You Are More Podcast | Faith, Mindset, Purpose, Success

Amy Wienands
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Have you ever felt stagnant or unfulfilled in your professional life, despite achieving what others would consider "success"? Do you find yourself wondering if there's more to life than the daily grind? Are you looking for guidance and inspiration that speaks directly to your quest for a more purpose-driven and faith-filled life? Hi, I’m Amy Wienands: wife, mom of twins, and the CEO of Amy Wienands Real Estate. I strive to bring you inspiration, revelation and encouragement to walk in the life you were called to walk into because…You Are More. In this weekly podcast, we will explore themes of mindset transformation, finding your true purpose, and integrating faith into everyday life, bringing you expert interviews, inspiring stories, and practical tips.  When I was 49 I had a moment. Here I was a professional success in the high-stakes world of real estate. I had navigated the ups and downs of building a thriving business. I had killed it and yet, I remember feeling… Empty. Frustrated. Stuck on the treadmill of life. I remember thinking, what if I climbed and climbed this ladder only to find it's leaning against the wrong wall? I felt a deep sense of calling to make a positive impact in the world but was unsure of where to start.  I have seen the faithfulness of God in every season. Through my own experience of feeling unfulfilled and called to a bigger purpose, I discovered the transformative power of mindset, purpose, and faith. This revelation changed my approach to life and success, leading me to start this podcast. Now, I want to share the insights, stories, and guidance I've gathered with you. If you're looking to build a life that not only succeeds on the surface but is also rich with purpose and guided by faith, You Are More is where you'll find it. Whether you're a professional seeking more than just success, a dreamer chasing a deeper meaning, or anyone in between, this podcast is here to guide you towards building a life that truly wins.

  1. 16h ago

    The Life You Want Is on the Other Side of a Hard Conversation

    What if the change you’ve been asking for is sitting on the other side of one conversation you’ve been afraid to have? I’ve been thinking a lot about that lately because this year I’ve had some conversations that, in the past, I probably would have avoided. I would have told myself it was fine, kept carrying the pressure, and hoped things would somehow work themselves out. But I’ve learned that sometimes it only takes a few seconds of radical courage to move your life forward. In this episode of The You Are More Podcast, I’m talking about the hard conversations we avoid, why we avoid them, and what can happen when we finally get honest enough to say, “This doesn’t work for me anymore.” Maybe it’s a relationship. Maybe it’s something in your marriage, your work, your leadership, your family, or even a responsibility you’ve been carrying for years that no longer fits the season you’re in. We can spend so much time dancing around what we already know because we don’t want to disappoint someone, hurt someone’s feelings, create tension, or step into uncertainty. But there comes a point where avoiding the conversation costs more than having it. And I want you to hear this: all change can initially feel like loss. You can feel sadness and liberation at the same time. You can be nervous and still know you’re doing the right thing. You can have no idea what the road ahead looks like and still know you cannot keep living the same way you’ve been living. I’m also sharing the process I use when I know something needs to change: get quiet, get honest about what I really want, own my part in the situation, have the conversation, and then take one small celebratory action afterward. Because you only get one life. You don’t want to keep pushing your future down the road because you were too afraid to say the thing that needed to be said. If you need courage for a conversation right now, I hope this episode reminds you that God will meet you in it. Ask the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Ask Him for the right words. Then take the step. Your next season may be on the other side of that conversation. You truly are more. ✨ Join me every Thursday morning at 6:00 AM Central for my 30-minute Zoom Bible study. You can find the link on my socials or at YouAreMore.com. If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend, subscribe to The You Are More Podcast, and leave me a review. Connect With Us: Website: https://www.youaremore.com  Join The 6AM Club Bible Study! Bible Study: https://www.youaremore.com/bible-study Free Download: 5 Steps to Win Through Adversity https://youaremorepodcast.com/store  Social Media: Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/youaremorepodcast and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amywienands/ Email: amy@amywienands.com Episode Minute By Minute: 00:35 – Is the Change You Want One Conversation Away? 00:55 – Three Seconds of Radical Courage 01:35 – Stop Dancing Around the Real Issue 02:20 – What Happens When You Finally Say It 03:40 – You Only Get One Life 04:30 – Stop Carrying What No Longer Fits 05:30 – Get Quiet and Examine Your Life 06:10 – You’re Supposed to Evolve 06:45 – When the Old Coat Doesn’t Fit Anymore 07:20 – Movement Changes Everything 08:00 – The Cost of People-Pleasing 08:45 – All Change Initially Looks Like Loss 09:20 – Get Clear on What You Really Want 10:30 – Own Your Situation 10:50 – Have the Conversation 11:30 – Have the Courage to Say No 12:30 – Stop Delaying Your Future 13:00 – Ask God for the Words 13:35 – Peace Is on the Other Side 14:00 – Act With Clarity and Intention Be intentional, stay focused, and remember you are more!

