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185: Not Being Ourselves Is Burning Us Out - Radical Self-Acceptance As a Form of Rest

🎙️ Episode 185: Radical Self-Acceptance As a Form of Rest
📝 Episode Description:
In this episode, I reflect on a quiet act of self-acceptance that unexpectedly led to more energy, more joy, and a clearer connection to myself.
Inspired by skipping a high-profile event I once pressured myself to attend — the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference (aka CBC Week) — this episode is about what happens when you stop trying to be palatable, productive, or “on brand,” and start honoring your inner truth.
It’s about embracing who you actually are instead of forcing yourself into someone else's definition of enough.
If you’ve ever felt out of place doing what you’re “supposed” to do...If you’ve ever judged yourself for not wanting what others seem to crave...If you’ve been shape-shifting for belonging...
This episode will meet you where you are and invite you to return home to yourself.
🔑 In This Episode:
Why skipping CBC Week was an act of radical self-acceptance
How the desire to be understood can lead to self-abandonment
What The Rest Revolution really means beyond naps and stillness
Why self-belonging is more powerful than people-pleasing
How to stop translating yourself for audiences who don’t speak your language
Why honoring your truth strengthens your intuition
A weekly challenge to reclaim your energy through radical honesty
💬 Journal Prompt:
Where in your life are you shape-shifting to belong?What would it feel like to stop translating and just be?
🛠️ Try This:
This week, skip one “should” and say yes to you.Let that one act be your entry into the rest revolution.
📘 Grab Your Copy:
Get your copy of my book, The Rest Revolution and start redefining success on your terms.
🧭 Work With Me:
Interested in private support?Apply for executive coaching to reclaim your voice, align your energy, and lead from a place of power.Click here to book a call to see if we're a fit
🔗 Connect:
Listen + subscribe: Purposescaping® Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you listen
Tag me on Instagram or Threads and let me know: What are you radically accepting about yourself this week
🛠️ Resources Mentioned on Previous Episodes:
Book a 90-Minute One-on-One Clarity Coaching Session for Seasonal Clarity → [https://calendly.com/packageyourgenius/purposescaping-seasonal-clarity-intensive-clone]
My book: The Rest Revolution - How to Reclaim Your Rhythm And Conquer Burnout When Overworking Has Become the Norm especially Chapter 4 on “Repeatedly Skipping Winter” http://www.therestrevolutionbook.com
The Purposescaping Podcast Capsule with my grandmother
Other Tools
My book: Package Your Genius: 5 Steps to Build Your Most Powerful Personal Brand → http://bit.ly/pygbook
My workbook: Package Your Genius Companion Workbook → http://bit.ly/pygworkbook
My newest skincare addition: Matter of Monday Anti-Blue Light Brightening Serum → http://www.matterofmonday.com/amanda20
 
Let’s Stay Connected:
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Connect with me on [LinkedIn]
Check out my son’s business Baked By Connor -Visit the Baked By Connor website, Follow on Instagram
 

184: WEEKLY PRAYER | A Prayer for Divine Guidance and Direction

http://www.amandamillerlittlejohn.com
Welcome to this special PURPOSESCAPING mini episode.
When I was in middle school, I discovered I had a gift for putting feelings into words. I would write poems that captured the emotional experiences of myself and my peers. I'd write about our joys, our heartbreaks, our quiet struggles. Years later, a healer told me that I had the spiritual gift of intercession.
Intercession is the act of praying on behalf of others, standing in the gap and lifting up the needs of someone else when they may not have the words themselves. These days, instead of writing poems, I find myself regularly writing and saying prayers on behalf of the people I love. In these short episodes, I want to share some of those same petitions with you. If you've ever thought or said, I don't know how to pray.
My hope is that these words help you give voice to the requests that are already on your heart.
 
This is a prayer to strengthen your ability to hear God's voice through divine guidance and direction.
 
