<![CDATA[Holding Space with Authentically Amy]]>2dae3229-891d-5f34-b4ff-bade992a2c27Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:48:18 +0000Captivate.fmAmy Thurmanhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/a0b171b3-0e3d-4132-876f-1a46d32bd172/43Q6bc20GLBla-IZiniemxVq.pngHolding Space with Authentically AmyAmy ThurmanAmy ThurmanHolding Space with Authentically Amy isn’t a podcast you listen to for tips or takeaways. It’s a space you enter. A space where you don’t have to be okay. Where you don’t have to know what to say. Where nothing needs to be solved or explained. This is what I needed when I was unraveling. Not advice. Not noise. Just space. Space to breathe. Space to break down. Space to exist without interpretation. So I created it. This podcast is an extension of my Authentically Amy series, where we talk about the things most people avoid. The hard, tender, honest things that make us real. The things that crack us open and remind us that we’re not alone. Some episodes are shared conversations. Others are private sessions I reflect on anonymously. But all of them are raw, human moments, held with care, not commentary. Holding Space will help you remember what it means to be truly human, and that you’re not the only one feeling what you’re feeling. If you're tired of pretending, if you're craving a place to lay it all down, this is for you. Connect with me on the socials: Instagram - www.instagram.com/amycthurman TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@authenticallyamy YouTube - www.youtube.com/@IAmAuthenticallyAmy or at my website: www.getamyshelp.com. No polish. No pressure. Just presence.https://holding-space-with-amy.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastOutgrowing the Life You BuiltOutgrowing the Life You BuiltThere comes a point in life where everything can look right on the outside, yet something inside you knows it no longer fits. Not because you failed, but because you’ve grown, and growth has a way of asking for more honesty than comfort.

In this episode, I sit down with Susan Houston for a conversation that goes far beyond career changes and relationship endings, and into what it actually feels like to outgrow a life you once worked so hard to build. Susan shares her journey of walking away from a 19-year career, ending her marriage, and stepping into the unknown without having everything figured out, all in pursuit of something deeper, something more true.

As we talk, it becomes clear that this kind of transformation does not start in the moment you leave, but in the quiet moments long before that, when you begin to notice the disconnect between who you are and who you’ve been trying to be. We explore how childhood experiences can shape our sense of worth, how they can lead us to become who others need us to be, and how those patterns can follow us into adulthood in ways we don’t always recognize.

We also talk about the parts of this journey that are rarely spoken out loud, including the emotional weight of success, the sting of rejection when you begin to step into something new, and the courage it takes to stay with yourself when everything familiar starts to fall away. There is a depth to this conversation that builds as it unfolds, inviting you to consider where you may be holding onto a version of your life that no longer reflects who you are becoming.

If you have ever felt like you are outgrowing your career, your relationships, or even your identity, this conversation will meet you there. Not with answers you are supposed to follow, but with the reminder that it is okay to change, it is okay to choose yourself, and it is okay to build something new from a place that feels more aligned with who you truly are.

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is honor who you’ve become, even when it means letting go of everything you once worked so hard to build.

Connect with Susan:

www.thesusanhouston.com

https://www.instagram.com/susanhouston.kienitz/

www.linkedin.com/in/thesusanhouston

https://www.facebook.com/susanhouston.kienitz/

https://www.tiktok.com/@susan.houston6?lang=en

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

amy@getamyshelp.com

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

]]>There comes a point in life where everything can look right on the outside, yet something inside you knows it no longer fits. Not because you failed, but because you’ve grown, and growth has a way of asking for more honesty than comfort.

In this episode, I sit down with Susan Houston for a conversation that goes far beyond career changes and relationship endings, and into what it actually feels like to outgrow a life you once worked so hard to build. Susan shares her journey of walking away from a 19-year career, ending her marriage, and stepping into the unknown without having everything figured out, all in pursuit of something deeper, something more true.

As we talk, it becomes clear that this kind of transformation does not start in the moment you leave, but in the quiet moments long before that, when you begin to notice the disconnect between who you are and who you’ve been trying to be. We explore how childhood experiences can shape our sense of worth, how they can lead us to become who others need us to be, and how those patterns can follow us into adulthood in ways we don’t always recognize.

We also talk about the parts of this journey that are rarely spoken out loud, including the emotional weight of success, the sting of rejection when you begin to step into something new, and the courage it takes to stay with yourself when everything familiar starts to fall away. There is a depth to this conversation that builds as it unfolds, inviting you to consider where you may be holding onto a version of your life that no longer reflects who you are becoming.

If you have ever felt like you are outgrowing your career, your relationships, or even your identity, this conversation will meet you there. Not with answers you are supposed to follow, but with the reminder that it is okay to change, it is okay to choose yourself, and it is okay to build something new from a place that feels more aligned with who you truly are.

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is honor who you’ve become, even when it means letting go of everything you once worked so hard to build.

Connect with Susan:

www.thesusanhouston.com

https://www.instagram.com/susanhouston.kienitz/

www.linkedin.com/in/thesusanhouston

https://www.facebook.com/susanhouston.kienitz/

https://www.tiktok.com/@susan.houston6?lang=en

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

amy@getamyshelp.com

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

]]>467f8102-c0c6-4180-9871-5d1634939a1bWed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -050043:25falsefull126261Choosing to HealChoosing to HealWhat if the moments that hurt you the most didn’t have to define you forever?

In this episode, I sit down with Tammy Ward, former police officer turned motivational speaker, for a conversation that is raw, real, and deeply human. What she shares will stay with you.

We talk about trauma that doesn’t just go away, the kind that quietly shapes how you see the world, how you show up, and how you carry yourself through the hardest seasons of life. And instead of avoiding it, Tammy made a choice that most people don’t even realize is possible - she chose to face it differently.

This is a conversation about what it actually looks like to heal, not in a perfect, polished way, but in the kind of way that requires honesty, courage, and a willingness to feel what most people try to avoid.

We talk about:

* Why so many people say they’re “fine” when they’re not

* What forgiveness really means (and what it doesn’t)

* The silent realities of trauma, mental health, and domestic violence

* How to begin creating new meaning in places that once held pain

There is a moment in this conversation that will shift how you think about healing, about control, and about what it really means to move forward, and it’s one you won’t want to miss.

If you’ve ever carried something heavy, if you’ve ever tried to move on but didn’t know how, or if you’ve ever wondered if healing is actually possible for you, this conversation is for you.

And if it speaks to you, share it. You never know who might need to hear this today.

Connect with Tammy:

7 day reset called a Brave Start : https://tammywardspeaks.com/thebravestart/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-ward-speaks/

https://www.instagram.com/yourtruthlieswithin/

https://tammywardspeaks.com/

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

amy@getamyshelp.com

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

]]>What if the moments that hurt you the most didn’t have to define you forever?

In this episode, I sit down with Tammy Ward, former police officer turned motivational speaker, for a conversation that is raw, real, and deeply human. What she shares will stay with you.

We talk about trauma that doesn’t just go away, the kind that quietly shapes how you see the world, how you show up, and how you carry yourself through the hardest seasons of life. And instead of avoiding it, Tammy made a choice that most people don’t even realize is possible - she chose to face it differently.

This is a conversation about what it actually looks like to heal, not in a perfect, polished way, but in the kind of way that requires honesty, courage, and a willingness to feel what most people try to avoid.

We talk about:

* Why so many people say they’re “fine” when they’re not

* What forgiveness really means (and what it doesn’t)

* The silent realities of trauma, mental health, and domestic violence

* How to begin creating new meaning in places that once held pain

There is a moment in this conversation that will shift how you think about healing, about control, and about what it really means to move forward, and it’s one you won’t want to miss.

If you’ve ever carried something heavy, if you’ve ever tried to move on but didn’t know how, or if you’ve ever wondered if healing is actually possible for you, this conversation is for you.

And if it speaks to you, share it. You never know who might need to hear this today.

Connect with Tammy:

7 day reset called a Brave Start : https://tammywardspeaks.com/thebravestart/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-ward-speaks/

https://www.instagram.com/yourtruthlieswithin/

https://tammywardspeaks.com/

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

amy@getamyshelp.com

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

]]>1b658b71-bc85-4be0-99f9-26f827748e5eMon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -050048:22falsefull125251Stop Chasing ConfidenceStop Chasing ConfidenceI did not know Blair is a professional profiler, and at the end, he shares his “take” on me!

“You are very authentic and intelligent. You hold back your intelligence so you don’t look too smart, but you can usually outthink most people in any room you’re in. It’s rare for you to find people that outstrip your ability to think through an issue. Very intelligent, very quick with your ability to grab information and suck it in, and you retain it. You take inference from that and you adapt it quickly, and you see application and utility.”

STOP CHASING CONFIDENCE

Some of the most powerful conversations happen when people are willing to speak honestly about the moments that changed them.

In this episode, I sit down with Blair Dunkley for a conversation about identity, authenticity, and the unexpected ways life can force us to rediscover ourselves. Blair shares pieces of his journey through divorce after more than three decades of marriage, serious health challenges, and the deep personal reflection that followed. What emerges from that story is not just resilience, but a new way of understanding how our minds actually shape the lives we experience.

One of the most fascinating parts of our discussion centers around the difference between confidence and self-confidence, a distinction that often goes unnoticed but can completely change how we see ourselves and how we move through the world. Blair explains how confidence is often built on external validation, while self-confidence comes from recognizing our own effectiveness and value from within. That shift alone can transform the way people approach relationships, work, and personal growth.

