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F* It!

72 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 158 ratings

A strategic podcast where Amy Ledin talks about the main F’s that have influenced her life and have helped her in creating her best self. She covers areas in faith, family, forgiveness, food, fitness, and formula. She will deep dive into how placing her baby for adoption at 18, losing almost 100 pounds, facing her marriage-ending affair, and battling stage 4 cancer for almost 7 years, has only made her stronger. Join Amy as she takes you through her story, her life-changing struggles, and shares with you the tactical strategies every single week that will help you thrive and overcome ANYTHING you face.
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22 The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly With Brooke Thomas

July 14, 2020 08:45 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MB

Brooke is someone who is unapologetic about who she is and what she stands for. With her bran d name - Live Out Loud, who better to teach us how to tell our story than her.    Listen in as Brooke takes me through her process in helping her clients identify their story which helps them live out loud authentically. I love how she taught us to use faith, our story and experience to share what we all have inside us.    “Trade ashes for a crown of Beauty” Find her on Instagram: https:...

21 If TikTok Dancing Triggers You

July 10, 2020 08:45 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MB

So while I used TikTok in the title, it could apply to any of the social media platforms.  What are triggers? What does it mean when I have that triggered feeling?    In this episode, I share with you my triggers with adult dancing and how I worked through it and what they really mean.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/

20 Chats with Jasna Burza - Your Attitude Is A Choice

July 07, 2020 11:52 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

Ever meet someone that just blows you away with their incredible attitude? What’s even more powerful is that I was blown away by Jasna before I even heard her story. Then when I found out she once lived in a refugee camp in Bosnia, moved to the USA barely speaking English, and then went on to suffer through 9 miscarriages, my mouth dropped to the floor because this woman really makes you shift your perspective on things. Listen is as we talk about everything from attitude, mindset, vibing hi...

19 Conditioned Love and Why I Needed to Change

July 06, 2020 11:34 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MB

It’s only been a couple of years since truly learning what unconditional love really means. I realized that I was conditional with my love and my deeper fear of rejection hurt my relationships.    Tune in as I share a story from this past year and how it changed the way I show love to my children and how we must all shift the way in which we express love. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/

18 Will you be a part of the 5%?

July 04, 2020 08:45 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

The latest stats are that 70% of people regain their weight in the first year and 95% regain their weight in the first 3-5 years. Which means only 5% keep their results after 5 years.    With it now being 17+ years since I lost over 90 pounds, I see so many people still having the wrong mindset around what it takes to keep your results.    Listen in as I talk about some of the things that will set you apart so you can be a part of the 5%. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy_le...

17 You Are What You Wear? Enclothed Cognition and Its Power

July 03, 2020 08:45 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MB

Ever wonder why you feel more confident when wearing some specific item of clothing? Ever find that you workout more intensely when wearing actual gym clothes? Studies from 2012 show that your clothing does in fact have power.  Listen in as I share with you the research behind what you wear and the power it has. You will definitely look at what you are wearing more closely. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/

16 My Adoption Story Part 2

July 01, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

After almost 21 years of rarely speaking about my adoption, and dealing with a lot of shame, here is the follow up to part 1, and the years following the adoption placement.    “Shame hates it when we reach out and tell our story. It hates having words wrapped around it- it can't survive being shared. Shame loves secrecy. When we bury our story, the shame metastasizes.” - Brene Brown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/

15 My Adoption Story Part 1

July 01, 2020 08:45 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

It’s been 24 years since I placed my baby for adoption, but the wounds and sadness are still fresh. What does this have to do with creating your best self?  EVERYTHING.  We must forgive and heal the parts that we have shamed. Here is part 1. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/

14 Faith During Hard Times - My Cancer Battle

June 30, 2020 08:45 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

They say that tension is the test. We can all state that we have faith, but when it is put to the test, that is when we really see what our faith is all about.  Today marks the 2 year anniversary of me getting the news of remission. And this came after being told that I had 4-6 months to live.  I hope you listen to this and evaluate where you need to step into faith, fully and completely. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/

13 You Might Not Be Getting Support Because Of These Things

June 26, 2020 08:45 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

You Might Not Be Getting Support Because Of These Things   I hear it ALLLLL the time. Clients telling me their partners and friends do not support their goals. While you may need to level up your circle of friends when it comes to fully support your big dreams and goals, more times than not, the reason they are not supportive is because of YOU.    Here are 5 things that are sure to get you no support on your endeavors:  You aren’t honest with how you feel about yourself and your go...

12 The Talk - Authenticity and How Much Should We Share

June 26, 2020 04:30 - 8 minutes - 7.39 MB

We hear that word thrown around a lot - authenticity. But what is required of these ‘influencers’ to share? Do I need to spill all? Or are there things we can keep to ourselves.    Everyone will have a different opinion on this one. Here’s mine in a PSA message.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/

11 I've Paid For Friends with Christina Lecuyer

June 23, 2020 04:30 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

Does that title trigger you? Then this is the episode for you. While we talked about much more than this, I feel like the statement was so powerful that you will want to tune into see what Christina Lecuyer has to say about paying for friendships.    We talk associations, routine, faith, and connection. This is one you will not want to miss as Christina was a key person in my growth in 2019.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwh...