  2. Oct 22

    Your Thoughts Are Always Working: Train Your Mind to Win

    What are you saying to yourself all day long? I think sometimes we act like our thoughts are harmless because nobody else can hear them. But the truth is, those thoughts are shaping the way we feel, the way we respond, and the way we move through our lives. In this episode of The You Are More Podcast, I’m talking about how powerful your thought life really is—and why you have to become an active participant in it. I recently read about a study that focused on what happened when people intentionally changed the way they spoke to their own bodies. It immediately made me think about something the Bible has been telling us all along: take your thoughts captive, renew your mind, and think on what is true, lovely, and pure. Because thoughts don’t just float through your mind and disappear. They can take root. And once a thought takes root, it can start affecting your emotions, your actions, your confidence, your peace, and the way you see your future. You may not be able to stop every thought from appearing, but you can stop it from becoming the thought you rehearse all day long. That’s why I’m giving you a simple process in this episode: recognize it, replace it, give thanks, then act differently. Maybe fear has been telling you something is going to go wrong. Maybe your finances have you thinking, “I’m never going to get ahead.” Maybe you’ve dealt with a health challenge and every symptom sends you into a spiral. Maybe the thought is, “I’m too old. I missed my moment. My best days are already behind me.” Those thoughts do not have to become your truth. You can recognize the thought and replace it with what God says. If fear comes up, remind yourself that God has not given you a spirit of fear. If lack starts crowding your mind, remind yourself that God is your provider. If you begin thinking your best days are over, remind yourself that your latter days can be greater than your former days. Your best days are ahead of you. They are not behind you. I’m also talking about why gratitude is such an important part of changing your mental and emotional state. Sometimes circumstances haven’t changed yet, but you can still stop and say, “Lord, thank You that You’re working on my behalf. Thank You for my life. Thank You for breath in my body. Thank You that this didn’t catch You off guard.” You don’t have to pretend everything is perfect. You simply stop allowing fear to control the atmosphere you make decisions from. And sometimes you need to physically interrupt the spiral too. Go outside. Take a walk. Take some deep breaths. Shift your body. Do something that helps you break the cycle instead of sitting there allowing the same thought to run through your mind over and over again. The biggest thing I want you to remember is this: one thought can derail an entire plan. One thought can convince you to sit down when you were supposed to move. One thought can convince you that something is impossible. One thought can convince you that your moment has passed. So guard your thoughts. Build an arsenal of truth. Write down the scriptures and promises you need to come back to when fear, anxiety, lack, or insecurity starts whispering to you. And then speak them. Because how you think affects how you speak. How you speak affects how you feel. And how you feel affects how you act. Your thoughts are always working. They are either working for you or against you. So choose wisely. Dream big. Believe big. Know that God is for you. You are made for more. You truly are more. ✨ Join me every Thursday morning at 6:00 AM Central for my 30-minute Zoom Bible study. You can find the link on my socials or at YouAreMore.com. If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend, subscribe to The You Are More Podcast, and leave me a review. Connect With Us: Website: https://www.youaremore.comJoin The 6AM Club Bible Study! Bible Study: https://www.youaremore.com/bible-study Free Download: 5 Steps to Win Through Adversity https://youaremorepodcast.com/store Social Media: Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/youaremorepodcast and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amywienands/ Email: amy@amywienands.com Episode Minute By Minute: 00:45 – What Are You Saying to Yourself?02:00 – Your Body Is Listening03:15 – Thoughts Are Always Working04:20 – Take Your Thoughts Captive05:10 – Stop the Thought Before It Takes Root06:00 – Become an Active Participant in Your Mind07:10 – Replace Fear With Truth08:10 – Recognize It, Replace It, Give Thanks09:20 – Shift Out of Panic10:15 – One Thought Can Derail a Plan11:45 – Your Best Days Are Ahead12:45 – Speak Life Over Yourself13:30 – Build Your Arsenal of Truth14:15 – How You Think Changes How You Act15:00 – You Were Made for More Be intentional, stay focused, and remember you are more!

