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76// When Gratitude Keeps You Stuck

Why Thankfulness Isn’t Always the Answer (and What to Do Instead)
It’s the week after Thanksgiving, and if you’re feeling a little guilty that you’re more snappy than you are “grateful,” this episode is for you, mama.
Because here’s the truth most people won’t say out loud:Gratitude alone doesn’t make the exhaustion go away.And that 5-minute checklist of things you’re “thankful” for?It might actually be keeping you stuck.
In today’s episode, I’m diving into why your gratitude practice may not be working — and how to rewire it so that you’re not just practicing gratitude, but actually living in it.
We’ll talk about:✨ The real reason you still feel overwhelmed, cranky, or disconnected — even when you should feel thankful✨ The battle between your brain’s desire for safety and your heart’s desire for more✨ How surface-level gratitude can accidentally keep you from stepping into your God-given calling✨ The truth about the Israelites in Numbers 32 — and how it mirrors your life✨ Three powerful shifts you can make to live in alignment, abundance, and purpose (without guilt)
And friend, if you’ve ever felt torn between being grateful for what you have… and wanting more, this conversation will free you.
Because wanting more doesn’t make you selfish — it might actually mean you're ready to step into your Promised Land.
 
📌 Takeaways:
Gratitude and growth are not opposites — they must coexist.
You don’t need to shrink your desire for more. You need to invite God into it.
Your comfort zone might be what’s keeping you from your calling.
Gratitude isn’t a checklist — it’s a lens through which you view your life.
✨ Ready for More?
If this episode sparked something in you — a desire for more alignment, purpose, or joy — I’d love to hear your “God wink.”
💌 Send me a DM on Instagram @amandamastersoncoaching with your biggest takeaway or an "ah-ha" moment.
 
📲 Share this episode with another mom who’s trying to balance being grateful and being honest. She’s not crazy — and she’s not alone.
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Let’s live boldly.Let’s live gratefully.Let’s walk in purpose — together.
With love,🧡 Amanda
 
 
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75// 5 Boundaries to Set Before the Holidays (So You Don’t Burn Out, Break Down, or Blow Up)

The holidays are supposed to feel magical… not chaotic. But for busy moms juggling sports schedules, business goals, family events, and the mental load of motherhood...  this season can feel like one big calendar explosion.
In this episode, I’m sharing 5 boundaries you need to set now (yes, before the invites roll in) to protect your peace, your time, your finances, and your faith during the holidays.
From saying no without guilt, to making space for the things that matter most, I’m walking you through exactly how I’m preparing my heart, my calendar, and my family for a season that actually feels good.
This one’s part pep talk, part planning session...  and totally permission-giving.
🛑 What We’re Covering:
Why protecting your calendar is the #1 boundary (and how I protect our Christmas Eve tradition)
How to set spending limits without guilt and teach your kids what really matters
What to do when family pressure or guilt shows up (and why it’s not your burden to carry)
Why protecting your time with God is your real holiday survival strategy
How to draw boundaries with your business so you can be present with your family and still hit your goals
PLUS: A reminder you need to hear:  You don’t owe anyone an explanation for doing it differently this year
✍️ Quote to Remember:
“Boundaries aren’t about keeping people out. They’re about keeping what matters most in.”
📩 Let’s Connect:
If one of the boundaries you need to set this season is financial and you’re ready to make income instead of just cutting costs,  DM me the word “Holiday” on Facebook or Instagram and I’ll show you how to earn extra income even in the chaos.
 
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74// The Holidays Are Coming... How to Turn Down the Noise So You Can Swap the Overwhelm for True Joy

The holidays are coming...  and so is the pressure.
The noise gets louder this time of year:The kids, the calendars, the school parties, the business, the expectations, the opinions...And before we know it, we’re swept up in the chaos and completely disconnected from what actually matters.
In today’s episode, I’m walking you through how to turn down the noise... the mental noise, the mom guilt, the outside voices...  and zero in on the only voice that matters: God’s.
I’m sharing how I learned to quiet the pressure of performance, comparison, and people-pleasing,  especially during the holidays, and how YOU can do the same.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
What noise actually is (it’s not just your kids screaming)
Why turning it down is the key to peace during the holidays
What Peter walking on water can teach us about staying focused
The real reason I walked away from a 6-figure business
How to hear God’s voice again in a season full of chaos
If you're a busy, overwhelmed mom trying to “do it all” this season, this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to.
🎧 Listen in, take a breath, and let’s quiet the noise together.
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73// I Want Freedom, More Income, and a Way OUT of my 9-5... But I DON'T Have Time to Start a Side Hustle

