Just Mands The Podcast

recording live from my ovulation phase — a late night mands chatting about needs vs. wants, what this concept actually means, how my definition has changed, and the energetics of it all. specifically chatting about needs and wants when it comes to the energetics of buying and selling and how to actually call abundance (financial and opportunities) into your life. buckle up & listen up & please tell me if I made sense, lol.

ok — you guys have been asking for lucas + I to hop back on the mic together for SO long. I want to say the last episode we put out for accidental parents (a podcast we started in 2022) was literally 9 months ago. and since then, life has felt so chaotic. we spent the last two months of 2022 in FL visiting family (and escaping the cold) and to be honest, this winter was really rough for us when we got back. not necessarily in our relationship — but more so in our life. keeping up with career and social life and the kids and having fun and the house — it's just been a lot. in this episode, lucas and I chat about how we sense that there is going to be a lot change on the horizon for us. change that feels scary, but also really liberating. and lucas also opens up a lot more than ever about where he's been mentally and it's just a really raw conversation. we love you + hope you find it relatable

as a mindset & wellness coach, one of the tools that I use to better understand my clients and help them learn more about themselves is human design. not only will it tell you about your strengths, traits, & personality, but it will also help you understand how you make decisions best, how you energetically interact with the world, and how the world interacts with your unique energy make up. human design is a tool that will give you the confidence to live in alignment with your most authentic and natural expression of self, and it can be used to optimize so many areas of your life (i.e. career, relationships, creativity, work structure, manifestation, decision making, environment & more.) in this episode, i'm bringing in my best friend from literal 8th grade, Abby Bradley so that I can show you guys what it's like to have me read your chart and what human design can actually tell you about yourself.

hi lovers — im currently unplugged from social media and it feels FANTASTIC to have so much me time. in this episode, im sharing about where i'm currently at mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. where both my HEAD and HEART have been at over the last few weeks. and then im getting into the wellnessy shit because YES. I'm back on my wellness bullshit and it feels really good. sharing the tools I'm using for my emotional, spiritual, & physical growth, as well as the supplements i'm using for my gut + hormone health. links to things I mentioned:

manifestation is a hot topic right now and I think that's for good reason. It definitely works. I've tried it. I've done it. And I continue to help my clients do it. however, I think the way that the internet is talking about manifestation is kind of bullshit. no one is giving you the whole picture and so I wanted to give it to you.

listen to georgia's music here and follow her on instagram. let me know how you liked this episode with a rating + review!

ok hear me out, this episode is a brain dump & a conversation on a topic that is really fascinating to me — what makes someone GOOD. you know what I mean? what makes a person become the biggest artist in the country? what makes someone the most famous celebrity? what makes someone's wisdom generate so much reach & followers? what does it take to actually take your skills, talent, wisdom, & gifts to the next level. here are my thoughts. and I want to know yours!!! share them with my in a rating + review or on my IG post in a comment or DM.

georgia vannewkirk is a singer + songwriter, creative director, costume designer, photographer, & videographer — basically she is the definition of an artist. georgia and I met at SCAD our freshman year & I was thrilled to finally have her on the show because she is someone I admire SO fucking much. she's a go getter. she's talented. and she's so passionate about her vision. in this episode we talk about

• art school
• how she worked on the set of outerbanks
• releasing music for fun and getting signed by a label
• her process of writing music
• finding like-minded community in your twenties
• what its like living in LA
• body image + her wellness journey of gaining a rapid amount of weight studying abroad and how she balanced her body/health afterward
• but why I love this episode — she’s a fucking go getter. she’s connected to her dreams + she’s pursuing them. and she’s giving you guys incredible tips on how you can stand out, get your foot in the door and pursue yours, too.

in today's episode, I'm sharing some life updates & behind the scenes into what the last two weeks has looked like. giving you the tea on the course I just launched, why I pulled lennox out of daycare, our europe trip that we're leaving for this week?!?!?!?! im overwhelmed to say the least — but a good overwhelmed. this episode will serve as your reminder to show up for yourself amidst the chaos.

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there are so many things I could say about becoming a mom when you weren't planning to, and this episode is a culmination of some of the things I wish someone told me when I first found out that I was pregnant at 22. I hope this resonates. I hope this makes you feel seen & loved & supported. I hope you leave knowing that you can do it and you are going to be magic. DM me on IG if you need anything. xx.

