Finding Her Sparkle with Ami Rankin

By Ami Rankin

A Wellbeing & Emotional Intelligence Coach from Australia helping you to realise and live your full potential. It's time to get your sparkle back.

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Ep 17: LOVE LANGUAGES - how to feel loved and create more connection in your relationships

Finding Her Sparkle with Ami RankinJun 18, 2019

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Ep 125: Feeling flat at the start of the year? Do ✨ these things ✨ to feel like you again

So you want to be feeling pUmPeD and MoTiVaTeD ‘like everyone else is’ at the start of the year, but you’ve felt flat and like you’re stuck in a funk instead? Well, this episode is for you. Let’s talk about some easy ways that you can change your mindset and be kinder to yourself while you’re on your way to feeling more motivated! Mentioned in this episode: New Year Meditation Goal Setting & 5 Why's episode Can Comparison Be a Good Thing episode Today's recommendation: Spotify now has Audiobooks!

Jan 22, 202422:26

Ep 124: #mumlife 🤯 staying on track when kids and life get in the way!

Mums, I get it. Sticking to your intentions and healthy habits can feel really hard and REALLY frustrating when you have kids. The missed naps, cat napping, daycare and school sicknesses, tantrums and curve balls - IT’S A LOT.

But let’s talk today about your mindset around this, and five ways that you can move through it to feel more empowered, and like a healthier, happier version of yourself.
We will talk about recognising the things that you can control, comparison, expectations that you place on yourself, and how those things make you feel.

Recommendations:
✨Selling the OC on Netflix.
✨ The Happiness Blueprint by BU Happiness College - your self study option for working on getting your sparkle back today!

Other episodes mentioned:
- 96: Can comparison actually be a good thing?
- 95: 5 ways to stay on track with your health, fitness and well-being goals.
- 108: Self sabotage and how to beat procrastination
- 114: Mum rage series / the mental load
- 124: How to stop negative self talk and get back on track with your healthy habits

Oct 17, 202336:38

Ep 124: Slipped up with your healthy habits? How to stop negative self talk and get back on track

This episode is all about the mindset and thinking patterns we can get stuck in when working towards our health and fitness goals. If you notice that you feel anxious or disappointed in yourself if you slip up a little while focusing on your health, this episode is for you.

Today’s recommendation is the Transform Program by Fitaz and you can enter 10AMI at checkout for 10% off site wide: fitazfk.com/ami

Sep 21, 202327:11

Ep 123: Self Worth, Self Esteem and how to feel more confident

Hello lovely listeners, welcome back! In today’s episode I’ll be running you through a sneak peek of a workshop I created and ran exclusively for our clients at BU Happiness College all about Self Worth. We will talk about how you can notice if your self worth is low, societies expectations, labels and 6 ways to start to improve your sense of self today. Plus todays recommendation - The Fourth Wing

Sep 05, 202344:51

EP 122: Have you lost yourself in Motherhood? Identity and not know what you do for fun

This episode talks about a realisation that I had over the weekend - I used to have so much spare time pre-kids! And I used to love prioritising myself and doing things for me. But what happens when you become a Mum and that changes in an instant?

Let's talk about identity, a quote that will help you shift your thoughts and how to start with small steps to prioritise you again.

Identity podcast episodes:

Ep 1: Who Are You?

Ep 21: Who Are You pt. 2

Ep 54: Identity shifts and navigating change in life

Ep 84: Help! I don't know who I am anymore

Ep 119: Who Am I anymore? I've lost my sparkle after babies

Also mentioned:

Ep 8: Stop cancelling on yourself

Recommendations

Books:

Verity by Colleen Hoover

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

Paint by numbers:

Paint It Like Frida

Apr 20, 202323:12

Ep 121: Life update, PND, things I’m enjoying, sleep regressions and teething

This episode is a big life update, because it’s been a long hiatus in between episodes! I talk more in depth about my PND diagnosis and decision to begin mediation, things I’ve been really enjoying lately, books, relationships and the transition from 1 to 2 kids

Apr 02, 202346:38

Ep 120: How to prioritise yourself without changing anything you’re actually already doing

Hello! Welcome back! It’s been a while and I took some much needed time for me while we transitioned from a family of 3 to a family of 4, but I’m so excited to be back in your ears and talking all things mindset.

