Gutsy Chick Podcast

Amanda Smith
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You’re a high-performing woman—an athlete, an executive, or a leader in your field. But what happens when an injury, illness, or life-altering challenge knocks you off your game? Gutsy Chick Podcast is here to inspire and educate, sharing real stories of resilience from female athletes and high achievers who’ve faced setbacks and found a way forward. Hosted by Amanda Smith, this show brings you expert insights on sports recovery, holistic healing, and mental toughness—alongside real stories from women who’ve navigated game-changing challenges and emerged stronger. Whether you’re overcoming an injury, rethinking your career, or looking for the edge to sustain high performance, Gutsy Chick Podcast will give you the tools and inspiration to rise again. Find more from Amanda at BodyWhisperHealing.com

  1. The Star of Bethlehem was More than a Star

    2H AGO

    The Star of Bethlehem was More than a Star

    Send us a text In this episode, we explore what the Star of Bethlehem actually was, according to astronomy, ancient astrology, and the embodied intuition of highly sensitive people throughout history. We break down three major celestial events around 3–2 BCE, why the Magi were able to interpret them, and how cosmic alignment still affects your body and intuition today.  ✨ What You’ll Learn  The three biggest cosmic events around the time of Jesus’ birth Why ancient mystics “read” the sky like a sacred text How planetary alignments impact sensitive bodies Why only certain people felt called to follow the star How to recognize cosmic alignment in your own life now ✨ Research Resources  “Star of Bethlehem” research by astronomer Michael Molnar https://www.vaticanobservatory.org/education/the-star-of-bethlehem-the-legacy-of-the-magi/  Sky simulations using Stellarium: https://stellarium-labs.com/stellarium-mobile-plus/  NASA historical planetary data archives https://pds.nasa.gov/  Star of Bethlehem documentary (2009) https://bethlehemstar.com/      Articles on planet and star patterns https://astronomy.gatech.edu/Observatory/Star_of_Bethlehem_2020.pdf,   https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/mercury-jupiter-bright-star-regulus-form-skywatching-trio-n406241   https://factsandfaith.com/was-jupiter-as-part-of-a-series-of-extraordinary-astronomical-events-occurring-in-3-b-c-2-b-c-the-christmas-star/  https://www.asa3.org/ASA/topics/Astronomy-Cosmology/S&CB%2010-93Humphreys.html   https://astronomy.stackexchange.com/questions/11456/has-the-conjunction-between-venus-jupiter-and-regulus-only-occurred-twice-in-2  https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Three-consecutive-conjunctions-of-Jupiter-and-Regulus-and-the-following-conjunction-of_fig3_357044883  -- Watch Cosmic Body Shenanigans Podcast on YouTube! Check out more from Amanda: Website: Body Whisper Healing Instagram: @Amanda.G.Smith Facebook: Body Whisper Healing Pinterest: AmandaGSmithBWH LinkedIn: Amanda (Ritchie) Smith Take the Gutsy Chick Quiz to find out how your type A, high achieving mindset might be holding you back from healing your chronic health issue: https://gutsychickquiz.com

    8 min
  2. What the Winter Solstice is Trying to Tell You

    DEC 18

    What the Winter Solstice is Trying to Tell You

    Send us a text Sensitive bodies feel the Winter Solstice more intensely than almost any other cosmic shift — but most people override it without even realizing it.  In this episode, we explore what happens inside highly attuned, intuitive nervous systems during the longest night of the year — and why your body reacts so strongly to this turning point in the light cycle.  You’ll learn:  ✨ Why the Solstice is the most universal celebration in human history  ✨ What ancient cultures understood about darkness that modern life ignores  ✨ The real science behind seasonal shifts — and where science still falls short  ✨ The four physiological changes your sensitive system goes through every December ✨ A simple but powerful Sensitive Body Solstice Reset to align with the return of the light  If you’ve ever felt exhausted, intuitive, emotional, or “different” this week of the year… you’re not imagining it. Your body is attuned. This episode will show you how to work with the dark instead of pushing past it.  In this Episode:   00:00 Understanding the Winter Solstice and Sensitivity  05:15 The science behind the Solstice  08:15 The Science and Spirituality of Darkness  09:00 Somatic Ritual for the Solstice    ✨ For deeper inner work & cosmic attunement: Join the Journey Inward end-of-year experience — available inside the Monthly Memberships at bodywhisperhealing.com/services.  -- Watch Cosmic Body Shenanigans Podcast on YouTube! Check out more from Amanda: Website: Body Whisper Healing Instagram: @Amanda.G.Smith Facebook: Body Whisper Healing Pinterest: AmandaGSmithBWH LinkedIn: Amanda (Ritchie) Smith Take the Gutsy Chick Quiz to find out how your type A, high achieving mindset might be holding you back from healing your chronic health issue: https://gutsychickquiz.com