We also explore Blair’s Mind Model Method, which challenges traditional mindset approaches by focusing on behavior rather than belief alone. Instead of endlessly asking why something isn’t working, his models help people identify patterns and make practical changes that create real momentum forward.

Connect with Blair:

www.blairdunkley.com

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

amy@getamyshelp.com

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

]]>I did not know Blair is a professional profiler, and at the end, he shares his “take” on me!

“You are very authentic and intelligent. You hold back your intelligence so you don’t look too smart, but you can usually outthink most people in any room you’re in. It’s rare for you to find people that outstrip your ability to think through an issue. Very intelligent, very quick with your ability to grab information and suck it in, and you retain it. You take inference from that and you adapt it quickly, and you see application and utility.”

STOP CHASING CONFIDENCE

Some of the most powerful conversations happen when people are willing to speak honestly about the moments that changed them.

In this episode, I sit down with Blair Dunkley for a conversation about identity, authenticity, and the unexpected ways life can force us to rediscover ourselves. Blair shares pieces of his journey through divorce after more than three decades of marriage, serious health challenges, and the deep personal reflection that followed. What emerges from that story is not just resilience, but a new way of understanding how our minds actually shape the lives we experience.

One of the most fascinating parts of our discussion centers around the difference between confidence and self-confidence, a distinction that often goes unnoticed but can completely change how we see ourselves and how we move through the world. Blair explains how confidence is often built on external validation, while self-confidence comes from recognizing our own effectiveness and value from within. That shift alone can transform the way people approach relationships, work, and personal growth.

We also explore Blair’s Mind Model Method, which challenges traditional mindset approaches by focusing on behavior rather than belief alone. Instead of endlessly asking why something isn’t working, his models help people identify patterns and make practical changes that create real momentum forward.

Connect with Blair:

www.blairdunkley.com

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

amy@getamyshelp.com

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

]]>5c9455e3-f0e3-42d5-825a-bb527b3cdef2Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -050058:39falsefull124241The Dyslexia MythThe Dyslexia MythWhat if dyslexia isn’t a reading disorder at all, but a difference in how the brain organizes information?

In this episode, I sit down with Russell Van Brocklen, who shares both his personal journey with severe dyslexia and the groundbreaking method he developed after discovering that traditional accommodations weren’t addressing the real issue. Russell explains the neurological differences behind dyslexia, revealing how dyslexic brains often show less activity in the back and significantly more activity in the front, and why that matters when it comes to teaching reading and writing.

We talk about why so many dyslexic students struggle in traditional K–12 settings yet thrive when they are finally allowed to specialize in areas of deep interest. Russell breaks down his approach, which teaches from specific to general rather than general to specific, using writing as a measurable output to help the brain organize itself. The results he shares are remarkable, with students advancing multiple grade levels in a matter of months.

This conversation challenges long-held assumptions about dyslexia and invites parents, educators, and leaders to reconsider what support really looks like. If you’ve ever wondered whether the system is failing bright, capable students simply because they learn differently, this episode will open your eyes to new possibilities.

Connect with Russell:

www.dyslexiaclasses.com

Free Resource :: Three Reasons Your Child's Dyslexic Education Isn't Working and What to do About it: https://mailchi/mp/dcacd9a6f9ae/3-reasons-ebook

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

amy@getamyshelp.com

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

]]>What if dyslexia isn’t a reading disorder at all, but a difference in how the brain organizes information?

In this episode, I sit down with Russell Van Brocklen, who shares both his personal journey with severe dyslexia and the groundbreaking method he developed after discovering that traditional accommodations weren’t addressing the real issue. Russell explains the neurological differences behind dyslexia, revealing how dyslexic brains often show less activity in the back and significantly more activity in the front, and why that matters when it comes to teaching reading and writing.

We talk about why so many dyslexic students struggle in traditional K–12 settings yet thrive when they are finally allowed to specialize in areas of deep interest. Russell breaks down his approach, which teaches from specific to general rather than general to specific, using writing as a measurable output to help the brain organize itself. The results he shares are remarkable, with students advancing multiple grade levels in a matter of months.

This conversation challenges long-held assumptions about dyslexia and invites parents, educators, and leaders to reconsider what support really looks like. If you’ve ever wondered whether the system is failing bright, capable students simply because they learn differently, this episode will open your eyes to new possibilities.

Connect with Russell:

www.dyslexiaclasses.com

Free Resource :: Three Reasons Your Child's Dyslexic Education Isn't Working and What to do About it: https://mailchi/mp/dcacd9a6f9ae/3-reasons-ebook

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

amy@getamyshelp.com

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

]]>a84c537b-138e-4960-bdfb-0231f87c7c96Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -050055:29falsefull123231Finding Your Voice AgainFinding Your Voice AgainThis episode moves through meaningful and layered territory, weaving together culture, fear, embodiment, storytelling, and what it truly means to live and speak from a place of authenticity.

Dr. Sarah Jefferis joins me for a conversation that begins with a cultural moment many people are quietly wrestling with and gradually unfolds into something much more personal: how fear shapes the narratives we carry, how it settles into the body, and how we gently begin returning to ourselves.

We explore what it means to believe women, how fear creates convincing internal stories that feel true even when they are not, and how easily we learn to armor up in order to survive. From there, the conversation softens into something deeper as we talk about slowing down, reconnecting with the body, and finding our voice again through presence, breath, writing, and honest reflection.

Sarah shares selections from her poetry and reflects on the heart behind her new book, touching on the complex relationship between luck and loss, love and grief, and the quiet resilience that often lives beneath both.

If you have ever felt the weight of fear in your body, questioned your own voice, or sensed that there is a more honest way to live than the one fear has offered you, this conversation will resonate. It is thoughtful, vulnerable, and expansive in a way that lingers long after the episode ends.

Connect with Sarah:

www.sarahjefferis.com

sarah@sarahjefferis.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.jefferis.write.now


Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

amy@getamyshelp.com

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

]]>This episode moves through meaningful and layered territory, weaving together culture, fear, embodiment, storytelling, and what it truly means to live and speak from a place of authenticity.

Dr. Sarah Jefferis joins me for a conversation that begins with a cultural moment many people are quietly wrestling with and gradually unfolds into something much more personal: how fear shapes the narratives we carry, how it settles into the body, and how we gently begin returning to ourselves.

We explore what it means to believe women, how fear creates convincing internal stories that feel true even when they are not, and how easily we learn to armor up in order to survive. From there, the conversation softens into something deeper as we talk about slowing down, reconnecting with the body, and finding our voice again through presence, breath, writing, and honest reflection.

Sarah shares selections from her poetry and reflects on the heart behind her new book, touching on the complex relationship between luck and loss, love and grief, and the quiet resilience that often lives beneath both.

If you have ever felt the weight of fear in your body, questioned your own voice, or sensed that there is a more honest way to live than the one fear has offered you, this conversation will resonate. It is thoughtful, vulnerable, and expansive in a way that lingers long after the episode ends.

Connect with Sarah:

www.sarahjefferis.com

sarah@sarahjefferis.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.jefferis.write.now


Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

amy@getamyshelp.com

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

]]>f3dc92f2-ba9a-43a8-ab1c-d878e04a133fMon, 16 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -050049:13falsefull122221Remembering Self-TrustRemembering Self-TrustThis episode includes vulnerable moments that may feel emotionally tender. Please listen at your own pace and take breaks if needed.

So many of us were never taught how to trust ourselves-only how to perform, comply, overthink, and look outside of ourselves for answers. In this conversation, I sit down with Lynn Bunch for a deeply human, grounding discussion about intuition, self-trust, and what happens when we slowly forget how to listen to our own inner knowing.


This episode isn’t about fixing yourself or learning something new. It’s about remembering what’s already been there beneath the noise, the judgment, and the conditioning. We talk about how self-trust gets covered over time, why judgment blocks our inner guidance, and how presence, discernment, and compassion quietly lead us back home to ourselves.


I encourage you to listen all the way through. Near the end, Lynn shares a truth that stopped me in my tracks and brought me to tears. It was deeply honest and something I didn’t realize I needed to hear.


If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your intuition, unsure of your own voice, or tired of outsourcing your wisdom, this conversation is an invitation to slow down, and remember yourself again.


Connect with Lynn:

www.lynnmbunch.com

https://www.centerforintuitiveeducation.org/


Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

amy@getamyshelp.com

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

]]>This episode includes vulnerable moments that may feel emotionally tender. Please listen at your own pace and take breaks if needed.

So many of us were never taught how to trust ourselves-only how to perform, comply, overthink, and look outside of ourselves for answers. In this conversation, I sit down with Lynn Bunch for a deeply human, grounding discussion about intuition, self-trust, and what happens when we slowly forget how to listen to our own inner knowing.


This episode isn’t about fixing yourself or learning something new. It’s about remembering what’s already been there beneath the noise, the judgment, and the conditioning. We talk about how self-trust gets covered over time, why judgment blocks our inner guidance, and how presence, discernment, and compassion quietly lead us back home to ourselves.


I encourage you to listen all the way through. Near the end, Lynn shares a truth that stopped me in my tracks and brought me to tears. It was deeply honest and something I didn’t realize I needed to hear.


If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your intuition, unsure of your own voice, or tired of outsourcing your wisdom, this conversation is an invitation to slow down, and remember yourself again.


Connect with Lynn:

www.lynnmbunch.com

https://www.centerforintuitiveeducation.org/


Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

amy@getamyshelp.com

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

]]>3c4e5397-9f50-4c72-9c0e-dec1c4c47b9cTue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -050055:00falsefull121211Stepping Into AuthenticityStepping Into AuthenticityWhat happens when the life you’ve built no longer fits the truth you feel inside?

