After Hours With Amanda
Episodes
Ep. 66- The Plague of our Timelines and the Realization of Being Exactly Where You Are Meant to Be
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Compairson happens in all areas of life and score keeping can become a pitfall. But when we actually take a moment to look around what do we see? In t...
EP. 65: Taking Up Space & The Internal Hidden Opposition we Didn't Know Existed
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Amanda with your favorite cup of whatever your bevie of choice is a settle in for an episode that will remind you on the airplane of life you nee...
EP. 64-No Princess Stands Alone: The Power of Sidekicks
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Amanda for an extra magical episode as she shares the magic behind her recent trip to Walt Disney World for the Disney Princess Product Experienc...
EP. 63 Is My Communication Conveying My Message
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's jump back in with some exciting life updates and work updates as well that will just have you absolutely excited for the adventure we are ab...
EP. 62 - 27 Hours in LA & The Shift
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is no time like the present to jump back in! I can't wait to share all about Disney's House of Mouse event, La La Land coffee, and how t...
EP. 61- You Don't Need to Convince Anyone
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey besties! We definitely kicked it old school since the camera wasn't working but being back on the closet floor was the best and spoiler alert ...
EP. 60: Step Out of the Shadow of Who You Were & Into the Light of Who You've Become
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So often when it comes to making decisions we are plagued with the desire to make the "right decision" or we are haunted by the guilt afterw...
EP. 59- Why isn't it happening for me?
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about our Disneyland trip that didn't go our way. We dig into the idea of timing and how our mindset determines how we ca...
EP. 58 Toddlers, Threenagers, and Teenagers OH MY!- The labels we create
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the idea of today's world being so focused on mindset, internal voices, and affirmations yet we fail to correct our own ...
EP. 57 Holiday Hoovers and the Boundaries We Draw with Ourselves and Others
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WE'RE BACK BABY! After several months besties, we are back and jumping right in! After we were visited this week and got to hear the one and only BOB ...
EP. 56- Answering DM's & Questions
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 56 Amanda dives into answering all your questions from marriage & parenting, to Disney and her favorite early riser tips and tricks.
Ep. 55 - Becoming Who You were meant to be
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 55 Amanda shares more about her current therapy journey and how learning about the inner conflict inside fueled by her younger self has led...
EP. 54 A Season of Cinching
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 54 Amanda discusses the idea of what happens when we start to feel as though the plans we had are being changed and "taken away" ...
Ep. 53- You are NOT an Aesthetic
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If I had one Episode you listened to, I hope it would be this one. In this episode, we dive into the idea that in a world that bombards us with all th...
EP. The Box of Limitations We Build
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grab yourself a bevie and settle for a chat! In this episode we dig into the idea of not just limiting ideas but boxes we build around ourselves as we...
EP. 52 - The Bear Hunt of Grief
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EP. 51 - From Hurt Girl to Girls Girl
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Back 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, teac...
EP. 50 Grief & Addiction- The People We Loved Yet Somehow No Longer Knew
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 ...
EP. 49 Relationships & the PitFall of Scorekeeping
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we jump into the topic of relationships and gentle reminder " don't hear what I'm not saying" but Amanda will share ...
EP. 48 -The Text Thread Heard Round the World
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
And 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 ...
EP. 47 - The Purpose in the Pain
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grab a cuppa your favorite something and join Amanda for time together chatting all things therapy, inner child, surgery, and the process of pain over...
Ep. 46 Disneyland - When the Mouse Called & Pixie Dust Was Made
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grab 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!
EP. 45 Cinderella- It was Never About a Glass Slipper
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you love shoes and self-confidence grab your favorite bevie and settle if for what I hope will be a wonderful conversation.
EP. 44 & Just like that we're Back!
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After 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...
EP. 43- Do it For Her
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 ...
EP. 42 The Greatest Love of All & Your Personal Perspective
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our 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 fu...
EP.41 -Comparison- The Trap We Use Against Ourselves
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So excited to be back and share this all new Episode!
EP. 40 Control: The Great Illusionist
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I 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 hon...