    12 min
  3. How to Reset Your Nervous System for $0

    DEC 11

    How to Reset Your Nervous System for $0

    Send us a text If you wake up overwhelmed, overstimulated, or already absorbing the emotions of everyone around you… this episode is your reset. Amanda shares the five free morning practices she personally uses before 8 AM to regulate her nervous system, align her energy, and stay grounded as an intuitive, athlete, engineer, and mother. These practices blend the best of both worlds:  — Science: circadian biology, HRV, vagal tone, nitric oxide, lymphatic flow  — Spirit: energy field alignment, dawn portals, gratitude frequency, aura clearing In this episode:  • The sunrise ritual that balances cortisol + clears your energetic field  • Amanda’s morning prayer (and why it instantly increases HRV)  • How to use your HRV score without letting it rule your day  • The breath practice that changes your biochemistry in 30 seconds  • Why a simple body scrub is both lymphatic therapy and aura cleansing Free tools mentioned:  • Episode 13 – The 3 Breaths Practice •  Oxygen Advantage Book  • Oxygen Advantage App • Welltory App  Paid Tools mentioned:  • Maria Yraceburu’s Calendar • Morpheus Training System  • Whoop • Oura Ring • Apple Watch  • Garmin Watch • Polar Strap  Work with Amanda:  • Body Scan Sessions • Intuitive Coaching • Free Resources -- Watch Cosmic Body Shenanigans Podcast on YouTube! Check out more from Amanda: Website: Body Whisper Healing Instagram: @Amanda.G.Smith Facebook: Body Whisper Healing Pinterest: AmandaGSmithBWH LinkedIn: Amanda (Ritchie) Smith Take the Gutsy Chick Quiz to find out how your type A, high achieving mindset might be holding you back from healing your chronic health issue: https://gutsychickquiz.com

    37 min
  4. Stop Absorbing Everyone’s Emotions: The 30-Second Reset That Works

    DEC 4

    Stop Absorbing Everyone’s Emotions: The 30-Second Reset That Works

    Send us a text Sensitive bodies absorb everything — tension, emotions, unspoken expectations, and the collective holiday chaos. If your nervous system has ever gone into overdrive at a family dinner or crowded store… this episode is for you. Amanda shares The Tongue Press, a 30-second nervous system interrupt that stops you from absorbing other people’s emotions and helps you stay present in your body. It’s simple, subtle, grounding — and it might even make you giggle.  Perfect for intuitive, highly-tuned women navigating the holidays with kids, family dynamics, packed schedules, and energetic overwhelm. -- Watch Cosmic Body Shenanigans Podcast on YouTube! Check out more from Amanda: Website: Body Whisper Healing Instagram: @Amanda.G.Smith Facebook: Body Whisper Healing Pinterest: AmandaGSmithBWH LinkedIn: Amanda (Ritchie) Smith Take the Gutsy Chick Quiz to find out how your type A, high achieving mindset might be holding you back from healing your chronic health issue: https://gutsychickquiz.com

    5 min
  5. The Thanksgiving Feast You Weren’t Taught in School

    NOV 27

    The Thanksgiving Feast You Weren’t Taught in School

    Send us a text This week on The Gutsy Chick Podcast, Amanda unpacks the real history of Thanksgiving — from the 1621 Wampanoag–colonist feast to the presidents who turned it into a national ritual of unity.  Discover how the holiday’s meaning shifted from survival to myth, from prayer to consumerism — and how we can reclaim gratitude as truth-telling medicine today.  -- Thanks & Attribution This episode draws on historical research about Thanksgiving’s evolution — including presidential proclamations, educational practices, and Indigenous perspectives. Key sources consulted: George Washington Papers / Mount Vernon (Washington’s 1789 Proclamation)The American Presidency Project / Presidency.ucsb.edu (Evolution of Thanksgiving Proclamations)National Park Service (Lincoln & Thanksgiving history)U.S. National Archives Prologue blog (Thanksgiving as a federal holiday)Gilder-Lerhman Institute essay on Thanksgiving historySmithsonian Magazine feature on Thanksgiving myths & school pageantsTime Magazine article on changing Thanksgiving lessons in U.S. schoolsPlimoth Patuxet Museums (Wampanoag-perspectives)National Museum of the American Indian / Paula Peters essayMashpee Wampanoag Tribe websiteWe acknowledge the history we are unpacking is rooted in the ancestral lands of the Wampanoag people. We honor their continuing presence, resilience, and their voices today. -- Watch Cosmic Body Shenanigans Podcast on YouTube! Check out more from Amanda: Website: Body Whisper Healing Instagram: @Amanda.G.Smith Facebook: Body Whisper Healing Pinterest: AmandaGSmithBWH LinkedIn: Amanda (Ritchie) Smith Take the Gutsy Chick Quiz to find out how your type A, high achieving mindset might be holding you back from healing your chronic health issue: https://gutsychickquiz.com