I am so fired up about this episode. I have followed Anna Grace Newell for so. many. years. you guys, so getting to chat with her about the transformation that's taken place for her these last few years was such a dream. If you're unfamiliar with Anna Grace, she's a former wardrobe stylist & nashville-based influencer, turned podcast host & akashic records reader. She is vibrant, confident, & here to help you live in alignment with your highest self. In this episode we talk about:

• her near death experience
• fashion & wardrobe styling for celebrities in nashville
• Intuition & fashion
• free will & purpose
• success on the outside vs. the inside
• how to shift your identity + navigate judgements from your circle
• her journey with self connection + discovery & tips for you

If you like this episode, leave a comment on my latest IG post telling me your thoughts. Also, leave a rating + review because it helps people find our community!

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hi friends. this one is straight from the heart + soul + whirlwind of an experience I had celebrating my dear friend Emma's (@realwithemma) bachelorette party. my whole life i've identified with the notion of being a "guys girl." but I realized that wasn't my truth, it was a product of my experiences & lots of conditioning. if you relate to that sentiment then give this episode a listen. I hope it validates your experiences and/or offers a new perspective so that you can start to cultivate the female friendships you desire.

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I don't know why I thought I could stay away from a podcast because if you should know anything about me, it's that I like to talk. Listen, I've pivoted & trial + errored & failed & picked myself back up and it was hard. It wasn't comfortable or fun or encouraging. But what I realized after taking a few weeks off of socials is that the reason I was feeling discouraged the most is because I was running away from my truth — and my truth is podcasting, coaching, & connecting. So here we are. 

Similar message, different look. Cultivating Connection with Amanda Fowler is a podcast chatting all things womanhood, wellness, & self connection. You can expect new episodes every Monday where I'll share my soul's truth & what I learn throughout my self-discovery journey, and also hear conversations with other inspiring, fulfilled, & impactful women. This is a platform for you to connect deeper with yourself & others, and I'm so happy that you're here.

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Mands off her rocker? Possibly. But I'm enrolled in Dharma Coaching Institute which was founded by Sahara Rose, and the other day she said, "confusion means that you are evaluating your different options and your wheels are turning." And that resonated / made me feel a lot better. Basically there are a lot of things that are in the works right now (in my brain) and this is essentially a brain dump where I'm sorting through my thought, how I feel at the moment, & why I think I'm having a quarter life crisis. Enjoy and bear with me, lmao.

Agoraphobia, reiki, energy healing, tarot cards, & the power of the mind. I am covering it all with reiki healer & intuitive guide Nicole Scimia. Nicole opens up in this episode about her journey to reiki and how a diagnosis of panic disorder & agoraphobia allowed her to find the light within the dark. She also goes into detail about what you can expect out of a reiki session, who it's for, & how it can benefit you energetically, mentally, & physically. At the end, she's dropping fire book recommendations, so definitely wait until the end! And if you like this episode, YOU KNOW THE DRILL — rating & review & I love you.

I am so pleased to release this episode with Emma Marschall — holistic health coach, breathwork facilitator, & somatic healer. This episode is for the gals who either are in a party phase and know it's not for them anymore, or are looking to incorporate having a good time into their self growth journey's with consciousness. We also talk about nervous system regulation and Emma shares her tips on how to tap into your rest + digest state fast. Lastly, she talks about her travels abroad in college and how they allowed her to come home to herself, the importance of leaving your home town, & the power of breathwork. If you like this episode, share your thoughts with a rating and review!

Ok guys, your girl is bloated, gassy, anxious, & constipated so you know what that means — the gut needs some LOVE. In this episode I'm sharing why my gut health needs some love & then sort of the "game plan" I'm going to be following to show it some love, nourish, & support it these next few weeks. I put on my health coach hat for this one, so if you're struggling like me in the digestion department, this episode is for you! 

