Be a Blaze with Polly Hamp

Polly Hamp
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From survival to firestarter—this is where healing gets wild and whole. Be A Blaze isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement for every body who’s ever felt burned by their past, betrayed by their body, or stuck in a story that wasn’t theirs to carry. Hosted by Polly Hamp—Trauma Recovery Coach, Licensed NLP Master Practitioner, and founder of TDAH! (Think Differently About Health)—this show is here to reignite what shame tried to snuff out. Once upon a time, “Blaze” was Polly’s stage name—born from trauma, and tried everything to hide the pain of the past. But now? Blaze is her truth. Her redemption. The fire she reclaimed and the freedom she walks in. She didn’t just heal—she burned down the lies and built something sacred. Each episode is a spark: raw stories, body-truths, and unfiltered tools for rewiring how you see your health, your past, and your power. This is for the person who’s done with quick fixes, fake love, and playing nice with pain. 🔥 You want real healing? Start here. 🔥 You want to love your body like it’s whole? Let’s go. 🔥 You want to live like your story matters? It does. This is your space to rise. To roar. To Be A Blaze.

  1. 16h ago

    Episode 65: Wake Up, Take Responsibility, and Let Your Blaze Burn

    It’s easy to spend years feeling stuck, blaming our circumstances, or waiting for something outside of us to change. But at some point, we have to ask ourselves: Am I living consciously, or am I simply repeating the same patterns?   In this episode, I’m wrapping up Season 1 of Be a Blaze with a message that has been at the heart of so many of our conversations: wake up, take responsibility, and let your blaze burn.   We can become so disconnected from ourselves that we look for comfort in food, social media, relationships, or other external things. Sometimes we blame other people for where we are, and sometimes we turn that blame inward and beat ourselves up. Neither one helps us move toward healing.   Living consciously means becoming aware of our patterns, getting curious instead of judgmental, and taking responsibility for the choices we can make today. It’s not about controlling everything or blaming yourself for what happened in the past. It’s about choosing to live from a place of wholeness, kindness, and connection.   In This Episode, You’ll Explore: What it means to live consciously instead of unconsciously How blaming others and blaming yourself can both keep you stuck Why awareness, curiosity, and responsibility are essential to personal growth How to recognize patterns of negative thinking and begin shifting them Why healthy boundaries help you protect your energy and emotional well-being How the Power of Pause can help you make more intentional choices Why your blaze is uniquely yours—and doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s   As we close Season 1, I want to remind you that there is a fire inside you worth discovering. You don’t have to become someone else or follow somebody else’s path. Start living consciously, take responsibility for your choices, love yourself and others well, and give yourself permission to let your blaze burn.   Thank you for listening, sharing, and being part of this journey. Go back and revisit the episodes that have spoken to you, and keep practicing what it means to live fully awake.   Ready to Think Differently About Your Health?   Please check out the new and improved TDAHYou.com, download the free 7-Day Guide, and explore what TDAH! has to offer.   Interested in sharing TDAH! with others? Check out the Partner Program and become an affiliate:   Connect with me:   📱 Instagram: @pollyahamp   📱 Facebook: Polly Hamp

  2. Oct 12

    Episode 64: The Power of Disappointment – Healing the Fear That Keeps You Stuck

    Hey friends — it’s Polly Let’s get real for a minute: have you ever been so disappointed that it felt like your whole body just shut down? Whether it’s a dream that didn’t work out, a relationship that fell apart, or a diagnosis that knocked you off your feet — disappointment has a way of sneaking into every part of your body, your thoughts, and your hope.   In this episode, we talk about the power of disappointment — how it shapes your beliefs, affects your nervous system, and keeps you stuck in fear and protection mode instead of healing. I share a personal story about facing a huge disappointment in my own health journey, how it almost broke me, and how I found freedom by naming it, grieving it, and choosing hope again.   You’ll learn how unprocessed disappointment turns into emotional and physical resistance, why you might be addicted to disappointment (yep, that’s a thing!), and how the dopamine cycle can trick your brain into repeating painful patterns. We’ll dig into how to heal the fear that keeps you stuck, overcome self-sabotage, and reprogram your mind for healing and resilience.   Together, we’ll explore powerful tools to reconnect with your body, break old belief loops, and move from fear to freedom. Because disappointment isn’t a dead end — it’s a doorway to deeper healing and a more grounded, hopeful you. 🌿   Ready to think differently about your health?   Please check out the new and improved TDAHYou.com, download the free 7-Day Guide, and discover what TDAH! can offer you.   Interested in sharing TDAH! with others? Check out the Partner Program and become an affiliate:   Connect with me:   📱 Instagram: @pollyahamp   📱 Facebook: Polly Hamp

