6 Flights, 5 Cities, 2 Festivals… and a Crash Course in Choosing Me with Amanda Laurena

What started as a month of movement, music, and magic turned into something much deeper—a messy, beautiful, unexpected lesson in choosing myself again and again.

In this solo episode, I take you behind the scenes of a month that stretched me, humbled me, and brought me home to myself.

From celebrating the one-year anniversary of the podcast to hopping across 5 cities and 2 festivals, this episode is packed with real talk, raw reflection, and the kind of lessons you only learn by living them.

Inside the episode:
✨ A surprise reunion that stirred up everything—and how I chose to show up differently
✨ What Breakaway and Lightning in a Bottle taught me about connection, clarity, and emotional safety
✨ Rekindled friendships, unexpected encounters, and the beauty of being seen—then letting go
✨ Choosing myself in real time, without the need for a why
✨ A reminder that growth is less about changing who you are—and more about honoring who you’ve become

If you’ve ever questioned your worth, waited on a message, or found yourself in the same story but with a different name… this one’s for you.

00:00 Welcome and Grounding Exercise

02:11 Podcast Milestones and Guest Highlights

03:15 The Power of Your Circle

04:59 Travel Adventures and Reflections

06:35 Atlanta Music Festival Experience

08:50 Reconnecting with Old Friends

10:04 Unexpected Reunion and Festival Fun

13:22 Manifesting Connections and VIP Perks

27:01 From Atlanta to LA: Non-Stop Adventures

30:19 Navigating Friendships and Festival Logistics

40:09 Unexpected Babysitting Adventure

42:55 Festival Ant Invasion

44:24 Morning by the Lake

46:57 Reconnecting with an Old Flame

52:47 Navigating Mixed Signals

01:09:24 Embracing Self-Worth

01:13:20 Concluding Reflections and Future Plans

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