FRIENDS. I'm obsessed with this episode. Nicolle Merrilyne is an energy healer, intuitive medium, & mentor on a mission to help people see the light that others see in them. She is so incredibly well-spoken and has such a kind soul — this conversation will make you feel so grounded. We chat meditation, triggers, past lives, mediumship, tapping into + trusting your intuition, and so much more. If you like this episode and want to win a FREE month to The Pretty Naked, leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and DM me a screenshot so I can send you the link to get your free month! And also — connect with me or Nicolle here:

Hello friends! Happy Monday. Today I'm sitting down with you guys to chat to the expecting mamas, the potential c-section mamas, or women curious about having a VBAC to share my experience. I had a scheduled c-section with my first son & then a natural vaginal birth with my second and I'm giving you guys a look at the pros/cons of each of my experiences. Please DM me if you find this episode helpful or share this with a friend who you think could benefit.

If you like this episode, then leave a rating + review on Apple & Spotify so that other people can find our community! And as always...

Guess who's back, back again?! That's right, lovers. I am BACK and I am NOT pregnant anymore!!!!! Tune in for a little reintroduction if you're new around here, or to find out what you can expect from season 2 on Just Mands The Podcast. It feels SO good to be chatting with you guys again...

If you like this episode & are excited for season 2, then leave a rating + review on Apple & Spotify so that other people can find our community! And as always...

Hello my loves! This episode is one that I felt really called to record and it is all about navigating friendships in your twenties. I feel like so many of us have friends that we grew up with & realize in our twenties that these friendships are no longer serving us. On the flip side, so many of us are really longing for new friendships that are soul-filling and are unsure of where to find them. Today I'm chatting with you guys about how to find friendships that serve you, growing apart from long term friends and navigating those conversations, & how to set boundaries in your friendships. If you like this episode, please leave a rating + review and let me know what you thought on my latest IG.

Hi loves! Welcome back to another episode. Today I'm having one of my mama friends, Allegra Nicole, on the podcast to share her experience of being a young mama & navigating postpartum anxiety. In this episode, we dive into finding out she was pregnant, making it work, labor & delivery, and then her experience the first year and a half of her daughters life learning more about PPA and how to navigate her way through it. This is an important conversation for any young woman, mama, or mama-to-be because the more we talk about postpartum mental health, the more resources + support we can give to mamas. If you're needing more resources, use the links below & also reach out to Allegra — she is keeping her digital door open for any DM's for mamas who may be going through something similar.

38 weeks pregnant. I'm hoping by the time this podcast episode is out I've given birth or AT LEAST am in labor. Mama is tired & just wants to meet her baby. Since the only thing on my mind lately is labor — I figured it'd be fun to chat with you guys about what I've been doing differently this pregnancy vs my first to prep myself for the labor & delivery that I want, aka an unmedicated, natural VBAC. I'm also sharing what I've doing to naturally induce labor & get things going. As always — I'm not a doctor. So take what I'm saying with that in mind.

She's baaaaaaack. Guys! Friends! I am back on Just Mands The Podcast & it feels SO good. I transitioned away from this podcast at the end of 2021 & honestly, it just didn't feel right. I feel called to continue with this podcast & chat weekly with you guys, SO. Here we are. Lots has changed since the last episode I released on here, but I'm back & better than ever. Tune in and get a little life update BUT also here me talk about finding your purpose. It's a good one and it FEELS so good.

Yes, you read that right. This is the last episode of Just Mands The Podcast... for now. Season 1 is ending with Lucas & I sitting down with Melissa & Joey from the Songs For Your Sunday Podcast. These two are the cutest couple. You know when you leave a conversation just feeling so fulfilled and good? That was Lucas and I after recording with Melissa & Joey. They just GET IT. In the episode we chat about breaking up & getting back together, long distance, working together, work/life boundaries, pinterest tips, relationship advice, the importance of having meals together, and disconnecting to reconnect. We also play a fun trivia game at the end. Be sure to head over to their podcast to hear me chat with Mel about womanhood, motherhood, & confidence (and to check out their other episodes because they rock).

AND STAY TUNED FOR JUNE. I want to thank all of you for tuning in weekly and because of you guys... I am going to be coming back better than ever with some REALLY cool shit. Like really cool. Ok, see you in June. :)

There are certain things you should never say to new moms, and if you're wondering what they are give this episode a listen. I truly feel like most people do not intend to make a new mom feel bad with their words. Some people just don't understand the context of their words and phrases. But that's why it's important to inform people what they shouldn't say, and what they can say instead. If you're a new mom and can relate to any of this, slide into my DM's and let me know.

