Is It Really That Serious?!

Amanda

This podcast is a space to come and feel comfortable and free from all the stress and load of the world. A place to come and enjoy the moment and understand that you are not alone in whatever it is you may be facing. This is a space to laugh, love, cry and pray together. This podcast is not only for my listeners but also myself so that we can go through this journey together. A No Judgement Zone!

Episodes

  1. What We Had Growing Up... Do You Even Know What Any Of This Is?

    APR 26

    What We Had Growing Up... Do You Even Know What Any Of This Is?

    “Is It Really That Serious?!” Send Me A Text! 🫣❤️ Episode 9 is here and this one is pure fun  What We Had Growing Up… Do You Even Know What Any Of This Is?! This week, Amanda is joined by her niece Mariyah for an Auntie vs Gen Z episode full of laughs, nostalgia, and generational chaos. From old school items and life before smartphones to the things we grew up using that today’s teens may have never seen, Amanda puts Mariyah to the test to see if Gen Z really knows anything about the old days. From house phones and pagers to Black family sayings and growing up in a different era, this episode is funny, relatable, and guaranteed to make you laugh. Whether you’re Team Old School or Team Gen Z, this one is for you. Tune in now and let us know… who had it better?  Connect with Me & My Podcast: Personal Instagram: @lovabl3_meePodcast Instagram: _isitreallythatseriousTikTok: @notthatseriousbutkindaListen on Buzzsprout: Is It Really That Serious?!Shop My Etsy Store: Real Life Reset Shop Intro Music by: @hunchoskeazo Episode Editing Help by: @cella_12

    18 min
  2. "We're Not Crazy... Ya'll Just Don't Understand"

    APR 12

    "We're Not Crazy... Ya'll Just Don't Understand"

    “Is It Really That Serious?!” Send Me A Text! 🫣❤️ Episode 8 is here, and we’re keeping it all the way real We’re Not Crazy… Y’all Just Don’t Understand!  This week, Amanda is joined by her best friend Haven for a funny, honest, and relatable conversation about the ups, downs, and emotional rollercoaster that can come with being a woman. From mood swings and hormones to cravings, irritation, and trying to explain yourself when nobody gets it we’re talking about it all. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, blamed your hormones, or just needed somebody to say “girl, same,” this episode is definitely for you. Get ready to laugh, nod your head, and feel seen. Because being a woman ain’t for the weak.   Connect with Me & My Podcast: Personal Instagram: @lovabl3_meePodcast Instagram: _isitreallythatseriousTikTok: @notthatseriousbutkindaListen on Buzzsprout: Is It Really That Serious?!Shop My Etsy Store: Real Life Reset Shop Intro Music by: @hunchoskeazo Episode Editing Help by: @cella_12

    46 min
  3. Still Trusting God in an Uncertain Season

    FEB 19 ·  BONUS

    Still Trusting God in an Uncertain Season

    “Is It Really That Serious?!” Send Me A Text! 🫣❤️ After a few weeks away, this surprise drop of Is It Really That Serious?! is a special mini reset episode straight from the heart. In this episode, Amanda reflects on navigating an uncertain season mentally, emotionally, and spiritually and what it looks like to keep trusting God even when life feels unclear. Without sharing every detail, she speaks to the quiet battles many of us face and reminds listeners that pauses don’t mean failure… sometimes they’re a reset for what’s next. Rooted in Proverbs 3:5–6 — “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” this episode is for anyone feeling tired, unsure, or overwhelmed but still holding onto faith. If you’ve ever felt like giving up but chose to trust God anyway, this conversation is for you. 🎧 Episodes 1–6 of Is It Really That Serious?! are also streaming now on all major platforms.  Connect with Me & My Podcast: Personal Instagram: @lovabl3_meePodcast Instagram: _isitreallythatseriousTikTok: @notthatseriousbutkindaListen on Buzzsprout: Is It Really That Serious?!Shop My Etsy Store: Real Life Reset Shop Intro Music by: @hunchoskeazo Episode Editing Help by: @cella_12

    7 min
  4. Is It Really That Serious?! "Kid Edition"

    JAN 18

    Is It Really That Serious?! "Kid Edition"