In this episode let’s talk about intentional self care and what it is. What it looks like for you, and how you can feel less stressed and overwhelmed just by changing your mindset.

Mar 28, 202315:20

Ep 119: MUM RAGE SERIES 🌩️ Who am I after babies? I’ve lost my sparkle

This episode of the Mum Rage Series talks about the huge shifts that happen when you become a Mother. Everything from how you see yourself, how you spend your time, how you look at yourself and your values and beliefs.
It’s a big (and overwhelming) thing, so we start small in this episode. Because Mum Life is overwhelming enough, right?!

Today’s recommendations: Episode 14 of Mother, Unrefined podcast - my interview with Nicola and Jess. And Heartbreak High on Netflix.

Links spoken about in the podcast:

VIA Character Strengths quiz: https://www.viacharacter.org

Podcast episode 2, 54, 84 and 85 here on Nourishing Ami Podcast to dive deeper into your Identity and who you are as well as episode 66 to learn about your Values

Oct 05, 202242:14

Ep 118: MUM RAGE SERIES 🌩 Resentment, frustration, comparison and the mental load

In this episode I break down the feeling of resentment - what does it look like for you, how you might notice it and also the 3 main areas you can feel resentful: towards your partner, your child/children and towards other people.

Sep 01, 202201:11:49

Ep 117: MUM RAGE SERIES 🌩 So you’ve just exploded - now what?

A follow on from our last podcast episode. This time with some real life mum realities that I’ve been experiencing lately juggling toddlerhood and newborn life. Let’s talk about how you can proactively and reactively work to reduce your reactive behaviours.

Aug 15, 202232:04

Ep 116: MUM RAGE SERIES 🌩 Expectations - frustration, overwhelm, disappointment and anxiety

In this weeks instalment of the Mum Rage Series, I cover 4 types of expectations that you might be setting and talk about how that can make you feel. I look at real life examples and give you some tips and active journaling questions to help you to feel less frustrated, overwhelmed and burnt out

Jun 28, 202201:02:46

Ep 115: MUM RAGE SERIES 🌩 Sensory Overload and Overstimulation

If you get to the point of breaking or exploding and things just feel a bit too much…a bit too loud, a bit too bright or if you get ‘touched out’ then this episode is for you. Learn what causes sensory overstimulation and 10 ways you can reduce your reactions

Jun 14, 202259:17

Ep 114: MUM RAGE SERIES 🌩 The Mental Load

Welcome to a new series of episodes, over the coming weeks I will be breaking down some of the common contributing factors to ‘Mum Rage’ (yes, it’s a real thing) and talking about ways that you can feel less stressed, less overwhelmed and less like you’re about to explode. In this episode, I talk about the mental load that you carry, all of the open tabs in your brain and give you tips to navigate and reduce your mental load.

Jun 06, 202233:44

Ep 113: 10 easy, simple mental and physical habits to make life feel easier and less overwhelming

You know the saying - the smallest habits make the biggest difference? Let’s look at 10 really easy and achievable habits - both physical and mental - that you can implement this week to feel like life just runs smoother. They can help you to feel less stressed and overwhelmed which means less reactive behaviour.