In this episode of Holding Space with Authentically Amy, Tara Wiskow shares her powerful transition from a 13-year career as a weight loss and mindset coach into fully embracing her calling as an intuitive healer. Together, we explore what it really means to choose authenticity when it risks judgment, misunderstanding, or abandonment, and why that choice is often the doorway to everything we’ve been searching for.

We talk about authenticity as a frequency, why it requires releasing identities that once kept us safe, and how self-love becomes the foundation for true leadership and healing. Tara opens up about the role grief, intuition, and energy awareness played in her awakening, while we unpack practical ways to protect your energy without closing your heart.

This conversation is for anyone who feels the pull toward something more honest, more embodied, and more aligned—but isn’t quite sure how to trust it yet.

If you’ve been standing at the edge of your next becoming, this episode offers both permission and reassurance that you’re not alone, and that authenticity, even when it feels uncomfortable, is always worth it.

Connect with Tara:

www.tara-wiskow.com


Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

amy@getamyshelp.com

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

]]>What happens when the life you’ve built no longer fits the truth you feel inside?

In this episode of Holding Space with Authentically Amy, Tara Wiskow shares her powerful transition from a 13-year career as a weight loss and mindset coach into fully embracing her calling as an intuitive healer. Together, we explore what it really means to choose authenticity when it risks judgment, misunderstanding, or abandonment, and why that choice is often the doorway to everything we’ve been searching for.

We talk about authenticity as a frequency, why it requires releasing identities that once kept us safe, and how self-love becomes the foundation for true leadership and healing. Tara opens up about the role grief, intuition, and energy awareness played in her awakening, while we unpack practical ways to protect your energy without closing your heart.

This conversation is for anyone who feels the pull toward something more honest, more embodied, and more aligned—but isn’t quite sure how to trust it yet.

If you’ve been standing at the edge of your next becoming, this episode offers both permission and reassurance that you’re not alone, and that authenticity, even when it feels uncomfortable, is always worth it.

Connect with Tara:

www.tara-wiskow.com


Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

amy@getamyshelp.com

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

]]>34b3e80a-ea8b-4d64-bce1-cb7edba42726Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -050053:01falsefull120201Why Strength Needs SoftnessWhy Strength Needs SoftnessIn this episode, Amy is joined by Jon Symes, a self-described “recovering man” who helps others untangle themselves from the rigid stories of masculinity that quietly limit their humanity.

Together, they explore what happens when the identities we were taught to live by (success, strength, productivity, control) stop working. Jon shares how a failed venture forced him to confront who he was beneath achievement, while Amy reflects on how a decade of living with a broken neck dismantled her ability to push through and demanded a deeper surrender.

This conversation moves gently but powerfully through themes of authenticity, vulnerability, intuition, and the long-overlooked balance between masculine and feminine energies within all of us. They speak honestly about the “cages” society builds, especially for men, and how reclaiming wholeness requires allowing, not forcing; listening, not proving; feeling, not fixing.

If you’ve ever sensed that the way you were taught to be strong is actually keeping you small, this episode offers a compassionate invitation to loosen the armor, trust another way of knowing, and remember the fuller version of yourself that’s been waiting underneath.

Connect with Jon:

jonsymes.com

wholeandfree.me/tools

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

amy@getamyshelp.com

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

]]>In this episode, Amy is joined by Jon Symes, a self-described “recovering man” who helps others untangle themselves from the rigid stories of masculinity that quietly limit their humanity.

Together, they explore what happens when the identities we were taught to live by (success, strength, productivity, control) stop working. Jon shares how a failed venture forced him to confront who he was beneath achievement, while Amy reflects on how a decade of living with a broken neck dismantled her ability to push through and demanded a deeper surrender.

This conversation moves gently but powerfully through themes of authenticity, vulnerability, intuition, and the long-overlooked balance between masculine and feminine energies within all of us. They speak honestly about the “cages” society builds, especially for men, and how reclaiming wholeness requires allowing, not forcing; listening, not proving; feeling, not fixing.

If you’ve ever sensed that the way you were taught to be strong is actually keeping you small, this episode offers a compassionate invitation to loosen the armor, trust another way of knowing, and remember the fuller version of yourself that’s been waiting underneath.

Connect with Jon:

jonsymes.com

wholeandfree.me/tools

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

amy@getamyshelp.com

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

]]>87fb541a-8470-4d33-a467-3b370449f08bSat, 31 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -050052:08falsefull119191When Grief Meets GraceWhen Grief Meets GraceGrief doesn’t only arrive with death. It shows up anytime life asks us to let go ... of a role, a relationship, a version of ourselves, or the life we thought we were living.

In this episode, Amy is joined by Angela Clement for an honest, compassionate conversation about grief as a natural and necessary process of being human. Together, they explore how grief weaves through change, illness, caretaking, and transitions, and why so many of us struggle because we were never taught how to feel our emotions safely.

They talk about what happens when emotions are suppressed instead of expressed, why allowing feelings to move through the body can be profoundly healing, and how grief doesn’t mean you’ll be stuck forever. It means something mattered.

This episode also shines a light on the often-overlooked experience of caretakers; how easily identity can disappear inside the role, and why caretaking is something you do, not who you are. Amy and Angela offer practical, tender guidance for both those who are grieving and those who want to support someone without trying to fix them.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Why grief extends far beyond death

• How emotions are meant to move through us, not be buried within us

• Healthy, accessible ways to release emotions without overwhelm

• The hidden grief caretakers carry, and why they need support too

• How to truly support someone who is grieving (without clichés)

• Why joy is still possible, even after deep loss

If you’re grieving a change, caring for someone else, or learning how to finally let yourself feel what you’ve been holding in, this conversation offers reassurance, language, and permission.

Grief isn’t a problem to solve. It’s a process that helps us heal, integrate, and eventually make room for joy again.

Connect with Angela:

Website: https://healingenergy.world

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Awakenysj

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwakenYSJ/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aclementvm

Twitter: https://x.com/aclementvm

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@awakenysj?lang=en

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-clement-8638274b/

Awakening Through Grief: https://a.co/d/hL9lDNZ

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

amy@getamyshelp.com

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

]]>Grief doesn’t only arrive with death. It shows up anytime life asks us to let go ... of a role, a relationship, a version of ourselves, or the life we thought we were living.

In this episode, Amy is joined by Angela Clement for an honest, compassionate conversation about grief as a natural and necessary process of being human. Together, they explore how grief weaves through change, illness, caretaking, and transitions, and why so many of us struggle because we were never taught how to feel our emotions safely.

They talk about what happens when emotions are suppressed instead of expressed, why allowing feelings to move through the body can be profoundly healing, and how grief doesn’t mean you’ll be stuck forever. It means something mattered.

This episode also shines a light on the often-overlooked experience of caretakers; how easily identity can disappear inside the role, and why caretaking is something you do, not who you are. Amy and Angela offer practical, tender guidance for both those who are grieving and those who want to support someone without trying to fix them.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Why grief extends far beyond death

• How emotions are meant to move through us, not be buried within us

• Healthy, accessible ways to release emotions without overwhelm

• The hidden grief caretakers carry, and why they need support too

• How to truly support someone who is grieving (without clichés)

• Why joy is still possible, even after deep loss

If you’re grieving a change, caring for someone else, or learning how to finally let yourself feel what you’ve been holding in, this conversation offers reassurance, language, and permission.

Grief isn’t a problem to solve. It’s a process that helps us heal, integrate, and eventually make room for joy again.

Connect with Angela:

Website: https://healingenergy.world

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Awakenysj

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwakenYSJ/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aclementvm

Twitter: https://x.com/aclementvm

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@awakenysj?lang=en

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-clement-8638274b/

Awakening Through Grief: https://a.co/d/hL9lDNZ

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

amy@getamyshelp.com

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

]]>76de3d3c-b88f-4fdd-9b07-3be2097e84fcMon, 19 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -050044:29falsefull118181Reclaiming Your VitalityReclaiming Your VitalityWhat if the exhaustion you’ve been living with isn’t just “part of getting older”, but a signal asking for something different?

In this episode, Amy sits down with Adrienne Simmons, a vitality coach and speaker, who shares her honest journey from being the “Energizer Bunny” for decades, to quietly losing her energy, her spark, and her sense of herself, and then finding her way back.

Adrienne opens up about the season of life that changed everything: turning 50, her daughter leaving home, and slowly filling the emptiness with habits that drained her body instead of nourishing it. What followed was a breaking point, and a powerful decision to listen to what her body had been trying to say all along.

This conversation explores how vitality isn’t about pushing harder or chasing youth, but about respecting your body, understanding your biology, and making intentional choices that support your energy at a cellular level. Adrienne shares how she rebuilt her life by changing her mindset, nutrition, movement, environment, and relationships, and why having a deeply personal “why” made all the difference.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Why fatigue isn’t something you have to accept as normal

• How life transitions can quietly disconnect us from ourselves

• The role of mindset, nutrition, movement, and connection in energy

• Why your body is always doing the best it can with what you give it

• How small, intentional changes can lead to profound vitality

• What it really means to live with energy, purpose, and respect for your body

If you’ve been feeling tired, disconnected, or like you’ve lost your spark, and you know there has to be more than just “pushing through”, this episode is a gentle but powerful invitation to come back home to yourself.

Because vitality isn’t about living life to the minimum required.

It’s about remembering what it feels like to truly feel alive.

Connect with Adrienne via email:

simmons2020a@gmail.com


Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

amy@getamyshelp.com

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

]]>What if the exhaustion you’ve been living with isn’t just “part of getting older”, but a signal asking for something different?