  3. Sep 28

    Episode 63: Say No to Say Yes: Self-Boundaries For Your Health

    Sometimes the healthiest thing you can say is simply no.   In this episode, I’m talking about self-boundaries and what happens when we start making choices that actually support the life and health we say we want. Because setting boundaries isn’t just about saying no to other people—it’s also about learning when to say no to old habits, patterns, cravings, and choices that keep us stuck.   I’m challenging the idea that getting healthy has to mean more restriction, more discipline, or another diet we have to “stick to.” Instead, I want us to look at the mindset behind our choices and start asking a different question: What am I saying yes to when I say no?   In this episode, you’ll explore: What might be underneath the choices you keep making—even when you know they aren’t serving you How setting boundaries with yourself can change the way you approach food, health, and everyday habits Why learning to say no can actually create more freedom, consistency, and self-trust How to stop dieting and begin developing a healthier mindset around your body and your choices What it looks like to make decisions from self-respect instead of shame or punishment   Your health journey isn’t about becoming someone else. It’s about learning to care for the person you already are.   If this episode resonates with you, follow Be a Blaze and leave me a review. Your review helps these conversations reach someone who may need them.   Ready to think differently about your health?   Please check out the new and improved TDAHYou.com, download the free 7-Day Guide, and discover what TDAH! can offer you.   Interested in sharing TDAH! with others? Check out the Partner Program and become an affiliate: TDAH! Partner Program   Connect with Polly: 📱 Instagram: @pollyahamp 📱 Facebook: Polly Hamp

  4. Sep 21

    Episode 62: The Innate Wisdom of Healing: A Conversation with Dr. Ben Rall

    Sometimes healing begins when we stop being afraid of our own bodies.   In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Ben Rall for a conversation about the body’s innate wisdom, the power of the mind-body connection, and what can happen when we start looking at health from a different perspective. We talk about fear, symptoms, healing, and why understanding what your body is communicating can change the way you approach your health journey.   Dr. Ben and I explore the importance of stepping away from fear-based thinking and becoming more curious about what’s happening within us. We also talk about natural healing, personal responsibility, and the role our thoughts and beliefs can play in how we experience our bodies.   This conversation is an invitation to slow down, listen differently, and remember that your body is constantly communicating with you.   In This Episode, You’ll Explore: What might change when you begin listening to your body instead of fearing every symptom How fear can influence the way we experience our health and make decisions Why the mind-body connection deserves a bigger place in the conversation about healing What Dr. Ben means by the body’s innate capacity for healing How curiosity can help shift your relationship with your health Why taking responsibility for your health doesn’t have to mean blaming yourself   If you’re ready to approach your health with more curiosity, courage, and a willingness to think differently, I think this conversation will give you plenty to consider.   Listen in, reflect on what resonates, and if this episode speaks to you, follow the podcast and leave me a review. It helps more people find these conversations.   Dr. Ben Rall Bio: Dr. Ben Rall is a chiropractor, podcast host, author, and speaker who has spent more than 20+ years helping individuals, organizations, and communities rethink health and wellness. Born and raised in South Dakota, he owned and operated one of the largest chiropractic and wellness clinics in the United States and has since partnered with businesses, churches, and corporations of all sizes to build high-impact corporate wellness programs designed for today’s workplace.   Dr. Rall is the author of Cooperative Wellness (2016), which offers a powerful, simplified approach to help individuals become part of the healthcare solution, and Designed to Heal (2023), a 365-day daily devotional that explores the biblical truth that we are created with an innate ability to heal. He also hosts the 5-star rated podcast Designed to Heal, where he shares compelling stories, research, and actionable insights that empower people to live healthier, more intentional lives—physically, mentally, and spiritually. He previously served as the official chiropractor for Team USA Wrestling, Weightlifting, and Judo at the 2012 London Olympics.   Dr. Rall resides in Orlando, Florida, with his wife, Megan, and their two children, Grace and Jack. He is the owner of Achieve Wellness Clinic, where he serves hundreds of patients weekly throughout Central Florida. Through his speaking, writing, and clinical work, Dr. Rall is committed to educating and empowering individuals to apply a vitalistic model of healthcare and live well.   Connect with Dr. Ben Rall Check out Dr. Ben Rall’s website for his podcast links, books, and additional resources: IG @achievewellnessclinic @designedtohealpodcast Dr. Ben Rall   Ready to Think Differently About Your Health? Please go check out the new and improved TDAHYou.com and see what’s next in your health and healing journey.   Interested in sharing TDAH! with others? Check out the Partner Program and become an affiliate: TDAH! Partner Program   Connect with Polly: 📱 Instagram: @pollyahamp 📱 Facebook: Polly Hamp

