Drink More Water

Amanda Adams
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DRINK MORE WATER is the advice show for embracing who you are and who you’re still becoming. Hosted by Amanda Adams, every episode feels like sitting with your big sister and her funniest, smartest friends as they unpack the real stuff: the twists that shaped them, the ugly-cry moments that turned into wins, the hacks that actually help, and the mistakes that somehow became magic. It’s fun, refreshing, and heartfelt — a weekly dose of honest conversations that make you laugh, think, and maybe feel a little less alone. And because we love a challenge, each guest closes with their best life advice in three words or less. Easygoing, upbeat, and full of big-sister energy… It’s the kind of show you come back to because it just feels good. New episodes every Tuesday!

  1. Anastasia Brown: The Strongest Woman in Nashville & How She Survived Her Worst Nightmare

    2H AGO

    Anastasia Brown: The Strongest Woman in Nashville & How She Survived Her Worst Nightmare

    Anastasia Brown is one of the most influential women in the Nashville music industry. She discovered Keith Urban, worked with legends like Peter Frampton and Chet Atkins, and later became a pioneer in Hollywood as a music supervisor on Emmy-winning film and television projects, including Steven Spielberg’s miniseries Taken and the iconic music-driven film August Rush. But this episode goes far beyond her career. In a heartbreaking period of her life, Anastasia lost her son, her sister, and her father in rapid succession. The trauma and grief that followed didn’t just affect her emotionally — it changed how her brain functioned, impacting her memory, mood, and ability to think clearly. In this conversation, Anastasia opens up about: • Child loss and surviving the death of her only son  • Complicated grief, PTSD, and mental health after trauma  • Discovering Keith Urban and building a career in Nashville  • Her transition from the music industry to Hollywood music supervision  • Working on Steven Spielberg projects and August Rush • Why therapy and medication weren’t enough • How a brain scan finally revealed what was wrong • Targeted TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) therapy and brain-based healing She is also joined live from California by her doctor, Dr. Jabor, who explains how advanced MRI brain imaging and neuro-navigated TMS therapy work, what happens to the brain during extreme grief and trauma, and how the brain can be retrained to support healing from depression, anxiety, PTSD, and complicated grief. This is a powerful story of resilience, science-backed mental health treatment, and rebuilding a life after unimaginable loss. If you or someone you love is struggling with grief, trauma, depression, or PTSD, this episode offers honesty, hope, and a path forward. Follow Anastasia Brown on Instagram: @anastasiabrown Learn more about Dr. Jabour and his ground-breaking therapy: https://www.smartbrainandhealth.com/contents/about-us/our-doctors Connect with Amanda on Instagram: @askamandaadams Support the show Don't forget: new episodes drop every Tuesday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. And don't forget...DRINK MORE WATER!

    53 min
  2. Burnout, Perfectionism & Eldest Daughter Energy...Help Has Arrived!

    JAN 6

    Burnout, Perfectionism & Eldest Daughter Energy...Help Has Arrived!

    Lauren Ruth Martin thought she would be a radio deejay...not a therapist. But either way, she was clearly sent here to help us all manage burnout, perfectionism, and eldest-daughter energy. And those planners we all buy every year? It's time to stop because they're stressing us out! But don't worry -- Lauren has us covered with the BEST planner on the planet! Lauren comes in with so much real-life advice on this episode! Whether you're tired of being called flaky, trying to figure out how to quit a job, or you want to stop worrying about what other people think, this episode is for you! Real advice. Real tools. From a real therapist. And when it changes your life, you can tell your IRL therapist that you heard it on a podcast (Lauren says they really love that). Start 2026 with new energy. It's time to look around and find the right doors for you! Follow Lauren on Instagram: @laurenruthmartin Follow Amanda on Instagram; @askamandaadams Support the show Don't forget: new episodes drop every Tuesday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. And don't forget...DRINK MORE WATER!

