Sol Rising

Amanda McKoy Flanagan

Sol Rising: All In on Love, Loss, and Connection is a bi-weekly podcast where you will hear candid, honest, vulnerable conversations sure to pull at your heart strings and enlighten your soul! Conversations revolve around our basic, fundamental, human instinct for connection. Amanda and her guests explore how emotions—pain, fear, loss, and grief, as well as joy, excitement, happiness, and love—work to either create connection or to hinder it, personally in relationships and collectively out in the world. It's time to let your soul rise!

  1. S5E12 Radical Responsibility with Casey Stevens

    13 hr ago

    S5E12 Radical Responsibility with Casey Stevens

    Do you take responsibility for the events that unfold in your life? Are you blaming the world and its people or focusing the lens internally, magnifying ways in which you contribute to your struggles? And do you believe you have the power to tap into higher consciousness as a pathway to change your circumstances? Join Amanda and her guest Casey Stevens, a spiritual psychotherapist who bridges the worlds of science and spirit for a conversation that will either make you think twice about your power to create the life you want or ground you deeper into the awareness that you've always been your answer! The ladies also discuss: 🔥 The obligation we have to shift from an "external orientation" to internal to benefit our soul's growth as well as the collective 🔥 Witnessing areas of your life where you are suffering and deciding what you are willing to do about it 🔥 The importance of remembering your "why" when healing gets hard, and it will 🔥 The great awakening that is here right now—a DNA upgrade and spinal cord recalibration (aka Christ Consciousness)—a pathway to awakening intuition and self-awareness 🔥 The constant evolution of the soul and the requirement to continue expanding the capacity of your nervous system to hold it 🔥 How relationships trigger moments that indicate it's time for more work 🔥 For practitioners: The importance of meeting clients where they are and allowing intuition to guide the session rather than showing up with an agenda Follow Casey on Instagram and visit her website to learn how to work with her. About Casey Spiritual psychotherapist Casey Stevens believes all people desire and deserve to experience love, inner peace and live a healthy, prosperous, joyful life. She guides clients to optimize their unique human potential through healing Self-awareness, patterns of human behavior and Consciousness. Through her holistic and clinical multi-dimensional approach, she helps clients cultivate a deep connection with their sacred inner wisdom so they may lead an awakened, meaningful life.  *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to solrisingpodcast@gmail.com *Please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review Sol Rising is also on YouTube. Check it out! Follow Sol Rising on Instagram Follow Amanda on Instagram Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In on Amazon or amandamckoyflanagan.com Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, 5 Pillars for an Empowered Life After Loss on her website Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com

    43 min
  2. S5E11 Answering the Call with Julie LaPlaca

    12 Jun

    S5E11 Answering the Call with Julie LaPlaca

    Are you midlife and wondering if this is it? Is there more out there for you than the life you are living right now? Are you feeling the nudge for deeper fulfillment, a quiet whisper (or loud voice) that won't go away? Join Amanda and her guest, Julie LaPlaca, former producer of the Bachelor turned author, coach and hypnotherapist, for an honest conversation about honoring the call to pivot from a successful and exciting career to one the provides authentic soul-level nourishment, and the courage it takes to face your truth. The two also explore: 🔥The reckoning that comes when external success no longer matches internal fulfillment.  🔥The pressure women face navigating the balance between career ambition, dating, and societal timelines in your 30-40-50's 🔥How lessons from reality TV can help women become the "leading lady" in their own lives 🔥How to rewrite your story at any age 🔥How fear, shame, and perfectionism quietly keep women in supporting roles of their own lives 🔥Julie's journey of love and self-discovery that led to an unrelenting desire to help women find themselves through her coaching and hypnotherapy business About Julie Julie LaPlaca is a seasoned television producer, with over two decades of experience working in the entertainment industry. Most notably, she spent years crafting some of reality TV's most iconic love stories as a supervising producer on The Bachelor franchise. Julie is an author, a certified life coach, hypnotherapist, and founder of The Love Producer, a personal development brand devoted to helping others produce the love they desire in their lives. Now, she's flipping the script, guiding others (and herself) on the greatest journey of all, that of finding the love within in her book launching in July, The Love Producer: My Unscripted Journey from A Reality TV Career to My Own Happily Ever After--A behind-the-scenes look at her time on the show—including the iconic 2020 season that made headlines. Follow Julie on Instagram  Visit Julie's website to learn how to work with her. *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to solrisingpodcast@gmail.com *Please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review Sol Rising is also on YouTube. Check it out! Follow Sol Rising on Instagram Follow Amanda on Instagram Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In on Amazon or amandamckoyflanagan.com Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, 5 Pillars for an Empowered Life After Loss on her website Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com

