The Lost & Found Podcast with Amanda Powers

Episode 123 : What if feeling lost isn't proof that you're failing — but proof that you're finally doing it right? That question is basically the whole reason this show exists, and it's exactly whatI dig into with my guest this week: Dr. Saidie Rodriguez, MD — physician, coach, speaker, and host of soulSHINE: The Art of Becoming. Dr. Saidie has a name for that specific ache so many...

Episode 122: We're back from a short break and bringing you along the journey with some brand new guests! This week we are kicking things off with nomadic relationship expert and guide, Alissha Davis. You're the most self-aware you've ever been. You've done the therapy, listened to the podcasts, read the books. So why do you keep making your worst dating decisions right now — in th...

Episode 121: In this solo episode, Amanda gets honest about what’s been going on behind the scenes: the creative burnout, the depressive fog, the guilt spiral of falling behind on the podcast, and the overwhelming pressure of trying to build something meaningful while still holding everything else together in real life. This is the messy middle in real time — that phase of thejourney where you’ve...

Episode 120: What does it mean to break a chain you were born into? In this deeply moving episode, Amanda Powers sits down with Tavarus Taylor — Nashville entrepreneur, community advocate, drag performer Vivica Steele, and radio host of The Queen's Table — for one of the most layered and honest conversations this show has ever had. Tavarus opens up about growing up carrying an identity hedidn&...

Episode 119: What happens when you spend years being told your body isn’t good enough — and you start to believe it? In this episode, Amanda Powers sits down with Dani Dyer —Nashville-based personal trainer, certified fitness coach, author, and host of the Love Your Body Podcast — for one of the most honest conversations about body image, identity, and self-worth you’ll hear this year. Dani has li...

Episode 118: If you’ve been feeling tired but wired, foggy, inflamed, or like your body is quietly waving a white flag—this episode is your permission slip to stop blaming yourself and start listening. This week, Amanda sits down with Dr. Shivani Gupta, Ayurvedicpractitioner, PhD researcher in turmeric and curcumin, and founder of Fusionary Formulas, for a conversation that bridges ancient Eastern...

Episode 117 : If you’re in a season where your life doesn’t look how you thought it would… this episode is your permission slip to finally do something about it. In this episode of The Lost & Found Podcast, Amanda Powers discusses the challenges faced by millennials in today's job market, reflecting on her own experiences and the emotional turmoil of career transitions. She emphasizes the...

Episode 116: If you feel behind, unmotivated, or like your “old dream” stopped fitting—this episode will help you reframe the identity panic and keep showing up without pretending you’re fine. Amanda Powers shares a raw solo update on the millennial career crisis, identity loss, and what happens when the life you built stops fitting. From feeling behind (tech issues, family stress, work overload)...

Episode 115: If you’ve been feeling stuck, afraid to start over, or trapped in a “comfortable” life that’s quietly costing you your purpose… this episode is your wake-up call. Today I’m joined by  Jill Schulman  — U.S. Marine Corps veteran, leadership development expert, and “happiness scientist” with a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology — to break down the real science of bravery and how to...

Episode 114: If you—or someone you love—has gone through therapy, rehab, or wilderness treatment organizations and still feel completely lost, this episode is for you. Life after treatment can feel brutally confusing: you’re back home, at risk of falling into old patterns, and everyone expects you to be “better,” but inside you still feel stuck, ashamed, or behind. In this conversation, I sit down...

Episode 113 : If you’re over New Year’s resolutions but still want a fresh start, this episode gives you a better way. In our final episode of 2025, Amanda walks through a psychology-informed set of year-end reflection questions designed by clinical neuropsychologist, Dr. Mawal Mustafa PhD , to help you get clarity on purpose, identity, alignment, habits, gratitude, resilience, relationships, and...

Episode 112: Life won’t pause until you feel ready—because “ready” is a choice. In this solo episode, Amanda reflects on aging family, caregiving, regret, and the wake-up call that time keeps moving—so you might as well live your life with purpose. Amanda shares what the 2025 season has taught her about family dynamics, caregiving, aging, and the perspective shift that hits when you start thinking...

Episode 111 : What if the hardest chapters of your life were the initiation — not the punishment? In this deeply moving episode of The Lost & Found Podcast, Amanda Powers is joined by  Michelle Jeovanny , a spiritual life coach and entrepreneur who has transformed profound trauma into purpose, freedom, and abundance. Michelle shares her journey from escaping a violent homelife in the Dominican...

