Thrive in Life with Amanda Kate

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Welcome to Thrive In Life—the podcast for women who are done with quick fixes and are ready for real, lasting change.I’m Amanda Kate , a women’s therapist and health coach, here to help you heal, grow, and thrive like the badass you know you are. This space is all about cutting through the crap and getting to the roots, and transforming the shit that's really in your way whether it’s rewriting limiting beliefs, taking charge of your emotions, or ditching that baggage that's been holding you back. We’re talking practical strategies, no-BS mindset shifts, and real lived stories to inspire you to own your journey and create the life you want.

  1. Jun 8

    Fine But Empty — When You Look Like You’re Coping But You’re Not

    From the outside, you look fine. You’re functioning. Showing up. Managing your responsibilities. Getting things done. But internally? You feel flat. Disconnected. Emotionally exhausted. Like you’re surviving your life instead of actually experiencing it. In this episode, we unpack what I call “quiet depletion” — the nervous system state so many high-functioning women are living in without even realising it. Because depletion doesn’t always look like falling apart. Sometimes it looks like constantly coping while slowly losing connection to yourself. In this episode, I share the real reason so many women feel emotionally numb, exhausted and disconnected despite still functioning day to day  and why the answer isn’t simply “doing less.” We explore what’s actually happening inside the nervous system when your body has been carrying too much stress, pressure and emotional load for too long. And honestly? This episode is probably going to make a lot of women feel deeply seen. In This Episode We Explore: What “quiet depletion” actually isWhy so many high-functioning women feel emotionally flat and disconnectedThe nervous system patterns behind exhaustion, numbness and shutdownWhat happens when your body stays in survival mode for too longWhy your environment impacts your nervous system more than you realiseThe connection between depletion and disconnection from selfWhy holidays and surface-level self-care often don’t create lasting changeHow movement, nature and reconnection help regulate the nervous systemThe early warning signs your body is asking for attentionIf This Episode Landed… Share it with someone who’s been “holding it together” lately, subscribe to the podcast or leave a 5-star review. Because feeling disconnected from yourself isn’t something you need to just “put up with.” Sometimes your body isn’t failing you… It’s trying to bring you back to yourself. Let’s connect: IG: @amanda_kate_coach Join my free community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Hj6pUEhn2/?mibextid=wwXIfr More resources: www.amandakatelifestyle.com.au About Amanda Kate Amanda is a Master of NLP therapy, hypnotherapist, holistic lifestyle and empowerment  coach and works to inspire women to transform their mind and body for a lifetime of health and happiness. Her mission is to help women kick quick fixes to the curb so they can heal their self image and love the skin they’re in.    After 12 years in the beauty industry (helping women shine from within), Amanda retrained as a personal trainer and coach, with a new focus on guiding women to find health and happiness in their own skin by through nourishing their bodies with movement, nutrition and self acceptance. Today, Amanda works to coach women to breakthrough the road blocks keeping them from achieving and having what they want. With her signature program, Beyond the Body, Amanda's mission is to help women reconnect. To tune in, put  themselves first and nurture themselves to reveal the confident, resilient and empowered woman within. Amanda lives in Perth, Western Australia with her husband Jason and beautiful daughters  Madelyn and McKenzie. When she's not working with amazing women like you, you'll find her at the beach or enjoying a cheeky prosecco with friends. Learn more about Amanda and Beyond the Body here.