    41 min
  3. S5E10 LIVING with Grief with Lisa Keefauver

    29 May

    S5E10 LIVING with Grief with Lisa Keefauver

    What does your relationship with grief look like? Have you resigned yourself to a life of pain or given yourself the freedom to rewrite your story? Can your grief exist alongside gratitude, sadness amongst joy, longing mixed with cherished memories?  Join Amanda and her guest, Lisa Keefauver, a narrative therapy-trained social worker and widow who transformed her personal and professional experiences with loss into a mission to reimagine grief, for a lively discussion where missing your loved one meets forward motion and life as you know it, although forever changed, continues with purpose.  The two grief enthusiasts also dissect: 🔥The Both/And concept—the place where duality of emotions are given permission to coexist 🔥 Making space for good memories of your beloved to exist even though the end time is what may occupy your thoughts 🔥 Seven practices to "Center Aliveness in a World Full of Loss," based on Lisa's popular blog post 🔥 The various types of grief such as ambiguous, anticipatory, and disenfranchised, and why each are important to acknowledge personally and culturally 🔥 The importance of identifying and paying attention to your "grief beliefs" and how they dictate your grieving process as well as broader grief beliefs that set the standard in the workplace and society at large 🔥 Phrases you can use to educate a well-meaning friend or family member who says the wrong thing while you're grieving 🔥 A beautiful and simple somatic practice to bring yourself peace while grieving  About Lisa For more than two decades, Lisa Keefauver has dedicated herself to the healing power of holding space and bearing witness, helping people transform their relationship with grief. As host of a top-rated grief podcast, TEDx and keynote speaker, former professor, grief guide, grief-smart workplace consultant, and author of the internationally acclaimed book Grief is a Sneaky Bitch: An Uncensored Guide to Navigating Loss, she is helping us learn how to center aliveness in a world full of loss. You can learn more about Lisa and how to work with her by visiting her website. Read Lisa's book, Grief is a Sneaky Bitch: An Uncensored Guide to Navigating Loss. Also available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and bookstores in U.S., Mexico, U.K., and Spain Listen to her podcast Grief is a Sneaky Bitch. Available on all platforms. Read her Substack: AFGO with Lisa Keefauver Follow her on YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to solrisingpodcast@gmail.com *Please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review Sol Rising is also on YouTube. Check it out! Follow Sol Rising on Instagram Follow Amanda on Instagram Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In on Amazon or amandamckoyflanagan.com Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, 5 Pillars for an Empowered Life After Loss on her website Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com

