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.

• 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.

If this episode sparked something in you — a desire for more alignment, purpose, or joy — I’d love to hear your “God wink.”

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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.

• 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

“Boundaries aren’t about keeping people out. They’re about keeping what matters most in.”

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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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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If this episode spoke to you, I’d love to hear from you! 📸 Take a screenshot, share it to your stories, and tag me @amandamastersoncoaching 📩 Or DM me on Facebook and let’s connect personally — I read every message.

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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.

If this episode spoke to you, I’d love to hear from you!

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📩 Or DM me on Facebook and let’s connect personally — I read every message.

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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.

• 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.

If this episode spoke to you, I’d love to hear from you! 📸 Take a screenshot, share it to your stories, and tag me @amandamastersoncoaching 📩 Or DM me on Facebook and let’s connect personally — I read every message.

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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.

If this episode spoke to you, I’d love to hear from you! 📸 Take a screenshot, share it to your stories, and tag me @amandamastersoncoaching 📩 Or DM me on Facebook and let’s connect personally — I read every message.

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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.

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

Connect With Me: If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway! Share it on social media and tag me @amandamastersoncoaching so I can cheer you on.

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