If you've ever wondered about how to budget, how to get rid of debt, filing your taxes, saving money, & how to talk to your children about money in a healthy, abundance-focused way — listen to this episode. Dyana is a personal finance + budget coach helping women level up their finances through budgeting & mindset-oriented coaching. As a post-grad woman raising a baby, trying to become financially independent, and learn about being smart with money, Dyana answered SO many of my questions and really helped me feel confident about the potential of being financially literate.

Yes, you read that right. Healing with sex toys. Crystal sex toys! And yoni eggs. Don't know what a yoni egg is? Listen to the episode. Tiffany Holmes is a reiki master, tarot card reader, certified holistic doula, and mother. She is also the founder of Yonigasm, an online marketplace for yoni steam, yoni egg, and crystal wands. In the episode we talk about womb trauma — what it is, Tiffany's journey with it, how to identify it, & how to heal it. Literally such a fascinating episode. 

YOU GUYS. 1 year???????? What the hell!!! I cannot even express how crazy it is to me that Just Mands The Podcast is 1 year old today. I am so thankful for YOU. For listening in every week, for leaving a review, for giving me suggestions, for supporting and sharing episodes, for being a paart of this community. Listen to this bonus episode for a bittersweet announcement & to learn more about how to enter the 1 year anniversary giveaway! I love you all.

March is Women's History Month and as a woman with a platform, I felt really called to dedicate an entire episode of the podcast to learning more about women in history. In this episode, I bring on Melissa Herrera of Mimosa Sisterhood — a tipsy, story-telling podcast that celebrates the lives of women in history, as well as current history-making women — to share the stories of four incredible women throughout history that most of us probably didn't know existed. The four women she covers are: Juliette Gordon Low, Noor Inayat Khan, Nellie Bly, & Henrietta Lacks — and let me tell you, these women and their stories are mind-blowing, empowering, and even a bit insane. Give it a listen and check out Melissa's podcast to learn about more influential women in history.

Today's episode features Emma Compagna from Real With Emma. She is a holistic nutritionist, wellness expert, and health coach who is literally my favorite person to follow on Instagram right now. Her content is so inspiring, relatable, and just makes you feel good. We get into SO much in this episode, including how she got into wellness, healed, & started her own business; the Real With Project & how/why you should join; self-growth in a relationship, being in a long term relationship in your twenties, & navigating differences; mindfulness, intentions, and morning rituals; body image, sports nutrition, & comparison; and lastly, we dive into the duality of masculine and feminine energy, & how you can really nurture the feminine energy in you and let it shine. This is SUCH a beautiful, intentional, and thought-provoking episode. Leave a rating & review and let me know what you think! And P.S. keep an eye out for Emma's episode with me over on her podcast!

In this episode I sit down with Sarah Whitney, host of the It Ain't It, Sis podcast, to chat all things dating in a pandemic, FaceTime dates, dating apps, and her hilarious stories. We also talk about how she is navigating post grad life, how she quit a corporate job, and living at home. Sarah also shares all the details on the book that she's writing, which will be out later this year, called "Pretty Young" where is she unpacks the mental emotional spiritual and social well-being of women her age. Check her out on socials and listen to me on her podcast which goes live on March 9, 2021!

50 episodes???!!!!???? What! It's so crazy to me that I started recording episodes for this passion project of mine this time last year, and now we're 50 episodes in. Lots has changed since episode 1, and since I have some new listeners here I thought, what better way to celebrate 50 episodes than with a Q+A so you guys can get to know your host a bit better! In this episode I have my boyfriend Lucas interview me with questions that YOU guys asked me on IG. We go into how Just Mands started, how I prepared for podcasting, what I like to do in my free time + what I do to self care, and I answer some of your juicy sex questions. Thank you all for listening to the podcast for 50 EPISODES. It means the world to me that you guys tune in, message me, and care about what I have to share. Stay posted for a special giveaway soon happening on my 1 year podcast anniversary end of March...

