What are you reading? Currently reading, just finished, or sitting on your nightstand collecting dust (no shame, we've all got that pile.) What's on your list right now? xo, Amanda Ps. I'm "thinking" about starting a little book club. Maybe? Probably? Thoughts? 😏

Most of us can remember at least one moment where we had a big feeling as a kid and the response we received taught us something about ourselves. It could have been subtle (an eye roll or a huff). Maybe it was loud (yelling, cursing, violent). Either way, the message landed and it stayed there. We learned that our sadness was inconvenient and that our anger was dangerous or forbidden. Our fear was seen as weakness and our needs were too much. Those messages didn't come from the truth of who we are. They came from how we were witnessed in our most vulnerable moments. This week's reflection is borrowed from the mini course exercise, "How Was I Witnessed": Think of a time when you had a big feeling as a child. What was the response you received? And what message did you learn about yourself? Complete this sentence: "When I felt _______, the response I received was ______. The message I learned about myself was _________." If you feel comfortable, share it here. You might be surprised by how many of us carry similar messages. xo, Amanda

Every Monday, I'll share an UnShaming Reflection, a weekly prompt to help you slow down and notice what's happening inside you without judgment. Soon, you’ll start seeing yourself through gentler, more curious eyes and over time, these small moments of noticing become the foundation for real self-trust. No pressure to share, but you're always welcome and encouraged to as this will help us all become unshaming witnesses for each other. 💗 ✍️ Reflection Prompt One of the things I learned that changed everything for me was this: shame isn't just a feeling. It's a lens. A way of seeing yourself that got installed so early, you don't even notice it's there. It runs in the background, shaping how you interpret your feelings, your choices, and your worth. This week, I want to invite you to notice your lens. 👉 What is the voice in the background saying about you most often? And when did you first start believing it was the truth? No need to fix anything. Just notice. (and share with us if that feels ok) xo, Amanda

This community is full of women doing meaningful, beautiful work in the world. And I want us to know about each other. Some of you are facilitators. Some of you are artists, healers, writers, coaches, creators, makers. Some of you are building communities of your own. Some of you are doing work that doesn't have a title yet but changes the people around you. I want to see you. And I want us to see each other. So here's your invitation: 👉 Drop a comment and tell us who you are, what you do, and what lights you up right now. 👉 If you have a community, a website, a project, or an offering you're proud of, share the link. This is your space to be seen, not sell. Just let us know what you're about. I'll go first. I'm Amanda. I'm an UnShaming Facilitator and EFT Tapping Practitioner. I partner with women to unshame the parts of themselves they've been taught to hide. This community, UnShaming for Women, is my heart's work. And every single one of you makes it what it is. Now your turn. Who are you? What are you creating? Let us witness your magic. xo, Amanda

👉 Tell us your name and where you're from 👉 One thing you're excited about right now It can be literally anything. A new season of a show. A garden project. A trip. A nap you have planned. Whatever lights you up today. 💗 xo, Amanda