  3. Oct 15

    Finish 2026 Strong! How to Make the Rest of This Year Count

    What would it take for you to get to the end of this year and honestly say, “That was an incredible year”? I want you to really think about that because we’re at the point where a lot of people start mentally checking out. We look at what hasn’t happened, decide there isn’t enough time left, and tell ourselves we’ll start fresh in January. I don’t want you to do that. You still have time. In this episode of The You Are More Podcast, I’m talking about something I want you to carry with you through the rest of this year: Movement is medicine. Small, consistent steps create big outcomes. You don’t have to change your entire life overnight, but you do need to start moving. Maybe that means taking a 10-minute walk after dinner. Maybe it means making the phone calls you’ve been avoiding. Maybe it means changing something in your finances, your career, your relationships, your health, or your calling. The question is: What does movement look like for you? I’m also talking about what happens when we keep doing the same things and wondering why nothing changes. I recently realized I had been having basically the same conversation with my husband for a year and a half, and eventually I had to admit that if I wanted a different result, I needed to do something differently. Sometimes we have to break the Groundhog Day cycle. In this episode, I share a morning when I had barely slept, my alarm went off at 5:00, and everything in me wanted to stay in bed. Instead of thinking about the whole workout, I told myself to put one foot on the ground. One step. Then another. That morning reminded me that confidence gets built in those small moments when you honor the commitments you make to yourself. I’m also talking about why one bad choice doesn’t need to become a bad day. One meal off your plan doesn’t mean the rest of the day is ruined. One setback doesn’t mean you wait until Monday to start again. Just get back into movement. If you don’t want the same life, eventually you have to move into some areas that scare you. You have to make the call, take the risk, have the conversation, or make the decision. Your future self will thank you for the things you’re willing to do today. And when everything around you feels uncertain, come back to what you can control. You can control your actions. You can control your attitude. You can control your response. You can control whether or not you take the next step. I’m also sharing why I believe we have to train our brains to look for wins. What you think about, you bring about, and what you look for, you will find. If you constantly look for rejection, difficulty, and everything going wrong, you’ll find plenty of evidence. But you can train yourself to look for what is good too. So here’s my challenge: Move your health forward. Move your finances forward. Move your relationships forward. Move your calling forward. You don’t have to do everything today. Just move. Faith is an action. Movement is faith. Let’s get to the end of this year and be able to say, Look what the Lord has done. I went for it. I took the risk. I did the thing. You were not created to play small. Keep moving. Dream big. Go big. ✨ Join me every Thursday morning at 6:00 AM Central for my 30-minute Zoom Bible study. You can find the link on my socials or at YouAreMore.com. If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend, subscribe to The You Are More Podcast, and leave me a five-star review. You truly are more. Connect With Us: Website: https://www.youaremore.comJoin The 6AM Club Bible Study! Bible Study: https://www.youaremore.com/bible-study Free Download: 5 Steps to Win Through Adversity https://youaremorepodcast.com/store Social Media: Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/youaremorepodcast and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amywienands/ Email: amy@amywienands.com Episode Minute By Minute: 00:00 – Welcome01:00 – What Would Make This an Incredible Year?02:00 – Don’t Write the Year Off Yet03:00 – Small Steps Create Big Outcomes04:00 – Movement Is Medicine05:00 – Break the Groundhog Day Cycle06:00 – Control What You Can Control07:15 – Keep Your Commitments to Yourself08:30 – One Bad Decision Doesn’t Ruin the Day09:30 – Move Every Area of Your Life Forward10:30 – Move Into What Scares You11:15 – Your Future Self Will Thank You12:00 – You Can’t Move a Parked Car13:00 – Keep Evolving14:00 – Train Your Brain to Look for Wins15:00 – What You Look for, You Find15:40 – Faith Is Action. Movement Is Faith.Be intentional, stay focused, and remember you are more!