If you’ve ever watched another mom post from home on a Thursday afternoon while you’re sprinting out of the office, praying you don’t miss the first inning again…
If you’ve ever said “I’d love to start a business… but I seriously don’t have the time…” This episode was made for you.
Inside, I’m breaking down:
The real reason your brain keeps talking you out of starting
Why vision boards and big goals won’t change your life 
How cognitive bias is secretly keeping you stuck (and how to flip it)
The actual first step to building a business in the pockets of your day
What to do when you’re ready… but still feel scared
This isn’t mindset fluff. This is the real talk no one else is saying about what it takes to change your life when you’re already overwhelmed.
 
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72// Say NO to These 3 Things in Your Business: How to Build a Burnout-Proof Business in the Middle of Motherhood

In this episode, I’m getting honest about the mistakes I’ve made while building a business as a busy mom — and the 3 things I had to learn to say NO to in order to build a business that actually fits into the middle of motherhood.
Because here’s the truth:I didn’t start a business to miss bedtime stories, skip dinner for sales calls, or lay awake wondering how I was going to hold it all together.
If you’ve been grinding in your business and still feel stuck…If you're scared to lead with your faith online...Or if you haven’t even started yet because you keep telling yourself “now’s not the right time”...
This episode is for you.
💡Here's what we'll cover:
Why hustle culture is keeping you stuck (and what to do instead)
How comparison is silently draining your momentum
Why your faith belongs at the forefront of your business — not hidden in the background
What it takes to build a business that actually fits into the middle of motherhood
How to create success that feels like peace, not pressure
🎧 Press play, and then tag me @amandamastersoncoaching in your stories & let me know which of the 3 hit home the most.
 
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71// I'm Back! And I Have a Wake Up Call for the Mom Who Feels Stuck

Welcome to the official relaunch of the Mompreneur Coach Podcast!
It’s been almost a year since the last episode, and honestly? I wasn’t sure I’d ever hit record again.But then I caught myself telling my daughter, “Your voice deserves to be heard,” — and God gently whispered,“So does yours.”
So here we go! In today’s raw, real, and powerful episode, I’m sharing:
The pressure of the "dream life" we've been chasing 
The two "boats" most women find themselves in when it comes to building a business (or thinking about it) 
The secret fear keeping Christian women from leading boldly online
What God taught me about obedience, surrender, and imperfect action
What to expect from the podcast going forward
If you’ve ever felt stuck in the overwhelm of motherhood…If you’ve started (or wanted to start) a business and found yourself spinning your wheels…If you’re craving freedom but don’t want to sacrifice your faith or family to get it…This episode is for you.
 
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69// Anxiety in Working Moms—Your Soul’s Wake-Up Call

Anxiety isn’t just random worry or stress—it’s your soul’s way of whispering (or sometimes screaming), “Something has to change.” But too often, we push it aside, numb it, or chalk it up to just being a “busy working mom” thing.
In today’s episode, I’m getting real about my own struggles with anxiety—from the postpartum anxiety that had me on medication for seven years to the gut punch of realizing I may have passed it down to my daughter. We’re diving into:
✅ The subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs of anxiety that working moms ignore✅ Why anxiety is so common for career-driven women juggling it all✅ The stigma around anxiety & why we try to just “push through”✅ The long-term side effects of relying solely on medication✅ Practical, holistic coping mechanisms you can implement today—for yourself and for your kids
I also share the game-changing realization that allowed me to finally come off my anxiety meds—not because I “fixed” my brain, but because I started living in alignment with the life I was truly meant to have.
If you’ve been feeling that constant, simmering background anxiety… maybe it’s time to listen to what your soul is trying to tell you.
 
📩 Let’s connect! If this episode resonated with you, DM me or share your biggest takeaway on social media and tag me! Let’s keep this conversation going. 💛
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**I am not a medical doctor and this isn't medical advice. This is me sharing my personal experience + my extensive knowledge on anxiety from my background in psychology as well as my own independent research. 

