Wake Up To Your Life
Episodes
EP 142: Why Change Feels Hard (And Why It's Still Possible)
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers the brain science behind why personal change can feel so difficult, even when we genuinely want it. Drawing from neuroscience...
EP 142: Why Change Feels Hard (And Why It's Still Possible)
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers the brain science behind why personal change can feel so difficult, even when we genuinely want it. Drawing from neuroscience...
EP 141: When Change Messes with Your Identity
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how major life changes can quietly reshape our identity and confidence. Through a heartfelt story about transitioning from running a marketing a...
EP 140: Are You Fixing The Wrong Problem? Here's Why You Feel Stuck
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t because you’re not trying hard enough, but because you’re trying to fix the wrong problem? Through perso...
EP 139: How To Make An Intentional Pivot
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Life doesn’t always cooperate with our best plans. Whether it’s snow days, sickness, disrupted routines, or unexpected responsibilities, there are...
EP 138: The Gentle Reset: Adjust, Don't Abandon Your Goals
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of the Gentle Reset New Year’s Series, we look at what happens when real life starts interfering with our goals. As the initial...
EP 137: The Gentle Reset: Change Your Patterns
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the third episode of the Gentle Reset New Year’s series, we explore why old patterns are so hard to break and how to change them without for...
EP 136: The Gentle Reset: You’re Not Inconsistent. You’re Overloaded.
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second episode of The Gentle Reset New Year's series. Amanda shares why knowing what to do doesn’t always lead to doing it whe...
EP 135: The Gentle Reset: Why New Year’s Goals Fail (and Why Gentle Changes Work)
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re kicking off the new year by breaking free from the pressure and burnout that usually come with January goals. This is the first episode of a s...
EP 134: Wake Up To Making Life Easier
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the year winds down and the holiday season ramps up, this episode is a gentle permission slip to stop making life harder than it ne...
EP 133: The Power of Perspective: Understanding the Ones We Love
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Perspective can make all the difference. A simple car ride with my daughter revealed how something I intended as loving and attentive was interpreted ...
EP 132: Questions for Every Season
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We revisit the idea of life’s seasons, building on episode 103 and offering three powerful questions to stay present and intentional, espe...
EP 131: When to Use Instinct, Intuition, or Higher Level Thinking
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are three main ways our brain thinks, and in this episode I share a breakdown of instinct, intuition, and higher-level thinking, what each of th...
EP 130 Expectations vs. Reality
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is often a painful gap between what we expect from life and what actually unfolds. From relationships to career goals to parenting, Amanda share...
EP 129: Intent vs Interpretation
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we cover the difference between intent and interpretation. So often, conflict, division, and misunderstanding don’t come from what ...
EP 128: Life After Letting Go
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This candid check-in shares what it's like learning to anchor an unstructured season in gratitude, presence, and answered prayers. Key Takeaway...
EP 127: The End of An Era: I Closed My Marketing Agency
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda reflects on closing her marketing agency, Homegrown. She unpacks coming to a crossroad, and how she came to this difficult decis...
EP 126: Break Free From Old Patterns: You’re In Becoming
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Amanda invites you to get real about living with intention, meaning, and clarity. She challenges the common belief of “this is just...
EP 125: What Needs To Happen To Make A REAL Change
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores how real change happens when we get to the root of our struggles instead of settling for quick fixes. Addressing the underlying ...
EP 124: The 2-Minute Rule...It's A Game Changer
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like your brain is juggling a million tiny to-dos that never seem to go away? In this episode of Wake Up To Your Life, we explore a simple b...
EP 123: How To Change The Narrative In Your Mind
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Amanda shares about the power of changing our narratives. Narratives, those stories we tell ourselves in our heads, shape our beliefs and actio...
EP 122: How To Plan Your Month With Intention
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about effective monthly planning strategies that keep our lives intentional and aligned. Whether you're preparing for a bu...
EP 121: What God Is Teaching Me About Waking Up
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Amanda shares a powerful personal story about what it means to truly remain in God's care—even when life doesn’t look the wa...
EP 120: What Travel Taught Me About Living Fully Awake
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Amanda shares reflections from a recent family trip to Portugal—not as a travel guide, but as a story of waking up to what matters ...
Episode 119: Change Your Expectations In Your Relationships
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the impact of expectations in relationships, from family to friendships. Here’s what you'll find in this discussion: Underst...