  4. Oct 8

    God Goes With the Goers: Stop Overthinking and Move

    Have you ever known on the inside that you were supposed to do something, but instead of doing it, you started talking about it, overthinking it, making a pros-and-cons list, and asking everybody else what they thought? I’ve done that too. But when I look back at some of the biggest breakthroughs in my life, so many of them started the same way: I had the thought, I trusted it, and I moved. In this episode of The You Are More Podcast, I’m talking about learning to trust those inner promptings and why overthinking can sometimes cost you the very opportunity God is trying to lead you into. I share the story of being brand new in real estate, driving past a billboard, and suddenly thinking, I’m supposed to be on that billboard. I had never seen another realtor on one. I hadn’t been brainstorming marketing ideas. I simply had the thought and made the call. That one decision turned into an opportunity that has served me for decades. I’m also sharing a recent story from a rainy morning walk when I spontaneously asked my husband to take a photo of me. I posted it without overediting, overthinking, or trying to make everything perfect—and it ended up getting far more traction than so much of the content I had carefully planned and polished. It reminded me of something I’ve seen over and over again: Sometimes the breakthrough is in simply doing what you know to do before you can talk yourself out of it. If you’ve accepted Jesus, I believe you carry the divine genius of God on the inside of you. You can ask the Holy Spirit for wisdom. You can learn to recognize those promptings. And you can build a track record of trusting that inner knowing. In this episode, I’m talking about how to create space to hear God, why I’ve received so much direction during my morning walks, how overconsulting other people can cloud what once felt clear, and why timing matters when you feel prompted to move. I also share the moment I felt I needed to go look at a building—even though I wasn’t planning to buy one. Within hours, I was making an offer. Had I waited, that opportunity could have been gone. Sometimes you don’t get the full explanation first. Sometimes the instruction is simply: Make the call. Take the step. Go to the event. Post the thing. Move. Then the understanding comes later. So ask yourself: What have I already felt prompted to do that I’m still sitting around thinking about? You don’t need everybody else to understand the assignment God gave you. Get quiet. Listen. Trust the prompting. And when you know it’s time to move, move. God goes with the goers. ✨ Join me every Thursday morning at 6:00 AM Central for my 30-minute Zoom Bible study. You can find the link on my socials or at YouAreMore.com. If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend, subscribe to The You Are More Podcast, and leave me a five-star review. You carry divine purpose. You carry the divine genius of the Most High God. You truly are more. Connect With Us: Website: https://www.youaremore.comJoin The 6AM Club Bible Study! Bible Study: https://www.youaremore.com/bible-study Free Download: 5 Steps to Win Through Adversity https://youaremorepodcast.com/store Social Media: Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/youaremorepodcast and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amywienands/ Email: amy@amywienands.com Episode Minute By Minute: 00:00 – Welcome00:45 – Are You Overthinking the Leap?01:20 – Trust the Prompting01:45 – Amy’s Billboard Story03:00 – Stop Consulting Everybody03:40 – You Carry Divine Wisdom04:45 – The Rainy Walk That Changed Amy’s Perspective06:00 – Increasing Your Capacity07:00 – The Post That Outperformed Everything08:00 – Every Breakthrough Started With a Move08:40 – Amy’s “Buy the Building” Moment09:30 – Timing Matters10:00 – Stop Running God’s Direction Past Everyone Else10:35 – Find Your Place to Hear11:30 – How to Recognize the Inner Knowing12:15 – God Has an Individual Plan for You13:00 – Don’t Second-Guess the Instruction13:30 – God Actions Get God Results14:00 – Stop Overthinking and Move15:00 – You Truly Are MoreBe intentional, stay focused, and remember you are more!

