The Lost & Found Podcast with Amanda Powers

Episode 98 : On this week's episode of The Lost & Found Podcast, host Amanda Powers welcomes her friend and sorority sister, Emmalee Rainey , LMSW, to share her journey from a decade in teaching to becoming a licensed mentalhealth therapist. They discuss how therapy can help reframe identity, the role of resilience in young people, and the importance of self-validation. Emmalee also shares...

Episode 97: “Africa has everything—culture, rhythm, healing—but we’ve never had the chance to tell our own story.” In Episode 97 of The Lost & Found Podcast, host Amanda Powers reconnects with her dear friend and trailblazing entrepreneur,  ⁠ Lynett Nakamanya ⁠ , for a soulful conversation about purpose, self-discovery, and the rise of wellness tourism in Africa. Lynett shares her powerful jou...

Episode 96: Dr. Alec Dragelin on Pain, Purpose, & Performance In this episode of  The Lost & Found Podcast , Amanda sits down with Nashville-based chiropractor and rehab expert,  Dr. Alec Dragelin , for a transformative conversation about pain, healing, purpose, and what  real  health actually looks like. Fromnavigating injuries and physical setbacks to launching his own wellness business,...

Episode 95: In this powerful episode, Amanda welcomes ToddAnderson—former NFL athlete, performance coach, and founder of Dream Recovery. From navigating the uncertainty of leaving professional sports to launching wellness ventures rooted in sleep science, Todd opens up about the challenges and breakthroughs that defined his journey. You’ll hear about: ✔️ Why embracing your strengths is the fastest...

Episode 94: In this powerful episode of  The Lost & FoundPodcast , Amanda sits down with Jeremy Horne — founder and CEO of Storypedia and Winny , a breakthrough storytelling app designed to help families preserve meaningful memories across generations. Jeremy opens up about his own family legacy, the emotional inspiration behind the app (named after his beloved grandmother Winny), and the miss...

Episode 93: Amanda Powers answers real questions from listeners about healing, identity, and how to keep going when you feel stuck or lost. In this special listener Q&A episode of  The Lost & Found Podcast , Amanda Powers brings back her signature  WhatWould a Wanderer Do?   segment, answering powerful questions from her community on identity, healing, and personal evolution. From learning...

Episode 92: This Monday Mantra reflects on rejection, redirection, and learning to trust that the things that don’t work out are often protecting you. In this reflective episode of  The Lost & Found Podcast , Amanda Powers explores one of the most powerful mindset shifts we can make: learning to see rejection as redirection. Inspired by a post from the artist @randompaintress , this  Monday Ma...

Episode 91: Amanda shares family updates, her July 4th reflections, and the beauty of celebrating life’s chaos—even when it feels overwhelming. In this heartfelt solo episode of  The Lost & Found Podcast , host Amanda Powers catches listeners up on life behind the mic—from family milestones like the birth of her nephew to concert plans with college friends. Amid the celebrations of  Independen...

Episode 90: You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to keep showing up. In this  Wanderer Wisdom Wednesday (listener Q&A) episode, host Amanda Powers answers heartfelt questions about overwhelm, purpose, and how to navigate self-discovery when life feels like too much. Drawing from her own growth journey, Amanda shares insights on evolving identity, societal pressure, and what...

Episode 89: Things don’t always have to go your way in order for your plans to work out. In this episode of  The Lost & Found Podcast , Amanda Powers discusses how setbacks can often feel like the end of something important, but what if they’re just the beginning? Amanda unpacks a powerful truth: not every “failure” is a dead end—some are just detours to something better. Through honest storyt...

Episode 88: You don’t have to know where you’re going. Just follow what makes you feel alive. In this episode of  The Lost & Found Podcast , Amanda Powers sits down with entrepreneur and wellness innovator  Mike Tecku , the founder of  Momentum Shake , to explore what it really means to rebuild your life after grief, burnout, and success that no longer feels fulfilling. Together, they try to a...

Episode 87: Breakups don’t just break your heart—they can break your identity. In this episode of  The Lost & Found Podcast , host Amanda Powers responds to a powerful listener letter about the emotional aftermath of an unexpected breakup after an 8-year relationship. From jealousy and grief to rediscovery and growth, Amanda unpacks the real, raw journey of rebuilding when your world gets turn...

