The Lost & Found Podcast with Amanda Powers

Amanda Powers
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The Lost & Found Podcast with Amanda Powers

Welcome to The Lost & Found Podcast—a wellness show dedicated to self-discovery storytelling. If you’ve ever pursued a dream and it all came crashing down—or you thought you knew what you were doing, but suddenly woke up and couldn’t shake the feeling you weren't on the right path anymore—you’re not alone. Follow our host, Amanda, as she navigates her own identity crisis in real-time to rediscover her true Self and find her life's purpose. We cover life's toughest "What Now?!" moments from career changes and relationships to grief, redemption, and self-worth. Wanderers are always welcome.

  1. 1D AGO

    Ep. 86: MONDAY MANTRA - "Someone Else's Success Does Not Outshine Your Own."

    Episode 86: What does success really look like—and why does it often come with comparison, jealousy, and self-doubt? In this empowering solo episode of The Lost & Found Podcast, Amanda Powers shares a powerful new Monday Mantra: “Someone else's success does not outshine my own.”  Through personal reflections and mindset shifts, Amanda unpacks the emotional weight behind comparison, jealousy, and fear—and how choosing presence over perfection might just be the key to a life of purpose. Whether you’re feeling stuck, invisible, or envious of someone else’s journey, this episode offers truth, perspective, and a reminder that your story is far from over. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 01:26 The Mantra of Success 06:30 Overcoming Comparison and Jealousy 📩 Want to submit a listener letter? Email: hello@podcastforthelost.com or send us an anonymous note 🌍 Visit: www.podcastforthelost.com and be sure to subscribe to The Wanderer's Map so you can stay updated on new episodes, live events, and launches! 📲 Connect with Amanda: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🎧 Share this episode with a friend, listen, and subscribe on your favorite podcast app for weekly insights into personal empowerment, purpose, and becoming your truest self.

    10 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Ep. 85: Shedding Who You Were to Become Who You Are

    Episode 85: Amanda Powers reflects on the emotional weight of moving and the power of discomfort in personal growth. In this episode of The Lost & Found Podcast, host Amanda Powers shares a raw and personal story about her recent move—and what it stirred up inside. From shedding old versions of herself to choosing self-investment over stagnation, Amanda opens up about the emotional weight of change and why growth never feels easy. This episode is for anyone navigating life transitions, struggling with identity, or learning to invest in themselves. It’s a reminder that personal evolution starts with honest reflection—and that discomfort is often the birthplace of breakthrough. 🔍 You’ll learn: Why moving is often symbolic of inner changeHow to recognize when it's time to shed an old identityThe importance of emotional awareness in transformationWhat it really means to invest in your future selfHow to redefine “wealth” in your life ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and Personal Reflections 03:53 - The Move: A Journey of Self-Discovery 07:38 - Facing the Past: Shedding Old Identities 11:35 - Investing in Myself: The Decision to Move 15:08 - The Weight of Change: Embracing Growth 18:45 - Choosing Different Types of Wealth 22:20 - Conclusion: The Path Forward 📩 Want to submit a listener letter? Email: hello@podcastforthelost.com 🌍 Visit: www.podcastforthelost.com 📲 Connect with Amanda: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🎧 Share this episode with a friend, listen, and subscribe on your favorite podcast app for weekly insights into personal empowerment, purpose, and becoming your truest self.

    36 min

  3. 6D AGO

    Ep. 84: What Would a Wanderer Do? | Empty Nest, Identity Shifts & New Beginnings

    Episode 84: What happens when your kids grow up and leave home—and you're left wondering, "Who am I now?" In this episode of The Lost & Found Podcast, host Amanda Powers kicks off a brand-new segment: Wanderer Wisdom Wednesdays, where she responds to real listener letters. Today’s message comes from a mother navigating the emotional and identity shifts of becoming an empty nester. If you’ve ever struggled with the transition from caregiver to rediscovering your own identity, this one’s for you. Amanda shares personal insight, practical tools, and a powerful reminder: it’s never too late to reinvent yourself. You deserve a life filled with purpose, community, and peace. ✨ Topics Covered: Navigating empty nest syndrome Rebuilding your identity in midlife Personal growth after parenting Self-care, relationships & purpose Why community support matters now more than ever Leave a comment and let us know: What’s one way you’ve rediscovered yourself when starting a new season of life? — ⏱️ Chapters:00:00 Intro to Wanderer Wisdom Wednesdays02:02 Navigating Life as an Empty Nester06:22 Embracing Change and Personal Growth15:39 Rediscovering Identity and Purpose23:53 Conclusion and Call to Action — 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe for weekly episodes about purpose, identity, and personal growth.💬 Want to share your story or question for an upcoming Wanderer Wisdom Episode? Email us at hello@podcastforthelost.com or send an anonymous message! — Connect with Amanda: Email: hello@podcastforthelost.com Website: https://www.podcastforthelost.com Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 📩 Join Amanda’s Substack Discounts & Affiliate Support Links: ✨ Twenty2 Nutrition – ⁠5% Off ✨ P'TULA – $10 Off⁠ ✨ Oner Active – $10 Off ✨ Beis Travel Luggage – $20 Off ✨Alle App – $50 Off Your First Treatment with Code LMI-P6I ✨UBEAUTY - $25 Off