  5. Sep 14

    Episode 61: The Power of Regret: How to Stop Living in the Past and Create the Life You Want

    Regret has a way of keeping us emotionally tied to moments we can’t go back and change. We replay the decision, remember what we wish we had done differently, and sometimes carry the shame of it for years.   In this episode, Polly opens up about a personal regret she carried for decades and explores why regret can become so deeply rooted in our minds and bodies. Instead of using regret as another reason to criticize ourselves, she invites us to look at it with compassion, honor who we were at the time, and recognize that we made choices based on what we knew and believed then.   Polly walks you through a powerful process of identifying your regrets, acknowledging their consequences, grieving what needs to be grieved, practicing self-forgiveness, and surrendering the guilt and shame that keep you stuck in the past.   In This Episode, You’ll Explore: How to let go of regret without shaming yourself Why regret can keep you emotionally and physically stuck in the past The connection between regret, old emotions, and familiar patterns How self-forgiveness can help you heal from choices you wish you could change Why honoring your past self is different from excusing your past choices How to release guilt and shame and create a new reality The importance of focusing on what you DO want instead of what you don’t want How intentional choices today can help you build a life you won’t regret tomorrow   You cannot change what happened—but you can change what happens next. Your past does not have to define the life you create today.   Ready to think differently about your health and healing? Check out the new and improved TDAHYou.com and discover a holistic approach to healing that connects the mind, body, and spirit.   Listen to Episode 20 – The Truth About Forgiveness on Be a Blaze with Polly Hamp: Episode 20 – The Truth About Forgiveness   Listen to Episode 42 – Un-forgiveness Is Making You Sick (Here’s How to Release It) on Be a Blaze with Polly Hamp: Episode 42 – Un-forgiveness Is Making You Sick   Connect with Polly: 📱 Instagram: @pollyahamp 📱 Facebook: Polly Hamp

  6. Sep 7

    Episode 60: The GLP-1 Conversation No One Is Talking About

    Episode 60: The GLP-1 Conversation No One Is Talking About   Losing the weight can feel like the finish line—but what happens when you get there?   GLP-1 medications have completely changed the weight loss conversation, and many people are experiencing significant results. But there’s another part of the conversation that I believe deserves much more attention: what happens after the weight comes off?   In this episode, I’m not here to debate whether GLP-1 medications are good or bad. I want to talk about the weight loss mindset and the mental and emotional work that can determine whether you’re actually prepared to maintain your results. Because changing your body doesn't automatically change your identity, your habits, your relationship with food, or the patterns that contributed to your weight in the first place.   We’ll explore why focusing only on the physical side of weight loss can leave people afraid of regaining the weight, struggling with food noise, or wondering how to navigate their identity after a major transformation. I’ll also share from my own experience of losing and regaining weight and why I believe whole health requires us to address the mental and emotional pieces alongside the physical.   In This Episode, You’ll Explore: Why losing weight and maintaining weight loss requires more than changing what you eat or how you exercise How your identity, emotions, habits, and relationship with food can change after significant weight loss Why fear of regaining the weight can actually keep you focused on the very thing you don't want How curiosity and consciousness can help you recognize old patterns before they take over Why the mental and emotional work may be the missing piece in your long-term health journey   Whether you're considering GLP-1 weight loss, currently using medication, or have lost weight through another approach, this conversation is an invitation to think beyond the number on the scale and start thinking about whole health.   If this episode resonates with you, follow Be A Blaze, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this part of the weight loss conversation.   Resources Mentioned Episode 28 – The Whole Grain Revolution: Embracing Health with Sue Becker: Listen to the conversation with Sue Becker on Be A Blaze with Polly Hamp. Sue Becker / Bread Beckers: A resource Polly recommends for learning more about traditionally prepared bread and whole grains.   Ready to think differently about your health? Check out the new and improved TDAHYou.com and discover how the TDAH! approach addresses the mental and emotional side of your health journey alongside the physical.   Interested in sharing TDAH! with others? Join the Partner Program and become an affiliate. You can earn commissions while helping others discover a different approach to whole health.