#prayers #prayer #intercession #spirituality #divineguidance

183: Navigating Life's Seasons Through The Art of Purposescaping

🎙️ Episode 183:
Purposescaping: A New Framework for Living, Leading, and Healing in Rhythm
📝 Episode Description:
What if your burnout isn't about working too hard — but about working out of season?
In this solo episode, I introduce you to Purposescaping — my original framework inspired by crop rotation, ancestral wisdom, and the natural seasons — designed to help you align your actions with your soul’s timing. Born out of my personal healing journey during the pandemic, this framework has reshaped how I live, lead, coach, parent, and protect my own creative energy.
We walk through the four seasons of your purpose — planting, growth, harvest, and rest — and I share how to recognize where you are now so you can give yourself what you actually need.
Whether you’re in a season of expansion or contraction, creation or incubation, this episode will help you get clear, get aligned, and most importantly — give yourself grace.
🔑 In This Episode:
What led me to create the Purposescaping framework during my pandemic burnout
How my grandmother’s wisdom and the agricultural cycle inspired this work
The four purpose seasons: 🌱 Spring (Planting), ☀️ Summer (Growing), 🍂 Fall (Harvesting), ❄️ Winter (Resting)
Why high achievers struggle with spring and skip winter altogether
How misaligned action leads to burnout and frustration
How to know which season you're in across different areas of life
The spiritual, emotional, and strategic invitations each season offers
The power of releasing guilt and embracing your natural rhythm
🛠️ Resources Mentioned:
Resources + Links Mentioned in This Episode:
Book a 90-Minute One-on-One Clarity Coaching Session for Seasonal Clarity → [https://calendly.com/packageyourgenius/purposescaping-seasonal-clarity-intensive-clone]
My book: The Rest Revolution - How to Reclaim Your Rhythm And Conquer Burnout When Overworking Has Become the Norm especially Chapter 4 on “Repeatedly Skipping Winter” http://www.therestrevolutionbook.com
The Purposescaping Podcast Capsule with my grandmother
Other Tools
My book: Package Your Genius: 5 Steps to Build Your Most Powerful Personal Brand → http://bit.ly/pygbook
My workbook: Package Your Genius Companion Workbook → http://bit.ly/pygworkbook
My newest skincare addition: Matter of Monday Anti-Blue Light Brightening Serum → http://www.matterofmonday.com/amanda20
💬 Journal Prompt:
What season are you in — in your work, creativity, health, and relationships?What are you being invited to release, realign, or reclaim this fall?
 
Let’s Stay Connected:
Follow me on [Instagram]
Connect with me on [LinkedIn]
Check out my son’s business Baked By Connor -Visit the Baked By Connor website, Follow on Instagram
Be sure to subscribe to Purposescaping wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss what’s next!
 
purpose, calling, life coaching, advice, personal development, purpose driven life, midlife

182: WEEKLY PRAYER | For Performance Anxiety

http://www.amandamillerlittlejohn.com
Welcome to this special PURPOSESCAPING mini episode.
When I was in middle school, I discovered I had a gift for putting feelings into words. I would write poems that captured the emotional experiences of myself and my peers. I'd write about our joys, our heartbreaks, our quiet struggles. Years later, a healer told me that I had the spiritual gift of intercession.
Intercession is the act of praying on behalf of others, standing in the gap and lifting up the needs of someone else when they may not have the words themselves. These days, instead of writing poems, I find myself regularly writing and saying prayers on behalf of the people I love. In these short episodes, I want to share some of those same petitions with you. If you've ever thought or said, I don't know how to pray.
My hope is that these words help you give voice to the requests that are already on your heart.
 
This is a prayer for performance anxiety. 
 
#prayers #prayer #intercession #anxiety #performanceanxiety

181: 7 Ways You’re Blocking Your Calling In Midlife – And What To Do About It

Episode Description:
In this episode, I revisit one of the most impactful articles I’ve ever written — 7 Ways You Keep Yourself From Your Calling — with fresh eyes and 11 more years of coaching and life under my belt.
I break down the common mental blocks and limiting beliefs I see time and again with my clients and community — from waiting on permission to downplaying your unique brilliance — and I share the mindset shifts you must adopt to finally answer your true calling in 2025 and beyond.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional still feeling unfulfilled, or an emerging voice trying to find the courage to shine, this episode is your reminder that your calling won’t wait forever — and neither should you.
🔑 In This Episode:
The 7 hidden ways you may be self-sabotaging your purpose
Why perfectionism and practicality can quietly kill your dreams
How to stop dimming your light to keep others comfortable
Why “waiting for permission” is the fastest path to regret
The difference between dabbling and committing to your greatness
What it really means to own your unique contribution in a noisy world
A 2025 mindset check: what's still true and what's changed since the original article was published
Resources + Links Mentioned in This Episode:
Book a 90-Minute One-on-One Clarity Coaching Session for Seasonal Clarity → [https://calendly.com/packageyourgenius/purposescaping-seasonal-clarity-intensive-clone]
My book: The Rest Revolution - How to Reclaim Your Rhythm And Conquer Burnout When Overworking Has Become the Norm http://www.therestrevolutionbook.com
Other Tools
My book: Package Your Genius: 5 Steps to Build Your Most Powerful Personal Brand → http://bit.ly/pygbook
My workbook: Package Your Genius Companion Workbook → http://bit.ly/pygworkbook
My favorite skincare addition: Matter of Monday Anti-Blue Light Brightening Serum → http://www.matterofmonday.com/amanda20
Let’s Stay Connected:
Follow me on [Instagram]
Connect with me on [LinkedIn]
Check out my son’s business Baked By Connor -Visit the Baked By Connor website, Follow on Instagram
Be sure to subscribe to Purposescaping wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss what’s next!
 
purpose, calling, life coaching, advice, personal development, purpose driven life, midlife

180: WEEKLY PRAYER | Remind Me

http://www.amandamillerlittlejohn.com
Welcome to this special PURPOSESCAPING mini episode.
When I was in middle school, I discovered I had a gift for putting feelings into words. I would write poems that captured the emotional experiences of myself and my peers. I'd write about our joys, our heartbreaks, our quiet struggles. Years later, a healer told me that I had the spiritual gift of intercession.
Intercession is the act of praying on behalf of others, standing in the gap and lifting up the needs of someone else when they may not have the words themselves. These days, instead of writing poems, I find myself regularly writing and saying prayers on behalf of the people I love. In these short episodes, I want to share some of those same petitions with you. If you've ever thought or said, I don't know how to pray.
My hope is that these words help you give voice to the requests that are already on your heart.
 