Episode 118: Are You Doing Your Habits WRONG (Part 2)
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to part two of our series on habits, where we explore how to make habits work for you, redefine them, and understand which ones serve you...
Episode 117: Are You Doing Your Habits WRONG? (Part 1)
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Amanda challenges the rigid mindset around habits and encourages a more flexible, trust-based approach. Whether you’re overly disci...
Episode 116: 5 Questions To Better Your Relationship
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Wake Up To Your Life, get ready to take your relationship to the next level! This episode includes five questions you can ask one a...
Episode 115: The Key to Staying Young: Never Stop Learning
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the new year, many of us focus on setting goals, choosing a word of the year, or building new habits. But what if we also asked ourselves: What do ...
Episode 114: Recap of 3 Steps To Wake Up To Your Life
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Amanda Foust revisits her Wake Up to Your Life model, exploring three transformative questions: 1. What’s happening around me? 2.&n...
Episode 113: The Comparison Trap: How to Turn Envy into Inspiration
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Wake Up to Your Life, Amanda Foust explores the impact of comparison and how it often becomes an excuse for playing small. Drawing ...
Episode 112: A New Perspective For When Emotions Take Over
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Foust shares a personal story about her oldest daughter's recent interaction with a new relationship and the importance of perspective in ...
Episode 111: Looking Back And Looking Forward To 2025
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I reflect on personal growth and business from 2024 and what waking up to my life looked like this past year. Key Takeaways: Leader...
Episode 110: Ask yourself THIS question to end a season strong
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Amanda invites listeners to reflect on their achievements as a season comes to a close. This episode is suited for any closing s...
Episode 109: How To Navigate Relationships During The Holidays
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The holiday season is here, and while it brings joy and togetherness, it can also shine a light on the challenges in our relationships. Amanda Foust s...
Episode 108: What To do When It's Not Your Best Day
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Amanda talks about the importance of releasing the constant comparison between our regular, everyday moments and our "best days....
Episode 107: It's Time To Unplug With Intention
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Wake Up To Your Life podcast, Amanda shares her recent journey into intentional unplugging, inspired by Hannah Brencher’s new...
Episode 106: How To Make Life More Meaningful
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learning and perception are directly tied together. Inspired by a quote from Richard Restak's book, Mozart's Brain and the Fighter Pilot, Amanda ...
Episode 105: Learn How To Love Your Life
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special one-year anniversary episode of Wake Up to Your Life, Amanda Foust reflects on the journey of launching and growing the podcast. From ...
Episode 104: Wake Up To Recurring Patterns And What They Mean
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Amanda Foust continues the conversation about awareness in our lives by exploring the importance of recognizing patterns. Last week’...
Episode 103. Wake Up to What You Need in THIS Season
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how life is a series of seasons, each bringing its own challenges and needs. Sometimes we choose these seasons intentional...
Episode 102: Don't Just LIVE Your Life...ENJOY Your Life!
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda had a lightbulb moment this last week and is eager to share it with you! How can you enjoy your life MORE right where you are? So many of us se...
Episode 101: Multi-Tasking Isn't The Answer!
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda is back after a long and enjoyable summer break! Because of life getting busier once school starts, she's tackling something you are likely dea...
Episode 100: 3 Steps To Wake Up To Your Life
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating 100 episodes of the Wake Up To Your Life podcast! Today's episode introduces a new framework that gives you three questions you can ask yo...
Episode 99. What Confidence REALLY Means
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about what confidence REALLY means! It's not just about how you feel about who you are right now, it's about the belief you have i...
Episode 98. How To Be Kinder To Yourself
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever have days (or weeks or months) where you get stuck in your thoughts, and your thoughts are not kind to yourself? Your inner voice dictates...
Episode 97. Are you willing to experience the opposite of what you want?
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore a powerful quote that illuminates the necessity of embracing life's challenges to achieve personal growth. This episode di...
Episode 96. Tips For Surviving The Summer With Your Kids
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is full of tips for parents on how to survive and thrive this summer with their kids! It's all about intention, planning, and setting you...
Episode 95. When Faith Meets Waking Up To Your Life
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is faith-based. It will help you realize if you are waking up to your life FULLY or if you are only doing it when it feels good. Exper...
Episode 94. Patterns of the Past: How Historical Data Shapes Our Lives
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda explores how our past experiences and the patterns they form can profoundly influence our present actions and future decisions. She recognizes ...
