Episodes

  • Community & Connection, Part 4 — Intentional Intimate Connection

    Community & Connection, Part 4 — Intentional Intimate Connection
    Jan 26 2026
    The deepest level of connection requires intention, courage, and trust. In the final episode of the Community & Connection series, Amy unpacks intentional intimate connection — relationships designed for growth, accountability, honesty, and shared evolution. These are the spaces where we are seen, challenged, supported, and reminded of who we are becoming. If you’ve been doing your growth work alone, this episode invites you to imagine what becomes possible when transformation is shared.

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    24 mins
  • Community & Connection, Part 3 — Specific Connection & Social Belonging Description:

    Community & Connection, Part 3 — Specific Connection & Social Belonging Description:
    Jan 19 2026
    Some connections go beyond shared roles and become chosen spaces of belonging. In this episode, Amy explores specific connection — relationships built through intentional time together in social or activity-based settings. From book clubs to fitness groups to standing coffee dates, these connections offer consistency, companionship, and joy. You’ll reflect on where these connections show up in your life — and where you might want to cultivate more meaningful social presence.

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    19 mins
  • Community & Connection, Part 2 — General Connection & Shared Experience Description:

    Community & Connection, Part 2 — General Connection & Shared Experience Description:
    Jan 12 2026
    In Part 2 of the Community & Connection series, Amy dives into general connection — the relationships formed through shared spaces, roles, and experiences. Whether it’s coworkers, gym friends, faith communities, or people who simply occupy the same rhythms of life, these connections matter more than we often realize. This episode helps you understand how general connection supports stability, identity, and consistency — especially during seasons of growth or change.

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    13 mins
  • Community & Connection, Part 1 — The Power of Acknowledgement Description:

    Community & Connection, Part 1 — The Power of Acknowledgement Description:
    Jan 5 2026
    Connection begins long before conversation. In this first episode of the Community & Connection series, Amy explores acknowledgement — the simplest and most overlooked form of human connection. From eye contact to a shared moment of presence, acknowledgement reminds us that we belong to a world of other humans. If you’ve been feeling isolated, invisible, or disconnected without knowing why, this episode invites you to notice how small moments of recognition can quietly nourish your nervous system and your sense of belonging. Connect with Amy here!
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    18 mins
  • Why January Isn’t About Motivation—It’s About Community

    Why January Isn’t About Motivation—It’s About Community
    Dec 29 2025
    As we wrap up 2025, Amy reflects on what actually helps us create lasting change—and it’s not more motivation or stricter goals. In this episode of Healthy AF, she shares why January will focus on community and connection, and walks through the different levels of connection in our lives—from simple acknowledgment to intentional, intimate relationships that support real growth. Amy explores where we often miss the mark, how connection sustains healthy habits, and why we don’t have to do personal growth alone. If you’re craving deeper connection, more support, and a healthier way to move into the new year, this episode sets the tone for what’s coming in 2026. Connect with Amy here!
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    14 mins
  • Your Health Doesn’t Have to Take a Holiday: Simple Habit Strategies That Stick

    Your Health Doesn’t Have to Take a Holiday: Simple Habit Strategies That Stick
    Dec 22 2025
    Between travel, family, celebrations, and schedules that go off the rails, your habits can feel fragile—especially the ones you’ve only recently built. In this final holiday-prep episode, Amy brings you back to basics: • Identifying your core habits • Understanding which ones are sturdy—and which need extra support • Using consistency (not perfection) as your superpower • Adapting your habits to real travel, real family, and real life This is a compassionate, practical reset designed to help you maintain your personal momentum, protect your progress, and move through the holidays feeling grounded instead of chaotic.

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    13 mins
  • Passive-Aggressive Punch & Other Holiday ‘Gifts’ to Avoid

    Passive-Aggressive Punch & Other Holiday ‘Gifts’ to Avoid
    Dec 15 2025
    Not all gifts belong under the tree. Some show up as passive-aggressive comments, unsolicited advice, pity disguised as compassion, or reheated old stories that still sting. Amy teaches you how to spot these emotional “menu items” and—most importantly—how not to pick them up. You’ll learn: • How to recognize common communication patterns that drain your energy • Simple ways to step out of old family dynamics • How to hold boundaries without creating (or absorbing) drama • How to stay centered even when others aren’t If you want to protect your peace and keep your emotional plate clean this holiday season, this episode is your survival guide.

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    12 mins
  • Hidden Expectations: The Holiday Stress You Don’t See Coming

    Hidden Expectations: The Holiday Stress You Don’t See Coming
    Dec 8 2025
    This week, Amy dives into the sneaky expectations that quietly shape your holiday stress—and your disappointment. From “we always eat at 1:30” to the unspoken hope that “everyone will get along,” she helps you uncover what’s driving your overwhelm before it crashes your holiday. Using tools inspired by Brené Brown, Amy walks you through: • Exposing hidden expectations • Detaching from the script in your head • Building the “container” you need to show up as your best self • Writing permission slips that support who you want to be If you want a holiday that feels grounded, intentional, and peaceful instead of pressured, this episode will change everything. Please visit brenebrown.com for research, relatable stories, and more information on permission slips and container building. Healthy Life Health and Wellness Coaching utilizes the Dare to Lead Hub found under the HUBS tab.

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    19 mins