon themselves in exchange for acceptance. The girls get real about how social and biological hardwiring can blur th...