This is a prayer to remind me. 

179: 3 Simple Ways to Reignite Your Motivation And Get Out of Your Midlife Rut

Episode Summary:
Feeling stuck? You’re not alone. In this episode of Purposescaping, I’m diving into something we all face from time to time — a lack of motivation. Whether it’s due to burnout, overwhelm, or just feeling off, getting back into motion can feel like an uphill battle.
But momentum doesn’t have to come from a lightning bolt of inspiration — sometimes, it’s built one small step at a time. I’m sharing three practical strategies I turn to when I feel like I’m in a rut. These aren’t magic fixes, but they are proven ways to kickstart your energy and remind you of your purpose.
If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect” moment to act, this episode is your reminder: movement creates motivation. Let’s go.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
The real reason we lose motivation (and why it’s not a personal failure)
Three actionable strategies to regain momentum
How to stop waiting for clarity and start creating it through action
Resources + Links Mentioned in This Episode:
Book a 90-Minute One-on-One Clarity Coaching Session for Seasonal Clarity → [https://calendly.com/packageyourgenius/purposescaping-seasonal-clarity-intensive-clone]
My book: Package Your Genius: 5 Steps to Build Your Most Powerful Personal Brand → http://bit.ly/pygbook
My workbook: Package Your Genius Companion Workbook → http://bit.ly/pygworkbook
My favorite skincare addition: Matter of Monday Anti-Blue Light Brightening Serum → http://www.matterofmonday.com/amanda20
Let’s Stay Connected:
Follow me on [Instagram]
Connect with me on [LinkedIn]
Be sure to subscribe to Purposescaping wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss what’s next!

178: WEEKLY PRAYER | A Prayer for Seasons of Transition

http://www.amandamillerlittlejohn.com
Welcome to this special PURPOSESCAPING mini episode.
When I was in middle school, I discovered I had a gift for putting feelings into words. I would write poems that captured the emotional experiences of myself and my peers. I'd write about our joys, our heartbreaks, our quiet struggles. Years later, a healer told me that I had the spiritual gift of intercession.
Intercession is the act of praying on behalf of others, standing in the gap and lifting up the needs of someone else when they may not have the words themselves. These days, instead of writing poems, I find myself regularly writing and saying prayers on behalf of the people I love. In these short episodes, I want to share some of those same petitions with you. If you've ever thought or said, I don't know how to pray.
My hope is that these words help you give voice to the requests that are already on your heart.
 
This is a prayer for seasons of transition. 

177: PACKAGE YOUR GENIUS Minisode | How to Re-Energize Your Brand - Think Back to a Simpler Time

What Did You Do for Fun as a Child? Rediscovering Energy and Joy in Midlife
Episode Summary:
In this quick Package Your Genius mini-episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite prompts from the Package Your Genius Companion Workbook: What did you do for fun as a child when no one was directing your time?
As midlife professionals, our lives can get so full and dynamic that we forget the simple things that once energized us. In this episode, I invite you to reflect on the activities that lit you up during a simpler time—and to consider what might still fuel your creativity, confidence, and personal brand today. Sometimes the clues to what you need now are hidden in what you loved then.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
Why childhood joys and passions can serve as a compass for your brand and career.
How midlife transitions can distract us from the things that once energized us.
A simple reflection exercise to help you reconnect with your unique spark.
Let’s Connect:
I’d love to hear what this episode sparked for you! If you’re listening as I bring Purposescaping back, thank you for all the encouragement and feedback on the episodes I’ve published so far—it truly means the world.
Find me on Instagram [@iamamandamillerlittlejohn] and let me know: What energized you during a simpler time?

176: WEEKLY PRAYER | A Prayer for the New School Year

Welcome to this special PURPORSESCAPING mini episode.
When I was in middle school, I discovered I had a gift for putting feelings into words. I would write poems that captured the emotional experiences of myself and my peers. I'd write about our joys, our heartbreaks, our quiet struggles. Years later, a healer told me that I had the spiritual gift of intercession.
Intercession is the act of praying on behalf of others, standing in the gap and lifting up the needs of someone else when they may not have the words themselves. These days, instead of writing poems, I find myself regularly writing and saying prayers on behalf of the people I love. In these short episodes, I want to share some of those same petitions with you. If you've ever thought or said, I don't know how to pray.
My hope is that these words help you give voice to the requests that are already on your heart.
 
This is a prayer for the new school year.