What if your best days haven't even happened yet? In this episode of Ask Kati Anything, I’m joined by the incredible Amy Edwards—CEO, author, and host of The Amy Edwards Show. At 53, Amy is the happiest she’s ever been, but getting here required walking through some of life’s darkest valleys.

We dive deep into the messy, complicated, and ultimately beautiful process of transformation. Amy opens up about the stigma of being twice-divorced, the "blackout" period of losing her voice during a legal battle, and her unconventional journey through psychedelic healing and sobriety.

Whether you are struggling with a "failed" relationship, feeling stuck in a cycle of rumination, or wondering if it's too late to start over, this conversation is a reminder that you don't need anything outside of yourself to access hope.

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Chapters

00:00 – Meet Amy Edwards

03:04 – Becoming the "Matriarchs" after losing parents

04:29 – Religious differences and choosing love over judgment

09:35 – The reality of divorce at 25 vs. later in life

13:57 – A perfect storm: Pregnancy, losing a mother, and a broken leg

17:46 – The "Rebound Marriage" and learning to stand up for yourself

21:14 – Why "Staying for the Kids" can be the real failure

26:42 – Modeling resilience: Showing children that women can do anything

30:12 – Mental health tools: The "Don't Drink the Drano Today" logic

36:32 – Psychedelics and Ego Death: Rewiring the brain

40:32 – Ketamine therapy and clearing the "ruminating sand"

43:10 – The road to sobriety and finding a growth-mindset partner

54:19 – The "Table" Metaphor: Breaking the cycle of transactional love

01:03:16 – Losing your voice: When the body forces you to slow down

01:07:37 – Radical Self-Love: doing mirror work

01:15:45 – Your best days haven't happened yet

MORE AMY

https://www.youtube.com/@TheAmyEdwardsShow The Trouble with Becoming a Witch: A Novel by Amy Edwards https://amzn.to/4ahkoFU

https://www.instagram.com/realamyedwards/

MY BOOKS

Why Do I Keep Doing This? https://geni.us/XoyLSQ
Traumatized https://geni.us/Bfak0j
Are u ok? https://geni.us/sva4iUY

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PARTNERSHIPS

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DISCLAIMER

The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or mental health advice. It should not be used to diagnose or treat any health problem or disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment. Viewing this content does not establish a therapist-client relationship.

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She didn’t think she’d make it: Now she’s happier than ever