    “Is It Really That Serious?!” Send Me A Text! 🫣❤️ In this special Kid Edition of Is It Really That Serious?!, host Amanda Hodges sits down with her son for a funny, honest, and heartwarming mom and son podcast conversation about life, school, family, and the things adults tend to overcomplicate. This episode is extra meaningful because it was recorded on his 11th birthday, making it both a celebration and a real-life reflection of their close bond. Through goofy moments, playful jokes, and raw kid honesty, this episode explores parenting, childhood perspectives, emotional growth, and family dynamics in a way that’s relatable, lighthearted, and unexpectedly deep. From school stress to kindness, laughter, and love, listeners get an authentic look at life through a child’s eyes — and a reminder that not everything is as serious as we make it. Whether you’re a parent, mom, dad, caregiver, or simply someone who enjoys real conversations with humor and heart, this episode will make you laugh, reflect, and feel seen. 🎉 Happy 11th Birthday to my son — and welcome to Episode 6 of Is It Really That Serious?! Kid Edition.  Connect with Me & My Podcast: Personal Instagram: @lovabl3_meePodcast Instagram: _isitreallythatseriousTikTok: @notthatseriousbutkindaListen on Buzzsprout: Is It Really That Serious?!Shop My Etsy Store: Real Life Reset Shop Intro Music by: @hunchoskeazo Episode Editing Help by: @cella_12

    27 min
  5. "We're Trending But Still Not Fully Heard"

    JAN 4

    "We're Trending But Still Not Fully Heard"

    “Is It Really That Serious?!” Send Me A Text! 🫣❤️ I’m joined by my nieces Kayla and Laniyah, with a bonus appearance from my nephew Jordan, for a real and relatable conversation titled “We’re Trending But Still Not Fully Heard.” In this 54-minute episode, we talk about mental health, growing up in the age of social media, feeling seen online but overlooked in real life, and what it’s really like being young, vocal, and still trying to find your voice. The conversation is honest, funny, and serious all at the same time — just how we like it. If you’ve ever felt visible but not understood, this episode is for you. 🎙 Is It Really That Serious?! 📲 Streaming on all major podcast platforms  Connect with Me & My Podcast: Personal Instagram: @lovabl3_meePodcast Instagram: _isitreallythatseriousTikTok: @notthatseriousbutkindaListen on Buzzsprout: Is It Really That Serious?!Shop My Etsy Store: Real Life Reset Shop Intro Music by: @hunchoskeazo Episode Editing Help by: @cella_12

    54 min
  6. (Mini Episode): Broke, Blessed & Laughing Through Christmas

    12/22/2025

    (Mini Episode): Broke, Blessed & Laughing Through Christmas

    “Is It Really That Serious?!” Send Me A Text! 🫣❤️ In this mini episode, I’m sharing a real, honest moment about navigating the holiday season while feeling broke, stretched thin, and still choosing to laugh. Christmas isn’t always picture-perfect, and sometimes faith is the only thing holding everything together. This episode is about finding gratitude in the middle of stress, recognizing blessings when money is tight, and laughing through moments that could easily break you. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed during the holidays, questioned how you’re going to make it through, or needed a reminder that God is still present even in hard seasons, this episode is for you. Broke, Blessed & Laughing Through Christmas is short, relatable, and full of encouragement for anyone learning how to keep the faith while life feels heavy. 🎧 Listen now on all major platforms.  Connect with Me & My Podcast: Personal Instagram: @lovabl3_meePodcast Instagram: _isitreallythatseriousTikTok: @notthatseriousbutkindaListen on Buzzsprout: Is It Really That Serious?!Shop My Etsy Store: Real Life Reset Shop Intro Music by: @hunchoskeazo Episode Editing Help by: @cella_12

    15 min
  7. The Sisterhood Chronicles "Unfiltered"

    11/23/2025

    The Sisterhood Chronicles "Unfiltered"