    21 min

  2. May 25

    Feel It to Heal It — Why Suppressed Emotions Will Hold You Back

    Most people don’t actually process their emotions. They avoid them. Suppress them. Distract themselves from them. Numb them. Push through them. And then wonder why they still feel heavy, reactive, anxious, emotionally exhausted or disconnected from themselves. Because emotions that aren’t properly processed don’t just disappear. They stay stored in the body. In this episode, we unpack why emotional suppression impacts your nervous system, your health, your relationships and your ability to feel safe, connected and fully present in your life. Because “feeling your feelings” isn’t about becoming emotional all the time. It’s about learning how to safely process and move emotional energy through the body instead of carrying it for years. And honestly? Most women were never taught how to do that. So instead, they become high-functioning suppressors. Holding it together on the outside while their nervous system slowly becomes more overwhelmed underneath. In this episode, I share why emotional release matters, what happens when emotions stay trapped in the body, and how learning to process emotions properly can completely change the way you experience life. In This Episode We Explore: Why suppressed emotions don’t just disappearHow emotional avoidance impacts the nervous systemThe connection between emotional suppression and physical symptomsHow unprocessed emotions create reactivity, exhaustion and shutdownThe difference between emotional dumping and emotional processingWhy safety matters when it comes to emotional releaseThe ONE thing people miss when starting to rebuild their relationship with their emotions!If This Episode Landed… Share it with someone who’s been bottling everything up lately, subscribe to the podcast or leave a 5-star review. Because healing doesn’t happen by endlessly thinking about your emotions… It happens when your body finally feels safe enough to process them. Ready to Actually Do This Work? If this episode hit home and you're ready to stop managing your emotions and start processing them - Amanda's Emotional Processing & Resourcing Guided Resources give you the step-by-step tools to do exactly that. This isn't theory. It's practical, body-based, and designed to help you actually complete the emotional cycles that have been running in the background for years. Not ready for the full deep dive yet? Start with the FREE Energy Reset Challenge - a short nervous system reset to help you interrupt survival mode and start reconnecting with yourself. 👉 https://amandakatelifestyle.com.au/energy-reset If you would like the Emotional Processing Step by Step Guide and Audio to match - connect on socials and DM me - Ill send them straight to you! Let’s connect: IG: @amanda_kate_coach Join my free community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Hj6pUEhn2/?mibextid=wwXIfr More resources: www.amandakatelifestyle.com.au About Amanda Kate Amanda is a Master of NLP therapy, hypnotherapist, holistic lifestyle and empowerment  coach and works to inspire women to transform their mind and body for a lifetime of health and happiness. Her mission is to help women kick quick fixes to the curb so they can heal their self image and love the skin they’re in.    After 12 years in the beauty industry (helping women shine from within), Amanda retrained as a personal trainer and coach, with a new focus on guiding women to find health and happiness in their own skin by through nourishing their bodies with movement, nutrition and self acceptance. Today, Amanda works to coach women to breakthrough the road blocks keeping them from achieving and having what they want. With her signature program, Beyond the Body, Amanda's mission is to help women reconnect. To tune in, put  themselves first and nurture themselves to reveal the confident, resilient and empowered woman within. Amanda lives in Perth, Western Australia with her husband Jason and beautiful daughters  Madelyn and McKenzie. When she's not working with amazing women like you, you'll find her at the beach or enjoying a cheeky prosecco with friends. Learn more about Amanda and Beyond the Body here.

    28 min

  3. Mar 10

    Imposter Syndrome Isn’t a Syndrome — It’s a Mirror

    Imposter syndrome gets thrown around like a diagnosis. But what if it’s not a syndrome at all? What if the feeling of being an “imposter” is simply what happens when your environment expands faster than your identity… and your nervous system hasn’t caught up yet? In this episode, we unpack the real reason imposter syndrome feels so consuming and why most people spiral into shame instead of using the moment for growth. Because the truth is — sometimes the feeling isn’t lying. Sometimes it’s reflecting something back to you and in this episode i share with you exactly what it could be showing you. In This Episode We Explore: Why imposter syndrome isn’t actually a “syndrome”The real reason comparison triggers feelings of inadequacyHow your nervous system reacts when your identity expandsWhy intimidating environments are often mirrors of your potentiaHow outdated beliefs keep you feeling like you don’t belongThe identity shift required to grow into your next levelIf This Episode Landed… Share it with someone who’s been doubting themselves lately, subscribe to this podcast or please leave a 5 star review! Because sometimes the feeling of being an imposter isn’t a sign you should leave the room… It’s a sign you’re growing into it. Let’s connect: IG: @amanda_kate_coach Join my free community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Hj6pUEhn2/?mibextid=wwXIfr More resources:  www.amandakatelifestyle.com.au About Amanda Kate Amanda is a Master of NLP therapy, hypnotherapist, holistic lifestyle and empowerment  coach and works to inspire women to transform their mind and body for a lifetime of health and happiness. Her mission is to help women kick quick fixes to the curb so they can heal their self image and love the skin they’re in.    After 12 years in the beauty industry (helping women shine from within), Amanda retrained as a personal trainer and coach, with a new focus on guiding women to find health and happiness in their own skin by through nourishing their bodies with movement, nutrition and self acceptance. Today, Amanda works to coach women to breakthrough the road blocks keeping them from achieving and having what they want. With her signature program, Beyond the Body, Amanda's mission is to help women reconnect. To tune in, put  themselves first and nurture themselves to reveal the confident, resilient and empowered woman within. Amanda lives in Perth, Western Australia with her husband Jason and beautiful daughters  Madelyn and McKenzie. When she's not working with amazing women like you, you'll find her at the beach or enjoying a cheeky prosecco with friends. Learn more about Amanda and Beyond the Body here.