Episode 93. What To Tell Yourself When You’re Going Through A Hard Time
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ONE change in how you speak to yourself can make ALL the difference. Listen to today's episode for what to tell yourself when you're going through a h...
Episode 92. Just Because You Can, Doesn't Mean You Should
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's world, there are so many things that demand our attention. The expectations on us just keep growing, so we need a filter in which we make d...
Episode 91. How To Navigate Two Conflicting Emotions At The Same Time
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you wake up to your life, you will become more aware of ALL of your emotions. What happens when you experience conflicting emotions at the same t...
Episode 90. How to help yourself FEEL again
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What could life look like if you brought feeling back into even the mundane tasks? If you can FEEL the basic rhythms of your day, then you will start ...
Episode 89. Do you battle comparison? Listen up!
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Amanda shares the importance of focusing on personal growth rather than falling into the trap of comparing yourself ...
Episode 88. How To Provide A Supportive Leadership Style in Your Work and Home
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Amanda covers the importance of leaders providing the right support to get the results they want. Whether you're a leader of a team o...
Episode 87. Change Your Life By Doing THIS Every Day
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to change your day, start deciding how you want to FEEL and then create that specific feeling each day. I walk you through HOW to do this ...
Episode 86. Show Up As Who You Want To Be NOW!
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is a powerful quote by Lori Harder that emphasizes the shift from the passive act of "finding" oneself to the proactive choice of "creating" one...
Episode 85. Make life FUN with THIS question
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn to ask yourself a simple question that will wake you up to more FUN in your life! By encouraging listeners to ask themselves this question ...
Episode 84. The ONE Conversation That Matters The Most
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we focus on the most significant conversation we have...the one with ourselves. Drawing inspiration from Dr. Caroline Leaf, the episode highligh...
Episode 83. Spend time doing the RIGHT things
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to align your daily actions with personal goals if you want to reach new levels of success. It's easy to be perpetually busy and think that ...
Episode 82. The Importance Of Self Trust
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we highlight the importance of self-trust, a crucial but often ignored aspect of personal development. The conversation cen...
Episode 81. Who Will You Be In 5 Years?
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about the person you'll become in five years. Your future self is shaped by far more than just aspirationa...
Episode 80. Hard conversation vs hard life
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Wake Up to Your Life Podcast, we address the discomfort many experience when confronted with hard conversations. Too many&...
Episode 79. Wake Up Your 5 Senses
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What would it look like to be really aware of your 5 senses? It's time to wake up to your senses at a new level! We were given our senses for a reason...
Episode 78. Accelerate your success by doing THIS
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to accelerate your success! Today, we discuss a quote shared by Brendon Burchard and break it down together. The quote emphasizes the i...
Episode 77. Change the Energy of the Room
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we talk about the CHOICE you have to change the energy in the room. Be intentional with how you impact others by deciding beforeha...
Episode 76. Double down on your actions towards your goals
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you need help making confident decisions FASTER? Are you looking for RESULTS when it comes to your goals? This episode talks about how to DOUBLE DO...
Episode 75. No More Blah Days
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a reminder that you can create more of how you want to feel by managing your thoughts! The next time you are having a "BLAH" day, t...
Episode 74. What does consistency REALLY look like?
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about what consistency REALLY looks like! It's not what you think. It's not about showing up 100% all of the time. Instead, it's a...
Episode 73. Shift From Reaction to Reflection
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to learn the difference between reaction and reflection and how it makes a difference in how you feel and show up in your life! Reflection is o...
Episode 72. The Power Of Waking Up To REALITY!
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Key Takeaways: Don't get so stuck in the "what ifs" that you miss out on REALITY! When you truly wake up to your life, you can find contentment in the...
Episode 71. Cultivate Good Stewardship Habits
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Key Takeaways: Shift focus from solely planning for the future to actively stewarding what you have in the present. Being a good steward involves max...
Episode 70. Rise Above Negativity
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Key Takeaways This episode explores how to manage emotional responses and stay resilient through life's challenges. Amanda discusses the importan...
Episode 69. A process to make a lasting change
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Key Takeaways: In this episode, Amanda shares how it takes more than just deciding to make a change. There's an entire process to help create sustaine...