Plus, this weeks recommendation: The Frae Podcast, episode ‘Free Therapy with Holistic Psychologist Laura Corcoran’

Jun 01, 202232:30

Ep 112: ‘How did you know you were ready for your second baby?’ Birth trauma &societies expectations

A juicy episode today diving into answering a question that came through on Instagram - ‘How did you know you were ready for your second baby?’ Join me as I discuss pregnancy, labour, birth, working through birth trauma, newborn life and navigating big life changes

May 24, 202243:31

Ep 111: Comparative Suffering - ‘Yes, this is hard, but this person has it harder…’

It’s time to validation how you feel! In this weeks episode I talk about Comparitive Suffering - what it is, how you notice it coming up for you, it’s limitations and also 4 tools to be able to move through it. Including a life changing new definition of acceptance for you. Todays recommendation - The Daily Aus podcast episodes and also No Silly Questions podcast. Other podcast episodes mentioned: Ep 97: Resentment Ep 99: Boundaries Ep 31: Why positive vibes only is a load of sh*t Ep 14: Guess what!? Not every day is a good day

Apr 21, 202237:44

Ep 107: Monday Motivation ✨ 5 ways to feel less overwhelmed & stressed this week

A Monday Motivation episode to help you with tips to feel less overwhelmed, less stressed and more present during your week this week.

Other podcast episodes mentioned:
106: HALT Theory and how to feel less overwhelmed
104: How To Amplify Your To-Do List
98: Decision Fatigue

Plus, the insight timer meditation for gratitude and warm fuzzy feels: insig.ht/CjxCCw2anob

Mar 13, 202232:02

Ep 106: THERAPY THURSDAY 🧠 HALT Theory - 4 easy ways to reduce negative behaviours & reactions

In this episode I run you through HALT Theory - what it is, what it stands for and how you can start to focus on a more positive outlook on your health and well-being today

Feb 16, 202230:32

Ep 105: When it rains it pours ⛈ How is confirmation bias creating your ‘bad day’ reality?

You know those days - it’s like uhh could ANYTHING else go wrong!? Let’s talk about Confirmation Bias and how you are actively creating your reality with your thoughts every single minute of the day - whether that’s an empowering reality or a frustrating one!

Today’s recommendations: You Need To Know by Nicola Moriarty and Goodreads

Feb 09, 202226:36

Ep 104: How to amplify your to-do-list - feel less overwhelmed and reduce procrastination

I know, everyone tells you how writing out their to-do-list 'saved their sanity!' But how can you use this tool to feel less overwhelmed and not just something else to add to your list of things to get done for the day?

I break to-do-lists down into 3 stages for you and give you a trick to feel less overwhelmed while also reducing procrastination!

Jan 30, 202221:23

Ep 103: New Year, New Me? Are New Years Resolutions BS?

It's the second episode back for 2022 and I'm diving in to New Years Resolutions - what do I think of them? Are they BS? But more importantly, how you can be setting goals for yourself this year that feel GOOD, aligned and empowering and how you can be focusing on creating a lifestyle that you want to be living! It's an exciting and empowering episode and I can't wait to hear what your goals, intentions and aligned action is for you this year! Recommendations: The Glow Up - mind, body & soul reset. My brand new ebook and 30 day refresh is officially live and you can download your copy here! Podcast episodes mentioned: Ep 51: Motivation vs. Discipline Ep 6: I'll be happy when... BONUS EP: Find your 3 words for the year - a guided meditation

Jan 26, 202232:58

📣 BONUS: THE GLOW UP: mind, body, soul refresh 📣

I have an exciting announcement! Your exclusive first look into my newest ebook - The Glow Up: mind, body, soul refresh. What is it? How you can get involved and the 30 day commitment that is going to have you filling up your cup EVERY DAY during February 2022

Jan 20, 202206:51

Ep 102: Fixed vs. growth mindset - How to embrace growth and being the best version of you!

In this episode I break down what the fixed vs. growth thinking pattern is and how you might notice it coming up for you. I split it into 3 different areas of life: career, personal and health and fitness. We will talk about ways to move through it and away from negative self talk and labels that aren’t serving you anymore!

