Comfortable Lies with Amy Doherty

Amy Doherty
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Each episode of Comfortable Lies explores what it means to live closer to the truth: in business, in relationships, in the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and what’s possible. Truth-telling is where transformation begins, and the degree to which you can tell the truth is the degree you can expect your life to change. It is a practice — one that requires courage, demands clarity, and that changes as you change.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Reinventing Yourself After 50: It's Not Too Late | Tara Morris

    In this raw and unflinching episode of Comfortable Lies, Amy sits down with yoga teacher, photographer, and author Tara Morris for a conversation stripped of pretense. After meeting originally in a heated yoga studio in New England, Amy was immediately drawn to Tara’s unfiltered candor and refusal to perform for others.  Their conversation expands into a deep reflection on grit, age, and self-trust. Tara shares how channeling her grief during her mother’s 27-year battle with Parkinson’s disease shaped her teaching style, turning personal pain into a tool to inspire gratitude in others. As both women reflect on entering their 50s—navigating singlehood, motherhood, career reinventions, and society's narrow expectations for older women—they dismantle the myth of financial safety and examine how true resilience comes from simply trusting that you will survive whatever comes next. Tara speaks candidly about her recent stage-one breast cancer diagnosis, her decision to undergo a double mastectomy, and the complex process of reclaiming her sense of self and body image afterward. From discussing her book The Love Offensive to unpacking Amy’s lifelong grounding in "rapt attention," this episode is a testament to living a life on one's own terms, proving that the real power lies in showing up authentically, letting go of fear, and continuing to build anew. Host: Amy Doherty Guest: Tara Morris Executive Producers:  Glenn Milley https://www.instagram.com/goforglenn  and  Bessie Fong https://www.instagram.com/bessiefong New episodes air every Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Stay connected with the Comfortable Lies Collective: Watch all episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ComfortableLies Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/comfortableliespod/ and TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@comfortableliespod  ABOUT THE GUEST:   Yoga powerhouse, studio owner, photographer, author, and entrepreneur Tara Morris lives a big, full, and joyful life with her incredible friends and two great pups in Providence, RI.  Originally from Marshfield, MA, she's lived all over the world and settled back on the East Coast to be closer to her family.  She has spent most of the last 25 years traveling the world, mostly by herself, always with her camera, and has led yoga and photography retreats in many corners of the earth.  If her life had a mission statement it would read: To see the world and make people feel good.  Though she f*cks up with regularity, she does her best.  https://www.instagram.com/taramorris/ https://www.taramorrisimages.com/ https://www.theloveoffensive.com/ ABOUT THE HOST: Amy Doherty spent decades doing something many people avoid: telling themselves the truth. As a broke, single mother $100,000 in debt, Amy decided to go back to nursing school which led her to building a company from nothing and ultimately achieving an eight-figure exit. Early on, She learned that the clearest path forward was almost never the most comfortable one — but always the most powerful.  Comfortable Lies picks up exactly there. Each episode explores what it means to live closer to the truth: in business, in relationships, in the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and what’s possible. Truth-telling is where transformation begins, and the degree to which you can tell the truth is the degree you can expect your life to change. It is a practice — one that requires courage, demands clarity, and that changes as you change. This show is for people who are done with comfortable lies and ready to trust what they already actually know, and ready to say it out loud. https://amyjdoherty.com/ https://www.instagram.com/amydohertycoaching/

  2. Sep 30

    Life and Justice is Nuanced -- A Defense Attorney on Reasonable Doubt | Katherine Loftus

    Amy sits down with criminal defense attorney, former prosecutor, and creator of Note My Objection, Katherine Loftus, to explore the tricky intersection of high-profile legal cases, social media, and modern discourse.  The pair delve into how the online algorithm fuels outrage, binary thinking, and sensationalized headlines at the cost of nuance—taking a close look at public reaction surrounding the Lindsay Clancy case. Katherine shares insights from her legal career, breaks down the complexities of jury deliberations and "reasonable doubt," and makes a compelling case for civic engagement, respectful debate, and finding middle ground in a hyper-polarized world. Host: Amy Doherty Guest: Katherine Loftus  Executive Producers:  Glenn Milley https://www.instagram.com/goforglenn  and  Bessie Fong https://www.instagram.com/bessiefong New episodes air every Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Stay connected with the Comfortable Lies Collective: Watch all episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ComfortableLies Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/comfortableliespod/ and TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@comfortableliespod  ABOUT THE GUEST:   Note My Objection, founded by Boston criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Katherine Loftus, looks past the headlines to unpack the law, politics, and current events shaping public discourse. Drawing on experience from both sides of the courtroom, Katherine brings candid legal analysis, real-world perspective, and the nuance often missing from the sound bite—giving audiences a deeper understanding of the issues and a reason to question what they think they know. Through education and honest commentary, Katherine empowers her audience to think for themselves, challenge assumptions and always ensure their objection is noted. http://notemyobjection.substack.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7S7Xy2lbGbzPqnO6di24gQ https://www.tiktok.com/@notemyobjection?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/notemyobjection https://www.facebook.com/p/Note-My-Objection-61550877736691/ ABOUT THE HOST: Amy Doherty spent decades doing something many people avoid: telling themselves the truth. As a broke, single mother $100,000 in debt, Amy decided to go back to nursing school which led her to building a company from nothing and ultimately achieving an eight-figure exit. Early on, She learned that the clearest path forward was almost never the most comfortable one — but always the most powerful.  Comfortable Lies picks up exactly there. Each episode explores what it means to live closer to the truth: in business, in relationships, in the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and what’s possible. Truth-telling is where transformation begins, and the degree to which you can tell the truth is the degree you can expect your life to change. It is a practice — one that requires courage, demands clarity, and that changes as you change. This show is for people who are done with comfortable lies and ready to trust what they already actually know, and ready to say it out loud. https://amyjdoherty.com/ https://www.instagram.com/amydohertycoaching/