EP. 38 Restriction vs. Restraint
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Happy Humans! In this episode, we dive into the idea of restrictions vs restraint and what that looks like when raising tiny humans, having...
EP. 37 : Purpose & People over Productivity &
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello 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 beco...
Ep. 36: Botox, Buttholes, & Bears Oh MY! The Last 4 months of my Life
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where 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...
Ep 35. Building Trust: The Pebble in the Windshield & The Dock for the Boat
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi 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 huma...
Ep 34. The Holiday Haze- The Being is found in between the Doing & Giving
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi 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 dre...
Clean Your Plate & Forced Apology Mentality- The Silencing of Our Intuition
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Happy Humans! Were Back for another episode where we dive into this idea surrounding the "finish your plate" mentality and the "You better apologi...
Hi! We're Back; Let's take a Deep Breath
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It'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...
Ep. 31: You Asked- I Answered: My Trauma Dictated Dating Life
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TW: 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...
Ep. 30 The Toxicity of Achievement Culture
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 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...
Ep. 29: The Certainty of Being Uncertain
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did 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...
Episode 28: Catching Up- Chatting Marriage & Therapy Things
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
AHH! 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 th...
Holding Trauma- Where Have I Been? Update
18 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It'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 therap...
Mental Health- The Oil Change We Ignore
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 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...
Parent Or Friend? The Choice They Want You To Make
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 ...
Identity After Kids: It's Not a Power Struggle You Can Co-Exist
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 ...
This Missing Ingredient of Self Love & the Journey to Find It
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As 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 b...
Movie Parallels: Harry Potter & Trauma Scars
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about trauma and scars and how Harry Potter changed my life.
Movie Parallels and Parenting: Hook
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 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...
Ego's & Parenting: The Default Setting of our Titles
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We revisit the topic of our egos in Parenting and how this is a default setting based in the titles of how we are categorized.
Who are You? Identify and Toy Story and The Calluses We Create
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about Toy Story and dive into the question of "who do you want to be?"
"Just Wait Till You Have Kids" When Ego & Invalidation overtake Empathy and Communication
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 ha...
What You Verbalize You Internalize and So Will They: The Pitfalls of a "Do As I Say Not As I Do" Mindset
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 internali...
Losing My Religion and How I Found My Relationship
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda shares her testimony and faith and how she lost her religion and began her relationship.
You Don't Need to Stay on the High Horse- Shifting Your Parenting Mindset from Power to Empowering
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 opportu...
Ego and Others Opinions. & Why Sparing the Rod WILL NOT Spoil the Child
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 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...
The Re-Traumatizing of Our Inner Child: Are you Projecting or Protecting
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 ...
Breaking the Cycle: Your Tiny Human is Not Manipulating You
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dig deep into becoming first responders instead of First reactors and changing our narrative around our tiny humans and teens when...
The One Where We Realize Our Tiny Humans Are Individuals
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Isn'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...
I Don't Want My Daughter to Grow Up Resilient - The Day the Rubberband Snapped.
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Amanda enjoys a Taco Bell bean burrito & McDonald's Coke while she talks about the fact that being Resilient is something she doe...
Others Opinions Don't Own Your Identity
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Besides delicious Danish Krinkles in this episode, we discuss my laundry and the power of other people's opinions and the Identity we give away. ...
It Doesn't Have to Be One Or The Other
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we touch on the fear surrounding Motherhood and searching for the middle ground.
When You Have No Idea What You're Doing- You're Right
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This 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...
Invisible Expectations- The Invisible Ghosts that Haunt Us
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this weeks, Halloween Week episode we are talking about Expectations as the invisible ghosts that haunt us. Heads us the audio cut out for 1...
Misconceptions & Motherhood- Identity is the Name of the Game
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on the Misconceptions about Motherhood when it comes to losing our identity as mom's but rather the idea we slowly unknowingly ha...
Mom Shaming - We're all Just Crabs in a Bucket
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What 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.&nbs...
The Voice Inside Your Head: The Greyhound & The Bully
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So 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...
Identity After Kids- The Caterpillar or the Butterfly
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
AfterHoursWithAmanda Episode 1: Where do we begin?
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas