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. Re-Release: Why Are Women Scared of Money (and How To Change This NOW)

    4D AGO

    Re-Release: Why Are Women Scared of Money (and How To Change This NOW)

    Why are so many women anxious about money? And more importantly,  how do we change that? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Lauren Reed Williams, co-founder of Wealth of a Woman, to talk about why the #1 word women use to describe money is anxious — and how we can shift that narrative starting now. For too long, money has been taboo. We weren’t taught how to talk about it, negotiate it, invest it, or define it for ourselves. Lauren, her co-founder Teresa J.W. Bailey, and the team at Wealth of a Woman are changing that by helping women build confidence, clarity, and power in their financial lives. We discuss: * Why women feel anxious about money * How to define wealth on your own terms * The emotional side of financial literacy * How to start talking about money without shame * The free 6-part course designed to help women build confidence with money Wealth looks different for every woman. It’s not just numbers — it’s alignment, security, freedom, and choice. If you’ve ever felt intimidated by investing, overwhelmed by financial conversations, or unsure how to build wealth in a way that reflects your values, this episode is for you. It’s time to stop whispering about money. Let’s get powerful instead. 🔗 Learn more about Wealth of a Woman and access their free 6-part course: https://thewealthofawoman.com/ Connect with Lauren on Instagram @laurenreedwilliams Connect with Teresa on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresajwbailey/ 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
  2. Soft Advice for Stressful Times with Mindfulness Expert Rosa Castaño

    JAN 27

    Soft Advice for Stressful Times with Mindfulness Expert Rosa Castaño

    Burnout is everywhere right now. The world feels heavy. Work is demanding. Our nervous systems are tired. And somehow, we’re still expected to “practice mindfulness” like we have unlimited time, energy, and silence. In this episode of Drink More Water, Amanda sits down with meditation, mindfulness, and movement leader Rosa Castaño for some much-needed soft advice for stressful times — and a more realistic approach to self-care: being semi-mindful. Not perfect. Not zen 24/7. Just present enough to notice what your body is telling you — before stress turns into full-blown burnout. Rosa shares how to: Recognize your personal stress styleSpot early burnout signals in your body and behaviorCreate simple mindfulness habits that actually fit into real lifePractice self-care without adding more pressure to your to-do listBuild emotional resilience at work and at homeFear less, enjoy more, and stop waiting for life to be perfectWe also talk about her powerful life advice — “have the audacity” — and why so many of us aren’t actually afraid of failure… we’re afraid of what success might change. As a certified meditation, mindfulness, and movement leader with a background in the corporate world, Rosa works with individuals and companies to implement practical stress-management strategies and workshops that support emotional well-being in the workplace. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. You don’t have to fix everything.  You don’t have to meditate for an hour.  You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to start noticing. Connect with Rosa on Instagram: @wellbeingwithrosa or via her website: www.rosacastano.com 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!

    35 min
  3. It's What You Do Next: The Fall & Rise of Nashville’s First Female Mayor Megan Barry

    JAN 20

    It's What You Do Next: The Fall & Rise of Nashville’s First Female Mayor Megan Barry

    Megan Barry knows what it means to have your life split into before and after. In 2015, she became the first woman elected Mayor of Nashville — a milestone moment and the realization of a lifelong dream. A few years later, she resigned after an affair with a colleague became public, a scandal that played out on a national stage. But that wasn’t her worst day. Not even close. Megan also endured the unimaginable: losing her son to a drug overdose. Grief, public judgment, shame, and heartbreak collided — and she was left to figure out how to rebuild a life from the wreckage. In this raw and deeply human conversation, Amanda and Megan talk about: What it’s like to fall very publiclySurviving profound griefLetting go of the “girl boss” mythThe impossible expectations placed on women to be everything to everyoneAnd how to begin again when you don’t recognize your own lifeMegan also shares the story behind her powerful memoir, It’s What You Do Next, and the hard-won wisdom that came from living it. This episode is honest, unfiltered, heartbreaking, hopeful — and ultimately empowering. Because if Megan Barry can rebuild after losing everything that once defined her, it’s proof that no single chapter gets to decide your ending. Follow Megan on Instagram: @mayormeganbarry 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
  4. Anastasia Brown: The Strongest Woman in Nashville & How She Survived Her Worst Nightmare

    JAN 13

    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 and worked with legends like Peter Frampton, Leon Russell, and Sting. She later became a pioneer in Hollywood, serving 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. Jabour, 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
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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!

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  • Creator
    Amanda Adams
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Drink More Water
  • Show Website
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