  3. Sep 23

    Writing Is the Fastest Way to Hear the Truth You've Been Avoiding | Bryn Daylor

    Amy sits down with writer, creator, and podcast host Bryn Daylor for an open, deeply vulnerable conversation about what happens when you decide to stop living a lie and start choosing yourself. Bryn shares the pivotal moment on the eve of her 30th birthday when she chose to walk away from a 10-year relationship and a successful business partnership to figure out who she truly was outside of her husband’s shadow. She reflects on using social media as an uncensored diary to navigate grief and transformation, handling public scrutiny and online judgment, and why disappointed expectations—especially other people's—is often the ultimate act of self-preservation. Host: Amy Doherty Guest: Bryn Daylor Executive Producers:  Glenn Milley https://www.instagram.com/goforglenn  and  Bessie Fong https://www.instagram.com/bessiefong New episodes air every Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Stay connected with the Comfortable Lies Collective: Watch all episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ComfortableLies Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/comfortableliespod/ and TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@comfortableliespod  ABOUT THE GUEST:   Bryn Daylor is a writer, storyteller, and creative mentor devoted to helping women bring their deepest creative work into the world. She is the host of the SEEN podcast and founder of SEEN Society, a creative incubator for women ready to stop hiding, trust their creative authority, and make the work they can’t stop thinking about. At the heart of everything she does is one belief: creating isn’t optional for women...and neither is being seen.  https://www.instagram.com/bryndaylor/https://www.youtube.com/@bryndaylorhttps://bryndaylor.co/ ABOUT THE HOST: Amy Doherty spent decades doing something many people avoid: telling themselves the truth. As a broke, single mother $100,000 in debt, Amy decided to go back to nursing school which led her to building a company from nothing and ultimately achieving an eight-figure exit. Early on, She learned that the clearest path forward was almost never the most comfortable one — but always the most powerful.  Comfortable Lies picks up exactly there. Each episode explores what it means to live closer to the truth: in business, in relationships, in the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and what’s possible. Truth-telling is where transformation begins, and the degree to which you can tell the truth is the degree you can expect your life to change. It is a practice — one that requires courage, demands clarity, and that changes as you change. This show is for people who are done with comfortable lies and ready to trust what they already actually know, and ready to say it out loud. https://amyjdoherty.com/ https://www.instagram.com/amydohertycoaching/

