If you hear noises in the background... no you don't...

In this episode of Semi-Mindful Banter, we're sharing the real-life lessons we've learned the tough way (and with a bit of humour). From arguing over small things and the endless chase for perfection, to addiction struggles and recognizing red flags in friendships, we're diving into the messy side of growth. We also get into the traps of people-pleasing, bad advice we've had to unlearn, and how these experiences have shaped who we are today.

Tune in for relatable stories, laughs, and maybe even a few takeaways to help you avoid learning these lessons the hard way!

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Life’s a mess… let’s stress less! (If only it was that easy).

In this episode of Semi-Mindful Banter, we’re tackling stress with some of our favourite quick and practical strategies. Life can get overwhelming, but we’ve found a few hacks that keep the chaos in check. From the Any Percentage Rule to the power of saying a Selective No, plus how certain apps and easy routines make life smoother — these are the tricks we use to try and stress less without overcomplicating things. Grab a snack, get comfy, and let’s chat about how to keep your cool when life heats up!

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DON'T MISS THE TRIGGER WARNING AT THE TOP OF THE EPISODE!!!! TRIGGERS GALORE!!!!

Now I'm down bad crying on the mic...

In this episode, Amanda and Patrick get raw and real as they open up about their personal mental health struggles and the traumas that shaped them. From navigating an abusive relationship to dealing with agoraphobia, we share the highs, the lows, and everything in between. We don't hold back as we dive into how it's impacted our lives, relationships, and even how we approach healing. Expect some honest banter, some laughs, some tears, and hopefully a deeper connection as we peel back the layers of what it means to live with different mental health challenges.

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I wouldn’t listen with headphones if I were you …

In this episode, Amanda and Patrick kick off season 2 with some laid-back banter about life, starting with why Josie’s been acting like the queen of the house lately. We also dive into the story of how we first met and share a few more personal tidbits along the way. If you love casual chats with a side of storytelling, this podcast is for you!

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Did you enjoy this episode? I'm really looking for feedback on what you've been hearing from me. Help!

Welcome to the tenth episode of Semi-Mindful Banter!

In this episode, I introduce to you Past Pages Unfolded. In this segment, I review a diary entry and reflect on it. For this episode, I chose a diary entry from August 2022.

ENJOY!!!

Load the sink full of dishes, put on your cutest running shoes, or just sit and literally do nothing — it's up to you, dude. It's time for some semi-mindful banter. Would you prefer to watch this episode with captions on YouTube? Click this link: LINK COMING SOON Theme Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fashion Saxophone Hip Hop by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Do It⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast was created & produced by Amanda Doyle, and it was edited with Wondershare Filmora. Find me... Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theamandainfluence⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theamandainfluence⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theamandainfluence⁠⁠ Tumblr: ⁠⁠wantingtomakeart.tumblr.com

I brought the titles back... talk about making moves...

Welcome to the ninth episode of Semi-Mindful Banter!

In this episode, we continue with our segments. I talk about purpose in Lilo & Stitch, themes in Bob's Burgers, my new schedule, and I also gave a tarot reading to Lauren Conrad from The Hills! (like she's not here but I just gave her "character" one)

ENJOY!!!

Load the sink full of dishes, put on your cutest running shoes, or just sit and literally do nothing — it's up to you, dude. It's time for some semi-mindful banter. Would you prefer to watch this episode with captions on YouTube? Click this link: LINK COMING SOON Theme Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fashion Saxophone Hip Hop by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Do It⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast was created & produced by Amanda Doyle, and it was edited with Wondershare Filmora. Find me... Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theamandainfluence⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theamandainfluence⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theamandainfluence⁠⁠ Tumblr: ⁠⁠wantingtomakeart.tumblr.com

The trend is now Tuesday midday. Deal with it.

Welcome to the seventh episode of Semi-Mindful Banter!

Please bear with me through this messy episode, where I forget to give a fun fact about myself AND a weekly recap, and I just cry the whole time about how much I love my dog.

ENJOY!!

Load the sink full of dishes, put on your cutest running shoes, or just sit and literally do nothing — it's up to you, dude. It's time for some semi-mindful banter.

Would you prefer to watch this episode with captions on YouTube? Click this link: LINK COMING SOON

Theme Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Fashion Saxophone Hip Hop by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Do It⁠⁠⁠⁠

This podcast was created & produced by Amanda Doyle, and it was edited with Wondershare Filmora.

Find me...

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@theamandainfluence⁠⁠⁠⁠

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@theamandainfluence⁠⁠⁠⁠

Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@theamandainfluence⁠

Tumblr: ⁠wantingtomakeart.tumblr.com