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Hosted By: Amanda McKinney | Inspired By: Mel Robbins, Brene Brown, Steven Bartlett, Andrew Huberman
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Hosted by Amanda McKinney, Accountable is a podcast that infuses grace and fun into accountability. Forget about rigid rules and feelings of guilt, this is your weekly dose of real-talk inspiration packed with honest conversations, research-backed information, actionable strategies, and inspiring interviews from those who’ve been there, done that (and maybe even cried in the bathroom once or twice). Everything is about helping you take action and see results so you achieve your goals but not lose your sanity in the process because…you deserve it! 

  1. DEC 15

    Ep. 65 - Before You Plan 2026… Do This 30-Minute Reflection Exercise

    Send us a text You don’t need a complicated year-end ritual, you need a clear one. In the final episode of 2025, I walk you through a simple but deeply transformative 30-minute reflection exercise designed to help you enter the new year with clarity, intention, and emotional alignment. This five-step process helps you:  ✨ Identify the moments that energized you  ✨ Recognize what truly drained you  ✨ Understand the themes and values emerging for your next season  ✨ Release who you no longer need to be  ✨ Reset your focus toward what you want more of You'll also hear my personal examples including the powerful release sentence that shifted my entire vision for 2026 and how this process revealed my next chapter of refinement, support, and focus. If you're craving clarity for the new year (without overthinking or overworking), this is your grounding, spacious, insight-filled invitation. Your Accountable Action: Set a 30-minute timer and complete the reflection exercise using the prompts in the show notes. Bring your answers into your Goal Design planning for 2026. Resources Mentioned: Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/ Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book AI Prompts: Step 1: "You're my business & life advisor and I want your help reflecting on past experiences so I can plan intentionally for the future. I'll list 5 experiences below where I felt proud, energized or aligned this year. Help me identify why they mattered.” Step 2: “Now, let's look at what drained me. Below are 5 things that seemed to zap my energy. What patterns do you notice in these?” Step 3: “Based on my ‘energizing’ and ‘draining’ moments, what themes or values are emerging? What does this say about how I want to feel next season?” Step 4: “Help me create a list of things I can release as I enter next season. Help me say it in a way that feels compassionate and empowering.” Step 5: “Based on my reflection, help me identify the top 1–3 areas I want to focus on next season. Help me write these in clear, feeling-forward language.”

    20 min

  2. DEC 8

    Ep. 64 – Pep Talk Series: When You Feel Like Giving Up

    Send us a text Giving up usually doesn’t happen at the beginning, it happens in the messy middle, after you’ve worked hard and you’re exhausted. But you might need a little encouragement right now and that's why this pep talk exists. Future you is already cheering for you and so am I. You’re closer than you think, don’t quit now. Hit play on this episode if you want to remember:  That every big win once felt impossible (for everyone)  You’re not alone, the messy middle is where most people quit Resting isn’t quitting so pause if needed  You only need to take one small step today Resources Mentioned:  Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator   All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast   Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/  Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme  Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

    5 min

  3. DEC 8

    Ep. 63 – Pep Talk Series: When Criticism Stings

    Send us a text Criticism hurts the most when it comes from someone you love or trust. This pep talk helps you navigate that pain without abandoning your dreams. Your dream was given to you, not them. Let this episode help you protect your spark and keep moving forward. Hit play on this episode if you want:  To hear why other people don’t get a vote in your dreams To know the 4 common reasons people criticize (hint: it’s not about you) The reminder of why sharing your dream requires discernment To know how to keep going even when someone close to you doesn’t understand Resources Mentioned:  Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator   All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast   Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/  Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme  Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

    8 min

  4. DEC 8

    Ep. 62 – Pep Talk Series: When You’re Wondering If It Even Matters

    Send us a text When you start questioning whether what you're doing even matters, it can stop your progress fast. But here’s the truth: if your idea, dream, or goal has been tugging at your heart… it matters. Impact always starts with one person. Someone needs what only you can offer, in your voice, in your way. Hit play on this episode if you want to:  Reconnect to the purpose behind your work Shift focus from “thousands” to one person Remember the ripple effect of courage Celebrate the small steps you take Resources Mentioned:  Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator   All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast   Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/  Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme  Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