  5. Oct 1

    Opportunities Almost Always Come Disguised as Problems

    What if the problem in front of you is actually hiding an opportunity you haven’t seen yet? I’ve been thinking a lot about how we see things because the way you see a situation can completely change how you respond to it. We’re living in a time where there is so much uncertainty. AI is changing industries, markets are shifting, businesses are adjusting, and it would be really easy to look around and see nothing but problems. But here’s what I believe: opportunities almost always come disguised as problems. In this episode of The You Are More Podcast, I’m talking about the story of the twelve spies and something that has been challenging me personally. Twelve people looked at the exact same Promised Land. They saw the same giants, the same obstacles, and the same circumstances. Ten came back convinced they couldn’t do it. Two looked at those same giants and said, “We are well able. Let’s go possess.” That’s the difference perspective can make. Faith doesn’t mean pretending the giant isn’t there. It means refusing to make the giant bigger than God. I’m also sharing something that happened to me recently when I found myself talking about everything that felt hard—the uphill battles, the weariness, the things that weren’t moving the way I wanted them to. Sometimes you need to get those things out, but I also knew I couldn’t stay there. If all I rehearse are problems, eventually problems are all I’m going to see. So I had to ask myself: How am I seeing this? Maybe that’s the question you need to ask too. When you don’t know what to do, ask God for wisdom. When you’re sitting in the boardroom and the answers aren’t coming, ask Him. When the relationship feels tangled, ask Him. When the circumstances in front of you say there is no way, remember that you carry the divine genius of God on the inside of you. You do not have to figure everything out in your own strength. And when you start questioning whether you can move forward, go back and rehearse your victories. One of my dear friends used to tell me, “Amy, you and God have a good track record.” Maybe you need to remind yourself of your own track record with Him. Remember the door He opened. Remember the provision. Remember the thing you thought would never work out. Remember the season you weren’t sure you would survive. Then take another step. When the Israelites were standing at the Red Sea with Pharaoh behind them, mountains around them, and water in front of them, God told them to go forward. Sometimes you don’t need to see the entire path. You just need to move. In this episode, I’m also talking about why your perspective affects your words, your emotions, and ultimately your actions; how fear can sometimes disguise itself as wisdom; why timing and seasons matter; what Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego teach us about walking through the fire; and why sometimes you simply need to get your fight back. I think about David standing in front of Goliath. Everyone else saw an impossible problem. David remembered the lion. He remembered the bear. He remembered what God had already brought him through. He had history. And so do you. If you’ve been weary, uncertain, or beaten down by what’s happening around you, I want this episode to help you get your “God’s got me” back. God is not caught off guard by what you’re facing. He has already gone before you. You don’t have to navigate this season alone. So ask yourself: How am I seeing it? Am I only seeing the problem, or am I looking for the possibility? Am I staring at the giant, or am I remembering who is with me? Sometimes the opportunity has been hiding inside the problem the entire time. Keep moving. Keep believing. Keep walking. ✨ Join me every Thursday morning at 6:00 AM Central for my 30-minute Zoom Bible study. You can find the link on my socials or at YouAreMore.com. And if this episode encouraged you, share it with somebody who needs it, subscribe to The You Are More Podcast, and leave me a five-star review. You carry great purpose. You carry great destiny. You truly are more. Connect With Us: Website: https://www.youaremore.comJoin The 6AM Club Bible Study! Bible Study: https://www.youaremore.com/bible-study Free Download: 5 Steps to Win Through Adversity https://youaremorepodcast.com/store Social Media: Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/youaremorepodcast and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amywienands/ Email: amy@amywienands.com Episode Minute By Minute: 00:50 – How Do You See the Situation?02:05 – Opportunities Come Disguised as Problems02:30 – The 12 Spies: Problem or Possibility?04:00 – Stop Rehearsing the Problem05:10 – Ask God to Show You How to See It05:45 – You Carry Divine Wisdom07:00 – Rehearse Your Victories08:10 – Go Forward09:05 – Timing, Seasons & Knowing When to Move10:00 – Your Perspective Changes Everything11:20 – Walking Through the Fire12:25 – What Is Your Power Source?13:35 – God Has Already Gone Before You15:10 – David, Goliath & Getting Your Fight Back17:10 – Get Your “God’s Got Me” Back18:00 – Keep WalkingBe intentional, stay focused, and remember you are more!