    55 min
  4. S5E9 Finding Happiness with Cecilia Hendrix

    15 May

    S5E9 Finding Happiness with Cecilia Hendrix

    Are you sleepwalking through life? Do you allow yourself to feel completely alive and joyful? If not, what needs to change? And how do you change it? Join Amanda and her guest, Cecilia Hendrix, human experience speaker, host of Unleashing Happiness podcast, and consciousness explorer, for a laid-back conversation about how tapping into your power and creating small habits in the moment adds up to big change. The two friends also discuss: 🔥 How to break the monotony of life by introducing minor "interruptions" to your day 🔥 Ditching the idea that once you achieve x, y, or z, then you will be happy—live now! 🔥 A new definition of happiness that involves embracing the reality that life isn't always going to be great 🔥 Anger is a human emotion that should not be shamed, and how it motivates change, personally & collectively 🔥 Things work out better for people who identify as lucky rather than unlucky 🔥 Nothing stays the same--if you are in a bad place, things will be good again 🔥 Not needing to "force think" your way into a new way of being; allowing something greater to do the heavy lifting for you 🔥 Regulating the nervous system makes space for better choices to exist Follow Cecilia on Instagram & LinkedIn Visit Cecilia's website to learn how to work with her and dates of upcoming speaking gigs Cecilia Hendrix is a human experience speaker, host of Unleashing Happiness podcast, and consciousness explorer who believes most of us are sleepwalking through life - functioning but not really experiencing. After a corporate layoff in 2024 became an unexpected catalyst, she took the leap to do the work she was always meant to do: helping people truly feel alive.  She connects science and spirituality to explore how identity, emotion, and consciousness shape the way we experience our lives - approaching all of it with whimsy, self-compassion, and just enough logic to keep it grounded. She's also a mom, loves the outdoors, and will absolutely ask to pet your dog. *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to solrisingpodcast@gmail.com *Please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review Sol Rising is also on YouTube. Check it out! Follow Sol Rising on Instagram Follow Amanda on Instagram Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In on Amazon or amandamckoyflanagan.com Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, 5 Pillars for an Empowered Life After Loss on her website Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com

    44 min
  5. S5E8 Pet Loss is Real Loss with Dr. Jen Andrade

    1 May

    S5E8 Pet Loss is Real Loss with Dr. Jen Andrade

    Pets. We love them so much—for many, they are our best friends, even part of the family. How did you process your grief when your beloved buddy went over the Rainbow Bridge? Did you acknowledge the loss of your furry friend or did society's belief that pet loss is incomparable to human loss force you to dismiss your pain?  Join Amanda and her Polkadot Powerhouse sister, Dr. Jennifer "Jen" Andrade, Chiropractor and AVCA certified Animal Chiropractor, for a sweet conversation about how important our pets are to us and why. The ladies also dip into the business side of Jen's life and the challenge she faced promoting her business in alignment with her introverted personality, an approach which eventually led to her success. They also discuss: 🔥 Pets may be a person's only source of unconditional love, making their death profound and life-altering for some 🔥 Jen's "soul dog" and how to identify if your dog is your "soul dog" 🔥 A dog's loyalty and lack of judgment fulfill certain needs in their humans, creating a deep attachment between them 🔥 Holistic care is available for your dog; signs that your dog may be in pain and needs to see a chiropractor 🔥 Different approaches work for different business owners—it depends on your personality and individual comfort level 🔥 The power of expressing emotions with clients in a heart-based profession Follow Jen on Instagram Visit her website to schedule an appointment More about Jen As founder of Elevate Health Chiropractic in the Denver area, Dr. Jen provides chiropractic care for pets and their people, helping both move better, feel better, and live better. After navigating the challenges of building a practice through the pandemic, Jen discovered the power of alignment, authenticity, and community in business. Today she is passionate about helping animals thrive, supporting their humans, and empowering other service-based entrepreneurs to build sustainable, heart-led businesses rooted in purpose and connection. *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to solrisingpodcast@gmail.com *Please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review Sol Rising is also on YouTube. Check it out! Follow Sol Rising on Instagram Follow Amanda on Instagram Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In on Amazon or amandamckoyflanagan.com Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, 5 Pillars for an Empowered Life After Loss on her website Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com