Jan 19, 202233:11

Ep 101: Monday Motivation - your weekly check in to feel refreshed ✨ journaling prompts,affirmations

How have you been feeling lately? If you’ve been feeling busy, stressed, burnt out or like there’s 100 tabs open in your brain, this episode is for you! In this episode I talk you through some journaling prompts, feelings you can aim for, affirmations to body, important reminders and some quick, simple self care ideas so that you are feeling energized, empowered and refreshed leading into the upcoming week

Here is the Instagram post mentioned for you to save and come back to any time you need:

www.instagram.com/p/CWRL8voBdXc/?utm_medium=copy_link

Dec 19, 202129:06

Ep 100: How to enjoy the Holiday Season 🎄🎅🏼

Welcome to episode 100! How exciting! And what better way to celebrate than with an episode about my favourite time of the year - the Holidays! But just because it’s my favourite time of the year, doesn’t mean it’s all sunshine and rainbows - the end of the year can also bring with it feelings of stress, overwhelm and burnout.
So let’s dive into 3 of the main factors coming in to play that could be leading you to be feeling BUSY and burnt out, and of course, how you can move through.

Today’s recommendation is a Festive one! The Christmas Chronicles on Netflix 🎄

Dec 16, 202128:33

Ep 99: Monday Motivation - Boundaries ✨

Happy Monday beautiful 💕 here is your chance to start your week fresh, and this weeks Monday Motivation is reminding you that YOU are important and it’s time to set some boundaries. ✨ Where in your life do you feel overwhelmed? ✨ Where in your life can you set better boundaries?

Nov 28, 202113:31

Ep 98: Decision fatigue and feeling less overwhelmed

In this episode we talk all things decision fatigue. Why decisions and thinking feel harder towards the end of the day and why you can feel so overwhelmed.
I also run you through some signs to notice decision fatigue for you and of course, give you some tips and strategies to move through it.

Plus, today’s recommendation - Two Friends on Spotify and their Big Bootie Mixes

Nov 25, 202121:22

Ep 97: THERAPY THURSDAY 🧠 Resentment. What is it and how to let go

Welcome to another Therapy Thursday episode that I run you through a big feeling - resentment. I talk you through what it is, what feelings come together to create resentment and also how you can take radical responsibility in your life to move through resentment and feel less overwhelmed and stressed!

Plus, this weeks recommendations - The Frae podcast with Kylie Camps. Diet Myths episode with Josh Wiggins. Also, Motherhood and Identity with Dr Sophie Brock

Nov 10, 202139:00

Ep 96: Can comparison actually be a good thing!?

Yes, you read the title of this episode right. I know, I’ve recorded episodes before talking about how to move through comparison and the downside of comparing yourself - but I have a different perspective for you to consider today that I find really interesting!

In this episode, learn about how we, as humans, actually utilise comparison as a tool as babies and how this then continues into adulthood.
I also run you through 4 benefits of comparison and how you can use comparison to your advantage to feel empowered 🙌🏼

And today’s recommendation - delicious banana, date and chia muffins (recipe over on my Instagram) and Love Island Australia.

Nov 02, 202125:34

Ep 95: 5 ways to stay on track with your health, fitness and wellbeing goals

Setting a health, fitness or wellbeing goal can feel a little bit of everything - exciting, motivating, scary, daunting, nerve-wracking, fun! So today’s episode breaks down 5 easy mindset changes you can focus on today so that you actually WANT to be taking action and be better than your excuses!

Oct 13, 202121:53

Ep 94: Feeling weird about lockdown ending? Reverse Culture Shock and how to feel less anxious

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by the idea of lockdowns ending after over 4 months - you’re not alone. In this episode, I discuss what Culture Shock is and how that also flows into what a lot of us are experiencing now - Reverse Culture Shock.
I talk you through the 4 phases of Culture Shock and also the feelings that can arise with re-integration.

Plus, this week’s recommendation - Money Heist and The Circle, both on Netflix.