    40 min

  4. Feb 23

    Getting Out of Your Own Way: Awareness Isn't Enough

    You don’t need more awareness. You already know your patterns. You know your triggers. You know where it comes from. And yet… you’re still repeating the same behaviour. Your nervous system is wired to choose what’s familiar over what’s better. Even when “familiar” looks like self-sabotage, procrastination, people-pleasing, overworking, or shrinking. If you’ve been stuck in a loop of: Overthinking but not actingAnalysing instead of interruptingJournaling instead of making the hard moveUnderstanding your trauma but still living from itThis episode will wake you up. Inside This Episode: Why awareness is step one  not the transformationHow your nervous system prioritises familiarity over successThe difference between pattern analysis and pattern interruptionWhy behaviour is tied to identityThe courage required to stop loopingA practical pattern interrupt you can apply this weekReady To Stop Studying Your Patterns And Actually Break Them? If this episode hit a nerve, Cycle Breakers is your next step. Cycle Breakers is a 30-day pattern interruption bootcamp designed to help you stop analysing and start shifting — in real time. This isn’t more insight. It’s daily coaching, accountability, and nervous system rewiring so you can finally get out of your own way. If you’re done circling the same pattern and ready to interrupt it for good: 👉 Join Cycle Breakers here: https://amandakatelifestyle.com.au/cycle-breakers And I’ll see you in the next episode. 🎙️🔥 About Amanda Kate Amanda is a Master of NLP therapy, hypnotherapist, holistic lifestyle and empowerment  coach and works to inspire women to transform their mind and body for a lifetime of health and happiness. Her mission is to help women kick quick fixes to the curb so they can heal their self image and love the skin they’re in.    After 12 years in the beauty industry (helping women shine from within), Amanda retrained as a personal trainer and coach, with a new focus on guiding women to find health and happiness in their own skin by through nourishing their bodies with movement, nutrition and self acceptance. Today, Amanda works to coach women to breakthrough the road blocks keeping them from achieving and having what they want. With her signature program, Beyond the Body, Amanda's mission is to help women reconnect. To tune in, put  themselves first and nurture themselves to reveal the confident, resilient and empowered woman within. Amanda lives in Perth, Western Australia with her husband Jason and beautiful daughters  Madelyn and McKenzie. When she's not working with amazing women like you, you'll find her at the beach or enjoying a cheeky prosecco with friends. Learn more about Amanda and Beyond the Body here.

    25 min

  5. 12/17/2025

    Our Inner Child and Reconnecting To The Heart with Lucy Ellis

    Lucy Ellis joins us for an honest and grounding conversation about the power of introspection, reconnecting to our inner child and bringing ourselves back to the heart. So many of us move through our days on autopilot reacting, pushing through, and ignoring how we actually feel until our nervous system forces us to pay attention. In this episode, we explore why self-reflection isn’t indulgent or “woo,” but a practical and essential part of emotional maturity, nervous system regulation, and conscious living. We discuss how checking in with yourself daily can radically change the way you show up in your relationships, make decisions, communicate, and respond to stress and why ignoring your internal state often leads to repeated patterns, burnout, and emotional overwhelm. In this episode, we cover: How daily check-ins support emotional regulation and nervous system safetyHow we are really just children in adult bodies! And how to honour our little triggered inner childSimple ways to build the habit of checking in without it becoming another “to-do”How to reconnect to the heart Key takeaway:  Self-reflection isn’t about overthinking — it’s about self-responsibility.  When you learn to check in with yourself regularly, you stop abandoning your internal world and start leading from clarity instead of survival mode. 🎧 Listen to the full episode now on your favourite podcast platform. Give Lucy a follow  www.instagram.com/lucyellis_therapy www.lucyellis.com.au Let’s connect: IG: [@amanda_kate_coach] Join my free community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Hj6pUEhn2/?mibextid=wwXIfr More resources:  Www.amandakatelifestyle.com.au About Amanda Kate Amanda is a Master of NLP therapy, hypnotherapist, holistic lifestyle and empowerment  coach and works to inspire women to transform their mind and body for a lifetime of health and happiness. Her mission is to help women kick quick fixes to the curb so they can heal their self image and love the skin they’re in.    After 12 years in the beauty industry (helping women shine from within), Amanda retrained as a personal trainer and coach, with a new focus on guiding women to find health and happiness in their own skin by through nourishing their bodies with movement, nutrition and self acceptance. Today, Amanda works to coach women to breakthrough the road blocks keeping them from achieving and having what they want. With her signature program, Beyond the Body, Amanda's mission is to help women reconnect. To tune in, put  themselves first and nurture themselves to reveal the confident, resilient and empowered woman within. Amanda lives in Perth, Western Australia with her husband Jason and beautiful daughters  Madelyn and McKenzie. When she's not working with amazing women like you, you'll find her at the beach or enjoying a cheeky prosecco with friends. Learn more about Amanda and Beyond the Body here.