  6. Sep 24

    Delayed Doesn’t Mean Denied: You’re Favored — Trusting God’s Timing

    What do you do when you know God has favor on your life—but your circumstances don’t feel very favored? Maybe the dream feels delayed. Maybe the door hasn’t opened. Maybe you’ve been faithful, consistent, and obedient, but nothing seems to be moving. In this solo episode of The You Are More Podcast, Amy Wienands uses the story of Joseph to remind you that favor doesn’t always look like favor while you’re walking through the process. Joseph had a dream and a calling on his life, yet his path included betrayal, a pit, slavery, false accusation, prison, and years of waiting. And still, God was with him. Amy talks about what happens when the thing you believe God promised feels delayed—and how seasons of waiting can test your consistency, obedience, faith, and willingness to keep showing up. Sometimes the delay isn't evidence that you've missed it. Sometimes it's simply a matter of timing. Amy shares the picture of sitting on an airplane that was completely prepared for takeoff. The plane was fueled. The passengers were seated. Every check was complete. But it still couldn't take off until the airspace was clear. Sometimes your life looks exactly like that. You're prepared. You're doing the work. You're ready. But the timing hasn't aligned yet. Don't let discouragement convince you to quit while you're sitting on the runway. In this episode, Amy also talks about: Why testing can accompany your callingHow to encourage yourself when nothing seems to be movingRemembering the track record you have with GodWhy God's process doesn't always look like the world's version of successPraying for “destiny helpers”Trusting that your steps are orderedWhy the favor you carry should make a difference wherever you goHow God can use even painful seasons for something bigger than youJoseph eventually went from the pit to the palace, but the process between the dream and its fulfillment mattered. And yours does too. Maybe you've been wondering whether you're too late. Maybe you've thought, If it were going to happen for me, it would have happened already. Amy's encouragement is simple: You haven't missed your moment. You may be being prepared. You may be being positioned. You may simply be waiting for the right timing. And favor doesn't mean you'll never walk through a storm. Sometimes favor means God is covering you right in the middle of it. As long as you have breath in your body, you still have purpose to serve. Keep moving. Keep believing. Keep preparing. Keep reminding yourself of God's faithfulness. You are favored—even when it doesn't feel like it. 🎧 Subscribe to The You Are More Podcast for weekly encouragement around faith, purpose, growth, leadership, mindset, and becoming everything God created you to be. ✨ Join Amy every Thursday morning at 6:00 AM Central for her weekly Zoom Bible study. Find the link on Amy’s social channels or at YouAreMore.com. You carry great purpose. You carry great destiny. You truly are more. Connect With Us: Website: https://www.youaremore.comJoin The 6AM Club Bible Study! Bible Study: https://www.youaremore.com/bible-study Free Download: 5 Steps to Win Through Adversity https://youaremorepodcast.com/store Social Media: Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/youaremorepodcast and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amywienands/ Email: amy@amywienands.com Episode Minute By Minute: 00:00 – Welcome + Join Amy’s Thursday Bible Study01:10 – When You Know You’re Favored but It Doesn’t Feel Like It01:35 – Joseph’s Dream & the Coat of Many Colors02:15 – Be Careful Who You Share Your Dreams With02:40 – From the Pit to Slavery03:10 – Joseph Chooses Integrity & Ends Up in Prison03:45 – Can You Be Favored in the Pit?04:20 – When Your Dream Feels Delayed04:50 – The Testing That Comes With Your Calling05:20 – From Prison to the Palace06:00 – Why Timing Matters06:40 – Being Processed While You Wait07:10 – The Airplane Analogy: Ready but Still Waiting07:45 – Don’t Let Discouragement Make You Quit08:05 – You and God Have a Good Track Record08:35 – Why God Uses the Process09:15 – When the Blessing Makes the Pain Feel Different09:50 – You Haven’t Missed Your Moment10:30 – Pray for Destiny Helpers11:10 – Your Steps Are Ordered11:45 – Favor in the Pit, Prison & Palace12:30 – Your Presence Should Make a Difference13:15 – God Can Turn It for Your Good14:05 – Favor Doesn’t Mean There Isn’t a Storm15:00 – You Still Have Purpose15:25 – Amy Prays Over You16:30 – You Carry Great DestinyBe intentional, stay focused, and remember you are more!

