After Hours With Amanda
51 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 672 ratingsAfter Hours With Amanda hosted by Amanda Bouldin is a podcast where you'll be spending time with a friend and grabbing your favorite cuppa whatever's your fancy to talk about all things. Whether it's sharing about mental health and therapy, losing a family member to death or addiction, buying the shoes your parents said no to as a kid when you were 35 years, botox, boobs, taco bell & McDonald's coke old, or simply talking about the lifelong journey of parenting & how tiny humans are the real teachers of life. Come hang with friends & maybe heal a small part of your inner child along the way. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
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EP. 52 - The Bear Hunt of Grief
April 17, 2024 22:56 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
EP. 51 - From Hurt Girl to Girls Girl
April 10, 2024 20:51 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBBack for another of life and laughter we talk all things life updates after a week away and dive into the idea of a girls girl. Learning, loving, teaching, and growing how to become better humans than the hurt ones we were. Loving ourselves for our past but growing into new people who can help tiny humans create a kinder encouraging world of girls girls while still holding ourselves up to growth and empath for the past with fresh hope for the future. --- Send in a voice message: https://...
EP. 50 Grief & Addiction- The People We Loved Yet Somehow No Longer Knew
March 27, 2024 10:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBIn this episode, Amanda takes on a topic that has been requested over her last 3 years diving into the topic of her brother his addiction the life of that and the grief process of his physical death. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
EP. 49 Relationships & the PitFall of Scorekeeping
March 20, 2024 09:18 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBIn this episode we jump into the topic of relationships and gentle reminder " don't hear what I'm not saying" but Amanda will share not only relationships tips, stories, learning (because that's a life long journey" but also helpful tips from their marital counselor and why she almost didn't make it down the aisle and what her dad had to say about it. So grab a bevie and let's get things started. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda...
EP. 48 -The Text Thread Heard Round the World
March 11, 2024 21:32 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBAnd just like that were back for Season 4! Spend this episode hearing where I went. Whats in store for season 4 and a brief preview of things to chat about this season and how we can keep ourselves from letting consumption consume us. I'm so happy you're here! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
EP. 47 - The Purpose in the Pain
September 13, 2023 20:02 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBGrab a cuppa your favorite something and join Amanda for time together chatting all things therapy, inner child, surgery, and the process of pain over the last year. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
Ep. 46 Disneyland - When the Mouse Called & Pixie Dust Was Made
August 30, 2023 17:09 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBGrab yourselves a cuppa of your fav and let's sit down and chat all things Disneyland and the adventure we had when the Mouse called! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
EP. 45 Cinderella- It was Never About a Glass Slipper
August 23, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBIf you love shoes and self-confidence grab your favorite bevie and settle if for what I hope will be a wonderful conversation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
EP. 44 & Just like that we're Back!
August 16, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MBAfter a 5-month hiatus, we are back and ready to share all the things. In this quick episode let's catch up, share some nuggets, and get ready for what is going to be a great season and the rest of 2023. So grab your fab bevie an lets spend time together! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
EP. 43- Do it For Her
March 24, 2023 05:33 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBIn Episode 43, first things first we have to talk about all things Disney and Disneyland; I can't believe we made it happen but you know I had to share the details of how we made the magic happen! After that, we dig into the idea of focusing on the future while holding place for the Past band and being grateful for it. I share something I never have before; my pregnancy journal and to be honest I haven't cracked that thing open in so many years. I can't wait to share with you so sit back and...
EP. 42 The Greatest Love of All & Your Personal Perspective
March 15, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBOur perspective shapes so much of what we do. Whether times are good or bad or whatever season of life what we tell ourselves matters. Just like we fuel our bodies what we feed our minds and allow in creates so much of the life we have. We can either let that be framed by others and their perspectives or create a storyline where we remind ourselves that no matter what is happening to us it can also be happening FOR US. Join us as we jump into another episode sharing life and all the things i...