    47 min
  3. Barrett Baber Keeps Showing Up: The Journey from The Voice to Platinum Songwriter

    12/21/2025

    Barrett Baber Keeps Showing Up: The Journey from The Voice to Platinum Songwriter

    It takes more than luck to make it in the music business. It’s an industry that will knock you down far more than it will lift you up. But Barrett Baber isn’t one to stay down for long. From surviving a plane crash, to having the courage to leave a job he hated — and then leaving a job he loved to bet on himself on The Voice — Barrett has built a career by doing one thing, over and over again: showing up. Now a certified platinum songwriter, including co-writing “Nothing On You” for Cody Johnson, Barrett shares how he’s taken every curveball life has thrown his way, figured out how to keep moving forward, and trusted the process even when the outcome was anything but guaranteed. What We Talk About in This Episode Life before The Voice — teaching, faith, responsibility, and early setbacksWhy Barrett understood The Voice as an opportunity, not a shortcutLeaving stability (twice) and betting on himselfWhat really happens after the spotlight fadesThe Nashville grind: writing rooms, rejection, and patienceUsing AI as a tool without losing the human heart behind the musicWriting “Nothing On You” and reaching platinum successThe mindset that’s carried him through it all: Keep showing up!Follow Barrett on Instagram: @BarrettBaber Follow Amanda & the show: @AskAmandaAdams and @DrinkMoreWaterPod Support the show Don't forget: new episodes drop every Tuesday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. And don't forget...DRINK MORE WATER!

    1h 34m
  4. Stop Waiting to Be Extraordinary: How Melissa Grace Became the Author She Always Knew She Could Be

    12/16/2025

    Stop Waiting to Be Extraordinary: How Melissa Grace Became the Author She Always Knew She Could Be

    Melissa Grace always wanted to be a writer. But for years, she believed writer was a title reserved for extraordinary people — and she thought she was ordinary. So she did what many of us do. She pursued other paths. Tried different things. Kept her dream quietly on the shelf. Then 2020 arrived. Grief, isolation, and the impending loss of her grandmother changed everything. Needing somewhere to put her energy — and her heart — Melissa started writing. Fast forward to today, and Melissa Grace has written seven books. In this episode of Drink More Water, Amanda and Melissa talk about grief and what it teaches us, the courage it takes to begin before you feel ready, and the moment you stop disqualifying yourself from the life you want. Because extraordinary people aren’t born that way — they’re ordinary people who decide to claim the dream and do the work. Follow Melissa Grace on Instagram at @heymelissagrace Follow Amanda on Instagram at @askamandaadams Support the show Don't forget: new episodes drop every Tuesday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. And don't forget...DRINK MORE WATER!

    29 min
  5. Buy the Dress: How to Find Your Style without the Stress!

    12/09/2025

    Buy the Dress: How to Find Your Style without the Stress!

    This episode is fashion therapy with a side of champagne. Amanda sits down with Kristen, founder of Ensemble — the resale boutique everyone in Charleston and Nashville is obsessed with (and Austin, you’re next). They talk dressing-room confidence, the magic of letting someone else pull looks for you, and why the best outfits — and the best life decisions — start with “just try it on.” If you’ve ever wished someone would tell you which jeans actually fit, how to wear sequins without fear, or how to build a closet you’re excited to walk into every morning… welcome. Your permission slip to buy the dress has officially arrived. Follow Ensemble on Instagram: @ensemblenashville & @ensemblecharleston Support the show Don't forget: new episodes drop every Tuesday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. And don't forget...DRINK MORE WATER!

    35 min
  6. What Do You Want to Be Known For? Choosing Your Hard, Finding Your Joy, and Rewriting Your Life

    12/02/2025

    What Do You Want to Be Known For? Choosing Your Hard, Finding Your Joy, and Rewriting Your Life