  7. Sep 17

    Outgrowing the Old You: You Don’t Need Everyone to Understand

    Have you ever felt like you needed everyone around you to understand why you're changing? Why you're saying no. Why you're pulling back. Why you're starting something new. Why something that once fit your life suddenly doesn't fit anymore. In this solo episode of The You Are More Podcast, Amy Wienands talks about what happens when you begin outgrowing the old version of yourself—and why you don't need everyone around you to understand your growth. Sometimes the hardest seasons to leave aren't the obviously bad ones. Nothing is necessarily wrong. Something simply doesn't feel right anymore. You may have outgrown the role, the expectation, the commitment, or even the identity you've been carrying. Amy talks about how people often build expectations around the version of you they've always known: the one who always says yes, fixes everything, carries the load, answers every call, and keeps everyone happy. Then you change. And suddenly your growth changes their access to you. That can create guilt, especially if you're used to being the one everyone depends on. But Amy reminds us: You can love people and still disappoint them. You can be generous and still have boundaries. You can be kind and still say no. This episode also dives into why we over-explain our decisions. Sometimes we're not actually explaining—we're hoping the other person will give us permission to move forward. But there are seasons when you simply have to say: “This is the decision I believe is right for this season.” You don't have to become angry, defensive, or cold. You can simply become settled. Peace doesn't mean everyone agrees with you. Amy also challenges you to ask where you're staying stuck because you're afraid someone won't understand. Maybe they'll say you've changed. Maybe they're right. You're supposed to grow. You're supposed to evolve. You're supposed to become. Change can be uncomfortable, even when it's good. Every season shift can initially feel like loss. But holding onto an old season simply because it's familiar can keep you from stepping into what God is doing next. So ask yourself: Is what I'm currently giving my time, energy, and effort to aligned with who I'm becoming and where I believe God is leading me? At the end of the day, you're not responsible for everyone's opinion of your life. You're responsible for what you do with your one life. Sometimes becoming who God wants you to be means being misunderstood. You don't need everyone's permission. You don't need everyone's approval. And you definitely don't need everyone to understand. Keep moving. Keep growing. Keep becoming. 🎧 Subscribe to The You Are More Podcast for weekly conversations about faith, purpose, growth, leadership, mindset, and becoming everything God created you to be. ✨ Join Amy every Thursday morning at 6:00 AM Central for her 30-minute Zoom Bible study based on the You Are More devotional. Find the link on Amy’s social channels or at YouAreMore.com. You truly are more. Connect With Us: Website: https://www.youaremore.comJoin The 6AM Club Bible Study! Bible Study: https://www.youaremore.com/bible-study Free Download: 5 Steps to Win Through Adversity https://youaremorepodcast.com/store Social Media: Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/youaremorepodcast and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amywienands/ Email: amy@amywienands.com Episode Minute By Minute: 00:00 – Welcome + Join Amy’s Thursday Bible Study00:45 – You Don’t Need Everyone to Understand You01:15 – Stop Making Decisions to Keep Everyone Comfortable01:55 – What If Nothing Is Wrong—You’ve Just Outgrown It?02:30 – Some People Only Know the Old Version of You03:10 – When Growth Changes People’s Access to You04:00 – The Guilt That Comes With Changing05:00 – You Can Love People and Still Disappoint Them05:35 – Stop Over-Explaining Yourself06:20 – Are You Explaining—or Asking for Permission?06:55 – “This Is the Decision I Believe Is Right for This Season”07:20 – Peace Doesn’t Mean Everyone Agrees With You08:00 – Where Are You Staying Stuck?08:30 – You’re Allowed to Change09:10 – Why Reinventing Yourself Can Look Like Failure09:45 – Don’t Become Blockbuster in Your Own Life10:20 – Embrace the Season Shift11:05 – Don’t Stay in a Season Too Long11:40 – When What Used to Fit Doesn’t Fit Anymore12:15 – Why Change Can Feel Like Loss13:00 – Don’t Stay Stuck Because of What People Think14:00 – Is This Aligned With Who You’re Becoming?14:35 – You Don’t Need Permission, Approval, or Understanding15:00 – Keep Moving, Growing & BecomingBe intentional, stay focused, and remember you are more!