    56 min

  6. 10/21/2025

    Stop Jumping In With Both Feet: Why ‘All or Nothing’ Keeps You Stuck in Survival Mode

    If you’re the kind of person who goes all in - until you burn out  this episode is for you. For years, I lived in that “go hard or go home” energy. I’d get inspired, jump in with both feet, and then wonder why I couldn’t stay consistent or sustain it.  Every time I threw myself fully into something new, I was actually sending my nervous system into panic mode. Big leaps sound sexy. But when your body doesn’t feel safe, it’ll always pull you right back into old patterns — procrastination, avoidance, overthinking, or straight-up burnout. In this episode, I’m unpacking why dipping your toe in and leaning into your edge is actually the fastest way to grow. Not through chaos or pressure  but through safety, sustainability, and nervous system regulation. You’ll hear me break down: 🔥 Why “all or nothing” is just your nervous system trying to protect you 🔥 How to find your edge,  that sweet spot where you stretch without shattering 🔥 Why creating safety in your body is the missing link to showing up consistently 🔥 How to finally stop swinging between burnout and avoidance  and actually hold the new standard you’re stepping into If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t seem to stay consistent, even when you’re deeply motivated this one’s going to hit home. Join Cycle Breakers If this episode hits home, you’re going to love Cycle Breakers — my 30-day rapid pattern-interrupt mastermind for women who are DONE living in the same cycles of self-sabotage, negative self-talk, burnout, and self-abandonment. This is where you’ll learn to: ⚡️ Rewire your unconscious mind ⚡️ Regulate your nervous system into new levels of safety ⚡️ Build emotional capacity to hold your next level ⚡️ And finally break the patterns that keep pulling you back No more “all or nothing.” No more starting over. Just sustainable, embodied change that actually lasts. 👉 Join the Cycle Breakers and only pay $200 today. Click Here to learn more.  Let’s connect: IG: [@amanda_kate_coach] Join my free community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Hj6pUEhn2/?mibextid=wwXIfr More resources:  Www.amandakatelifestyle.com.au About Amanda Kate Amanda is a Master of NLP therapy, hypnotherapist, holistic lifestyle and empowerment  coach and works to inspire women to transform their mind and body for a lifetime of health and happiness. Her mission is to help women kick quick fixes to the curb so they can heal their self image and love the skin they’re in.    After 12 years in the beauty industry (helping women shine from within), Amanda retrained as a personal trainer and coach, with a new focus on guiding women to find health and happiness in their own skin by through nourishing their bodies with movement, nutrition and self acceptance. Today, Amanda works to coach women to breakthrough the road blocks keeping them from achieving and having what they want. With her signature program, Beyond the Body, Amanda's mission is to help women reconnect. To tune in, put  themselves first and nurture themselves to reveal the confident, resilient and empowered woman within. Amanda lives in Perth, Western Australia with her husband Jason and beautiful daughters  Madelyn and McKenzie. When she's not working with amazing women like you, you'll find her at the beach or enjoying a cheeky prosecco with friends. Learn more about Amanda and Beyond the Body here.

    23 min

  7. 10/07/2025

    What Nomad Life Has Taught Me About Thriving (Not Just Surviving)

