The Spiritual Gangster Podcast

Episode 81: You Don't Have to Monetize Everything In this episode, we dive into the pressure to turn every passion, hobby, talent, or healing journey into a business — and why it’s okay to simply enjoy things without needing to profit from them. In a world that constantly pushes productivity and hustle culture, this conversation is a reminder that not everything meaningful needs to become content,...

Episode 80: Guest Spotlight - Kristen Renee Disclaimer : The views, opinions, experiences, and beliefs expressed by guests on The Spiritual Gangster Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, The Spiritual Gangster Podcast, or its affiliates. This podcast is intended for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical, l...

Episode 79: Purpose Evolves As You Do In this episode, we dive into the idea that purpose is not something fixed — it grows, shifts, and evolves as we do. So often people put pressure on themselves to have everything figured out, but the truth is that every season of life brings new lessons, new passions, and new directions. This conversation explores letting go of outdated versions of yourself, t...

Episode 78: Guest Spotlight - Julianna Rose Disclaimer : The views, opinions, experiences, and beliefs expressed by guests on The Spiritual Gangster Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, The Spiritual Gangster Podcast, or its affiliates. This podcast is intended for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical, l...

Episode 77: Self-Expression as a Spiritual Practice This episode dives into self-expression as a spiritual practice — because the way people speak, create, dress, share, feel, and show up in the world carries energy far beyond surface level. This episode explores the connection between authenticity and healing, and how suppressing parts of yourself can lead to emotional exhaustion, disconnection,...

Episode 76: Guest Spotlight - Victoria Steward Disclaimer : The views, opinions, experiences, and beliefs expressed by guests on The Spiritual Gangster Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, The Spiritual Gangster Podcast, or its affiliates. This podcast is intended for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical...

Episode 75: Owning Your Voice Without Explaining Yourself How often do you find yourself over-explaining just to make other people comfortable? In this episode, I’m talking about what it really means to own your voice without constantly defending, justifying, or shrinking yourself for others. From people-pleasing to fear of judgment, so many of us have been conditioned to silence parts of who we a...

Episode 74: Guest Spotlight - Rachel Smith Disclaimer : The views, opinions, experiences, and beliefs expressed by guests on The Spiritual Gangster Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, The Spiritual Gangster Podcast, or its affiliates. This podcast is intended for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical, le...

Episode 73: Letting Yourself Be Seen What if the very thing you're hiding is the thing that could set you free? In this episode, we're talking about the fear of being seen—really seen. Not the polished, people-pleasing version of yourself, but the authentic, imperfect, beautifully human version underneath it all. For so many of us, visibility feels vulnerable. We worry about judgment, rejection, c...

Episode 72: Guest Spotlight - Naomi Kreske Disclaimer : The views, opinions, experiences, and beliefs expressed by guests on The Spiritual Gangster Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, The Spiritual Gangster Podcast, or its affiliates. This podcast is intended for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical, le...

Episode 71: Confidence Without Comparison What if confidence had nothing to do with being better than anyone else? In this episode of The Spiritual Gangster Podcast, I’m diving into the exhausting cycle of comparison and how it quietly steals our joy, self-worth, and authenticity. From social media pressure to feeling “behind” in life, this conversation is a reminder that your path was never meant...

Episode 70: Guest Spotlight - Tamera Schmidt Disclaimer : The views, opinions, experiences, and beliefs expressed by guests on The Spiritual Gangster Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, The Spiritual Gangster Podcast, or its affiliates. This podcast is intended for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical,...

Episode 69: Safety is a Skill In this episode of The Spiritual Gangster Podcast, Amanda explores the idea that safety is not just something we hope to feel — it’s something we can learn, practice, and build within ourselves. From nervous system regulation and emotional healing to boundaries, self-trust, and leaving survival mode behind, this conversation dives into what it really means to feel saf...