Sep 30, 202131:56

Ep 93: Fun, interesting and meaningful conversation starters and questions

Another fun episode this week with some up beat and interesting conversation starters away from the standard ‘How are you?’ And ‘How’s work going?’
Move past the ordinary and create some meaningful connection with these questions and ‘would you rathers’

This weeks recommendation - Shameless Podcast episode ‘The 4 big questions’

Sep 06, 202132:11

Ep 92: THERAPY THURSDAY 🧠 Mindful listening and constructive conflict in relationships

Have you ever thought about the way you communicate in times of conflict or disagreement? What about how you listen? I share my takeaways from the most recent Masterclass I ran on Relationships and moving through conflict. I teach you 3 ways to implement mindful listening to create meaningful connection, even when you don’t agree with the other persons perspective.

And this weeks recommendation - Lucifer on Netflix (plus Brooklyn 99, Friends, Will and Grace and The Office)

Sep 01, 202125:41

Ep 91: let’s have some fun - playful personality quizzes

Alright, time for an episode with a little bit of fun - let’s shake off the week, get a little bit lighthearted and silly, grab a glass of wine or a cup of tea and get ready for 2 personality quizzes for you to do. Do they really help to create insight for you? Who knows! But they are fun so let’s do it!

Aug 31, 202129:16

Ep 90: THERAPY THURSDAY 🧠 Switching your brain off and Sensory Self Care

In this episode of Therapy Thursday I run you through my takeaways from an online workshop I recently attended. I realised that I never give my brain a chance to slow down or switch off and that there’s always tabs open! You can learn what sensory self care is and also the power of letting yourself be bored!

Aug 19, 202120:21

Ep 89: 10 tips to thrive in Motherhood #mumlife #realtalk

Being a parent can be hard. I give 10 (actually 11) tips to recognise and move through big emotions, reduce feeling like you’re about to explode, how to take time for you and ways to make your days feel more seamless and easy.

This weeks recommendations: Parenthood podcasts! We Don’t Have Time For This, Beyond The Bump, This Glorious Mess, Motherly, The Good Enough Mother and #Momtruths with Cat and Nat

Aug 16, 202146:28

Ep 88: THERAPY THURSDAY 🧠 Manifestation, goal setting and actually getting sh*t done

Welcome back to a Therapy Thursday episode - today’s episode shares my top 3 tools for feeling so connected to a goal that you really WANT to take action and stop procrastinating.

Aug 04, 202132:19

Ep 87: Relationships: 3 ways active listening can reduce conflict

Conflict is a given in any relationship - we are all human with different feelings, opinions and perspectives. But conflict or different perspectives doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Today, I run you through 3 actionable takeaways to improve communication and implement active listening in your relationships

Aug 01, 202120:14

Ep 86: THERAPY THURSDAY 🧠 negative self talk, disordered eating & limiting beliefs

A new segment to the Nourishing Ami Podcast - Therapy Thursday is going to be all about sharing my takeaways and light bulb moments from my personal Coaching sessions.
In this episode of Therapy Thursday, I talk about negative self talk, limiting beliefs and disordered eating habits.
I teach you 2 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques to create space between you and your thoughts to really embody that cliche saying ‘You are not your thoughts’.

Plus, this episodes recommendation: Echt Activewear

Jul 22, 202134:24

Ep 85: Help! I don’t know who I am anymore PART 2. Creating your identity & realigning with yourself

Part 2 of creating your identity. Last episode we spoke about getting really specific on your goals and your life. We looked at reflecting and checking in to see if you’re still holding on to visions for yourself or goals and habits that are no longer relevant.
In this episode, we look at create intention in your days and how you can get a sense of accomplishment and achievement from creating and living your ideal day, identifying the things that you like and creating a self care routine based on the 3 different areas of self care.

And this weeks recommendation - Aimin activewear.