  7. Aug 31

    Episode 59: You Can Be Healed AND Still Have Hard Days: The Power of Living in the Both/Ands

    Episode 59: You Can Be Healed AND Still Have Hard Days: The Power of Living in the Both/Ands   Healing doesn’t mean life suddenly becomes easy—and honestly, I think that’s one of the biggest misconceptions we have about healing from trauma.   In this episode, I’m talking about what it really means to live in the both/ands: I can be healed AND still have hard days. I can feel grief AND experience hope. Something can be difficult AND I can still be okay. That shift has completely changed how I understand my own healing journey.   I share a powerful moment when I realized I could experience something connected to my past without being pulled back into an old trauma response. The memory didn’t disappear. The sadness didn’t disappear. But I was able to stay connected to myself and recognize that my present reality was different from my past. We also talk about trauma triggers, nervous system regulation, attachment styles, and why healing doesn’t mean you’ll never get triggered again. Real healing means developing the awareness and tools to recognize what’s happening, regulate your nervous system, and choose how you respond.   In This Episode, You’ll Explore: How can you recognize the difference between a trauma trigger and what is actually happening in the present? What might change when you allow two seemingly opposite emotions or experiences to exist together? How can nervous system regulation help you move through difficult moments without getting pulled back into old patterns?   Healing isn’t perfection. It’s connection, awareness, flexibility, courage, and learning that you can come back to yourself. If this episode resonates with you, follow Be A Blaze, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear that having a hard day doesn’t mean you’ve lost your healing.   Resources Mentioned Julie Menanno — The Secure Relationship: Instagram @thesecurerelationship SOS Movie Short: https://sosresponds.org/rabbithole/   Want to keep going? Type WORKBOOK to receive my 7-Day Free Guide and start thinking differently about your health, your healing, and the life you were created to live.   Ready to think differently about your health and healing? Check out the new and improved TDAHYou.com and discover a holistic approach to healing that connects the mind, body, and spirit.

  8. Aug 24

    Episode 58: 30-Day “Yes” Challenge to Change Your Life

    Episode 58: 30-Day “Yes” Challenge to Change Your Life   Sometimes the biggest change starts with one tiny word: YES. In this episode, I’m challenging you to spend the next 30 days becoming more conscious of what you’re saying yes to—and what those choices are actually creating in your life.   This isn’t about saying yes to everything or ignoring healthy boundaries. It’s about shifting your mindset from “I can’t” and “I shouldn’t” toward “What can I choose that brings me closer to health, healing, and the life I want?”   I’ll walk you through how familiar habits, comfort, cravings, and unconscious patterns can keep us stuck—and how intentionally choosing something different can help you rewire your nervous system, change your thought processes, and create new habits.   In This Episode, You’ll Explore: What could change when you become more aware of the “yeses” and “nos” shaping your everyday life? How might saying yes to yourself disrupt the comfortable patterns that keep you stuck? What could 30 days of conscious choices teach you about your health, mindset, and ability to change?   This is an experiment in awareness, discipline, and possibility. There’s no failure—only feedback. So, are you ready to say YES?   If this episode resonates with you, follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs a mindset shift.   Ready to think differently about your health? Check out TDAH! at TDAHYou.com and take the next step in your healing journey.   Connect with Polly: 📱 Instagram: @pollyahamp 📱 Facebook: Polly Hamp

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From survival to firestarter—this is where healing gets wild and whole. Be A Blaze isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement for every body who’s ever felt burned by their past, betrayed by their body, or stuck in a story that wasn’t theirs to carry. Hosted by Polly Hamp—Trauma Recovery Coach, Licensed NLP Master Practitioner, and founder of TDAH! (Think Differently About Health)—this show is here to reignite what shame tried to snuff out. Once upon a time, “Blaze” was Polly’s stage name—born from trauma, and tried everything to hide the pain of the past. But now? Blaze is her truth. Her redemption. The fire she reclaimed and the freedom she walks in. She didn’t just heal—she burned down the lies and built something sacred. Each episode is a spark: raw stories, body-truths, and unfiltered tools for rewiring how you see your health, your past, and your power. This is for the person who’s done with quick fixes, fake love, and playing nice with pain. 🔥 You want real healing? Start here. 🔥 You want to love your body like it’s whole? Let’s go. 🔥 You want to live like your story matters? It does. This is your space to rise. To roar. To Be A Blaze.

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  • Creator
    Polly Hamp
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
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