Episode 68 - Guest Spotlight - David Jarvis Disclaimer : The views, opinions, experiences, and beliefs expressed by guests on The Spiritual Gangster Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, The Spiritual Gangster Podcast, or its affiliates. This podcast is intended for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical, l...

Episode 67: Healing Doesn’t Mean You’ll Never Get Triggered Healing is not becoming emotionless. Healing is becoming more aware. In this episode of the Spiritual Gangster Podcast, Amanda talks about the truth behind triggers, emotional healing, nervous system responses, and why getting activated does not mean you’ve failed your growth journey. Because let’s be honest… one comment, one situation, o...

Guest Spotlight Wednesday - Jeffrey Eisen Disclaimer : The views, opinions, experiences, and beliefs expressed by guests on The Spiritual Gangster Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, The Spiritual Gangster Podcast, or its affiliates. This podcast is intended for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical, leg...

Episode 65: Why Rest Feels Hard (And What to Do About It) Why does slowing down feel so uncomfortable sometimes? In this episode of the Spiritual Gangster Podcast, Amanda Pieraldi dives into the deeper reasons rest can feel difficult — especially for people who are used to surviving, over-functioning, people-pleasing, or constantly staying productive. We explore the nervous system’s relationship w...

Episode 64: Regulating Your Nervous System in Real Life Regulating your nervous system sounds great in theory… but what about in real life? What about when you’re overwhelmed, overstimulated, emotionally triggered, exhausted, or one inconvenience away from losing your patience? In this episode of the Spiritual Gangster Podcast, we break down what nervous system regulation actually looks like outsi...

Episode 63: Expanding Your Capacity to Hold More What if the life you want isn’t about getting more… but becoming someone who can hold more? In this episode of the Spiritual Gangster Podcast, we’re diving into the concept of expanding your capacity—emotionally, mentally, and energetically—so you can actually sustain the things you’ve been calling in. Because more success, more love, more peace, an...

Episode 62: Having the Hard Conversations with Grace Let’s be real—hard conversations are uncomfortable. Whether it’s setting boundaries, speaking your truth, or addressing something that’s been sitting heavy on your heart… most of us would rather avoid it. But avoidance doesn’t bring peace—clarity does. In this episode, we’re talking about how to approach difficult conversations with grace, hones...

Episode 61: The Energy of Unspoken Resentment Episode 61 dives into the quiet energy that can slowly erode even the strongest relationships—unspoken resentment. When things go unsaid, they don’t disappear… they build. In this episode, we’re talking about how suppressed emotions show up in your energy, your reactions, and your connections. Amanda breaks down why we avoid hard conversations, how res...

Episode 60: Loving Without Losing Yourself Loving someone shouldn’t mean abandoning yourself. In this episode, we’re talking about what it really looks like to love deeply without losing your identity, your voice, or your needs in the process. Because somewhere along the way, many of us learned that love meant overgiving, overextending, and shrinking ourselves to keep the peace. Not anymore. We’re...

Episode 59: Secure Attachment Starts with You What if the security you’ve been seeking in others is something you can build within yourself? In this episode, we’re diving into what it really means to create secure attachment from the inside out. Not through perfection, not through controlling outcomes—but through self-awareness, emotional safety, and learning to meet your own needs first. We talk...

Episode 58: Self-Worth That Isn't Performance Based In this episode, we’re diving into self-worth that isn’t tied to what you do, achieve, or prove. Because you are not your productivity, your people-pleasing, or your performance. If you’ve ever felt like you had to earn your worth through doing more, being more, or giving more—this one’s for you. It’s time to unlearn the hustle for validation and...

Episode 57: Healing Your Relationship with Money In Episode 57 of the Spiritual Gangster Podcast, we explore the emotional side of money and the beliefs many of us carry about it. Money isn’t just numbers—it’s often tied to childhood messages, scarcity mindset, and the way we measure success and self-worth. These hidden beliefs can shape how we earn, spend, and feel about financial stability. This...