    36 min
  6. S5E7 Full Spectrum Healing with Annah Elizabeth

    17 Apr

    S5E7 Full Spectrum Healing with Annah Elizabeth

    You've had a significant loss in your life and have moved forward. Have you considered how your innate and conditioned perceptions, unique personality traits, and personal values drive your forward motion? Have you wondered what motivates you and others to live the lives we choose?   Join Amanda and her guest, Annah Elizabeth, speaker, healing specialist, and the creator of The Five Facets® Philosophy on Healing for an intriguing conversation about your intrinsic blueprint that blends science and soul and dictates how you move through life, and loss. The two women, both experienced in helping people heal their grief, also talk about: 🔥The Five Facets (or universal gifts): academic, emotional, physical social, and spiritual sides of the Self that exist in a hierarchy and impact every aspect of your life, especially how you handle loss 🔥You don't have to mourn your loss forever, if you choose not to  🔥All inner conflict comes from unresolved grief  🔥Reframing the "ultimate loss" as not death but as a loss that is significant to you 🔥Your attachment to the person, place, or situation that you lost is what is causing the most pain  🔥It is possible to heal completely regardless of your experience 🔥How the 2nd or 3rd year after a loss is often more difficult than the 1st About Annah Annah Elizabeth is a speaker, healing specialist, and the creator of The Five Facets® Philosophy on Healing—an intrinsic human blueprint that reveals how people are wired to think, feel, respond, relate, and find meaning in their lives. With nearly two decades of experience supporting individuals and communities through conflict, grief, and life transition, her work bridges science-informed insight with soul-level wisdom. Rather than focusing on fixing what's broken, Annah's approach centers on identity, awareness, and potential—helping people understand themselves and one another more clearly so healing becomes sustainable, compassionate, and empowering. Her work reframes unconditional love not as a feeling, but as a lived practice, a way of being, and a stabilizing force in times of uncertainty and division. Annah is the founder of HeartWise Healing Solutions and is known for creating grounded, accessible conversations that invite deep reflection, practical insight, and meaningful transformation. Her message resonates with seekers, leaders, and change-makers who are ready to engage in the next frontier of human healing—where love, identity, and conscious choice shape how we live, lead, relate, and evolve. Check out Annah's book, Digging for the Light: One Woman's Journey from Heartache to Hope at  https://a.co/d/04Xr99Wh Join her website neighborhood for priority access to events, specials and notices, and to download a copy of our Heal It Your Way Quick Clarity Guide https://www.annahelizabeth.com Sign up for a Free Heal It Your Way™ Discovery Call - https://calendly.com/healingspecialistmedium/complimentary-consult-session Follow Annah: Instagram  YouTube Facebook LinkedIn  *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to solrisingpodcast@gmail.com *Please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review Sol Rising is also on YouTube. Check it out! Follow Sol Rising on Instagram Follow Amanda on Instagram Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In on Amazon or amandamckoyflanagan.com Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, 5 Pillars for an Empowered Life After Loss on her website Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com

