The Soul Amplified Podcast

Have you always wondered what questions therapists ask?  That is exactly what we're talking about today! I'll talk about why these questions are so important, which ones I recommend for your own journaling (and which ones are more advanced, only to do with yourself when you're skilled at self regulation). There are 6 questions, plus a developing bonus at the end--stay tuned! Here is...

If you are tired, listen up!  You can say "I'm so busy" "I've got so many people that need me" "These things are so important to do" "It's for the children" and On and On and ON.  But if you are doing all of these things out of obligation, codependency or people pleasing, it is going to run you out of energy much faster.  That's because w...

Control is a great way to feel safe.  If you control all the parameters, you'll always know what is coming.  This feels so secure to a codependent! Buuuut, controlling behavior is actually a detriment even if it DOES make you feel better.  Here are 5 signs you're acting controlling as a codependent person. Scheduling and time--You need to know what is happening and when, beyond being abl...

We're celebrating today because this podcast is moments away from hitting 20,000 downloads!  That's right, by the time YOU are listening to this, we could have already hit it.  Thank you so much.  To celebrate, I'm having you write me old school letters and mailing them in to me.  I'm calling it The Connection Project--so fun!  I'm going to read them on-air, so if you DON&...

This sneaky little thing has been messing with people's lives!  It could be present in your life and not even know it!  Dissociation makes you feel like you aren't connected to yourself or others.  It can happen in moments or be a frequent experience.  What happens when a person 'dissociates'?  They may feel separate or apart from their body, their thoughts and feelings, like t...

I didn't put out a podcast for 6 weeks.  I didn't record one for 2 months.  I posted on Instagram 3 times in 6 weeks, and I still haven't started my weekly emails again. What happened? This shit hit the fan in my personal life.  Family died and was in the hospital for a long time. I had to cut back on everything to prioritize myself, and my family.  But now I'm back, feeling a...

Do you love crystals?  Do you want to use them more, but don't know where to start?  Do you wonder what people do with crystals, and why people are so obsessed with them?  Have you been working with your crystals for years and want some new tips? Somehow, this episode on crystals actually will help all of you with all of that.  Brenda Mari Rossy, todays guest, is just pretty epic on many soul...

Linda Bonnar joins me for an exquisite interview about change, making ourselves better and the deep questions--like does she really like popcorn flavored Jelly Bellys? Linda shares about living internationally, running and her three core steps to making changes in your life.   She even wrote a book on it! What are the three things? 1)  You have to want to make the change 2)  You need to know what...

You deserve all the beautiful things that you desire babe!  It is that time where we all talk about GOALS.  Let us not forget that these are also intentions, desires, wishes, hopes and aspirations.  Your goals for 2022 should include things that make you feel light, happy and loved. Keep in mind the Stages of Change as you choose your goals to focus on.  Which stage are you in with this goal? Is i...

It's time to Manifest!  I go all into the various aspects of manifesting--what it is, how to use it, and some tips and tricks to make it work better! I go over 7 or 8 of these insights, and the first one is say what you want, not what you don't want!  This is so important.  Secondly, be specific.  The more you can clarify exactly what you desire, the easier it's going to be for the...

Ta Da!  Is it what you wanted me to talk about?  I mentioned it last week, so thought I should just talk about it before I forget!  I really think touching base with yourself about this is pretty darn important to your full healing...and manifesting.  But we'll get to that! Consider this:   Are you holding yourself to a double standard? Are some self worth issues getting in the way of you bel...

Forgive and Forget--everyone has heard it, but how much have you pondered what it really means?  It is often touted as the definition of forgiveness.  As usual, I dive deeper.  What is really meant here, and how is this concept misused to benefit people who just want things to return to normal?   Of course, I talk about setting expectations around interactions when trust has been damaged.  I think...