    5 min

  5. DEC 8

    Ep. 61 – Pep Talk Series: When You’re Not Motivated

    Send us a text Motivation isn’t a character trait, it’s a feeling. And feelings come and go. So if you’re not feeling motivated today, you’re not alone… and nothing is wrong. This pep talk helps you shift out of waiting mode and into action mode. Press play, pick the smallest task on your list, and celebrate the heck out of yourself for doing it. Action creates momentum and momentum fuels motivation. Hit play on this episode if you want:  To know why motivation is fleeting The truth about waiting to “feel motivated” The reminder of why tiny steps matter more than big ones To create momentum instantly Resources Mentioned:  Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator   All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast   Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/  Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme  Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

    4 min

  6. DEC 8

    Ep. 60 – Pep Talk Series: When Self-Doubt Gets Loud

    Send us a text If self-doubt is shouting in your ear today, this pep talk is your reminder that nothing is wrong with you, your brain is simply trying to keep you safe. I share in this episode, that your mind can’t tell the difference between real danger and the discomfort of going after a dream. But growth requires stepping outside your comfort zone. You don’t need to feel ready. You just need those few seconds of courage to begin. Hit play on this episode if you want:  To know why self-doubt shows up right before meaningful action The truth about fear and “perceived danger” The reminder of why courage, not confidence, is what moves you forward The 5–10 second rule that helps you take the next step Resources Mentioned:  Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator   All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast   Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/  Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme  Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

    5 min

  7. DEC 1

    Ep. 59 - [Alyson Caffrey] The Year-End Reset Every Woman Entrepreneur Needs

    Send us a text Before you set your goals for the new year, there’s one step most women entrepreneurs skip, the reset. In this powerful conversation with systems & maternity leave strategist Alyson Caffrey, we unpack how to pause long enough to reconnect with your vision, your energy, and the woman you want to be in your business. Together, we explore: Why “more” isn’t always the answer (especially at year-end) How to design systems around how you want to feel What to look for when your business feels heavy or misaligned How Aly created her most profitable year by simplifying, not scaling The two questions every entrepreneur should ask before planning next year This episode is the perfect invitation to slow down, zoom out, and intentionally design a business that supports you, before you decide what you’re chasing next. Your Accountable Action:  Before you write a single 2026 goal, ask yourself:  1️⃣ Who do I want to be in my business next year?  2️⃣ How do I want to feel as I grow?  Then adjust one system, boundary, or rhythm to support that version of you. Resources Mentioned:  Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator  All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast  Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/ Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book Guest's Links: Aly's Free Handbook on Systems - alysoncaffrey.com/handbook  Master Maternity Leave Workshop mastermaternityleave.com/workshop  @mastermaternityleave (social media) Big goals are hard—especially when your to-do list looks like a Cosco receipt. Get the support and accountability you need at amandamckinney.com/workwithme.

    56 min

  8. NOV 24

    Ep. 58 - 4 Questions to Help You Find Meaning & Gratitude in a Hard Year

    Send us a text If this year felt heavier, harder, or more exhausting than you expected… you’re not alone. And nothing is wrong with you for wondering: Is this still worth it? Will it ever get better? In this heartfelt Thanksgiving-week episode, I share a powerful gratitude practice that goes far beyond silver linings or forced positivity. Gratitude isn’t pretending things are fine, it’s remembering what’s still true, still good, and still strong within you. Plus, a bonus prompt that will help you reconnect to the kind of gratitude that doesn’t show up on spreadsheets but leaves you feeling deeply anchored. 🎯 Your Accountable Action:  Reflect on the four questions and then ask yourself: “What am I deeply grateful for that didn’t show up on paper this year?” This is the episode you’ll want to return to anytime you feel weary, discouraged, or unsure of your path. Resources Mentioned:  Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator  All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast  Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/ Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

    13 min
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Hosted by Amanda McKinney, Accountable is a podcast that infuses grace and fun into accountability. Forget about rigid rules and feelings of guilt, this is your weekly dose of real-talk inspiration packed with honest conversations, research-backed information, actionable strategies, and inspiring interviews from those who’ve been there, done that (and maybe even cried in the bathroom once or twice). Everything is about helping you take action and see results so you achieve your goals but not lose your sanity in the process because…you deserve it! 

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    Hosted By: Amanda McKinney | Inspired By: Mel Robbins, Brene Brown, Steven Bartlett, Andrew Huberman
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    66
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    © 2025 Accountable
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