Episode 110 : Feeling stuck, burnt out, or like you’ve tried everything and nothing  actually  changes? In this episode of  The Lost & Found Podcast, Amanda sits down with therapist and award-winning author  Faust Ruggiero, creator of  The Process Way of Life  and the  Fix Yourself Empowerment Series , to talk about how real change starts from the inside out. Faust shares how his 40+ years of...

Episode 109 : What if the moment you thought ruined your life… was the moment that saved it? In today’s episode, Amanda sits down with  Jason Ferguson  — a former D1 athlete, sales leader, speaker, author of  Nobody’s Legend , and the creator of the R.A.M.P. framework (Radical Accountability, Authenticity, Mission-Driven Habits, and Pathological Optimism). Jason’s story is a raw, cinematic look at...

Episode 108 : What if the key to your success isn’t found in what you do, but in how deeply you feel? In this week’s episode of  The Lost & Found Podcast , Amanda Powers sits down with  Randy Lyman , a physicist, entrepreneur, and the author of  The Third Element: The Missing Key to Activating the Law of Attraction , which reveals the missing link in manifestation that most teachers miss—how u...

Episode 107: What happens to athletes when the cheering stops? Two-time Olympian, three-time Olympic medalist, and eight-time World Champion Katie Hoff  joins  The Lost & Found Podcast with Amanda Powers  to talk about the highs of Olympic glory, the lows of identity loss, and the radical honesty it takes to rebuild your life after the shine of winning medals fades. In this powerful conversati...

Episode 106: In this week's episode of The Lost & Found Podcast , Amanda sits down with Jason Catron, a singer, creative entrepreneur, and founder of The Vocal Lab Collective. In this conversation, we dive into reinvention, purpose, and sustainable creative growth—how to keep creating when the applause fades, how to redefine success beyond external validation, and how mentoring others can deep...

Episode 105: We've made it to the Second Anniversary of The Lost & Found Podcast with Amanda Powers ! In this special two-year anniversary episode, Amanda reflects on the wild, beautiful, and brutally honest journey that led her here. From hitting emotional rock bottom after leaving a decade-long career in national security to rediscovering her creativity behind the mic, she explores what...

Episode 104 : Divorce doesn’t just end a marriage — it can feel like it ends your sense of self. In this deeply personal and empowering episode, Amanda Powers sits down with Molly Rubesh, certified life coach and author, to talk about the reality of healing after heartbreak and what it takes to rebuild a life that feels like yours again. Molly shares the lessons she’s learned through her own divor...

Episode 103: Brandi Norris has lived many lives: accountant, single mom, student, creative, wife, and now Airbnb host and user experience designer. Her personal and professional journeys are proof that reinvention is always possible—and that keeping the right people around you can change everything. In this heartfelt conversation, Brandi shares how early motherhood shifted her path, how toxic work...

Episode 102: Creativity isn’t just for the chosen few—it’s for all of us. In this episode of The Lost & Found Podcast, Amanda sits down with  Pia Mailhot-Leichter —author of  Welcome to the Creative Club , creative mentor, and founder of Kollektiv Studio. Pia’s story is one of reinvention: from advertising creative director to author and coach, where she learned to embrace her own voice after...

Episode 101 : What if people pleasing isn't a personality flaw, but a nervous system response you developed to feel safe? In this transformative conversation, Amanda welcomes back fan-favorite guest Ash Cebulka to explore the deep roots of people pleasing patterns and how to finally break free. Ash, a transformation guide and PSYCH-K practitioner, explains how people pleasing behaviors are pro...

Episode 100 : We made it to 100 episodes y'all! But this milestone episode isn’t your typical highlight reel. Instead, Amanda Powers gets vulnerable about what really happens when you chase your dreams. After hitting episode 100, Amanda shares the loneliness, self-doubt, and emotional breakdown that came right after recording an interview—and why those breakdowns can actually signal that a bre...

Episode 99: In this inspiring episode of  The Lost & Found Podcast,  Amanda sits down with songwriter, entrepreneur, and creative leader  Tom Woodard , the co-founder of  On The Avenue  in Nashville, TN. Tom shares his powerful journey of faith, redemption, and resilience—reminding us that creativity is everywhere if we’re willing to show up for it. From learning how boredom can spark inspirat...