    59 min
  7. S5E6 Hold Your Light with Susan Snow

    3 Apr

    S5E6 Hold Your Light with Susan Snow

    Do you, a friend, or family member struggle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? What does PTSD or CPSTD even look like? And what tools are available to manage the symptoms? Join Amanda and fellow local author and coach, Susan Snow, for a heartfelt and heart-wrenching look at the tragedy that took her father's life, leaving her with severe PTSD that went undiagnosed for 14 years, wreaking havoc on her life and causing troubles in her marriage.  Through honest, vulnerable conversation, the two ladies explore: 🔥The emotional mask of "Strong Susan" that she wore because everyone told her that's who she was, ignoring her true pain 🔥The importance of finding the right mental health professional who you feel comfortable with and who is proficient in modalities to treat your particular kind of trauma 🔥How crucial sleep is in healing, and the power of journaling to help you fall asleep 🔥Secondary trauma resulting from overexposure to traumatic images and visuals in today's media 🔥Joy is the opposite of fear, and you are allowed (and maybe even have a duty), to feel joy to combat fear 🔥The power you have to save a life with a smile 🔥How Susan's father's death has given her purpose About Susan Susan Snow is a Trauma Resilience Coach, speaker, and author. She is the daughter of slain Los Angeles Police Department Detective Thomas C Williams, who was killed in the line of duty on October 31, 1985, when she was 17 years old. The high-profile murder put her family in a spotlight no one asked for, traumatizing Susan and her family. After years of working through this trauma, sometimes more successful than others, Susan strives to help others. Her book, The Other Side of the Gun tells her story from anguish and upheaval to peace and understanding. She gives insight and understanding into the experience of trauma survivors, fostering empathy and compassion. Find inspiration and hope in Susan's journey, offering a source of strength and resilience for those facing similar challenges. She gives helpful tools used in her healing to have meaningful conversations and reflection on the importance of mental health and trauma recovery. Follow Susan on Instagram Visit her website to learn how to work with her and where she is speaking next! *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to solrisingpodcast@gmail.com *Please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review Sol Rising is also on YouTube. Check it out! Follow Sol Rising on Instagram Follow Amanda on Instagram Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In on Amazon or amandamckoyflanagan.com Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, 5 Pillars for an Empowered Life After Loss on her website Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com

    54 min
  8. S5E5 Liberate Yo'Self with Adam Jablin

    27 Mar

    S5E5 Liberate Yo'Self with Adam Jablin

    Are you living the life you imagined for yourself in recovery, or in life in general? If not, why not?  What old beliefs must die in order to birth your greatest version? And how exactly do you surrender these beliefs? Join Amanda and her guest, Adam Jablin, a globally sought-after performance advisor, recovery mentor, and speaker trusted by celebrities, athletes, and high-impact entrepreneurs and creator of The Hero Project for an insightful and lighthearted conversation about the power of releasing identity and removing masks to experience freedom from addiction. The two also discuss: 🔥How the supernatural is an unstoppable force responsible for miracles in your life 🔥A liberating definition of surrender when putting the drink or the drug down: Joining the winning team! 🔥Emotions are not just for women, and how this outdated idea hinders mens growth and overall health 🔥The need for common language while pursuing someone's trust as a mentor or coach 🔥The benefit of working the 12-step process more than once  Adam Jablin has helped thousands reclaim their clarity, discipline, and purpose by transforming addiction, anxiety, and emotional chaos into courage and action when breakthrough is non-negotiable.. His personal journey—19 years sober—infuses his work with authenticity, spiritual depth, and tactical mastery. He's been featured on ESPN, CNN, CNBC, Fox, BET, NBC, CBS, and more. Adam's insights have been shared with powerhouse organizations and championship teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers and LA Rams. He is mentored by legendary coach Tony Robbins and recently co-authored a book with his spiritual father and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icon Dion DiMucci. His podcast, The Hero Project, is a home for mission-driven leaders ready to rise. Adam's superpower? Meeting people exactly where they are—and guiding them into who they're meant to be. Follow Adam everywhere @adamjablin Visit his website to learn more *Email your thoughts about this show or if you have an idea for another show to solrisingpodcast@gmail.com *Please follow, share, and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review Sol Rising is also on YouTube. Check it out! Follow Sol Rising on Instagram Follow Amanda on Instagram Get Amanda's book, Trust Yourself to Be All In on Amazon or amandamckoyflanagan.com Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, 5 Pillars for an Empowered Life After Loss on her website Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com

    42 min

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Sol Rising: All In on Love, Loss, and Connection is a bi-weekly podcast where you will hear candid, honest, vulnerable conversations sure to pull at your heart strings and enlighten your soul! Conversations revolve around our basic, fundamental, human instinct for connection. Amanda and her guests explore how emotions—pain, fear, loss, and grief, as well as joy, excitement, happiness, and love—work to either create connection or to hinder it, personally in relationships and collectively out in the world. It's time to let your soul rise!

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