In this episode, Amy sits down with Adrienne Simmons, a vitality coach and speaker, who shares her honest journey from being the “Energizer Bunny” for decades, to quietly losing her energy, her spark, and her sense of herself, and then finding her way back.

Adrienne opens up about the season of life that changed everything: turning 50, her daughter leaving home, and slowly filling the emptiness with habits that drained her body instead of nourishing it. What followed was a breaking point, and a powerful decision to listen to what her body had been trying to say all along.

This conversation explores how vitality isn’t about pushing harder or chasing youth, but about respecting your body, understanding your biology, and making intentional choices that support your energy at a cellular level. Adrienne shares how she rebuilt her life by changing her mindset, nutrition, movement, environment, and relationships, and why having a deeply personal “why” made all the difference.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Why fatigue isn’t something you have to accept as normal

• How life transitions can quietly disconnect us from ourselves

• The role of mindset, nutrition, movement, and connection in energy

• Why your body is always doing the best it can with what you give it

• How small, intentional changes can lead to profound vitality

• What it really means to live with energy, purpose, and respect for your body

If you’ve been feeling tired, disconnected, or like you’ve lost your spark, and you know there has to be more than just “pushing through”, this episode is a gentle but powerful invitation to come back home to yourself.

Because vitality isn’t about living life to the minimum required.

It’s about remembering what it feels like to truly feel alive.

Connect with Adrienne via email:

simmons2020a@gmail.com


Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

amy@getamyshelp.com

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

]]>6cba99ea-a6c2-4667-bb50-a146ea2792f2Sun, 04 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -050038:38falsefull117171What is Holding Space?What is Holding Space?What does it actually mean to hold space, and why does it always begin with you?

In this episode, Amy pulls back the curtain on the heart of her podcast and the framework that guides her work, relationships, and healing: S.P.A.C.E. A simple but powerful way of learning how to be present with yourself and others without fixing, performing, judging, or shutting down.

Amy breaks down the S.P.A.C.E. Method step by step, not as a checklist, but as a lived practice that creates safety, clarity, and connection.

Through a personal story of feeling unseen and the deeper self-discovery that followed, Amy shows how holding space is not something we do for others before ourselves. It’s a way of relating inward first so we can show up outward with authenticity instead of exhaustion.

This episode also introduces Amy’s concept of Authentic Intelligence, the wisdom humans hold in their authentic state, and why understanding who you are beneath roles, expectations, and survival patterns is essential to well-being, leadership, and relationships.

In this episode, you’ll explore:

• What “holding space” really means (and what it doesn’t)

• Why starting with yourself isn’t selfish, it’s necessary

• How emotions function as communication, not problems • The role of compassion and curiosity in self-discovery

• How to exit experiences with grace instead of self-abandonment

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to be there for others without losing yourself, this conversation offers a gentler, truer way forward.

Because holding space isn’t about doing more, it’s about being more you.

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

amy@getamyshelp.com

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

]]>What does it actually mean to hold space, and why does it always begin with you?

In this episode, Amy pulls back the curtain on the heart of her podcast and the framework that guides her work, relationships, and healing: S.P.A.C.E. A simple but powerful way of learning how to be present with yourself and others without fixing, performing, judging, or shutting down.

Amy breaks down the S.P.A.C.E. Method step by step, not as a checklist, but as a lived practice that creates safety, clarity, and connection.

Through a personal story of feeling unseen and the deeper self-discovery that followed, Amy shows how holding space is not something we do for others before ourselves. It’s a way of relating inward first so we can show up outward with authenticity instead of exhaustion.

This episode also introduces Amy’s concept of Authentic Intelligence, the wisdom humans hold in their authentic state, and why understanding who you are beneath roles, expectations, and survival patterns is essential to well-being, leadership, and relationships.

In this episode, you’ll explore:

• What “holding space” really means (and what it doesn’t)

• Why starting with yourself isn’t selfish, it’s necessary

• How emotions function as communication, not problems • The role of compassion and curiosity in self-discovery

• How to exit experiences with grace instead of self-abandonment

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to be there for others without losing yourself, this conversation offers a gentler, truer way forward.

Because holding space isn’t about doing more, it’s about being more you.

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

amy@getamyshelp.com

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

]]>71599b7a-3e77-47d0-8062-4880c7577513Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -050015:30falsefull116161Health as a Way of LifeHealth as a Way of LifeWhat if better health didn’t require perfection, extreme diets, or a complete life overhaul?

In this episode, Amy sits down with Dr. Amanda Adkins, a board-certified internal medicine and lifestyle medicine physician, to talk about what actually creates lasting health, starting with her own story. Dr. Amanda shares how being an obese teenager became the turning point that eventually led her into lifestyle medicine, a specialty focused on treating the root causes of chronic disease.

Together, they explore why sustainable health comes from conviction, not perfection, and how small, intentional changes can create powerful long-term results. This conversation breaks down the myths around plant-based eating, explains the six pillars of lifestyle medicine, and offers a refreshingly realistic approach to improving your health without shame or judgment.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• The six pillars of lifestyle medicine and why they work

• Why you can’t out-exercise a poor diet

• The difference between plant-based and vegan eating

• How to improve your health without forcing others to change

• Why leading by example is more powerful than persuasion

• How to make gradual changes that actually stick

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by health advice, tired of all-or-nothing thinking, or just looking for a more compassionate way to care for your body, this episode offers practical wisdom and permission to start where you are.

Because real health isn’t about doing everything right, it’s about doing something consistently.

Connect with Dr. Amanda:

YouTube: https://bit.ly/DrAmandaAdkinsYouTubeChannel

Facebook: www.facebook.com/DrAmandaAdkins

Instagram: www.instagram.com/DrAmandaAdkins

Website: www.dramandamd.com

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/dr-amanda-adkins-28071a39

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

amy@getamyshelp.com

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

https://www.tiktok.com/@authenticallyamy

]]>What if better health didn’t require perfection, extreme diets, or a complete life overhaul?

In this episode, Amy sits down with Dr. Amanda Adkins, a board-certified internal medicine and lifestyle medicine physician, to talk about what actually creates lasting health, starting with her own story. Dr. Amanda shares how being an obese teenager became the turning point that eventually led her into lifestyle medicine, a specialty focused on treating the root causes of chronic disease.

Together, they explore why sustainable health comes from conviction, not perfection, and how small, intentional changes can create powerful long-term results. This conversation breaks down the myths around plant-based eating, explains the six pillars of lifestyle medicine, and offers a refreshingly realistic approach to improving your health without shame or judgment.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• The six pillars of lifestyle medicine and why they work

• Why you can’t out-exercise a poor diet

• The difference between plant-based and vegan eating

• How to improve your health without forcing others to change

• Why leading by example is more powerful than persuasion

• How to make gradual changes that actually stick

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by health advice, tired of all-or-nothing thinking, or just looking for a more compassionate way to care for your body, this episode offers practical wisdom and permission to start where you are.

Because real health isn’t about doing everything right, it’s about doing something consistently.

Connect with Dr. Amanda:

YouTube: https://bit.ly/DrAmandaAdkinsYouTubeChannel

Facebook: www.facebook.com/DrAmandaAdkins

Instagram: www.instagram.com/DrAmandaAdkins

Website: www.dramandamd.com

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/dr-amanda-adkins-28071a39

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

amy@getamyshelp.com

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

https://www.tiktok.com/@authenticallyamy

]]>8d3dd058-0bee-4894-a10b-abf306638501Sat, 20 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -050042:35falsefull115151Grief in the Season of JoyGrief in the Season of JoyTRIGGER WARNING!!

The holidays shine brightly for many, but for others, this season brings an ache that’s hard to name. In this deeply honest conversation, Amy sits down with author and grief advocate Adriene Caldwell to explore what it means to move through the holidays while carrying loss, trauma, sobriety, and the invisible weight so many people quietly hold.

Adriene opens up about losing her grandmother at 7, navigating a childhood shaped by poverty and her mother’s schizophrenia, and the sudden death of her husband at just 38 years old. She shares how grief reshaped every part of her life, why rage and anger are often misunderstood parts of mourning, and how she learned to make room for the waves of emotion that still arrive; sometimes gently, sometimes without warning.

Together, Amy and Adriene talk about:

• Why holidays can intensify grief, loneliness, and financial strain

• How to respond when someone says they’re “fine” but clearly isn’t

• The emotional cost of pretending to be okay

• How vulnerability builds real connection

• Why speaking your truth, especially during the holidays, might help someone else feel less alone

This episode is for anyone who is grieving, struggling through the holidays, or simply tired of pretending everything is merry and bright. It’s a reminder that your feelings are valid, your story matters, and you don’t have to carry any of it alone.

Connect with Adriene:

@UnbrokenCaldwell (FB/Insta/LinkedIn)

www.UnbrokenCaldwell.com (Visit to read Prologue, Chapter 1, Photos, CPS Case Files, Psych Evals, and more!)

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

amy@getamyshelp.com

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

]]>TRIGGER WARNING!!

The holidays shine brightly for many, but for others, this season brings an ache that’s hard to name. In this deeply honest conversation, Amy sits down with author and grief advocate Adriene Caldwell to explore what it means to move through the holidays while carrying loss, trauma, sobriety, and the invisible weight so many people quietly hold.

Adriene opens up about losing her grandmother at 7, navigating a childhood shaped by poverty and her mother’s schizophrenia, and the sudden death of her husband at just 38 years old. She shares how grief reshaped every part of her life, why rage and anger are often misunderstood parts of mourning, and how she learned to make room for the waves of emotion that still arrive; sometimes gently, sometimes without warning.

