Amanda Started A Podcast

Amanda Started A Podcast

Amanda Started A Podcast to bring some gorgeous voices to your ears. What will these voices be yapping about? How they became who they are in the world & where they are on the way to next. One thing we're hoping: you can learn from some mistakes we’ve made and shit we’ve learned along the way about being a good friend, figuring out who you are & loving all the versions of you who got you to here.

  1. Amanda in Depressive Episode | Homesickness, Self-Sabotage & Learning to Be Kind to Yourself

    May 12

    Amanda in Depressive Episode | Homesickness, Self-Sabotage & Learning to Be Kind to Yourself

    Amanda opens up about being in a depressive episode while living abroad and the quiet ways self-hatred can disguise itself as productivity, discipline, or “just trying harder.” From crying in her kitchen over holiday homesickness to unpacking why she has a visceral reaction when people tell her to “be kind to yourself,” this conversation explores the exhausting cycle of being mean to yourself while still desperately wanting to grow. She talks about: Depression, burnout & emotional imbalanceHomesickness and feeling lost while living abroadSelf-sabotage disguised as self-improvementFood, productivity, body image & negative self-talkWhy realizing something isn’t working is enough to begin changing your lifeLearning German, building routine, and trying to reconnect with herselfThe difference between not hating yourself… and actually loving yourself Amanda reflects on how she’s spent years motivating herself through criticism and fear, and what happens when you finally ask:“What if I got this far being mean to myself… imagine how far I could get being nice to myself?” Also one-sided beef with Rachel Sennott, Alex Cooper, and advice from a German teacher. Topics: depressive episode, burnout recovery, self-worth, emotional healing, living abroad loneliness, self sabotage, mental health, productivity guilt, self-love, homesickness, healing journey, expat life, negative self-talk.

    28 min
  2. Lily in Berlin | Club Culture, Creativity & Building a Business

    08/05/2025

    Lily in Berlin | Club Culture, Creativity & Building a Business

    How do you turn a creative idea into a real business? How do you start a creative business? How do you build a brand in fashion or music culture? What can moving to another country teach you about yourself? This episode Lily chats through her journey that started with creating Brainchild festival during uni and has now ultimately led her to starting her own business: Hyfae. Hyfae is a Shop and Magazine celebrating club culture through limited edition pieces by independent designers and real stories from the rave community. We also discuss how moving to another country teaches you about yourself, the tools that have helped us stay sane so far, and much more ;)Lily started Hyfae because while clubs and festivals are some of the most creative spaces for fashion, she couldn't find a single well-curated platform celebrating this. She curates independent designers creating beautiful pieces that capture the energy of the club scene, while the Magazine documents the music, people, and subcultures that make club culture so special. We talk about: ✨ Starting a business in the creative industry ✨ Building a brand around club and rave culture ✨ Supporting independent designers ✨ Moving abroad and finding yourself ✨ Tools for staying grounded while building something newCheck out Hyfae here:https://www.hyfae.com/ #entrepreneurmindset #creativecareer #raveculture #selfdiscovery #entrepreneurship #clubculture #berlinlife #independentdesigners #creativebusiness

    48 min

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Amanda Started A Podcast to bring some gorgeous voices to your ears. What will these voices be yapping about? How they became who they are in the world & where they are on the way to next. One thing we're hoping: you can learn from some mistakes we’ve made and shit we’ve learned along the way about being a good friend, figuring out who you are & loving all the versions of you who got you to here.