    Eight weeks. One caravan. Two kids. A husband. And one hell of a journey. In this episode, I’m sharing the real lessons I’ve learnt from living on the road — lessons about time, urgency, safety, success, and what it truly means to thrive instead of just survive. These past two months cracked me wide open. I thought slowing down would be easy, but I quickly realised my nervous system was still addicted to urgency and chaos. I had to face my own shadows, redefine success, and learn how to feel safe when life was actually good. If you’ve been feeling stuck in the grind, emotionally fried, or like you’re just “getting through” your days instead of actually living them — this one’s going to land. I’m breaking down 8 powerful lessons that’ll help you:  ✨ Stop running on survival energy  ✨ Feel safe in calm and flow And so much more! My Big Realisation: “Most of what we call ‘life’ is actually survival dressed up as success.  We’ve been conditioned to chase more, do more, be more — but the real work is learning how to be.” Join the BRAND NEW – Cycle Breakers If this episode hits home, you’re going to love Cycle Breakers — my 30-day rapid pattern-interrupt bootcamp for women who are DONE staying stuck in s****y cycles of self-dialogue, attachment, behaviour, and self-abandonment. This is for the woman who’s ready to stop surviving and start thriving.  It’s raw, deep, and fast — and I cannot wait to see the transformations inside - this is your Upgrade Era! Join us here Let’s connect: IG: [@amanda_kate_coach] Join my free community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Hj6pUEhn2/?mibextid=wwXIfr More resources:  Www.amandakatelifestyle.com.au About Amanda Kate Amanda is a Master of NLP therapy, hypnotherapist, holistic lifestyle and empowerment  coach and works to inspire women to transform their mind and body for a lifetime of health and happiness. Her mission is to help women kick quick fixes to the curb so they can heal their self image and love the skin they’re in.    After 12 years in the beauty industry (helping women shine from within), Amanda retrained as a personal trainer and coach, with a new focus on guiding women to find health and happiness in their own skin by through nourishing their bodies with movement, nutrition and self acceptance. Today, Amanda works to coach women to breakthrough the road blocks keeping them from achieving and having what they want. With her signature program, Beyond the Body, Amanda's mission is to help women reconnect. To tune in, put  themselves first and nurture themselves to reveal the confident, resilient and empowered woman within. Amanda lives in Perth, Western Australia with her husband Jason and beautiful daughters  Madelyn and McKenzie. When she's not working with amazing women like you, you'll find her at the beach or enjoying a cheeky prosecco with friends. Learn more about Amanda and Beyond the Body here.

    33 min

  8. 08/06/2025

    Taking the Leap - how to hold Yourself Through Big, Hairy, Audacious Goals

    Ever had that pull to do something wild—like pack up your whole life and travel around Australia while still running a business and raising a family? Yeah, we did that. And in this episode, I’m giving you the honest, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to leap into the unknown… and hold yourself steady when all the fears, doubts, and ‘what the hell are we doing?’ moments come rolling in. I’ll walk you through the real fears that showed up, the early wobbles that made me question everything, and the biggest lesson I’ve learned so far: we’re built to adapt—but only if we stop trying to control every damn thing. This one’s raw, reflective, and full of punchy takeaways for any woman who’s feeling the call to do something bigger, scarier, or more aligned—but doesn’t know if she can handle the freefall. In this episode, we dive into: What the leap actually looks like behind the highlight reel Why courage isn’t enough without nervous system capacity How to trust yourself when everything feels unfamiliar The exact moment fear kicks in—and how to meet it without spiralling Why raising your personal standards is non-negotiable if you want real change🔥 Ready to raise the bar on your life, your energy, and your standards? Join me for my next live masterclass: Raising the Bar — where I’ll walk you through my no-BS process to stop lowering the bar just to survive, and start stepping into the powerful, expanded life you’re craving. → Save your spot here: https://amandakatelifestyle.com.au/raising-the-bar-masterclass About Amanda Kate Amanda is a Master of NLP therapy, hypnotherapist, holistic lifestyle and empowerment  coach and works to inspire women to transform their mind and body for a lifetime of health and happiness. Her mission is to help women kick quick fixes to the curb so they can heal their self image and love the skin they’re in.    After 12 years in the beauty industry (helping women shine from within), Amanda retrained as a personal trainer and coach, with a new focus on guiding women to find health and happiness in their own skin by through nourishing their bodies with movement, nutrition and self acceptance. Today, Amanda works to coach women to breakthrough the road blocks keeping them from achieving and having what they want. With her signature program, Beyond the Body, Amanda's mission is to help women reconnect. To tune in, put  themselves first and nurture themselves to reveal the confident, resilient and empowered woman within. Amanda lives in Perth, Western Australia with her husband Jason and beautiful daughters  Madelyn and McKenzie. When she's not working with amazing women like you, you'll find her at the beach or enjoying a cheeky prosecco with friends. Learn more about Amanda and Beyond the Body here.

    29 min
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Welcome to Thrive In Life—the podcast for women who are done with quick fixes and are ready for real, lasting change.I’m Amanda Kate , a women’s therapist and health coach, here to help you heal, grow, and thrive like the badass you know you are. This space is all about cutting through the crap and getting to the roots, and transforming the shit that's really in your way whether it’s rewriting limiting beliefs, taking charge of your emotions, or ditching that baggage that's been holding you back. We’re talking practical strategies, no-BS mindset shifts, and real lived stories to inspire you to own your journey and create the life you want.

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  • Creator
    Amanda Kate
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Thrive in Life with Amanda Kate
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