Together, Amy and Adriene talk about:

• Why holidays can intensify grief, loneliness, and financial strain

• How to respond when someone says they’re “fine” but clearly isn’t

• The emotional cost of pretending to be okay

• How vulnerability builds real connection

• Why speaking your truth, especially during the holidays, might help someone else feel less alone

This episode is for anyone who is grieving, struggling through the holidays, or simply tired of pretending everything is merry and bright. It’s a reminder that your feelings are valid, your story matters, and you don’t have to carry any of it alone.

Connect with Adriene:

@UnbrokenCaldwell (FB/Insta/LinkedIn)

www.UnbrokenCaldwell.com (Visit to read Prologue, Chapter 1, Photos, CPS Case Files, Psych Evals, and more!)

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

amy@getamyshelp.com

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

]]>57e526f4-0032-438e-8b69-eab2a7804f3bWed, 10 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -050036:59falsefull114141Healing After HurtHealing After HurtTRIGGER WARNING!!

In one of the most raw and human conversations to date, Amy sits down with therapist and podcast host Malisa for a deeply honest exploration of trauma, emotional reactivity, survival, and the lifelong work of coming home to yourself.

Malisa shares her story with remarkable vulnerability, from a childhood marked by abuse, neglect, and loss, to a breaking point in 2023 when she quietly planned to end her life. What followed was a profound unraveling and a return to self through therapy, embodied healing, and learning to understand the emotional wounds driving her reactions.

Together, Amy and Malisa unpack the patterns so many of us carry:

• Childhood conditioning that taught us compliance over curiosity

• Being labeled “too sensitive” when we were actually being hurt

• The shame of emotional reactivity

• The disconnection from intuition that forms in dysfunctional families

• The moment healing begins, not in perfection, but in awareness

Malisa shares the tools that pulled her back into her life, including the “core wounds” framework that helped her understand betrayal, neglect, and the behaviors built around them. She also describes the moment she felt herself “come home” to her body for the first time.

Today, Malisa is a therapist helping others navigate their own stories of trauma and reconnection, and she brings that same clarity, gentleness, and truth to this conversation.

This episode is for anyone who has ever felt too much, carried shame they didn’t earn, or believed they had to hold everything together alone.

Connect with Malisa:

https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

amy@getamyshelp.com

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

https://www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1

https://www.tiktok.com/authenticallyamy

]]>TRIGGER WARNING!!

In one of the most raw and human conversations to date, Amy sits down with therapist and podcast host Malisa for a deeply honest exploration of trauma, emotional reactivity, survival, and the lifelong work of coming home to yourself.

Malisa shares her story with remarkable vulnerability, from a childhood marked by abuse, neglect, and loss, to a breaking point in 2023 when she quietly planned to end her life. What followed was a profound unraveling and a return to self through therapy, embodied healing, and learning to understand the emotional wounds driving her reactions.

Together, Amy and Malisa unpack the patterns so many of us carry:

• Childhood conditioning that taught us compliance over curiosity

• Being labeled “too sensitive” when we were actually being hurt

• The shame of emotional reactivity

• The disconnection from intuition that forms in dysfunctional families

• The moment healing begins, not in perfection, but in awareness

Malisa shares the tools that pulled her back into her life, including the “core wounds” framework that helped her understand betrayal, neglect, and the behaviors built around them. She also describes the moment she felt herself “come home” to her body for the first time.

Today, Malisa is a therapist helping others navigate their own stories of trauma and reconnection, and she brings that same clarity, gentleness, and truth to this conversation.

This episode is for anyone who has ever felt too much, carried shame they didn’t earn, or believed they had to hold everything together alone.

Connect with Malisa:

https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

amy@getamyshelp.com

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

https://www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1

https://www.tiktok.com/authenticallyamy

]]>b7350698-e800-4e7e-a4a2-800e3cfd116fSat, 06 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -050049:02falsefull113131The Healing Power of ConflictThe Healing Power of ConflictIn this episode, Amy sits down with psychotherapist and author Lisa Gray for a transformative conversation about one of the most misunderstood parts of human connection: conflict.

Lisa explains why most of us were never taught how to handle conflict in a healthy way, and how that lack of skill quietly affects our relationships, workplaces, families, and friendships. Together, she and Amy explore how curiosity, communication, and emotional awareness can turn conflict into something healing instead of something harmful.


In this episode, Lisa and Amy discuss:

• Why avoiding conflict creates distance

• How curiosity can change the outcome of any hard conversation

• Childhood triggers and how they shape conflict styles

• How chronic illness impacts relationships

• Differentiating reaction from healthy response

• Why vulnerability makes conflict easier, not harder

• Tools for navigating conflict at home, work, and in community


Lisa also shares her work supporting couples and individuals with chronic illness, as well as insights from her books and therapeutic practice.


If you struggle with conflict, feel misunderstood, or want to communicate more authentically, this conversation will give you clarity, comfort, and practical tools to begin shifting your relationships.


Connect with Lisa:

www.lisagraymft.com

www.lisagrayauthor.com

Instagram: @lisagraymft and @therapybooknook

Tik Tok: @lisagraymftinc

X: @gray_therapy


Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:


linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

https://www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1

https://www.tiktok.com/authenticallyamy

]]>In this episode, Amy sits down with psychotherapist and author Lisa Gray for a transformative conversation about one of the most misunderstood parts of human connection: conflict.

Lisa explains why most of us were never taught how to handle conflict in a healthy way, and how that lack of skill quietly affects our relationships, workplaces, families, and friendships. Together, she and Amy explore how curiosity, communication, and emotional awareness can turn conflict into something healing instead of something harmful.


In this episode, Lisa and Amy discuss:

• Why avoiding conflict creates distance

• How curiosity can change the outcome of any hard conversation

• Childhood triggers and how they shape conflict styles

• How chronic illness impacts relationships

• Differentiating reaction from healthy response

• Why vulnerability makes conflict easier, not harder

• Tools for navigating conflict at home, work, and in community


Lisa also shares her work supporting couples and individuals with chronic illness, as well as insights from her books and therapeutic practice.


If you struggle with conflict, feel misunderstood, or want to communicate more authentically, this conversation will give you clarity, comfort, and practical tools to begin shifting your relationships.


Connect with Lisa:

www.lisagraymft.com

www.lisagrayauthor.com

Instagram: @lisagraymft and @therapybooknook

Tik Tok: @lisagraymftinc

X: @gray_therapy


Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:


linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

https://www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1

https://www.tiktok.com/authenticallyamy

]]>7904d97a-1898-4ec4-85d4-89776358e49fTue, 18 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -050048:14falsefull112121The Mind-Body ConnectionThe Mind-Body ConnectionIn this uplifting episode of Holding Space with Authentically Amy, Amy talks with Ethan Reis, a hypnotherapist living in Costa Rica, about the powerful link between the mind, body, and spirit.

Ethan shares how multiple concussions and chronic symptoms led him on a journey of healing that revealed the deep relationship between emotional resistance and physical health. Through hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and choosing joy over fear, he learned how presence and acceptance can transform the body from within.


Together, Amy and Ethan explore:


· How suppressed emotions can manifest as physical symptoms


· The difference between stress and our response to stress


· Why following joy isn’t selfish, it’s essential


· How hypnotherapy helps access subconscious barriers and create lasting change


This conversation is a gentle reminder that healing begins when we stop resisting life and start listening to what our bodies are trying to tell us.


Connect with Ethan:

ethanreishypnotherapy.com

ethan.reis21@gmail.com


Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:


linktr.ee/getamyshelp


https://www.getamyshelp.com


https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman


https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman


https://www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1


https://www.tiktok.com/authenticallyamy

]]>In this uplifting episode of Holding Space with Authentically Amy, Amy talks with Ethan Reis, a hypnotherapist living in Costa Rica, about the powerful link between the mind, body, and spirit.

Ethan shares how multiple concussions and chronic symptoms led him on a journey of healing that revealed the deep relationship between emotional resistance and physical health. Through hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and choosing joy over fear, he learned how presence and acceptance can transform the body from within.


Together, Amy and Ethan explore:


· How suppressed emotions can manifest as physical symptoms


· The difference between stress and our response to stress


· Why following joy isn’t selfish, it’s essential


· How hypnotherapy helps access subconscious barriers and create lasting change


This conversation is a gentle reminder that healing begins when we stop resisting life and start listening to what our bodies are trying to tell us.


Connect with Ethan:

ethanreishypnotherapy.com

ethan.reis21@gmail.com


Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:


linktr.ee/getamyshelp


https://www.getamyshelp.com


https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman


https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman


https://www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1


https://www.tiktok.com/authenticallyamy

]]>e0754d90-b5a0-4e8d-a71c-f1cf21e11ceaSat, 08 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -050047:21falsefull111111From Addiction to HopeFrom Addiction to HopeIn this deeply honest episode of Holding Space with Authentically Amy, Amy sits down with Vincent Hazenboom, a coach and podcast host helping men reconnect with their hearts, to talk about his 20-year journey through pornography addiction—and the healing that followed.

Vincent shares how childhood rejection and trauma shaped his addiction, how therapy and EMDR helped him uncover its roots, and what it took to finally break free. Together, Amy and Vincent explore the link between trauma, shame, and addiction, and the courage it takes to speak openly about struggles that most keep hidden.

Their conversation reveals:

How trauma becomes a silent driver of addiction

The healing power of vulnerability and professional support

What healthy masculinity and true intimacy look like after recovery

Why breaking shame’s silence can set others free

If you’ve ever carried shame in silence or struggled to forgive yourself, this episode offers hope, honesty, and a reminder that healing begins the moment you’re willing to speak your truth.