EP.41 -Comparison- The Trap We Use Against Ourselves
March 10, 2023 21:10 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBSo excited to be back and share this all new Episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
EP. 40 Control: The Great Illusionist
February 16, 2023 03:38 - 45 minutes - 42 MBI can't remember if it's week 3 or 4 but all I know is we have got to get together and chat for more than one week in a row and it's so exciting I honestly can barely believe it. This episode is special to me because we are diving into this idea of control and the fact that at the end of the day, it's one of life's greatest illusions. With everything that went down at the end of last year the feeling of having all and yet none is such a real experience and one that I wanted to share with you...
EP. 38 Restriction vs. Restraint
February 10, 2023 05:39 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBHey Happy Humans! In this episode, we dive into the idea of restrictions vs restraint and what that looks like when raising tiny humans, having relationships with others as well as our relationship with ourselves and the things we care about. We dive into the idea of the present moment and hopefully take a break to listen, or finish a project but mainly spend time together as we continue to venture into this crazy thing called life. So grab your cuppa whatever brings you joy and join me fo...
EP. 37 : Purpose & People over Productivity &
February 01, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBHello Gorgeous! We're back for another episode so grab your favorite cuppa and let's chat! In Episode 37 Amanda dives into this idea that we have become so focused on the idea of productivity whether it be our own or those around us that we might have gotten to distracted we can't see those around us and the purpose of people in our lives. We are so much more than the balances and checks of our lives as well as the check boxes that need to be filled in so many areas of our life. Regardless w...
Ep. 36: Botox, Buttholes, & Bears Oh MY! The Last 4 months of my Life
January 24, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBWhere have I been the last 4 months?? What has been going on? Well, that's going to take a while to explain so grab your fav beverage or settle in for a study session, or a load of laundry as we dive deep into the last 4 weeks and I share every last detail on this hour-long episode. Because if were honest no one really likes to wait for a part 2. I do want to say I want to include a trigger warning for this episode as we cover several topics involving food, and pain, and briefly touch on th...
Ep 35. Building Trust: The Pebble in the Windshield & The Dock for the Boat
November 02, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBHi Babes! Well, we are officially 2/2 and by hindquarters are on the mend. In this episode, we dive into the idea of building trust with our tiny humans or humans in general. Because what can start as a small crack in the windshield can develop into so much more if we don't create the communication dock to return to. So join me as we chat all things Christmas decor, hemorrhoid journeys, Trader Joes Pineapple juice, and more! And as always thanks for tuning in friend! xo, Amanda --- Sen...
Ep 34. The Holiday Haze- The Being is found in between the Doing & Giving
October 26, 2022 04:51 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBHi Babe! In this episode, we jump back in after several months away to kick things off with the holiday season. We chat all things barefoot dreams, hickory farms, and remembering to pause ourselves during the time of year that can bring joy and also pain. So come grab a cup of coffee, fold some laundry, or rock a little one to sleep and spend some time with me bestie. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podca...
Clean Your Plate & Forced Apology Mentality- The Silencing of Our Intuition
July 14, 2022 16:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBHey Happy Humans! Were Back for another episode where we dive into this idea surrounding the "finish your plate" mentality and the "You better apologize now" mindset and how we inadvertently teach our tiny humans to not learn the skills they need to listen to their intuition and learn the skill of empathy. Come along for another rabbit trail adventure with me, myself, and I as we dive into some chit-chat and sleepy-time tea. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...
Hi! We're Back; Let's take a Deep Breath
July 05, 2022 15:30 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBIt's been a minute, but we're back! I have been taking the week of socials so we are going to jump back in as y'all have been so kind sharing in my DM's and comments you've been waiting. This episode is a restart and a possible reset- she doesn't have a total point but I hope it has something for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/su...
Ep. 31: You Asked- I Answered: My Trauma Dictated Dating Life
March 10, 2022 21:40 - 55 minutes - 51.8 MBTW: In this episode, I broadly touch on sensitive subjects so I wanted to give you a heads up. So many of you have requested a dating episode speaking specifically to my dating life and experience and as always I wanted to be honest with you. In this episode, I share how I unknowingly was guided by trauma when it came to dating and how now literally decades later I can see how that directed the relationships I was in before meeting Blake who was the complete opposite THANK GOD! I honestly ...