    “Is It Really That Serious?!” Send Me A Text! 🫣❤️ Buckle up… because in this episode, I sat down with my sisters and let me tell you  I should’ve had a therapist, a referee, AND a mute button present. The Sisterhood Chronicles: Unfiltered is exactly what it sounds like: chaotic, hilarious, emotional, and full of moments none of us agreed to talk about… but somehow we did anyway. We’re unpacking childhood memories that STILL don’t make sense, calling out who was the dramatic one, who cried the most, who always swore they were right, and who was running the house like a tiny CEO. (Spoiler: ALL of us think it was us.) Expect: Sister jokes that went way too far but somehow still loving Childhood stories we probably should’ve kept in the vault Four grown women trying (and failing) to talk over each other Laughter so loud the mic gave up a few times If you’ve got siblings, this episode will have you saying, “YUP that’s EXACTLY how it be at my house.” If you don’t have siblings… this episode might convince you to stay an only child.   Episode Drops on ALL major platforms  Spotify • Apple • iHeart • Buzzsprout • YouTube  And don’t forget my Digital Planner on Etsy will keep your life together, even if your siblings don’t.  Connect with Me & My Podcast: Personal Instagram: @lovabl3_meePodcast Instagram: _isitreallythatseriousTikTok: @notthatseriousbutkindaListen on Buzzsprout: Is It Really That Serious?!Shop My Etsy Store: Real Life Reset Shop Intro Music by: @hunchoskeazo Episode Editing Help by: @cella_12

    29 min
  8. Real Ones Only: The Unfilitered Code Of Friendship (Bestie Edition)

    11/11/2025

    Real Ones Only: The Unfilitered Code Of Friendship (Bestie Edition)

    “Is It Really That Serious?!” Send Me A Text! 🫣❤️ You ever have that one friend who just gets you no filter, no judgment, just real love and a whole lot of laughs?  In this episode, me & my girl Nila are keeping it 100 about the code of friendship the loyalty, the lessons, and the laughs that come with being “real ones.” From the dumb decisions and late-night vent sessions to growing through life’s messy seasons together, nothing is off limits  We’re talking:  The icks and inside jokes that bond us  Why female friendships matter more than ever  How to protect your peace and still show up for your people So grab your bestie, your drink, or your bonnet, and tune in for an episode that’s funny, honest, and full of love just like real friendship is supposed to be   Listen now on all major platforms: Spotify • Apple Podcasts • iHeartRadio • YouTube • Buzzsprout #IsItReallyThatSeriousPodcast #RealOnesOnly #BlackPodcasters #FriendshipGoals #WomenWhoPodcast #FunnyButTrue  Connect with Me & My Podcast: Personal Instagram: @lovabl3_meePodcast Instagram: _isitreallythatseriousTikTok: @notthatseriousbutkindaListen on Buzzsprout: Is It Really That Serious?!Shop My Etsy Store: Real Life Reset Shop Intro Music by: @hunchoskeazo Episode Editing Help by: @cella_12

    34 min
  9. "Black Household Chronicles" Lessons, Laughter, Love

    10/26/2025

    "Black Household Chronicles" Lessons, Laughter, Love

    “Is It Really That Serious?!” Send Me A Text! 🫣❤️ If you grew up in a Black household, you already know — we didn’t need TV for entertainment… we were the entertainment!  In this short and honest episode, I’m taking y’all back to the moments that shaped us: from plastic couch covers to Saturday morning cleanups with gospel blasting, and those famous “don’t go in and out my house!” speeches that still live rent-free in our heads. This is a love letter to the homes that raised us, the rules that made sense (kinda), and the laughter that kept us going.  Is It Really That Serious?! drops biweekly — bringing real talk, healing, humor, and nostalgia with every episode.  Don’t forget to check out the Dear Future Me Hotline and the Real Life Reset Planner coming soon! #IsItReallyThatSerious #BlackHouseholdChronicles #FaithAndFunny #PodcastLaunch  Connect with Me & My Podcast: Personal Instagram: @lovabl3_meePodcast Instagram: _isitreallythatseriousTikTok: @notthatseriousbutkindaListen on Buzzsprout: Is It Really That Serious?!Shop My Etsy Store: Real Life Reset Shop Intro Music by: @hunchoskeazo Episode Editing Help by: @cella_12

    6 min
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About

This podcast is a space to come and feel comfortable and free from all the stress and load of the world. A place to come and enjoy the moment and understand that you are not alone in whatever it is you may be facing. This is a space to laugh, love, cry and pray together. This podcast is not only for my listeners but also myself so that we can go through this journey together. A No Judgement Zone!

Information

  • Creator
    Amanda
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Is It Really That Serious?!
  • Show Website
    Is It Really That Serious?!