Contact Vincent:

https://linktr.ee/howtoheartshow

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

https://www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1

https://www.tiktok.com/authenticallyamy

]]>In this deeply honest episode of Holding Space with Authentically Amy, Amy sits down with Vincent Hazenboom, a coach and podcast host helping men reconnect with their hearts, to talk about his 20-year journey through pornography addiction—and the healing that followed.

Vincent shares how childhood rejection and trauma shaped his addiction, how therapy and EMDR helped him uncover its roots, and what it took to finally break free. Together, Amy and Vincent explore the link between trauma, shame, and addiction, and the courage it takes to speak openly about struggles that most keep hidden.

Their conversation reveals:

How trauma becomes a silent driver of addiction

The healing power of vulnerability and professional support

What healthy masculinity and true intimacy look like after recovery

Why breaking shame’s silence can set others free

If you’ve ever carried shame in silence or struggled to forgive yourself, this episode offers hope, honesty, and a reminder that healing begins the moment you’re willing to speak your truth.

Contact Vincent:

https://linktr.ee/howtoheartshow

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

https://www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1

https://www.tiktok.com/authenticallyamy

]]>dd814eb4-e52f-4c04-a65d-41a8d0c42737Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -050045:58falsefull110101Breath, Light & ConsciousnessBreath, Light & ConsciousnessIn this illuminating episode of Holding Space with Authentically Amy, Amy sits down with Raj Khedun, a spiritual teacher and creator of the 3:3 Insomnia Hack, to explore the connection between breath, consciousness, and the infinite potential within us all.

Raj shares his lifelong spiritual journey—from meeting a divine avatar in India who revealed that unconditional love is the secret of the universe to spending years in deep study and “Monk Mode.” He explains his Sixfold Hierarchy framework for understanding human existence and reveals how the direction of our mental “magnet” determines whether we rise toward spirit or stay bound to the material world.

Amy experiences Raj’s 3:3 Insomnia Hack firsthand, describing instant clarity, peace, and even a release of pain as the breath activates the body’s natural healing response. Together, they discuss how breath, light, and intention can realign the mind and reconnect us to our true nature as beings of energy and consciousness.

This conversation is an invitation to slow down, breathe deeper, and remember who you truly are.

Connect with Raj:

https://33insomniahack.com

info@keepfitkingdom.com

WhatsApp: +447757632971

Social media: @33insomniahack and @keepfitkingdom

Purchase "How Squats Can Change Your Life":

https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Squats-Change-Your-Life/dp/B0923QMMQV

Purchase "Breath Magic":

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breath-Magic-Optimal-Wellness-10-Minutes-ebook/dp/B0BF15HCXC

Subscribe to newsletter:

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Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

https://www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1

https://www.tiktok.com/authenticallyamy

]]>In this illuminating episode of Holding Space with Authentically Amy, Amy sits down with Raj Khedun, a spiritual teacher and creator of the 3:3 Insomnia Hack, to explore the connection between breath, consciousness, and the infinite potential within us all.

Raj shares his lifelong spiritual journey—from meeting a divine avatar in India who revealed that unconditional love is the secret of the universe to spending years in deep study and “Monk Mode.” He explains his Sixfold Hierarchy framework for understanding human existence and reveals how the direction of our mental “magnet” determines whether we rise toward spirit or stay bound to the material world.

Amy experiences Raj’s 3:3 Insomnia Hack firsthand, describing instant clarity, peace, and even a release of pain as the breath activates the body’s natural healing response. Together, they discuss how breath, light, and intention can realign the mind and reconnect us to our true nature as beings of energy and consciousness.

This conversation is an invitation to slow down, breathe deeper, and remember who you truly are.

Connect with Raj:

https://33insomniahack.com

info@keepfitkingdom.com

WhatsApp: +447757632971

Social media: @33insomniahack and @keepfitkingdom

Purchase "How Squats Can Change Your Life":

https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Squats-Change-Your-Life/dp/B0923QMMQV

Purchase "Breath Magic":

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breath-Magic-Optimal-Wellness-10-Minutes-ebook/dp/B0BF15HCXC

Subscribe to newsletter:

https://keep-fit-kingdom-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

https://www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1

https://www.tiktok.com/authenticallyamy

]]>0c710c88-04c8-4626-afba-cdb2a8cb3c65Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -050055:05falsefull1991Healing from WithinHealing from WithinIn this enlightening episode of Holding Space with Authentically Amy, Amy sits down with Jake Burki, who shares his remarkable journey from being 100 pounds overweight and on 13 prescription medications to reclaiming his health through natural and alternative approaches.

Jake reveals the three key elements he believes are essential for the body to heal itself—hydration, alkalinity, and energy—and how simple shifts like natural spring water, sunlight, and unprocessed foods can transform well-being. Together, he and Amy challenge conventional ideas about sun exposure, diet, and disease prevention, inviting listeners to consider what true health really means.

This episode explores:

Why sunlight may be more healing than harmful

How processed foods drain the body’s natural energy

The power of natural hydration and mineral balance

Why many health issues can be traced back to imbalance rather than fate

If you’ve ever wondered whether your body already holds the wisdom to heal, this conversation will inspire you to start listening—and take your first steps toward healing from within.

Contact Jake at JakeFit333@gmail.com

Jake's book recommendations:

Becoming supernatural https://amzn.to/4b2poOs

The Subtle Body by Cyndi Dale https://amzn.to/3S6wR6a

The heartmath solution https://amzn.to/3OuRsAv

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

https://www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1

https://www.tiktok.com/authenticallyamy

]]>In this enlightening episode of Holding Space with Authentically Amy, Amy sits down with Jake Burki, who shares his remarkable journey from being 100 pounds overweight and on 13 prescription medications to reclaiming his health through natural and alternative approaches.

Jake reveals the three key elements he believes are essential for the body to heal itself—hydration, alkalinity, and energy—and how simple shifts like natural spring water, sunlight, and unprocessed foods can transform well-being. Together, he and Amy challenge conventional ideas about sun exposure, diet, and disease prevention, inviting listeners to consider what true health really means.

This episode explores:

Why sunlight may be more healing than harmful

How processed foods drain the body’s natural energy

The power of natural hydration and mineral balance

Why many health issues can be traced back to imbalance rather than fate

If you’ve ever wondered whether your body already holds the wisdom to heal, this conversation will inspire you to start listening—and take your first steps toward healing from within.

Contact Jake at JakeFit333@gmail.com

Jake's book recommendations:

Becoming supernatural https://amzn.to/4b2poOs

The Subtle Body by Cyndi Dale https://amzn.to/3S6wR6a

The heartmath solution https://amzn.to/3OuRsAv

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

https://www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1

https://www.tiktok.com/authenticallyamy

]]>3502e1fa-05bc-4fb2-b2db-17c3f704e0aeThu, 16 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -050045:07falsefull1881Love and ResponsibilityLove and ResponsibilityIn this inspiring episode of Holding Space with Authentically Amy, Amy sits down with Dr. Helmut Love—author, humanitarian, and current candidate for Mayor of Atlanta—to explore how love and responsibility can transform not just individuals, but entire communities.

Dr. Love shares his belief that true love carries both devotion and duty—the feminine energy of compassion and empathy, and the masculine energy of structure and accountability. Together, he and Amy discuss how embracing both energies can help bridge division, awaken humanity, and create meaningful social change.

Their conversation explores:

  • Why real love requires personal and collective responsibility
  • How balancing masculine and feminine energies brings healing and unity
  • Four keys to rebuilding a divided world: spirituality, heroic masculinity, elevated morality, and wealth sharing
  • What it means to lead with love—in life, in business, and in public service

As Dr. Love steps into the political arena, his message is clear: love is not weakness—it’s leadership. This episode invites listeners to consider how living with responsibility, presence, and purpose can spark the change our world so deeply needs.

Connect with Dr. Love here:

www.drhelmutlove.com

www.thegaylyimpact.org

www.wakeuptoyourlifemagic.com

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

https://www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1

https://www.tiktok.com/authenticallyamy

]]>In this inspiring episode of Holding Space with Authentically Amy, Amy sits down with Dr. Helmut Love—author, humanitarian, and current candidate for Mayor of Atlanta—to explore how love and responsibility can transform not just individuals, but entire communities.

Dr. Love shares his belief that true love carries both devotion and duty—the feminine energy of compassion and empathy, and the masculine energy of structure and accountability. Together, he and Amy discuss how embracing both energies can help bridge division, awaken humanity, and create meaningful social change.

Their conversation explores:

  • Why real love requires personal and collective responsibility
  • How balancing masculine and feminine energies brings healing and unity
  • Four keys to rebuilding a divided world: spirituality, heroic masculinity, elevated morality, and wealth sharing
  • What it means to lead with love—in life, in business, and in public service

As Dr. Love steps into the political arena, his message is clear: love is not weakness—it’s leadership. This episode invites listeners to consider how living with responsibility, presence, and purpose can spark the change our world so deeply needs.

Connect with Dr. Love here:

www.drhelmutlove.com

www.thegaylyimpact.org

www.wakeuptoyourlifemagic.com

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

linktr.ee/getamyshelp

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

https://www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1

https://www.tiktok.com/authenticallyamy

]]>91414072-f0c6-4d80-aa37-14773f077d84Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -050047:51falsefull1771Authentic Connections: The Power of VulnerabilityAuthentic Connections: The Power of VulnerabilityIn this episode of Holding Space with Authentically Amy, Amy is joined by David Homan, author of Orchestrating Connection, for a conversation about what it really takes to create meaningful relationships in a world that often feels disconnected.

