Another Good Enough Episode

Episode 52: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube
View transcript on Buzzsprout

In Episode 52, Amanda sits down behind the mic—tired, underslept, and showing up anyway. What unfolds is an unscripted, heartfelt reflection on what it means to honor your capacity, allow good enough to be enough, and show up for life without the pressure to be perfect. From popcorn spills to podcast pressure, this episode is an honest look at how compassion, presence, and self-acceptance can reshape the healing journey.

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What We Cover in This Episode

• Why Amanda skipped the script and spoke from the heart
• What happens when productivity meets burnout
• The nervous system impact of pushing past capacity
• How to meet mistakes with humor instead of shame
• A preview of upcoming podcast topics Amanda can’t wait to dive into

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When “Enough” Has to Be Enough

Amanda opens this episode acknowledging something most high-achievers hate to admit: she’s tired. Not dramatic, emotional, or unmotivated—just tired. And it’s taken her years to let that be reason enough to pause, pivot, or lower the bar. Instead of forcing a scripted, high-energy episode, she decided to show up and speak freely, modeling exactly what she teaches: permission to meet yourself where you are.

She shares a memory from earlier in her career where she’d push through exhaustion, slap on a smile, and fake wellness. This time, she chose differently. She chose honesty.

The Science Behind “Good Enough”

Your nervous system doesn’t heal in hustle. It needs safety, spaciousness, and signals that say: “You’re okay to slow down.” When we override those cues to keep performing or producing, we reinforce the very dysregulation we’re trying to heal.

Amanda speaks to the toll of chronic overextension—especially for mothers, entrepreneurs, and helpers. Fatigue isn’t a personal failing. It’s often a symptom of a body asking for more support.

The Power of Permission

Through the lens of a recent popcorn spill (thanks to her determined and adorable four-year-old), Amanda reflects on how we respond to mistakes—ours and others’.

Her son’s innocent accident became a mirror: when he laughed it off and said “Silly me,” Amanda realized how rarely adults offer themselves that kind of compassion. We catastrophize, berate, or internalize even small errors. But what if we didn’t? What if we met our messes with a breath, a smile, and a little bit of grace?

Self-Compassion in Practice

From letting go of a podcast outline to managing a house full of colds, Amanda models what it looks like to adjust expectations in real time. She reminds listeners that healing isn’t a straight line—and some weeks, presence looks like movie night and microwaved popcorn instead of structured productivity.

Even in an unscripted, sleepy episode, she offers a poignant reminder: your capacity deserves respect. And showing up—however imperfectly—is still an act of care.

A Sneak Peek at What’s Coming

Amanda closes the episode with a preview of upcoming topics she’s excited to dive into:

• The physiology-first approach to healing
• Why modern life isn’t built for mental health
• The neuroscience of behavior change and the “Essential Eight”
• How play boosts neuroplasticity and regulation
• What trauma release really looks like (vs. the myths)
  

If you’ve ever wondered how healing actually works in everyday life—through small choices, imperfect days, and moments of laughter—this episode is for you.

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Three Tangible Takeaways

1. Your capacity matters. Tired isn’t lazy. It’s a signal. Honor it.
   
2. Meet your messes with compassion. Try saying “Silly me” instead of spiraling.
   
3. Good enough is still good. You don’t need to earn rest or compassion.

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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified mental health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.