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What happens when you’ve spent most of your life believing your voice doesn’t matter… and then you decide to use it anyway?

In this milestone Episode 200 of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo sits down with podcast host and sustainability advocate Amy Bolduc for one of the most raw and honest conversations yet. From navigating a challenging childhood and years of self-doubt to building a podcast and showing up consistently despite insecurity, Amy shares what it really looks like to grow through the mess... not after it.

Together, Amanda and Amy unpack the reality of doing things before you feel ready, learning to trust yourself after life-altering decisions, and the quiet but powerful realization that… people actually care. This episode is a reminder that your voice matters, even if you’re still learning how to believe that.

💡 In this episode, listeners will discover:

🧠 How childhood experiences can shape self-worth and identity
💭 What it feels like to live with deep-rooted insecurity and still move forward
🎙️ The reality of starting a podcast (and hitting record) before feeling ready
🔥 Why “do it anyway” can be the most life-changing mindset shift
🌱 How growth often comes from uncomfortable, unexpected life transitions
💔 Navigating big life changes like divorce, relocation, and starting over
🧭 The powerful realization that your voice matters more than you think

⏱️ Timeline Summary:

[1:30] Celebrating Episode 200 & how Amanda and Amy connected
[6:00] Amy’s childhood, family dynamics, and early instability
[14:30] School struggles, insecurity, and not following a traditional path
[24:00] Early adulthood, relationships, and career journey beginnings
[34:30] Job transitions, COVID struggles, and emotional burnout
[43:00] Starting her podcast despite fear and self-doubt
[52:00] The mindset shift: “do it anyway” & finding her voice
[1:00:00] Realizing people care & reflections on growth and self-worth

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