Together, they explore how vulnerability and curiosity are the foundation of authentic connection—and why society’s definition of strength often keeps us from building the relationships we truly need. Amy and David also dive into how trauma can become a catalyst for empathy and generosity, the importance of holding space without judgment, and how intentional communities can heal loneliness.

You’ll hear insights on:

  • Why only 34% of people express curiosity back when someone shows curiosity toward them
  • How vulnerability is a true strength, not a weakness
  • The link between trauma and generosity
  • Why society must normalize emotional expression instead of suppressing it
  • Practical ways to build purposeful communities rooted in trust and authenticity

This conversation is a reminder that connection isn’t about transactions—it’s about presence, empathy, and the courage to be real.

David Homan is the founder and CEO of Orchestrated Connecting, a global community of connectors; Orchestrated Opportunities, an impact-focused advisory firm; and SOAR CONNECT, a start-up focused on the strength of authentic relationships. He hosts a podcast called Orchestrated Relationships focused on developing relationship value, is an active classical composer, and is a proud father of two. From middle-class beginnings as the son of a college professor father and nonprofit-focused mother, he has built a network reaching into the most private and incredible circles globally while maintaining a code of purposeful community building called Orchestrated Connecting.

Connect with David:

www.orchestratingconnection.com

https://orchestratingconnection.com/

https://www.instagram.com/the_connection_orchestrator/

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

https://www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1

https://www.tiktok.com/authenticallyamy

https://www.youtube.com/@IAmAuthenticallyAmy

]]>In this episode of Holding Space with Authentically Amy, Amy is joined by David Homan, author of Orchestrating Connection, for a conversation about what it really takes to create meaningful relationships in a world that often feels disconnected.

Together, they explore how vulnerability and curiosity are the foundation of authentic connection—and why society’s definition of strength often keeps us from building the relationships we truly need. Amy and David also dive into how trauma can become a catalyst for empathy and generosity, the importance of holding space without judgment, and how intentional communities can heal loneliness.

You’ll hear insights on:

  • Why only 34% of people express curiosity back when someone shows curiosity toward them
  • How vulnerability is a true strength, not a weakness
  • The link between trauma and generosity
  • Why society must normalize emotional expression instead of suppressing it
  • Practical ways to build purposeful communities rooted in trust and authenticity

This conversation is a reminder that connection isn’t about transactions—it’s about presence, empathy, and the courage to be real.

David Homan is the founder and CEO of Orchestrated Connecting, a global community of connectors; Orchestrated Opportunities, an impact-focused advisory firm; and SOAR CONNECT, a start-up focused on the strength of authentic relationships. He hosts a podcast called Orchestrated Relationships focused on developing relationship value, is an active classical composer, and is a proud father of two. From middle-class beginnings as the son of a college professor father and nonprofit-focused mother, he has built a network reaching into the most private and incredible circles globally while maintaining a code of purposeful community building called Orchestrated Connecting.

Connect with David:

www.orchestratingconnection.com

https://orchestratingconnection.com/

https://www.instagram.com/the_connection_orchestrator/

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

https://www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1

https://www.tiktok.com/authenticallyamy

https://www.youtube.com/@IAmAuthenticallyAmy

]]>8b388999-2e89-4da4-9ff0-6b557a5b08e4Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -050057:28falsefull1661Breaking and Becoming: Amy Thurman's StoryBreaking and Becoming: Amy Thurman's StoryIn this special episode of Holding Space with Authentically Amy, host Amy Thurman does something different, she shares her own story.

Until now, Amy has focused on holding space for others, but listeners often ask: Why did you start this podcast? What’s the story behind it? In this vulnerable conversation, Amy opens up about the life-changing moment in 2014 that altered everything and how it reshaped her identity, her sense of worth, and her calling to create this space.

If you’ve ever wondered who you are beyond your titles, productivity, or accomplishments, Amy’s story will meet you right where you are, and invite you to listen a little deeper.

Get your free Emotion Frequency Chart here:

https://www.getamyshelp.com/free

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

https://www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1

https://www.tiktok.com/authenticallyamy

https://www.youtube.com/@IAmAuthenticallyAmy

]]>In this special episode of Holding Space with Authentically Amy, host Amy Thurman does something different, she shares her own story.

Until now, Amy has focused on holding space for others, but listeners often ask: Why did you start this podcast? What’s the story behind it? In this vulnerable conversation, Amy opens up about the life-changing moment in 2014 that altered everything and how it reshaped her identity, her sense of worth, and her calling to create this space.

If you’ve ever wondered who you are beyond your titles, productivity, or accomplishments, Amy’s story will meet you right where you are, and invite you to listen a little deeper.

Get your free Emotion Frequency Chart here:

https://www.getamyshelp.com/free

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

https://www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1

https://www.tiktok.com/authenticallyamy

https://www.youtube.com/@IAmAuthenticallyAmy

]]>fb08314e-46f7-4935-95de-e0856a840c3fMon, 22 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -050024:51falsefull1551Breaking the Stigma; Ending Silence, Creating ConnectionBreaking the Stigma; Ending Silence, Creating ConnectionTRIGGER WARNING: SUICIDE AND MENTAL HEALTH

In this powerful episode of Holding Space with Authentically Amy, Amy is joined by Lisa Sugarman, mental health advocate, crisis counselor, and founder of The Help Hub. September marks Suicide Prevention Month, and Lisa brings both her lived experience of suicide loss and her professional expertise to a conversation that is equal parts raw, healing, and hopeful.

Lisa shares her story of losing her father to suicide at age 10, only to discover the truth 35 years later, and how this painful revelation reshaped her grief journey. With three suicide losses in her life, she now dedicates her work to creating spaces of support and connection—from The Help Hub’s free mental health resources to her role with The Trevor Project and co-facilitation of the Safe Place support group for suicide loss survivors.

Together, Amy and Lisa explore:

  • The unique layers of suicide grief, including guilt, blame, and silence
  • The importance of crisis hotlines like 988 and The Trevor Project (866-488-7386), which are available to anyone in distress, not just those with suicidal thoughts
  • Why open conversations about mental health reduce stigma and create ripple effects of healing
  • How leaders, parents, and survivors can hold space for themselves and others
  • Lisa’s upcoming memoir Surviving: Finding Hope After Suicide Loss and her new podcast The Calmary 15

This episode is a reminder that even in our darkest moments, we are never alone, and that hope lives in safe spaces, shared stories, and human connection.

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) or Trevor Project: 866-488-7386 (for LGBTQ+ youth), or visit www.TheHelpHUB.co

Email: lisasugarman@hotmail.com

Website: https://www.TheHelpHUB.co

Facebook: facebook.com/thelisasugarman

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thehelphubonyoutube

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehelphubontiktok

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehelphub.co

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/lisa-sugarman-she-her-hers-16925b69/

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

https://www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1

https://www.tiktok.com/authenticallyamy

https://www.youtube.com/@IAmAuthenticallyAmy

]]>TRIGGER WARNING: SUICIDE AND MENTAL HEALTH

In this powerful episode of Holding Space with Authentically Amy, Amy is joined by Lisa Sugarman, mental health advocate, crisis counselor, and founder of The Help Hub. September marks Suicide Prevention Month, and Lisa brings both her lived experience of suicide loss and her professional expertise to a conversation that is equal parts raw, healing, and hopeful.

Lisa shares her story of losing her father to suicide at age 10, only to discover the truth 35 years later, and how this painful revelation reshaped her grief journey. With three suicide losses in her life, she now dedicates her work to creating spaces of support and connection—from The Help Hub’s free mental health resources to her role with The Trevor Project and co-facilitation of the Safe Place support group for suicide loss survivors.

Together, Amy and Lisa explore:

  • The unique layers of suicide grief, including guilt, blame, and silence
  • The importance of crisis hotlines like 988 and The Trevor Project (866-488-7386), which are available to anyone in distress, not just those with suicidal thoughts
  • Why open conversations about mental health reduce stigma and create ripple effects of healing
  • How leaders, parents, and survivors can hold space for themselves and others
  • Lisa’s upcoming memoir Surviving: Finding Hope After Suicide Loss and her new podcast The Calmary 15

This episode is a reminder that even in our darkest moments, we are never alone, and that hope lives in safe spaces, shared stories, and human connection.

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) or Trevor Project: 866-488-7386 (for LGBTQ+ youth), or visit www.TheHelpHUB.co

Email: lisasugarman@hotmail.com

Website: https://www.TheHelpHUB.co

Facebook: facebook.com/thelisasugarman

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thehelphubonyoutube

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehelphubontiktok

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehelphub.co

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/lisa-sugarman-she-her-hers-16925b69/

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

https://www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1

https://www.tiktok.com/authenticallyamy

https://www.youtube.com/@IAmAuthenticallyAmy

]]>cde137f9-456c-4581-888c-afc9c7e38eabThu, 11 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -050051:33falsefull1441Success, Support, and SelfSuccess, Support, and SelfIn this episode of Holding Space with Authentically Amy, Amy sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur and global women’s leader Deb Drummond to unpack what happens behind the scenes of major success. Fresh from producing a 5-day event filled with summits, dinners, a fashion show (featuring her son, Ocean’s, runway debut), and awards, Deb shares both the exhilaration and the exhaustion of pulling it all together.