Ep. 30 The Toxicity of Achievement Culture
March 04, 2022 05:36 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBIn Episode 30 we dive into the idea of Achievement culture and the toxicity it creates in the cycle of life. It starts from the womb and follows us to the tomb whether it's in early developmental skills like walking, talking, or school even as young as reading, and follows us to college, jobs, careers, etc. The idea is that we have to always be doing more, being more, and attaining more. We talk about how this hinders us not only as parents but as individuals as well. Come join us for the wh...
Ep. 29: The Certainty of Being Uncertain
February 04, 2022 20:07 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBDid you ever grow up thinking that because your parents were adults they knew everything and the exact reason they did the things they did? That every decision they made they were doing it because they were certain and had knowledge only an adult or parent would and at some point we would reach an age and magically that knowledge would arrive for us? But as time went on and you graduated H.S., went to college, tried to find a job, figure out a career, or even got married and had kids you rea...
Episode 28: Catching Up- Chatting Marriage & Therapy Things
January 27, 2022 21:25 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBAHH! You'll how happy am I to be back and kicking off a whole new year with you with new episodes dropping every Friday; honestly, why didn't we do this already?! I love that we get to kick off the weekend together. I brought my McDonalds coke to this episode so grab your favorite drink while we catch up. We're talking all the things from Therapy updates, Inner Child things, and some fun tips from our Marriage Therapist Karen we saw before Blake and I got married. Honestly; I want to get Bla...
Holding Trauma- Where Have I Been? Update
December 18, 2021 20:16 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBIt's been a hot minute! In this episode, I take some time to update you on what I have been up to and where I've been. We also talk a bit about therapy and the things I didn't know and am learning. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
Mental Health- The Oil Change We Ignore
September 30, 2021 19:25 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBIn today's episode, we dive into the topic of Mental Health and the taboo stigma that still even in 2021 surrounds it in many conversations. So take a minute and come listen and possibly change your mindset on the idea of Mental Health and what we might need as indidviduals. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
Parent Or Friend? The Choice They Want You To Make
September 22, 2021 19:15 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBIn this episode, we dive into the idea of why so often people want to group Parents into categories of Friend vs Parent. Why is that a thing? What is it tied to and the choice I've made instead. I also walk through the steps I take when it comes to interacting with my tiny humans in any situation. Enjoy Episode 24 and be sure to share with someone you think will love it! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podca...
Identity After Kids: It's Not a Power Struggle You Can Co-Exist
September 08, 2021 18:00 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MBIn this episode, we break down the idea that we are not the person we cant to be because of our Tiny Humans. This idea that we want to go back to who we were before kids, that in some way that person was better. We get down to the mindset behind this and the paradigm shift we need. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
This Missing Ingredient of Self Love & the Journey to Find It
September 01, 2021 06:17 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MBAs we kick off Season 2 we start things off by talking about this idea of authenticity of Self Love and how it requires empathy. This season we will be talking about all the things and keeping it as chaotic as always. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
Movie Parallels: Harry Potter & Trauma Scars
June 24, 2021 21:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBIn this episode we talk about trauma and scars and how Harry Potter changed my life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
Movie Parallels and Parenting: Hook
June 02, 2021 20:00 - 36 minutes - 34 MBThis week we kick off our first-ever intentional series surrounding some of my favorite Movies and Parenting Parallels as well as just life in general. So crack open a kombucha with me and let's talk all things, Hook. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
Ego's & Parenting: The Default Setting of our Titles
May 26, 2021 23:31 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MBWe revisit the topic of our egos in Parenting and how this is a default setting based in the titles of how we are categorized. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
Who are You? Identify and Toy Story and The Calluses We Create
May 13, 2021 00:12 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBIn this episode, we talk about Toy Story and dive into the question of "who do you want to be?" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
"Just Wait Till You Have Kids" When Ego & Invalidation overtake Empathy and Communication
April 21, 2021 23:59 - 34 minutes - 32 MBIn this episode, we talk about Mrs. Wilson the GOAT of 1st grade, my Starbucks Oatmilk journey, and the most popular sayings of "Just wait till you have kids" and "Just wait till you're an adult". So let's dive in! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
What You Verbalize You Internalize and So Will They: The Pitfalls of a "Do As I Say Not As I Do" Mindset
March 31, 2021 17:39 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBIn the episode, we discuss the idea that all the things we tell our tiny humans won't change what we show them. Because what we verbalize we internalize and so will they. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
Losing My Religion and How I Found My Relationship
March 24, 2021 20:52 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBAmanda shares her testimony and faith and how she lost her religion and began her relationship. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
You Don't Need to Stay on the High Horse- Shifting Your Parenting Mindset from Power to Empowering
March 10, 2021 21:37 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBIn this episode we talk about shifting our ideas as Parents and People to not needing to be in Power but rather seeing each relationship as an opportunity to Empower our tiny people on the journey of life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
Ego and Others Opinions. & Why Sparing the Rod WILL NOT Spoil the Child
March 05, 2021 19:34 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MBIn this episode, we touch on the topic of Spanking. There is a ton of research that shows this as an ineffective method when it comes to discipline as well as scientific reasons this can have long term effects but we don't dive into those as deeply as we touch on what motivates as in those moments and how those tie to our Egos and Other Peoples Opinons. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podca...