68// "I'm not pretty enough"... How To Reverse this Limiting Belief so it Doesn't Sabotage Your Life

In today’s episode, I’m opening up about a belief that held me back for far too long—the idea that I couldn’t be successful because I wasn’t “pretty enough.” I used to think that not having long blonde extensions, eye lash extensions and perfect lips meant that I couldn't reach the highest levels of success online. Spoiler alert: I was wrong.
Here’s the truth: your success as an entrepreneur has nothing to do with how you look and everything to do with your mindset. Success isn’t reserved for the prettiest, the blondest, or the ones with the perfect Instagram feed. It’s for the women who show up, do the inner work, and take action—no matter how they feel.
In this episode, I share:
My personal struggle with feeling “not pretty enough” to succeed.
Why mindset is the real key to unlocking success in your business and your life.
Why we often let appearance-based insecurities hold us back.
Three actionable tips to overcome limiting beliefs, step into your worth, and go after your dreams with confidence.
Quotes to Remember:
"Your success isn’t waiting for you to feel ‘pretty enough.’ It’s waiting for you to decide you’re worthy and take action."
"Entrepreneurship is a personal development journey with an incredible compensation plan attached. The more inner work you do, the more success you’ll find."
Resources Mentioned:
Steven Furtick Affirmation Track 
Learn more about how to work with me 
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67// Is It OK to Want More? A Proverbs 31 Perspective for Mompreneurs

In this episode, we’re diving into something I know many of you have felt at some point: that nagging feeling of guilt, fear, or doubt when it comes to building your business.
Maybe you’re feeling guilty about working your business when your kids are in the other room. Maybe you’re feeling unsure if it’s OK to want more money, more abundance, or more freedom. Or maybe you’re worried about what others will think.
If you’ve ever struggled with these feelings, this episode is for you.
Today, we’re putting a magnifying glass on Proverbs 31 and breaking down how it speaks directly to women like us—moms, entrepreneurs, wives. You’ll learn why it’s OK to build a business, to desire abundance, and to push toward a life of freedom.
We’ll walk through specific verses that anchor us in the truth of God’s word, giving us the confidence to step fully into our purpose without guilt or shame.
PLUS, I’m sharing a Chat GPT prompt to help you further explore your God-given gifts, how they’re rooted in scripture, and how they align with your mission.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ How to align your business with your faith✅ Why Proverbs 31 is the ultimate guide for mompreneurs✅ What the Bible says about abundance and living with purpose✅ How to overcome guilt, fear, and doubt through scripture✅ A powerful prompt to uncover your God Gifts and anchor them in your mission
Scripture Highlights from Proverbs 31:📖 Proverbs 31:13 — She... works with willing hands. 📖 Proverbs 31:16 — She considers a field and buys it...📖 Proverbs 31:17 — She dresses herself with strength and makes her arms strong📖 Proverbs 31:21 — She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household are clothed in scarlet. 📖 Proverbs 31:25 — Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. 📖 Proverbs 31:28 — Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her📖 Proverbs 31:31 — Giver her of the fruit of her hands...
Let’s move through this season of building our businesses with the wisdom of Proverbs 31 guiding us.
💛 Key Takeaway: God wants you to live an abundant life. The vision you’ve created for yourself? It’s nothing compared to what He has in store for you.
If you’ve been feeling guilt, fear, or doubt—this episode will remind you to align your work with His word and push forward with confidence.BONUS CHAT GPT PROMPT 
"Based upon everything that you know about me, what are my top 5 God Gifts. Can you provide a scripture to base each of these in? Also, connect these strengths to my mission."
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66// Why Most Goals Fail (And How to Crush Yours This Year)

It’s that time of year again—resolutions, goals, and big dreams for the year ahead. But let’s be real: most people don’t stick to them.
📉 Did you know that 23% of people quit their resolutions in the first week and 64% give up by February? Why? Loss of motivation and feeling “too busy” are the biggest culprits.
The truth is, motivation will only take you so far. Discipline, belief, and a clear vision are the real game changers. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly why goals fail and how you can be part of the 8% who actually crush their resolutions.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ Why motivation is a gimmick—and what can actually be your secret weapon.✨ How your beliefs are driving your behavior (and possibly sabotaging your goals).✨ The importance of creating a vision board and how to make it your North Star.✨ 4 powerful journal prompts to uncover what you really want in life.✨ How to turn yearly goals into quarterly, monthly, and daily actionable steps that will actually have you CRUSHING your goals. ✨ Why urgency, creativity, and messy action are non-negotiable for success.
Key Takeaways:🔥 "Belief drives behavior. If you don’t believe success is available for you, your actions will reflect that."🔥 "Vision without action is merely a dream. Vision with action can change the world."🔥 "Faith and fear both demand you believe in something you cannot see—choose wisely."
Ready to stop living a life by default and start creating a life by design?Grab a notebook, download the free PDF, and get ready to take the first steps toward a year where you actually achieve your goals.
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