    A conversation on burnout, reinvention, confidence, community, and the brave decisions that build the life you actually want. What if asking one powerful question could change your entire life? In this deeply inspiring and wildly honest episode, Amanda Adams sits down with her longtime friend — creative powerhouse, coach, and yacht-retreat founder Tiffany Napper — to talk about burnout, reinvention, career pivots, grief, feminine confidence, and what it really means to build a life that feels aligned. Together, they unpack: ✨ The question that will transform your next decade: What do you want to be known for? ✨ “Choose your hard” — why staying stuck is just as hard as changing ✨ The invisible burnout so many women experience in their 30s & 40s ✨ How Tiffany turned heartbreak and loss into her next chapter (and a literal yacht life) ✨ Why women minimize their gifts (“I’m not a designer…”) — and how to stop ✨ The power of proximity, friendship, and building a network you can actually lean on ✨ How to know when you’re climbing the wrong mountain ✨ The path from overdoing to overflowing ✨ The joy of reinvention at any age This is the episode you’ll want to replay whenever you feel stuck, burnt out, or ready to rewrite your story. Amanda’s 3-word advice: Drink more water. Tiffany’s 3-word advice: Chase your joy. Follow Tiffany on Instagram: @tiffanynapper or connect via www.TiffanyNapper.com Connect with Amanda on Instagram: @possiblyAmanda Timestamp Chapters00:00 — The Petite Powerhouse: Why multi-hyphenate women just “get” each other 04:28 — Yamaha, Elton John, Alicia Keys & the creative career chapter 09:50 — How two strangers created a viral Voice moment with Mark Cohn 14:32 — The handbag company, the NFL deal, and being early to a market 19:15 — The Signia campaign: hearing aids, perfume-style creative, and saying YES 24:44 — Why women downplay their gifts (“I’m not a designer…”) 30:02 — Building the right network: proximity isn’t a perk — it’s the point 35:18 — The Paris birthday meltdown & the flight that changed everything 41:05 — Grief, loss, and the unexpected beginning of yacht life 48:20 — Burnout, alignment, and climbing the wrong mountain 52:40 — “What do you want to be known for?” (the question that changes everything) 56:58 — Choose your hard: the truth about reinvention 01:03:10 — Confidence, creativity, and why social media isn’t real life 01:07:25 — “You can’t compete with someone having fun” — joy as a strategy 01:12:40 — Amanda & Tiffany’s best advice in 3 words 01:15:00 — What’s next for The Circle + upcoming yacht retreats Support the show Don't forget: new episodes drop every Tuesday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. And don't forget...DRINK MORE WATER!

    42 min
  7. There’s a New Martini Queen in Nashville — And She’s Spilling Everything (except the drinks)

    11/25/2025

    There’s a New Martini Queen in Nashville — And She’s Spilling Everything (except the drinks)

    When Ariel Bunch created Tini Baby, she didn't just start another mobile bar business -- she created a brand and an experience that you can't help but notice! When industry advisors told her not to use real glassware, she said, "Thanks for the advice," and found a way to keep her dream of elevated experiences alive! And she isn't shy about how AI tools like ChatGPT have helped her up her game...because she's using every advantage she can to take her business to the next level. This episode is a trip down memory lane for Amanda and Ariel -- they've known each other for decades. Get your martini shaker, make yourself a peppermint espresso martini, and join us for all the fun! Follow Tini Baby on Instagram: @nashvilletinibaby Book Tini Baby for your events: www.nashvilletinibaby.com Support the show Don't forget: new episodes drop every Tuesday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. And don't forget...DRINK MORE WATER!

    33 min
  8. Season Launch Party: Peppermint Espresso Martinis with Tini Baby & The Podcast House

    11/24/2025

    Season Launch Party: Peppermint Espresso Martinis with Tini Baby & The Podcast House

    Welcome to a brand new season of the newly titled Drink More Water — the advice show for people who don’t really want advice but love a good conversation. To celebrate the launch, Amanda sits down with her podcast producers, Jack and Zach from The Podcast House, and the brilliant cocktail creator Ariel from Tini Baby. Together, they mix up a festive peppermint espresso martini and share some laughs and conversation to kick off a cozy, high-energy season! It’s warm, friendly, and exactly the kind of living room energy this show is all about — good drinks, good people, and the feeling that you’re right here with us. After the toast, the guys head back to the studio, and Amanda and Ariel gear up for Episode 2. A perfect start to a fresh season. Come on in — the living room is open and the martinis are perfect! Support the show Don't forget: new episodes drop every Tuesday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. And don't forget...DRINK MORE WATER!

    22 min
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Ratings & Reviews

5
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9 Ratings

About

DRINK MORE WATER is the advice show for embracing who you are and who you’re still becoming. Hosted by Amanda Adams, every episode feels like sitting with your big sister and her funniest, smartest friends as they unpack the real stuff: the twists that shaped them, the ugly-cry moments that turned into wins, the hacks that actually help, and the mistakes that somehow became magic. It’s fun, refreshing, and heartfelt — a weekly dose of honest conversations that make you laugh, think, and maybe feel a little less alone. And because we love a challenge, each guest closes with their best life advice in three words or less. Easygoing, upbeat, and full of big-sister energy… It’s the kind of show you come back to because it just feels good. New episodes every Tuesday!

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  • Creator
    Amanda Adams
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Drink More Water
  • Show Website
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