Episode 86: What does success  really  look like—and why does it often come with comparison, jealousy, and self-doubt? In this empowering solo episode of  The Lost & Found Podcast , Amanda Powers shares a powerful new Monday Mantra:  “Someone else's success does not outshine my own.”   Through personal reflections and mindset shifts, Amanda unpacks the emotional weight behind comparison, jealo...

Episode 85: Amanda Powers reflects on the emotional weight of moving and the power of discomfort in personal growth. In this episode of  The Lost & Found Podcast , host Amanda Powers shares a raw and personal story about her recent move—and what it stirred up inside. From shedding old versions of herself to choosing self-investment over stagnation, Amanda opens up about the emotional weight of...

Episode 84: What happens when your kids grow up and leave home—and you're left wondering, "Who am I now?" In this episode of  The Lost & Found Podcast , host Amanda Powers kicks off a brand-new segment:  Wanderer Wisdom Wednesdays , where she responds to real listener letters. Today’s message comes from a mother navigating the emotional and identity shifts of becoming an empty ne...

In this special Monday Mantra episode, Amanda Powersreflects on life changes, creativity, and the power of keeping promises to yourself. It's time to take the risk—on  you . In this short and powerful  Monday Mantra  edition of  TheLost & Found Podcast , Amanda Powers shares updates on her recent life transition and introduces a new structure for the show. Through personal storytelling and a groun...

Episode 82: What if the key to navigating uncertainty was already within you? Futurist, writer, and podcast host Donna Dupont shares how futures literacy, personal agency, and self-awareness can help you move forward with clarity and purpose. In episode 82 of  The Lost & Found Podcast , Amanda Powers is joined by Donna Dupont—award-winning futurist and founder of  Purple Compass —for a convers...

Episode 81: In this solo episode, Amanda Powers opens up about the physical and emotional rollercoaster of recovering from a recent injury — and what it taught her about resilience, mental health, and self-discovery. From confronting emotional triggers to asking for help and navigating body image issues, this episode explores how unexpected challenges can lead to powerful personal growth. Whether...

Episode 80: In this episode of The Lost & FoundPodcast, Amanda Powers sits down with Sheila Buswell — engineer, entrepreneur, veteran, and founder of the Upward Mobility (UPMO) — for a powerful conversation about career changes, identity crises, personal growth, and innovation born from lived experience. Sheila shares her transformative journey from military service to biomedical engineering a...

Episode 79: In this reflective solo episode of  The Lost & Found Podcast , Amanda Powers dives deep into what it truly means to change your life. Drawing inspiration from both personal growth and quantum mechanics, she explores the concept of purposeful instability—the intentional act of stepping outside your comfort zone to become who you’re meant to be. Amanda challenges you to ask:  Who am...

Episode 78: This week on The Lost & Found Podcast, Amanda sits down with Lori Pappas, an entrepreneur, humanitarian, andauthor of  The Magic of Yes: Embrace the Wise Woman Within , for an intimate conversation on transformation, emotional healing, and the beauty of starting over. Lori’s self-discovery journey has taken her all over the world – from overcoming childhood trauma, building success...

Episode 77: What if the first step to healing… is reconnecting with yourself? In this deeply resonant episode of  The Lost & Found Podcast , Amanda Powers sits down with  Alyssa Scarano, LPC, NCC, RYT-200 , a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified School Counselor, yoga instructor, and Founder of The Collective Therapy and Wellness , to explore what it  really  means to heal through connec...

Episode 76: Sometimes, starting over means betting on yourself—one flip, one choice, one step at a time. In this episode of  The Lost & Found Podcast , Amanda Powers sits down with her friend and neighbor  Jorge Clements , a small-town Alabama native turned Nashville entrepreneur, to talk about confidence, community, and the moments that shape us. From flipping cars at auction to navigating hi...

Episode 75: In this episode of The Lost & Found Podcast, host Amanda interviews Chris Weinberg, founder and CEO of Well Coached Consulting. They discuss Chris's journey from teaching to business coach, the importance of personal reinvention, and the four pillars of business success: people, sales, profit, and self. Chris shares insights on understanding human behavior through the DISC mode...

Episode 74: In this episode of The Lost & Found Podcast,Amanda Powers speaks with Justin Kershaw —a former NFL player, successful entrepreneur, podcaster , and most importantly, a husband, dad, and man of faith. Amanda and Justin discuss his journey from the NFL to creating Sow Strong Food during the pandemic. Justin shares his desire to make Ohio the epicenter for longevity studies, his insig...