  8. Sep 10

    3 Things You Need to Stop Doing to Reach Your Goals This Year

    You still have time. If you're looking at the goals you set for this year and thinking, “I really thought I'd be further along by now,” don't write the year off yet. In this solo episode of The You Are More Podcast, Amy Wienands shares three things you need to stop doing if you want to reach your goals before the end of the year. The first? Stop waiting until you feel ready. Some of the most meaningful things you'll ever do will require you to move before you feel completely prepared. Confidence doesn't always come before action. More often, confidence comes because you took action. You learn by moving. You grow by becoming a beginner. You figure it out along the way. Second, stop negotiating with yourself. Amy explains how we make decisions in strong moments and then renegotiate those decisions when we're tired, uncomfortable, distracted, or tempted by something easier. But every time you keep a promise to yourself, you're building something much bigger than the result—you're building trust with yourself. And third, stop measuring your progress by how far you still have to go. Big goals can make you feel like you're failing when you're actually making incredible progress. Instead, focus on micro commitments. Create measurable daily wins. Let days compound. And don't forget to look at what you've survived, what you've learned, what you've stopped tolerating, and who you're becoming along the way. Amy also talks about why resistance isn't necessarily a sign that you're on the wrong path. Resistance builds muscle. Delay can build perseverance. Growth creates tension because you're becoming someone capable of carrying what comes next. And if this year hasn't gone according to plan, remember: You don't need January 1. You don't need a new planner. You don't need another vision board. You need a decision. Instead of asking, “Can I still accomplish my goals this year?” ask yourself: “Who would I have to become over the next four months to accomplish them?” Then become that person. 🎧 Subscribe to The You Are More Podcast for weekly conversations about faith, purpose, mindset, growth, leadership, and becoming everything God created you to be. ✨ Join Amy every Thursday morning at 6:00 AM Central for the 30-minute 6:00 AM Bible Study Club. Find the link on Amy's social channels or at YouAreMore.com. You Are More isn't just a statement. It's a life. You truly are more. Connect With Us: Website: https://www.youaremore.comJoin The 6AM Club Bible Study! Bible Study: https://www.youaremore.com/bible-study Free Download: 5 Steps to Win Through Adversity https://youaremorepodcast.com/store Social Media: Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/youaremorepodcast and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amywienands/ Email: amy@amywienands.com Episode Minute By Minute: 00:00 – 3 Things to Stop Doing Before the Year Ends 00:55 – Join Amy's 6 AM Bible Study Club 01:25 – #1: Stop Waiting Until You Feel Ready 01:55 – Build the Airplane While You're Flying 02:25 – Confidence Comes After You Move 03:00 – Be Willing to Become a Beginner Again 03:35 – What Are You Procrastinating On? 04:00 – #2: Stop Negotiating With Yourself 04:25 – Strong Decisions vs. Weak Moments 05:15 – Keeping Promises to Yourself Builds Confidence 05:45 – #3: Stop Measuring How Far You Have to Go 06:15 – Why Micro Commitments Matter 07:00 – Set Yourself Up to Win 07:25 – Look at Who You're Becoming 08:00 – Win the Day in Front of You 08:25 – Why Resistance Is Good for You 09:05 – Don't Write This Year Off 09:30 – You Don't Need January 1—You Need a Decision 09:50 – Who Do You Need to Become? 10:20 – The 3 Things to Stop Doing 10:40 – You Are More! Be intentional, stay focused, and remember you are more!

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Have you ever felt stagnant or unfulfilled in your professional life, despite achieving what others would consider "success"? Do you find yourself wondering if there's more to life than the daily grind? Are you looking for guidance and inspiration that speaks directly to your quest for a more purpose-driven and faith-filled life? Hi, I’m Amy Wienands: wife, mom of twins, and the CEO of Amy Wienands Real Estate. I strive to bring you inspiration, revelation and encouragement to walk in the life you were called to walk into because…You Are More. In this weekly podcast, we will explore themes of mindset transformation, finding your true purpose, and integrating faith into everyday life, bringing you expert interviews, inspiring stories, and practical tips.  When I was 49 I had a moment. Here I was a professional success in the high-stakes world of real estate. I had navigated the ups and downs of building a thriving business. I had killed it and yet, I remember feeling… Empty. Frustrated. Stuck on the treadmill of life. I remember thinking, what if I climbed and climbed this ladder only to find it's leaning against the wrong wall? I felt a deep sense of calling to make a positive impact in the world but was unsure of where to start.  I have seen the faithfulness of God in every season. Through my own experience of feeling unfulfilled and called to a bigger purpose, I discovered the transformative power of mindset, purpose, and faith. This revelation changed my approach to life and success, leading me to start this podcast. Now, I want to share the insights, stories, and guidance I've gathered with you. If you're looking to build a life that not only succeeds on the surface but is also rich with purpose and guided by faith, You Are More is where you'll find it. Whether you're a professional seeking more than just success, a dreamer chasing a deeper meaning, or anyone in between, this podcast is here to guide you towards building a life that truly wins.

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