    26 min

  4. JUN 10

    Ep. 83: MONDAY MANTRA - "Today is the Day I Stop Breaking Promises to Myself"

    In this special Monday Mantra episode, Amanda Powersreflects on life changes, creativity, and the power of keeping promises to yourself. It's time to take the risk—on you. In this short and powerful Monday Mantra edition of TheLost & Found Podcast, Amanda Powers shares updates on her recent life transition and introduces a new structure for the show. Through personal storytelling and a grounding affirmation, she invites listeners to reconnect with the promises they've made to themselves—especially the ones they've been putting off. “Today is the day I stop breaking promises to myself.” This episode explores why honoring our own word mattersmore than external achievements, and how tiny, intentional steps toward self-trust can lead to lasting transformation. 💬 Topics covered: Life changes and Amanda’s recent moveNew podcast structure for better flow and flexibilityCreativity, risk, and making room for growthA heartfelt call to action for listeners ready to commit to their goals 🎧 Tune in, ground yourself, and let this be the day you choose you. 🔗 Connect with Amanda: Email: hello@podcastforthelost.com Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Join My Substack 💵 Affiliate Links & Discount Codes 📲 Ask Amanda Anything

    21 min

  5. JUN 6

    Ep. 82: Why You’re More in Control of the Future Than You Think | Donna Dupont

    What if the key to navigating uncertainty was already within you? Futurist, writer, and podcast host Donna Dupont shares how futures literacy, personal agency, and self-awareness can help you move forward with clarity and purpose. In episode 82 of The Lost & Found Podcast, Amanda Powers is joined by Donna Dupont—award-winning futurist and founder of Purple Compass—for a conversation that blends science, systems thinking, and soulful self-reflection. Together, they explore how to navigate self-doubt, find opportunity in uncertainty, and build a more empowered, purpose-driven future. From Donna’s career shift out of healthcare to her work with governments and organizations on strategic foresight, this episode offers listeners powerful mindset shifts and actionable steps to reclaim their agency. 💡 Topics include: Futures literacy and why it matters now more than everLetting go of fixed expectations and embracing possibilityHow small, strategic choices lead to big personal changeWhy collaboration, community, and personal vision are essential to growthPractical advice for those feeling stuck, lost, or disconnected About Donna: Donna Dupont, is an award-winning designer, futurist, and the Founder of Purple Compass. With over 25 years of experience collaborating with leaders in healthcare, public safety, defense, and security, she helps organizations develop future literacy skills to navigate uncertainty and lead change in today’s complex world. Donna integrates theory and practice to enhance anticipatory and adaptive capabilities, strategic intelligence, and agility, driving impactful future policy and strategic planning. Follow her work at: https://www.purplecompass.ca 🔗 Connect with Amanda: Email: hello@podcastforthelost.com Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Join My Substack💵 Affiliate Links & Discount Codes📲 Ask Amanda Anything

    52 min

  6. MAY 19

    Ep. 81: I Broke My Leg & Here's What I Learned

    Episode 81: In this solo episode, Amanda Powers opens up about the physical and emotional rollercoaster of recovering from a recent injury — and what it taught her about resilience, mental health, and self-discovery. From confronting emotional triggers to asking for help and navigating body image issues, this episode explores how unexpected challenges can lead to powerful personal growth. Whether you're dealing with injury, burnout, or life not going according to plan, this one's for you. 🔑 Topics: injury, recovery, emotional health, mental resilience, navigating change, overcoming trauma, gratitude, vulnerability, and personal development. 👉 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share the episode if it resonates — and tag @podcast.for.the.lost to join the conversation. Chapters 00:00 Navigating Life's Unexpected Challenges 04:01 Lessons from Injury and Recovery 14:34 Unpacking Trauma and Resilience 24:03 Navigating Life's Challenges in Your 30s 26:10 The Impact of Physical Injury on Mental Health 29:24 Embracing Vulnerability and Seeking Support 32:13 Lessons from Setbacks and Resilience 34:55 Overcoming Body Image Issues and Self-Doubt Keep Up with Amanda Email: hello@podcastforthelost.com IG:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@podcast.for.the.lost⁠⁠ and ⁠@amanda.k.powers⁠ TikTok: ⁠@podcast.for.the.lost⁠ YouTube: @podcastforthelost   Discount Links Twenty2 Nutrition – ⁠5% Off ⁠ ⁠P'TULA – $10 Off⁠ ⁠Oner Active – $10 Off Thrive Cosmetics – $15 Off⁠ Beis Travel Luggage – $15 Off EvolveYou App – 30% Of Yearly Subscription Nutrafol – $20 Of Your Subscription Download the Alle App – $50 Off Your First Treatment with Code LMI-P6I

    42 min

  7. MAY 8

    Ep. 80: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Defining Your Own Identity | Sheila Buswell

