Wake Up To Your Life

Ever feel like your brain is juggling a million tiny to-dos that never seem to go away? In this episode of Wake Up To Your Life , we explore a simple but powerful concept: the 2-minute rule. If something takes two minutes or less, handle it right then and there . It’s a quick fix that clears mental clutter, builds momentum, and helps you feel more in control of your day. Tune in for real-life exam...

Today, Amanda shares about the power of changing our narratives. Narratives, those stories we tell ourselves in our heads, shape our beliefs and actions. Some stories empower us, while others hold us back without us even realizing it. Join me as we explore how adopting the mindset of "I can learn" can transform our perspectives and open new paths of growth and discovery. Key Takeaways: Challenge y...

Today's episode is all about effective monthly planning strategies that keep our lives intentional and aligned. Whether you're preparing for a busy season or simply aiming to align your schedule with your values, these insights are designed to empower you to take charge of your month with clarity and purpose. It's time to plan your new month! Key Takeaways: Start with your values: Center your...

In this episode, Amanda shares a powerful personal story about what it means to truly remain in God's care—even when life doesn’t look the way you hoped it would. If you've ever wrestled with unanswered prayers, uncertain seasons, or the feeling that your hard work isn't bearing fruit, you're not alone. Amanda opens up about a recent chapter in her life that has looked like a lot of loss… but...

In this episode, Amanda shares reflections from a recent family trip to Portugal—not as a travel guide, but as a story of waking up to what matters most. Through both the beauty and the bumps along the way, she explores what it means to live intentionally, align with your values, and stay present—even when things don’t go perfectly. You’ll hear: Why living “fully awake” means being aware of what’s...

This episode explores the impact of expectations in relationships, from family to friendships. Here’s what you'll find in this discussion: Understanding expectations: We examine how our actions influence our expectations of others and discuss the challenges that arise when these expectations are unmet. What a loss taught me about relationships: I share a personal journey of losing close frien...

Welcome back to part two of our series on habits, where we explore how to make habits work for you, redefine them, and understand which ones serve you and which ones don't. This episode gives you a practical formula for creating habits that encourage freedom, rather than restrict it. First listen to  Part One here. Key Takeaways: Understanding Habits and Freedom: Find out how habits, often se...

In this episode, Amanda challenges the rigid mindset around habits and encourages a more flexible, trust-based approach. Whether you’re overly disciplined or struggle to establish routines, this episode will help you reassess your habits to ensure they truly serve you. She shares her personal experience with habit-stacking, burnout, and learning when to let go or adjust routines. Key Takeaways: Th...

In this episode of Wake Up To Your Life, get ready to take your relationship to the next level! This episode includes five questions you can ask one another on your next date night. These questions will create deeper connection and understanding between you and your partner. Key Takeaways: How to understand and better support each other's dreams and goals. Reflect on memories and the things you en...

In the new year, many of us focus on setting goals, choosing a word of the year, or building new habits. But what if we also asked ourselves: What do I want to LEARN this year? In this episode, Amanda shares a powerful lesson she learned from an elderly man. His curiosity sparked a realization: waking up to your life includes a commitment to lifelong learning, no matter your age or stage. Amanda s...

In this episode, Amanda Foust revisits her Wake Up to Your Life model, exploring three transformative questions: 1. What’s happening around me? 2.  What’s happening to me? 3. What’s happening within me? Through personal stories from a recent retreat, Amanda shares how these questions can wake you up by improving presence, self-awareness, strengthening relationships, and showing areas for grow...

In this episode of Wake Up to Your Life , Amanda Foust explores the impact of comparison and how it often becomes an excuse for playing small. Drawing from her personal experiences and insights, Amanda discusses how comparison can limit our growth, strain relationships, and keep us from embracing our full potential. She shares actionable steps to reframe comparison into inspiration, celebrate othe...

Amanda Foust shares a personal story about her oldest daughter's recent interaction with a new relationship and the importance of perspective in our daily lives. Amanda uncovers the nuances of recognizing that not everything that feels good is good for us. She emphasizes the need for honest conversations and open-mindedness in self awareness and the actions we choose to ta...