The Re-Traumatizing of Our Inner Child: Are you Projecting or Protecting
February 04, 2021 22:22 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBIn this episode, we dive into One Tree Hill and Dan Scott and so much more when it comes to why we make decisions as adults or parents. Are we trying to protect them or are we merely projecting our own wounds onto them again creating an endless cycle? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
Breaking the Cycle: Your Tiny Human is Not Manipulating You
January 22, 2021 23:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBIn this episode, we dig deep into becoming first responders instead of First reactors and changing our narrative around our tiny humans and teens when it comes to their emotional development. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
The One Where We Realize Our Tiny Humans Are Individuals
January 13, 2021 23:48 - 33 minutes - 31.5 MBIsn't it funny how we are surprised when our tiny humans don't do something we would or the way we would? I mean they aren't us... So let's talk about that a bit more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
I Don't Want My Daughter to Grow Up Resilient - The Day the Rubberband Snapped.
January 06, 2021 22:48 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBIn this episode, Amanda enjoys a Taco Bell bean burrito & McDonald's Coke while she talks about the fact that being Resilient is something she doesn't want for kids and explains why. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
Others Opinions Don't Own Your Identity
November 26, 2020 03:33 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBBesides delicious Danish Krinkles in this episode, we discuss my laundry and the power of other people's opinions and the Identity we give away. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
It Doesn't Have to Be One Or The Other
November 19, 2020 23:08 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this episode we touch on the fear surrounding Motherhood and searching for the middle ground. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
When You Have No Idea What You're Doing- You're Right
November 11, 2020 23:03 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBThis episode focuses on the fact that when you feel underqualified to be a parent you are right; none of us are qualified. But it's time to change our thinking surrounding this. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
Invisible Expectations- The Invisible Ghosts that Haunt Us
October 28, 2020 22:45 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBFor this weeks, Halloween Week episode we are talking about Expectations as the invisible ghosts that haunt us. Heads us the audio cut out for 15 seconds and I had no idea how to fix it but we're rolling with it anyways. It's just who I am LOL. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
Misconceptions & Motherhood- Identity is the Name of the Game
October 21, 2020 21:45 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBThis episode focuses on the Misconceptions about Motherhood when it comes to losing our identity as mom's but rather the idea we slowly unknowingly hand it over in an effort to somehow earn or live up to the standards we believe makes us a good mom. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
Mom Shaming - We're all Just Crabs in a Bucket
October 14, 2020 19:22 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBWhat does the show Deadliest Catch & Mom Shaming have in common? Listen to find out what is truly holding us back as women & moms in 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
The Voice Inside Your Head: The Greyhound & The Bully
October 07, 2020 17:34 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBSo often we focus on what we are feeding our kids and putting into our bodies when it comes to food but what are we feeding our children and ourselves when it comes to the voice inside our head. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support
Identity After Kids- The Caterpillar or the Butterfly
September 30, 2020 02:04 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/after-hours-with-amanda/support