Welcome :) I’m Amanda

healer, creative, seeker, mother, neuro-divergent, plant-obsessed, cycle-breaker, queer, visionary.

I started my inner growth/spirituality/awareness/mindfulness (whatever you want to call it) journey in 2012 after reading a prominent spirituality book and truly feeling that mind-stopping moment of full presence. I was hooked. I dove into all things New Age, only to discover that so much of the culture and guidance around self-help and spirituality was just Christianity repackaged for, you guessed it, profit.

I was tired of being exploited - not just by the current system I was in, but also by myself. I was tired of my mind coming up with every reason why I wasn’t good enough and had to do better. I was tired of the self-blame, judgment, and shame that kept me working toward validation and acceptance. I was tired of ignoring my body’s signals so that I could continue working, hustling and proving my worth.

Living a slower, more relaxed, fulfilling, creative life was what I dreamed of.

Now I’m not saying I “fixed” all of those things - I believe unlearning hustle culture is a forever lesson. It keeps repeating in layers, however, I have found micro-cycles where I can challenge the critical voice rather than listen to it. I discovered I had more power and choice than I realized. I could rewire my mental habits and create actions that aligned with my true desires. Sure, my external circumstances were at the whim of universal cause and effect, but my relationship to my own resilience, confidence, trust, and healing was my choice.

I’ve worked on developing this faith in myself during many major challenges including deconstructing religion, social anxiety and ADHD, moving to a new city on my own, leaving corporate and running my own business, postpartum depression and anxiety, narcissistic relationships and so much more.

The past 12 years I have explored world religions and philosophies, spiritual practices like astrology & tarot, Eastern philosophies on energy, psychology, social behavior, creativity and much more - but it is through relational action and embodiment of my beliefs that I find the most impactful change. This is what I am here to guide people to do with the experience I have gathered.

I am forever working on unlearning and deconstructing dogma, which includes removing self-worth from hierarchies, black and white thinking, capitalism & finances, appearances, judgment and shame, etc. If you’re working on these too, I SEE you.

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Intel with a background in Finance, but I left my misaligned corporate career in 2018 to follow what makes my heart happy; helping people develop skills and strategies to direct their focus on living deeply connected lives.

I have a great appreciation for the arts and creatives. My senses are tickled by poetry, food, painting, music….and I will always cry when greeted with a beautiful view of nature. On an average day, you can find me sippin’ on some tea, deepening with my community, dancing around my kitchen while cooking, gathering herbs from the garden or exploring the woods with my family.

I’m also always thinking about my next delicious meal.

Here are the certifications and courses I’ve taken over the last 6 years for full transparency (I am working on compiling this list so this is non-exhaustive):

  • Health Coaching Certification - 2018 - ACE Fitness

  • Personal Training Certification - 2018 - ACE Fitness

  • Behavioral Change Certification - 2019 - ACE Fitness

  • Assessments and Corrective Exercises for Better Posture - 2019 - ACE Fitness

  • Many online and community classes for business development, holding space, deconstructing religion and white supremacy, herbalism, astrology, honoring pagan Goddesses, rituals & ceremonies, finding my role in the revolution, etc - 2018-present

  • Somatic Healing Certification - 2025 - My Vinyasa Practice

  • Ayurvedic Nutrition - 2025 - My Vinyasa Practice

  • Mindfulness Coaching - 2025 - My Vinyasa Practice

Alongside my formal certifications, much of my understanding has come from years of devoted self-study. I’ve spent over a decade reading, listening, integrating, and applying teachings from psychology (particularly Carl Jung and archetypal theory), nervous system research (including polyvagal theory), and somatic practices.

I am no scientist or a clinician, but I do bring a rigorous curiosity and grounded discernment to everything I offer - bridging intuitive wisdom with frameworks that have roots in both tradition and science.

 
 

what makes me different than other coaches?

First thing, I’m very critical of the coaching and wellness industries. I don’t think we NEED to purchase anything to “fix” ourselves. What I think we need is systemic change that prioritizes the well-being of all humans. And I will always talk about how individual health choices will never overrule lack of clean water, access to food, education, and affordable housing.

So you’ll often see me talking about social, political and environmental issues and how it ties in (or doesn’t) with my work.

Second, I don’t often point out your gaps, I will point out exactly what you’re doing right and help you connect the dots to move forward with clarity on what you can control and where you’re headed. Our sessions are intentionally created to be affirming and optimistic to help you rewire your mind to see the possibility.

I help you stop looking externally for the answers and burning yourself out trying to do all the things that you think you should do, and help you find your own answers that instill confidence and clarity of your path. This leaves our sessions with an internal motivation and sureness in your own abilities and choices. My calls are casual and “go with the flow” with a little bit of structure for support.

Using my 12+ years experience with mindfulness and incredible (thank you ADHD) pattern recognition skills, I help you find practical ways to implement it into your life that don’t require you to change much, if anything. Then you can direct your energy toward what you truly want in life.

Even though I have a lot of tips, information and guidance to give, I am not the expert on your life. How could I be? My goal is to make YOU your own most trusted source and friend. I want to get you closer to intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy through a self-loving approach.

I refuse to believe that we have issues that need to be “fixed,” instead I think we should befriend who we are in this moment. Your body, mind and spirit have been your greatest healers all this time, it’s time we love them back.

What my work is rooted in:

My work lives in the space between body and story - where nervous system regulation meets archetypal wisdom, and intuition is honored alongside science. I don't ask people to believe in something they can’t feel. I invite them to slow down, listen, and remember their rhythm.

Here are the lineages and fields that quietly hold and shape what I offer:

🌀 Somatic Psychology & Polyvagal Theory

At the heart of everything I offer is the nervous system. Polyvagal theory (developed by Dr. Stephen Porges) helps explain why we disconnect, shut down, or feel safe - and how we can return to regulation through breath, sensation, and presence.
This is the science behind why embodiment matters.

🧠 Interpersonal Neurobiology & Trauma Studies

I draw from the work of Dr. Dan Siegel and others who study how trauma and relationship shape the brain and body. This informs how I pace sessions, guide integration, and honor your internal timing.
This is the neuroscience behind why healing isn’t just mental.

🌿 Ecopsychology & Cyclical Living

Our bodies are part of nature. The inner seasons we feel - rest, creation, grief, renewal - mirror what’s happening in the natural world. I align my work with these rhythms, drawing from the wisdom of the earth and systems thinking.
This is the ecology behind why slowing down works.

💭 Depth Psychology & Archetypes

Inspired by Carl Jung, Marion Woodman, and James Hillman, I see the psyche as symbolic, layered, and inherently creative. Archetypes aren’t “woo” - they’re timeless patterns that help us name what we’re living through.
This is the psychology behind why images and stories move us.

✴️ Astrology as Archetypal Mirror

I use astrology not as prediction, but as reflection - a symbolic language of timing, cycles, and archetypes. Influenced by thinkers like Carl Jung and Richard Tarnas, I see the birth chart as a map of the inner sky: your unique pattern of becoming.
This is the mythic logic behind why certain seasons feel like thresholds.
Astrology here is not a belief - it’s a mirror.

🕯 The Power of Belief, Ritual & Intention

Modern science shows us what ancient traditions have always known: belief shapes biology. The placebo effect, neuroplasticity, and embodied ritual all show that what we practice changes how we feel, function, and move through life.
This is the research behind why small rituals hold big power.

I’m not here to bypass science.
I’m also not here to explain the soul away.
My work lives at the meeting point between the two - where healing becomes honest, cyclical, embodied, and deeply human.