  4. Sep 23

    Revenue Is Vanity: The Biggest Lie in Entrepreneurship | Michelle Jacobik

    Amy sits down with business profitability strategist, author, and advisor Michelle Jacobik for an open, unvarnished conversation on Comfortable Lies. Together, they dissect the hidden financial and emotional traps that entrepreneurs often fall into—from falling in love with vanity metrics like gross revenue to sacrificing personal core values in pursuit of success. Michelle shares her journey across multiple chapters of her career, from owning an insurance agency to launching a financial coaching practice and authoring The Path to Profits and Prosperity After Divorce. Amy and Michelle dive deep into what it takes to build a sustainable, values-driven business: leading teams with genuine integrity and humility, learning to let go of bad-fit clients to make room for aligned growth, and breaking the habit of tying self-worth strictly to productivity. Host: Amy Doherty Guest: Michelle Jacobik Executive Producers:  Glenn Milley https://www.instagram.com/goforglenn  and  Bessie Fong https://www.instagram.com/bessiefong New episodes air every Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Stay connected with the Comfortable Lies Collective: Watch all episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ComfortableLies Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/comfortableliespod/ and TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@comfortableliespod  ABOUT THE GUEST:   Michelle Jacobik is a bestselling author, national speaker, and financial strategist on a mission to help entrepreneurs rewrite their money stories without shame, guilt, or overwhelm. She teaches money the way it should have been taught in schools, using simple, practical tools that help people align their vision with their cash flow and build real financial confidence. With over two decades in financial services, Michelle grew her own insurance business from $600,000 to $12 million in annual sales before exiting to mentor others.  She’s the author of The Path to Profits and Prosperity After Divorce, the creator of the Path To Profits Framework™, and her work has been featured on ABC, FOX, CBS, Thrive Global, and in Entrepreneur magazine. Today, Michelle helps business owners break free from feast-and-famine cycles and make money work for them on their terms. www.instagram.com/MichelleJacobik https://www.youtube.com/@michellejacobik  https://michellejacobik.com/thrivehivemasterminds/ The Path To Profits Newsletter:  https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7194743344332161024  ABOUT THE HOST: Amy Doherty spent decades doing something many people avoid: telling themselves the truth. As a broke, single mother $100,000 in debt, Amy decided to go back to nursing school which led her to building a company from nothing and ultimately achieving an eight-figure exit. Early on, She learned that the clearest path forward was almost never the most comfortable one — but always the most powerful.  Comfortable Lies picks up exactly there. Each episode explores what it means to live closer to the truth: in business, in relationships, in the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and what’s possible. Truth-telling is where transformation begins, and the degree to which you can tell the truth is the degree you can expect your life to change. It is a practice — one that requires courage, demands clarity, and that changes as you change. This show is for people who are done with comfortable lies and ready to trust what they already actually know, and ready to say it out loud. https://amyjdoherty.com/ https://www.instagram.com/amydohertycoaching/

  5. Sep 23

    It Ends Now: What The Patriarchy is Doing to Men | Owen Squires

    What happens when a stay-at-home dad decides to publicly question the silent rules of manhood? In this raw and candid conversation, host Amy sits down with content creator Owen Squires to talk about his journey of unlearning patriarchal socialization, navigating male identity, and choosing authenticity over the comfort of male approval. Owen reflects on his transition from a stay-at-home father seeking an outlet to an outspoken TikTok voice advocating for emotional expression, unlearning toxic traits, and dismantling systems that harm both men and women. Together, Amy and Owen dive deep into the cost of staying silent, the loneliness of stepping outside the status quo, and why breaking down the patriarchy ultimately creates a healthier, freer world for everyone. Host: Amy Doherty Guest: Owen Squires Executive Producers:  Glenn Milley https://www.instagram.com/goforglenn  and  Bessie Fong https://www.instagram.com/bessiefong New episodes air every Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Stay connected with the Comfortable Lies Collective: Watch all episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ComfortableLies Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/comfortableliespod/ and TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@comfortableliespod  ABOUT THE GUEST:   My name is Owen Squires. I am an elder Millennial, publicly stumbling through an unlearning journey in hopes of becoming a better father and husband. I am burning the scripts of the prescribed, patriarchal masculinity that I was raised with. I am trying to get closer to truth, authenticity, and a healthier version of myself. All of this in hopes of having a tiny impact on the world, and leaving it better than I found it. https://www.instagram.com/owen.squires/ https://www.tiktok.com/@owen_squires https://www.youtube.com/@Owen_squires84 ABOUT THE HOST: Amy Doherty spent decades doing something many people avoid: telling themselves the truth. As a broke, single mother $100,000 in debt, Amy decided to go back to nursing school which led her to building a company from nothing and ultimately achieving an eight-figure exit. Early on, She learned that the clearest path forward was almost never the most comfortable one — but always the most powerful.  Comfortable Lies picks up exactly there. Each episode explores what it means to live closer to the truth: in business, in relationships, in the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and what’s possible. Truth-telling is where transformation begins, and the degree to which you can tell the truth is the degree you can expect your life to change. It is a practice — one that requires courage, demands clarity, and that changes as you change. This show is for people who are done with comfortable lies and ready to trust what they already actually know, and ready to say it out loud. https://amyjdoherty.com/ https://www.instagram.com/amydohertycoaching/

  6. Sep 16

    Welcome to Comfortable Lies

    Amy Doherty spent decades doing something many people avoid: telling themselves the truth. As a broke, single mother $100,000 in debt, Amy decided to go back to nursing school which led her to building a company from nothing and ultimately achieving an eight-figure exit. Early on, She learned that the clearest path forward was almost never the most comfortable one — but always the most powerful.  Comfortable Lies picks up exactly there. Each episode explores what it means to live closer to the truth: in business, in relationships, in the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and what’s possible. Truth-telling is where transformation begins, and the degree to which you can tell the truth is the degree you can expect your life to change. It is a practice — one that requires courage, demands clarity, and that changes as you change. This show is for people who are done with comfortable lies and ready to trust what they already actually know, and ready to say it out loud.

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Each episode of Comfortable Lies explores what it means to live closer to the truth: in business, in relationships, in the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and what’s possible. Truth-telling is where transformation begins, and the degree to which you can tell the truth is the degree you can expect your life to change. It is a practice — one that requires courage, demands clarity, and that changes as you change.

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