    7 min
  6. Stop Overthinking Gratitude — Do This Instead

    NOV 20

    Stop Overthinking Gratitude — Do This Instead

    Send us a text Feeling grateful shouldn’t feel like a chore. In this episode, Amanda shares how gratitude transforms your biology—boosting immunity, balancing hormones, and calming your stress response in seconds. You’ll learn her “3-Second Gratitude Reset,” plus easy ways to weave gratitude into daily life:  ✨ Use gratitude instead of apologizing  🧂 Add Hawaiian Salt Ceremonies to nourish your body and energy  🌿 Find calm even in chaos Perfect for driven, curious women who want grounded rituals for a healthier, more attuned life this holiday season. -- Watch Cosmic Body Shenanigans Podcast on YouTube! Check out more from Amanda: Website: Body Whisper Healing Instagram: @Amanda.G.Smith Facebook: Body Whisper Healing Pinterest: AmandaGSmithBWH LinkedIn: Amanda (Ritchie) Smith Take the Gutsy Chick Quiz to find out how your type A, high achieving mindset might be holding you back from healing your chronic health issue: https://gutsychickquiz.com

    7 min
  7. Thermography: Breast Cancer Clues Hidden in Plain Sight

    NOV 13

    Thermography: Breast Cancer Clues Hidden in Plain Sight

    Send us a text In this episode of the Gutsy Chick Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Robert Kane to talk about one of the most misunderstood tools in women’s health: thermography. Together, we explore how this technology works, its origins, and how it works with other breast screening methods like mammography and ultrasound.  We also talk about the importance of working with a qualified thermography provider, how to interpret your results, and why understanding your own body’s baseline is key to meaningful prevention. Throughout our conversation, Dr. Kane emphasizes a proactive approach to breast health, one rooted in curiosity, awareness, and empowerment rather than fear.    How to connect with Dr. Robert Kane:   Website: www.kanethermalimaging.com   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kanethermalimaging3837    -- Watch Cosmic Body Shenanigans Podcast on YouTube! Check out more from Amanda: Website: Body Whisper Healing Instagram: @Amanda.G.Smith Facebook: Body Whisper Healing Pinterest: AmandaGSmithBWH LinkedIn: Amanda (Ritchie) Smith Take the Gutsy Chick Quiz to find out how your type A, high achieving mindset might be holding you back from healing your chronic health issue: https://gutsychickquiz.com

    33 min
  8. Why the Gregorian Calendar Keeps You Disconnected (And What to Follow Instead)

    NOV 6

    Why the Gregorian Calendar Keeps You Disconnected (And What to Follow Instead)

    Send us a text This week, I'm exploring the disconnection caused by the Gregorian calendar and advocating for a return to natural rhythms, particularly through the lens of lunar cycles. We'll delve into how ancient cultures measured time in relation to nature, emphasizing the importance of emotional fluidity and renewal. We'll also discuss the significance of the Apache New Year and the Otter Full Moon, so you can reconnect with your own rhythms and the cycles of the universe.  In this episode:   00:00 The Illusion of Linear Time  01:08 Ancient Timekeeping and Natural Rhythms  03:09 Cultural Perspectives on Time  05:04 Apache New Year and Lunar Influence  05:48 Embracing Flexibility and Renewal  07:13 Connecting with Natural Rhythms  07:54 Reclaiming Time and Cycles  -- Watch Cosmic Body Shenanigans Podcast on YouTube! Check out more from Amanda: Website: Body Whisper Healing Instagram: @Amanda.G.Smith Facebook: Body Whisper Healing Pinterest: AmandaGSmithBWH LinkedIn: Amanda (Ritchie) Smith Take the Gutsy Chick Quiz to find out how your type A, high achieving mindset might be holding you back from healing your chronic health issue: https://gutsychickquiz.com

    9 min
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You’re a high-performing woman—an athlete, an executive, or a leader in your field. But what happens when an injury, illness, or life-altering challenge knocks you off your game? Gutsy Chick Podcast is here to inspire and educate, sharing real stories of resilience from female athletes and high achievers who’ve faced setbacks and found a way forward. Hosted by Amanda Smith, this show brings you expert insights on sports recovery, holistic healing, and mental toughness—alongside real stories from women who’ve navigated game-changing challenges and emerged stronger. Whether you’re overcoming an injury, rethinking your career, or looking for the edge to sustain high performance, Gutsy Chick Podcast will give you the tools and inspiration to rise again. Find more from Amanda at BodyWhisperHealing.com

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  • Creator
    Amanda Smith
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    96
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Gutsy Chick Podcast
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