    Episode 80: In this episode of The Lost & FoundPodcast, Amanda Powers sits down with Sheila Buswell — engineer, entrepreneur, veteran, and founder of the Upward Mobility (UPMO) — for a powerful conversation about career changes, identity crises, personal growth, and innovation born from lived experience. Sheila shares her transformative journey from military service to biomedical engineering and entrepreneurship, revealing how a personal injury and her grandmother’s legacy inspired her to build solutions that enhance mobility and improve quality of life. Amanda and Sheila explore critical topics like grief, family relationships, self-doubt, imposter syndrome, empathy in business, and the evolving definition of success. Together, they dive into the realities of being a woman in male-dominated fields, the gender gap in venture capital, and the importance of community support in overcoming self-doubt and finding purpose. Sheila’s story is a testament to the power of intuition, perseverance, and daring to reinvent yourself — no matter how daunting it seems.   Key Topics Covered: Using creative outlets like podcasting to help rebuilding your personal identity How to manage career changes and identity crises Misconceptions about military service and transitioning to civilian life How entrepreneurs and founders use innovation and problem-solving in the healthcare industry Balancing your grief while remaining resilient Imposter syndrome and redefining what it means to be “feminine” as a engineer The difficulties of breaking through venture capital opportunities and gender equity gaps How to build confidence, community, and self-trust     📚 Chapters 📚 00:00 Catching Up with Amanda 04:45 Discussing the Journey of a Podcaster 06:03 Amanda’s Career Journey 09:43 Understanding Grief and Letting Go of Your Previous Life 11:31 Navigating Identity Crisis 13:47 Lessons from Grandparents and the Impact of FamilyRelationships 17:04 Sheila’s Military Experience and Its Influence 19:57 Injury and Innovation in Biomedical Engineering 25:34 Empathy and Mindset Shifts Through Personal Experience 29:12 The Importance of Longevity and Quality of Life 31:27 Developing the UPMO - Challenges and Progress 33:27 Discussing Sheila’s Book “Is This Seat For Me?” 34:00 Exploring Imposter Syndrome and Self-Doubt 38:46 The Intersection of Femininity and Professional Identity 44:09 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Building Confidence 45:11 Reinvention and Changing Misconceptions 46:21 The Gender Gap in Venture Capital 49:07 Defining Success 50:06 My Greatest Personal Achievement 51:35 Living In Your Purpose 53:45 Learn to Listen to Your Intuition 57:56 Advice for People Feeling Lost in Life   🔗 Connect with Sheila 🔗 Free Chapter of Is This Seat For Me? Amazon | LinkedIn | Buswell Biomedical 🔗 Connect with Amanda 🔗 Email: hello@podcastforthelost.com Website | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 💵 Affiliate Links & Discount Codes 📲 Ask Amanda Anything

    1 hr

  8. APR 29

    Ep. 79: How to Transform Your Identity and Create Lasting Change with Purposeful Instability

    Episode 79: In this reflective solo episode of The Lost & Found Podcast, Amanda Powers dives deep into what it truly means to change your life. Drawing inspiration from both personal growth and quantum mechanics, she explores the concept of purposeful instability—the intentional act of stepping outside your comfort zone to become who you’re meant to be. Amanda challenges you to ask: Who am I becoming? and What habits am I practicing daily that align with that version of me?  From breaking old patterns to creating space for self-discovery, this episode is a call to embrace the unknown, rewrite your identity, and manifest your highest potential. This episode is perfect for listeners who are ready to: Reclaim their self-worthDevelop intentional habitsEmbrace discomfort as a catalyst for transformationUnderstand the science-meets-spirit side of personal development Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Gratitude 03:30 Purposeful Instability and Change 10:43 Quantum Mechanics and Self-Discovery 18:09 Building New Habits and Identity 27:23 Re-examining Priorities and Actions Key Topics Include: purposeful instability, personal growth, identity, life changes, quantum mechanics, manifestation, habits, self-discovery, self-development, transformation Keep Up with Amanda: Email: ⁠hello@podcastforthelost.com⁠ IG:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@podcast.for.the.lost⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@amanda.k.powers⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@podcast.for.the.lost⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠@podcastforthelost⁠   Discount Links: ⁠⁠Twenty2 Nutrition⁠ – ⁠5% Off ⁠ ⁠⁠P'TULA⁠ – $10 Off⁠ ⁠Oner Active⁠ – $10 Off ⁠⁠Thrive Cosmetics⁠ – $15 Off⁠ ⁠Beis Travel Luggage⁠ – $15 Off ⁠EvolveYou App⁠ – 30% Of Yearly Subscription ⁠Nutrafol⁠ – $20 Of Your Subscription ⁠Download the Alle App⁠ – $50 Off Your First Treatment with Code LMI-P6I

    25 min
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Welcome to The Lost & Found Podcast—a wellness show dedicated to self-discovery storytelling. If you’ve ever pursued a dream and it all came crashing down—or you thought you knew what you were doing, but suddenly woke up and couldn’t shake the feeling you weren't on the right path anymore—you’re not alone. Follow our host, Amanda, as she navigates her own identity crisis in real-time to rediscover her true Self and find her life's purpose. We cover life's toughest "What Now?!" moments from career changes and relationships to grief, redemption, and self-worth. Wanderers are always welcome.

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