Living a "healthy" and "well" life in college is not always an easy feat. When I say "healthy" & "well" I'm not just talking about exercising & eating nutrient dense foods. I'm talking about your physical, emotional, occupational, and social wellbeing. I'm talking about feeling good and confident in all facets of your life in college. In this episode I share my college experience and journey of really "becoming well" in college, and answer your questions on body image, how to adopt eating habits that make you happy, dealing with procrastination, where to begin & how to start working out, how to cut down on party culture & change your lifestyle, and how to deal with FOMO in college. Check me out below & DM me on IG if you have any questions, topic suggestions for the podcast, or just want to say hi!

A few months ago I asked my followers on Instagram what they wanted to hear more of on the podcast. Someone recommended that I do an episode on navigating young motherhood and DAMN I am so happy she did. This episode is super conversational, maybe a bit rambly, but jam-packed with information and things that I really feel helped me during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. If you're currently pregnant or a new young mama don't hesitate to DM me with any questions or if you just need a friend! Linking everything I talked about down below:

CLUBHOUSE GROUP: "Accidental Moms" Every Wednesday at 10:30 am MST 

Today I sit down with Tori from The Retired Party Girl to talk all things sobriety, her journey with it, and unpack how our society views and uses alcohol. Tori started an online membership program aimed to empower and educate womxn about alcohol and "big alcohol" marketing culture. Her membership and Instagram account also act as a safe place for people to share their stories, fears, and accomplishments in sobriety. We also get into how alcohol plays a role in college & hookup culture, traveling sober with people who are drinking, and really dive into the stigmas surrounding sobriety and how it truly is a spectrum. 

Friends, if you haven't listened to Part 1 of my interview with Molly, go there first, and then come back to this one — it will give you a lot of context. In this episode, Molly shares her journey with mental health, how her diagnosis's changed over the years, finally accepting that she had Bipolar 2 (she gets into what the difference is between 1 & 2), how dating & her sex life were impacted by her mental health, navigating relationships with a mental health illness, and so much more. I am in awe of her transparency and think her story is so inspiring because it really illustrates the ups and downs, struggles and highs, confusions and moments of clarity that is mental health. I also think this episode can relate to a lot of individuals struggling with any sort of mental health illness. If you enjoy this episode, please give me a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps people find my show!

Molly is a 21 year old gal from Rhode Island who sings, writes, and loves anything that connects us as people. She's smart, charismatic, well-spoken, witty, and incredibly wise. In this episode, talk about how her sexuality manifested itself at a young age, her experience with her parents getting a divorce, the pros/cons of dating apps, the benefits of having a family that is open & honest with communication, and so much more. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week where we touch on how mental health impacts her relationships, love, and sex.

Philippa Parnevik is a Swedish influencer, photographer, & college student studying fashion & sustainability at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC. One of my new years resolutions this year was to stop buying fast fashion and learn how to do good by the planet by becoming more sustainable in the way I shop. We get into that in this episode and Philippa shares tips on how to stop buying fast fashion and start shopping slow. She also shares her journey with skin cancer and gives preventative care tips. Philippa recently released a photography book called "Stockholm Girls" and discusses her process behind it, as well as being a self taught photographer. Buy her book below and follow her instagram!

My boyfriend & I sit down on Day 9 of having COVID and chat about what our experience is like, what we're taking, what our symptoms are, and what we've been doing in quarantine.

Kelley Wolf is a certified life & personal development coach and speaker. After graduating college with a broadcasting degree and participating on The Real World's season 9, she married actor Scott Wolf and went back to school to get her BS in Clinical Psychology. Kelley is also a mom to three beautiful kids and shares about honest motherhood and living on her instagram page. In this episode, we chat about her childhood, how she got into life coaching, living your life without fear, having the confidence to go against the grain, FLOW which is the core of her life coaching practice, how she uses the 3 m's to navigate life, and her experience with postpartum depression after her last baby. 

I cannot stress enough how absolutely jam-packed this episode is with advice, insight, perspective, and beautiful conversation. I sit down with my therapist Jordan Urban, who is based in Boulder, CO, to chat about how she came to be a therapist, how she blends eastern and western thinking into her approach, the importance of listening, and how she "shuts off" her therapist brain after sessions. She also answers some of you guys' instagram questions relating to navigating COVID & the holidays such as how to deal with in-laws/parents who take over your home, politically charged conversations with your family, how to talk to a loved one who may be struggling and not want to open up, and how to cope with a break-up during COVID without being able to meet people. This is truly an episode for everyone. Leave a rating & review if you enjoyed!