Episode 68. FOCUS If You Want To WIN
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Key Takeaways Focus vs. Overextension: Highlighting the common trap of trying to win in all life areas simultaneously, leading to ineffective ...
Episode 67. Why Being Too Results-Driven Might Be Holding You Back
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Amanda shares discoveries from a recent trip to Mexico. She discusses how the women on this trip shared examples of how when we focus...
Episode 66. Looking for Clarity? Ask More Questions
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that one of the best ways you can gain clarity is through asking questions? Too many times we seek clarity through making up our own stor...
Episode 65: Managing Your Emotions (Part 2)
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is Part 2 all about managing your emotions. We take a deeper dive into the importance of managing REACTIONS to emotions. Managi...
Episode 64 Managing Your Emotions (Part 1)
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Amanda discusses the complex world of emotions, particularly focusing on managing them. As we move beyond the exciteme...
Episode 63. Plant The RIGHT Seeds
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Amanda shares a deeper dive into one of her recent quotes: "Where we plant ourselves is where we develop roots. The longer we stay in...
Episode 62: A New Outlook On Self-Discipline
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down a new outlook on discipline! "Discipline is explaining to your brain that you need to sacrifice immediate pleasures for...
Episode 61. Do THIS Activity To Wake Up To Your Life
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Amanda introduces a fun and easy activity to help you Wake Up To Your Life! Listen for a daily action you can take to experience more...
Episode 60. Silence the Noise and Listen to God
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a reminder for believers to wake up to the SILENCE. That is where God wants to speak to us. We live in a world of distractions...
Episode 59. The Power Of Setting Reminders
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Amanda shares how setting reminders are a powerful tool that we often don't use enough. Listen for examples of how to use reminder...
Episode 58. When Positivity Stops Being Positive
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know positive thinking may not always be a positive thing? Amanda shares a story between her and her son where they discover how positivity ma...
Episode 57: Create More Time In Your Life
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for those looking for more TIME in your life. If you're feeling too busy and overwhelmed, listen for a quick way to shift your perspec...
Episode 56. Build Your Inner Circle That Leads To Success
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Relationships come and go, but an intentional tribe that YOU choose can be the ticket to the next-level of success you've been looking for. Don't leav...
Episode 55. Wake Up To Possibility
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Amanda shares how many high performers put blinders on to stay focused but how, in some ways, this can put us asleep to possibilities...
Episode 54: A Perspective Shift To Tackle ALL Problems
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Amanda shares a tip for tackling any problem. Problems pop up on the daily, you can't usually stop them. But it's how you RESPOND to ...
Episode 53. Wake Up To The Mundane
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Amanda gives listeners a challenge to help them Wake Up To The Mundane in their life. When you can wake up to the mundane, you're ...
Episode 52. Make Time And Space For Your Desires
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode focuses on a crucial aspect of achieving your dreams: creating time and mental space for what you want to attract or create in your li...
Episode 51. Wake Up To Your Ridiculously Extraordinary Life with special guest Kara Duffy
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Kara Duffy! Kara is an entrepreneur, business coach & consultant who uses her Have It All Method™ to help business owners ...
Episode 50. Goal-Setting: Start Small (Part 2)
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is PART 2 all about starting SMALL when it comes to goal setting! This episode includes... Don't set yourself up for defeat with unre...
Episode 49. Goal Setting: Start Small (Part 1)
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we start another two-part series, and this time it's about starting SMALL when it comes to goal-setting. This episode includes:...
Episode 48. 10 Things To Do To End The Year With Momentum (Part 2)
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in for 5 more tips to close out the year and start a new one with MOMENTUM! Listen to episode 47 first! Subscribe for more! Wake Up T...
Episode 47. 10 Things To Do To End The Year With Momentum (Part 1)
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Key takeaways: Reflect and Grow: Reflect on past achievements and lessons to gain insights for future growth. Intention and Decluttering...
Episode 46. What Is Your Best And Highest Use?
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Key Takeaways: Key Question: "What is my best and highest use?" is a simple but powerful question for decision-making and time management. Effecti...
Episode 45. Intention vs. Interpretation In Communication
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Key Takeaways: Communication's Impact: Communication can unite or divide, depending on the interpretation. Intent vs. Interpretation: Our int...
Episode 44. Rest vs. Numbing Out
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Key Takeaways: How to distinguish between intentional rest and numbing out to prevent burnout. Recognize signs of numbing behaviors, such as excessiv...