Jul 20, 202128:28

Ep 84: Help! I don’t know who I am anymore. Identity and realigning with your current self PART 1

If you’ve ever had that moment where you suddenly realise ‘Wow, I don’t even know what lights me up anymore’ this episode is for you.
I run you through why change is inevitable, how this affects how you feel and also the steps you can take to start to bring the focus back to you.
Your goal setting topics or life areas are:
Fitness
Health
Nutrition
Work / Career
Self Care
Personal life / Growth and Self Development
Social Life / Friendships
Relationship

Plus, this weeks recommendations -
The Belle Movement 2 week challenges
And The Formulaic online program

Jul 07, 202143:07

Ep 83: When is it NOT time for big goals in life?

Goals can feel really great to focus on - but you can’t always be switched on and go-go-go. Sometimes, there’s big changes happening in your life and that can feel hard to work through.
In this episode I talk about strategies to give yourself some much needed love and empathy, while still feeling like you are achieving things in life, but on a smaller scale.

And this weeks recommendation - She’s On The Money Podcast

Jun 21, 202132:21

Ep 82: 6 relationship tips for getting through hard times

6 mindset tips for getting through the hard times in a relationship. Learn about connection, how to communicate how you feel, how to recognise your signs of overwhelm and over stimulation and how to be less reactive - individually, as a couple and how to big change together.

This weeks recommendation: We Don't Have Time For This Podcast

Come and join the Nourishing Ami Podcast Community group on facebook to get involved in the live events being held. The Self Care live is uploaded and ready to re-watch now.

Podcast episodes mentioned in this episode:
Ep 62: Why connection is the gateway to intimacy

Ep 54: Identity change - realigning with yourself to navigate change and feel happy and fulfilled

Ep 29: So you want the perfect relationship? How to be #couplegoals

Ep 24: The simplest and easiest relationship advice I ever received...

Ep 17: LOVE LANGUAGES - how to feel loved and create more connection in your relationships

Ep 3: Get clear on WHY you are unhappy in your relationship

Jun 01, 202152:47

Ep 81: MINDSET Labeling

In the last episode of the Mindset Series I breakdown the Cognitive Distortion - Labeling. What is Labeling? Who and what can you label and how does this affect you’re relationship not only with others, but yourself as well? And I discuss some big emotions like anxiety and depression and how these labels themselves can be moved through.

May 23, 202131:39

Ep 80: MINDSET Mind Reading and Fortune Telling

The Cognitive Distortion I break down for you in this episode is Mind Reading and also closely followed by Fortune Telling. How can Mind Reading or creating scenarios in your head lead to strained relationships, disagreements and broken friendships?
How can Fortune Telling or assuming something is going to happen before it actually has play such a big part in all areas of your life? Listen in to find out, and learn how you can stop Mind Reading and Fortune Telling in their tracks.

Plus, this weeks recommendation: Tanologist Face and Body drops in Medium, Cerave face moisturiser AND physical self care - when was the last time you prioritised time for yourself for 5 minutes to make yourself feel special?

Listen to episode 74 for the breakdown of Personalisation mentioned in this podcast episode.

May 20, 202127:42

Ep 79: MINDSET Global vs. Detailed Thinking

Do you get frustrated when someone tells a story that goes on and on?
Or maybe you feel a little anxious if you don’t feel like you’ve got all of the information to complete a task?
Learn about Global and Detailed thinking and how you can recognise them coming up in your life, how they can affect your relationships and how you can reduce feelings like frustration and overwhelm.

Plus today’s recommendation - the Heater Mate!

May 16, 202125:33

Ep 78: MINDSET - ‘Shoulds’. Need to, have to, should. How to change the way you feel with language

In this episode of the Mindset Series I am breaking down the Cognitive Distortion - Shoulds. It’s a very common one and I can almost guarantee you are doing it multiple times a day without even realising! Learn how you can make a small change to your language to make a big change to how you feel.

Apr 26, 202117:41