We all have more energy on some days than others.  But we're often given messages the make us feel like we have to produce at an optimal level every day.  This messaging can be internalized, resulting in negative self talk for being lazy, useless and much nastier inner thoughts.  Let's just put this out there:  It's okay to have different amounts of energy on different days.  It&apo...

Shame is actually a really big part of codependency.  If you are codependent, shame and guilt are confusing to tease out.   You can't really tell the difference between them.  I talk about my own confusion with this when I was healing as well.   The sneaky little trick of shame is that it makes you think you are at fault, and will be rejected if you share the burdens you feel shame about with...

Communication is a big deal babe, and many times we don't even know how we're falling short at it.  There are lots of moving parts, so I'm gonna help a sister out today and break down one part of good communication: Active Listening. First off, it's not about you.  It's about the other person.  You are focused on hearing them and understanding them.  Have body language tha...

So much focus is put on boundaries with others--this is where I have certainly focused!  But what about boundaries with yourself?  That is where the real change happens!  I talk about a man name Maslow and what triangle he made, the Stages of Change, I read from a well known Codependency book and more! It's important to Recognize Your Own Needs, engage in a Reality Check, be Honest with Yours...

There are things you can DO to get yourself ready to set boundaries, and today I’m going to talk about them!  We'll start at the beginning with WHAT a boundary is, and what is isn't.  Like manipulating someone or trying to control them.   How do you get to the place where you are ready to set a boundary?  Making decisions, practice, clarity and self care are all part of this picture.  He...

Spending time with yourself can be hard.  Tuning in to YOU can be hard.  So much of codependent patterns is about focusing outside of yourself.   What would you discover if you turned inward?  All those distractions can be a great way to avoid looking at yourself.... Did you know that Autumn is the perfect time to reflect and shed what is no longer needed?  Women's bodies are deeply attuned t...

Sometimes relief is a signal of a job well done.  One of hard work and pride.  But other times, relief comes from wishing something had never happened.  That you’d never been involved and would have been better off without it.  That project, that person. Relief is a clue.  What does it have to teach you?   Journaling Prompts for Discovering you’re feeling Relief.  Is it codependency related?  Use...

You've done a lot of hard work to get here.  To work through traumas, let go of old thinking patterns, release things from your body--you the know the drill.  After this it can feel like everything is going to be okay.  So sometimes you go back on auto pilot. Here's what I would recommend--don't.  Do Not go back on auto pilot, or return to slight disconnection from yourself, or tune...

Have you ever been curious about breathwork, but didn't know what to expect?  Intuitive healer Jenny Miller brings insight to this topic today.  She is well versed in several healing arts, using a combination of them to help her clients gain clarity and connect with themselves in a deeper way. She demystifies WHAT you actually do in breathwork, sharing what some of the process may look like. ...

If you don't prioritize yourself, you'll end up supporting someone else to build their dream.  I doubt that is what you want.  This is why it's soooo important to know what you want, so you can create THAT life.  The one that excites you.   I know that making the transitions and choices necessary to have the life you want is not easy, because I've been through so many of those...

Codependency is often about morphing oneself into who you believe others want or need you to be.  Then how is it that a codependent person can also be rigid?  As we discuss this possibility today, keep in mind this isn't necessarily an aspect all codependent people experience.  It comes out more as an expression of creating control.  When the attempts to control the person or environment get...

Well, get out your pen and be ready to journal!  I'm outlining 3 ways to get started on your journaling practice.  These are just the tip of the iceberg, as there are many ways to journal and there isn't really a wrong way to do it.  Here are the 3 Methods I cover today: Personal Insight--This is essentially writing out everything you are thinking, like you were talking to a good friend....

Whose values are you living out?  Are they yours, or some presumed existence that you are only now realizing was never yours to begin with?  Contemplating your values gives you a sense of self.  A sense of structure and of personal empowerment.  There are several types of values, and today I touch on Core Values, Aspirational Values and Permission-to-Play Values.  (If you know of other kinds, DM o...