Amanda introduces her guest Maria Ortega, a transdisciplinary poetry therapy practitioner and educator.

Together, they explore the profound intersection of journaling, poetry & self-discovery.

Tune in to hear

• How creative expression serves as a vital tool for verbal and visual processing, particularly for those navigating late-diagnosed ADHD or childhood invisibility.
• How using metaphor and inner landscapes allows individuals to bypass subconscious barriers and safely witness their own emotional wounds.
• The healing power of being witnessed, both through personal reflection and within a supportive community

Connect with Maria

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Sometimes the bravest thing is admitting the year kicked your ass, and you're still here.

After months of silence, Amanda and Melanie reunite in Jupiter, Florida for their first-ever family Christmas in 30 years; and the most honest conversation they've ever recorded.

You've been wondering where they went. Why the podcast went quiet. What happened.

Here's the truth: Life happened. Hard.

Tune in to witness the death of ideals, the birth of surrender, and two sisters who've learned that awareness without embodied experience means nothing.

Welcome back to The Road Back Home. We missed you too.

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Silly season is upon us & for many, this also means enduring the increased stress & anxiety that often accompanies the holidays.

We discuss the common stress triggers & offer you our best tried & true ideas to help you navigate it all with more ease and joy.

Whether your challenge is tricky family dynamics, towering expectations or managing your own energy, we discuss creative ways to reduce holiday pressures & develop your own self-care plan to support you through it all.

If you need inspiration for staying centered & creating space for yourself amidst the chaos, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you enjoy a more peaceful holiday season.

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Music Credit: ⁠Holes⁠ by Bradley James Grace.

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