Join me as I reflect on personal growth and business from 2024 and what waking up to my life looked like this past year.  Key Takeaways: Leadership Coaching Pivot: Insight into my shift towards specifically coaching leaders and the launch of my new podcast, " The Leadership Wake Up Call ," designed to address key challenges faced by leaders today. Growth of Homegrown Marketing Agency: A look...

In this episode, Amanda invites listeners to reflect on their achievements as a season comes to a close. This episode is suited for any closing season, and encourages a shift from thinking about everything that's still undone to reflecting on what you've done RIGHT. Key Takeaways: Shift focus from missed goals to realized successes. Emphasizes consistent habits and being presen...

The holiday season is here, and while it brings joy and togetherness, it can also shine a light on the challenges in our relationships. Amanda Foust shares her candid thoughts on navigating the complexities of family dynamics, meeting people where they are, and embracing the potential within your relationships—even when they aren’t exactly where you want them to be. Amanda shares about learni...

In this episode, Amanda talks about the importance of releasing the constant comparison between our regular, everyday moments and our "best days." Inspired by her current read, The Plan by The Lazy Genius, Amanda reflects on how easy it is to feel like a day didn’t measure up just because it wasn’t like the best day. She shares a powerful message about finding success and joy in each day by a...

In this episode of the Wake Up To Your Life podcast, Amanda shares her recent journey into intentional unplugging, inspired by Hannah Brencher’s new book, The Unplugged Hours . Amanda shares a powerful lesson from the book and how being unplugged, while still connected to a digital world, can help us cultivate a life of presence. She reflects on the struggle many of us face — the balance...

Learning and perception are directly tied together. Inspired by a quote from Richard Restak's book, Mozart's Brain and the Fighter Pilot , Amanda shares how gaining knowledge enriches your experiences and deepens your appreciation for the world around you. Using relatable examples—like how music lovers enjoy concerts on a deeper level, or how a foodie’s knowledge enhances their dining ex...

In this special one-year anniversary episode of Wake Up to Your Life , Amanda Foust reflects on the journey of launching and growing the podcast. From starting with daily episodes to adapting through different seasons of life, Amanda expresses gratitude for her listeners’ dedication and support throughout the past year. In today's episode, Amanda encourages everyone to stop postponing joy and fulf...

In this episode, Amanda Foust continues the conversation about awareness in our lives by exploring the importance of recognizing patterns . Last week’s episode focused on seasons , and today we will discuss waking up to PATTERNS! Key Takeaways: Amanda discusses how patterns occur in our lives—whether they’re conscious or unconscious. Patterns can be behaviors, emotional reactions, or eve...

In this episode, we explore how life is a series of seasons, each bringing its own challenges and needs. Sometimes we choose these seasons intentionally, and other times they surprise us, leading to feelings of uncertainty and discomfort. But whether expected or unexpected, each season requires us to wake up and assess what we truly need. Key Takeaways: Life is a compilation of seasons, each requi...

Amanda had a lightbulb moment this last week and is eager to share it with you! How can you enjoy your life MORE right where you are? So many of us seek to IMPROVE more than we ENJOY! Listen up to hear how I have been challenged to focus on JOY more than I focus on ACCOMPLISHMENT. When you are awake to your life, you seek out ways to enjoy despite your circumstances. It's time to wake up and...

Amanda is back after a long and enjoyable summer break! Because of life getting busier once school starts, she's tackling something you are likely dealing with right now as you juggle multiple things at once...multitasking! It's a myth that you get more done when you multi-task. In actuality, you aren't allowing yourself time to focus and the quality of your work diminishes. We break down the effe...

Celebrating 100 episodes of the Wake Up To Your Life podcast! Today's episode introduces a new framework that gives you three questions you can ask yourself each day to ensure you can live a life that's truly awake! When we notice each area discussed in this episode, that is when we can Wake Up To Our Life!   What's happening AROUND me? What's happening TO me? What's happening WITHIN me?...