10 Squash limiting beliefs doing this

June 21, 2020 04:30 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MB

Ever find yourself saying you could never do this, or never do that? Maybe you read somewhere some stat that squashed a dream you may have had? Today’s is a quickie and a fast way to set yourself up closer to believe in the things you want. Tune in and learn how to squash limiting beliefs in a google search. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/  

09 What Is In Your Filter?

June 19, 2020 04:30 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

No, I’m not talking coffee filters, I am talking the RAS, also known as your Reticular Activating System. I am obsessed with it and learning all I can do to filter things that help me in becoming my best self.    Listen in as you will already see how the RAS is working to help you, or maybe hurt you, and walk away with some tips in getting the filter to be aligned with you becoming your best self.  You don’t want to miss this one. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/ Face...

08 Why Do I Keep Sabotaging Myself?

June 17, 2020 11:38 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

Ever wonder why you continue to sabotage your goals even when you feel you want it so bad? Pick up a copy of Psycho Cybernetics and you will soon see that where the thoughts and mind go, the body follows.    It all comes down to belief and taking control of our computer program, the brain.  Tune in as I teach you about the conscious and subconscious mind and you may just see why you have been sabotaging yourself.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/ Facebook: https://...

07 Imposter Syndrome - Waiting To Be Found Out

June 16, 2020 11:54 - 13 minutes - 9.24 MB

As the launch-week of my podcast is quickly coming to an end, I wanted to share all the feelings that are coming up for me. This is one of them.  To my surprise, over 70% of people feel the imposter syndrome at some point in their careers.  So which one(s) do you relate to?  Are you the Perfectionist, the Superwoman/man, the Natural Genius, the Soloist, or the Expert? Or maybe a little of all of them?  Tune in to the show and see which ones you relate to most. Instagram: https://www...

06 Your Environment Is Stronger Than Your Willpower

June 14, 2020 14:07 - 14 minutes - 9.97 MB

This is one of my favorite topics and while this is a quick-hitter, this won’t be the last time we talk about this.    Its time to take control of your environment - on the micro and macro levels. After moving into our new house a few years ago, my peanut butter temptation was suddenly no longer there. It was then that I realized it was all because I was no longer seeing it on a daily basis. Essentially, I was protecting my environment.  On a macro level, we need to look at who we are ...

05 What If Tomorrow Never Comes?

June 12, 2020 11:08 - 9 minutes - 6.46 MB

We always hear the saying “live today like it’s your last” but its really just lip service to most of us.  After 77 days on chemotherapy during COVID, I realized that prior to that I was STILL playing it small and not taking action on my big dreams and goals.  Its time for YOU to take action on the things you keep saying you want to do.

04 Changing your State Through Anchoring with Ed Mylett

June 10, 2020 20:52 - 48 minutes - 36.6 MB

This episode was a dream come true and long in the making. Ed Mylett is known for his peak performance strategies. And who better to teach me some of those strategies while battling cancer.  Join me as Ed takes us through a lesson on changing your state through the practice of anchoring. This hack has become one of the biggest attributes to my positive mindset and allows me to show up even when I don’t feel like showing up. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/ Facebook: https...

03 Operation Dichotomy I Had an Affair

June 10, 2020 20:51 - 1 hour - 50.2 MB

This interview with Paul Kim over at Operation Dichotomy is to date the most talked about podcast I have done. Its exactly why I asked Paul if I could share it over on mine.  We talked about my marriage-ending affair, life after an affair with exes, and how to navigate through the shame surrounding it. We also discussed the stereotypes and assumptions people make about infidelity and how the conversation needs to change. Tune into this one, you will not want to miss it. Instagram: https:...

02 I Kept My Weight Off NOT Being On A Diet

June 10, 2020 20:50 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

With the shocking stats that 95% of people who lose weight gain it back within 3 years, we have to see that our mindset around dieting needs to change. Now going into my 18th year of keeping off over 90 pounds of weight loss, what is keeping me here is not a diet. In this episode, I take you through my weight loss journey and share with you what needed to happen in order to make lasting change. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/

01 What the F is This About?

June 10, 2020 12:37 - 5 minutes - 4.24 MB

A strategic podcast where Amy Ledin talks about the main F’s that have influenced her life and have helped her in creating her best self. She covers areas in faith, family, forgiveness, food, fitness, and formula. She will deep dive into how placing her baby for adoption at 18, losing almost 100 pounds, facing her marriage-ending affair, and battling stage 4 cancer for almost 7 years, has only made her stronger. Join Amy as she takes you through her story, her life-changing struggles, and sh...