You've stopped hiding. You've told the truth. You're trying to build something new, but the middle is still messy. This episode is about what to do when you hit the tough times in the middle, when you want to quit, and when you're tempted to go back to the things that once numbed the pain. These are the tools Amanda used to get through without giving up, and she is sharing them with you now, too.

Still in the middle of something? Same!! Come hang out with me on Instagram @middleofitpodcast and tell me what you're navigating right now.

We don't hide things we're proud of. We hide the things we're ashamed of, whether it's drinking, eating, sex, shopping, or staying in toxic relationships. In this episode, Amanda shares stories from her past and explores the power of naming what we're doing in secret and asking the bigger question: not "Am I really that bad?" but "Is what I'm doing actually helping me feel better?"

Because often, the clarity only comes after we stop the behavior. And that messy in-between space? That's where the real work begins.

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In this kickoff episode, Amanda shares her story: how getting sober, navigating parenting, and rebuilding her life led her to this exact moment: the middle.

From side-by-side transformations on social media to the quiet, unseen wins of recovery, she breaks down what real growth actually looks like (messy, non-linear, and deeply human).

If you've ever compared your life to someone else's "after" and wondered why your middle feels like a failure, this one's for you.

Expect raw truth, humor, reflection, and a reminder that the middle matters... and so do you.

Still in the middle of something? Same!! Come hang out with me on Instagram @middleofitpodcast and tell me what you're navigating right now.