Together, Amy and Deb dive into:

The aftermath of big events—balancing recovery with the constant pull of business responsibilities

The delicate dance of supporting adult children—when to mentor, when to mother, and when to let them learn on their own

The reality that not everyone will celebrate your success—and how to navigate unsupportive relationships as you level up

The importance of holding space for yourself as a leader through positive self-talk, music, coaching, and safe communities

Why in-person connection still matters in a digital world

Deb also shares her work with 262, a global women’s organization offering summits, media opportunities, and community support, and previews her upcoming book Go Big.

If you’ve ever felt the tension between achievement and exhaustion, celebration and criticism, giving and needing support—this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone.

Learn more about or connect with Deb Drummond here:

www.debdrummond.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/DebDrummond/

https://www.facebook.com/deborahldrummond/

https://www.instagram.com/deborahldrummond

https://www.instagram.com/debdrummond_official

https://www.instagram.com/missionaccepted_media

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsnh0BsWjHS1aba4cItw4rw

Deb's son, Ocean:

natsukashiiink.world

https://www.tiktok.com/@natsukashiiink_nii?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

https://linktr.ee/natsukashiiink

https://www.instagram.com/natsukashiiink_nii?igsh=MXM3Z2Q4enFxbXl4Mw%3D%3D


Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

https://www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1

https://www.tiktok.com/authenticallyamy

https://www.youtube.com/@IAmAuthenticallyAmy

]]>In this episode of Holding Space with Authentically Amy, Amy sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur and global women’s leader Deb Drummond to unpack what happens behind the scenes of major success. Fresh from producing a 5-day event filled with summits, dinners, a fashion show (featuring her son, Ocean’s, runway debut), and awards, Deb shares both the exhilaration and the exhaustion of pulling it all together.

Together, Amy and Deb dive into:

The aftermath of big events—balancing recovery with the constant pull of business responsibilities

The delicate dance of supporting adult children—when to mentor, when to mother, and when to let them learn on their own

The reality that not everyone will celebrate your success—and how to navigate unsupportive relationships as you level up

The importance of holding space for yourself as a leader through positive self-talk, music, coaching, and safe communities

Why in-person connection still matters in a digital world

Deb also shares her work with 262, a global women’s organization offering summits, media opportunities, and community support, and previews her upcoming book Go Big.

If you’ve ever felt the tension between achievement and exhaustion, celebration and criticism, giving and needing support—this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone.

Learn more about or connect with Deb Drummond here:

www.debdrummond.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/DebDrummond/

https://www.facebook.com/deborahldrummond/

https://www.instagram.com/deborahldrummond

https://www.instagram.com/debdrummond_official

https://www.instagram.com/missionaccepted_media

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsnh0BsWjHS1aba4cItw4rw

Deb's son, Ocean:

natsukashiiink.world

https://www.tiktok.com/@natsukashiiink_nii?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

https://linktr.ee/natsukashiiink

https://www.instagram.com/natsukashiiink_nii?igsh=MXM3Z2Q4enFxbXl4Mw%3D%3D


Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

https://www.getamyshelp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

https://www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1

https://www.tiktok.com/authenticallyamy

https://www.youtube.com/@IAmAuthenticallyAmy

]]>9ebdac3e-3f6e-48a8-b2eb-2185d809f014Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -050041:47falsefull1331More Than My IllnessMore Than My IllnessIn this vulnerable and empowering episode of Holding Space with Authentically Amy, Amy sits down with mental health advocate and future therapist, Bianca, for a raw conversation about chronic illness, invisible disabilities, and the struggle to feel seen.

Both Amy and Bianca live with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) and have faced the stigma that often comes with invisible illnesses—from dismissive comments to heartbreaking misunderstandings, even from family. They talk candidly about the loneliness that can follow, especially when friendships fall apart due to others’ discomfort with pain that can’t be “fixed.”

Bianca opens up about finally embracing a mobility aid after years of resistance—and how it changed everything. Amy shares her own healing journey, including how untreated POTS led to a traumatic injury and ultimately to a life-altering transformation.

Together, they explore:

  • The courage it takes to stop hiding and start honoring what your body needs
  • Why authenticity is more important than approval
  • How to break the cycle of people-pleasing and build true connection
  • The importance of self-acceptance and redefining identity beyond illness

Bianca also shares exciting news about her upcoming Be Brave journal and mental health-themed merchandise launching this fall—tools she hopes will give others permission to show up fully, just as they are.

If you’ve ever felt invisible in your pain, misunderstood in your mental health, or unsure how to be fully yourself in relationships—this episode will meet you right where you are.

#HoldingSpace #AuthenticallyAmy #ChronicIllness #MentalHealthMatters #POTS #InvisibleDisabilities #SelfAcceptance

Learn more about Bianca and Anxious Girl Adventures products here:

https://anxiousgirlshop.etsy.com

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1965652352

https://www.instagram.com/anxiousgirladventures

https://www.tiktok.com/anxiousgirladventures

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

https://www.getamyshelp.com 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman 

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman 

https://www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1 

https://www.tiktok.com/authenticallyamy 

https://www.youtube.com/@IAmAuthenticallyAmy 

]]>In this vulnerable and empowering episode of Holding Space with Authentically Amy, Amy sits down with mental health advocate and future therapist, Bianca, for a raw conversation about chronic illness, invisible disabilities, and the struggle to feel seen.

Both Amy and Bianca live with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) and have faced the stigma that often comes with invisible illnesses—from dismissive comments to heartbreaking misunderstandings, even from family. They talk candidly about the loneliness that can follow, especially when friendships fall apart due to others’ discomfort with pain that can’t be “fixed.”

Bianca opens up about finally embracing a mobility aid after years of resistance—and how it changed everything. Amy shares her own healing journey, including how untreated POTS led to a traumatic injury and ultimately to a life-altering transformation.

Together, they explore:

  • The courage it takes to stop hiding and start honoring what your body needs
  • Why authenticity is more important than approval
  • How to break the cycle of people-pleasing and build true connection
  • The importance of self-acceptance and redefining identity beyond illness

Bianca also shares exciting news about her upcoming Be Brave journal and mental health-themed merchandise launching this fall—tools she hopes will give others permission to show up fully, just as they are.

If you’ve ever felt invisible in your pain, misunderstood in your mental health, or unsure how to be fully yourself in relationships—this episode will meet you right where you are.

#HoldingSpace #AuthenticallyAmy #ChronicIllness #MentalHealthMatters #POTS #InvisibleDisabilities #SelfAcceptance

Learn more about Bianca and Anxious Girl Adventures products here:

https://anxiousgirlshop.etsy.com

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1965652352

https://www.instagram.com/anxiousgirladventures

https://www.tiktok.com/anxiousgirladventures

Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

https://www.getamyshelp.com 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman 

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman 

https://www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1 

https://www.tiktok.com/authenticallyamy 

https://www.youtube.com/@IAmAuthenticallyAmy 

]]>9ad676c2-0580-4132-b5a9-3a32728b25a4Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -050039:05falsefull1221The Cost of CaringThe Cost of CaringIn this heartfelt episode of Holding Space with Authentically Amy, Amy sits down with Tobie Spears, founder of the nonprofit Be Humanitarian, to explore the often-overlooked tension between doing meaningful work and meeting personal financial needs. Tobie shares her journey of providing meals, gardens, jobs, and security to families in Guatemala, while candidly opening up about the struggle of not paying herself, despite leading life-changing efforts.

Together, they unpack the guilt and societal expectations nonprofit leaders often carry, and Amy gently encourages Tobie to consider a new path: one that allows her to serve while also being sustained.

You’ll also hear:

How Be Humanitarian empowers communities through sponsorships and volunteer programs.

Practical insights on nonprofit leadership, boundaries, and self-worth.

Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, aspiring change-maker, or someone trying to balance purpose and survival, this episode will give you permission to rethink what it means to give, receive, and lead with heart.

Learn more about Be Humanitarian here:

https://www.behumanitarian.org

https://www.instagram.com/be.humanitarian

https://www.facebook.com/behumanitarian.org

https://www.youtube.com/c/BeHumanitarian

https://linktr.ee/behumanitarian


Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

https://www.getamyshelp.com 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman 

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman 

https://www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1 

https://www.tiktok.com/authenticallyamy 

https://www.youtube.com/@IAmAuthenticallyAmy 

]]>In this heartfelt episode of Holding Space with Authentically Amy, Amy sits down with Tobie Spears, founder of the nonprofit Be Humanitarian, to explore the often-overlooked tension between doing meaningful work and meeting personal financial needs. Tobie shares her journey of providing meals, gardens, jobs, and security to families in Guatemala, while candidly opening up about the struggle of not paying herself, despite leading life-changing efforts.

Together, they unpack the guilt and societal expectations nonprofit leaders often carry, and Amy gently encourages Tobie to consider a new path: one that allows her to serve while also being sustained.

You’ll also hear:

How Be Humanitarian empowers communities through sponsorships and volunteer programs.

Practical insights on nonprofit leadership, boundaries, and self-worth.

Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, aspiring change-maker, or someone trying to balance purpose and survival, this episode will give you permission to rethink what it means to give, receive, and lead with heart.

Learn more about Be Humanitarian here:

https://www.behumanitarian.org

https://www.instagram.com/be.humanitarian

https://www.facebook.com/behumanitarian.org

https://www.youtube.com/c/BeHumanitarian

https://linktr.ee/behumanitarian


Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:

https://www.getamyshelp.com 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman 

https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman 

https://www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1 

https://www.tiktok.com/authenticallyamy 

https://www.youtube.com/@IAmAuthenticallyAmy 

]]>24fe1cf7-fcab-44df-a11e-8144223e7b06Sat, 26 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -050037:56falsefull1111