Holding Space with Authentically Amy

Real Connection Requires Being Seen

So many people are deeply lonely, not because they don’t want connection, but because being truly seen feels vulnerable, uncomfortable, and sometimes even unsafe. In this conversation with Loren Silverman, we explore why so many adults struggle to build meaningful community, why authenticity often requires us to step outside our comfort zones, and how hiding parts of ourselves can quietly keep us disconnected from the very thing we want most. We talk about the fear of putting ourselves out there, the tension between protection and openness, and the reality that real connection cannot happen while we are constantly filtering, performing, or keeping people at a distance. Loren shares his journey from a 20-year career in tech to volunteering with Ukrainian refugees in Poland and eventually creating coaching programs focused on community, self-awareness, and helping people reconnect with what truly matters to them. Together, we discuss the power of values alignment, the importance of becoming an observer of your own patterns, and why small consistent choices often change our lives more than dramatic moments ever do. This episode is a reminder that connection is not something we find by accident. It’s something we create when we slowly learn to let ourselves be known. Connect with Loren: Life Reboot: Nerd Edition Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16yUF5Vnzu/ Weekly Mastermind: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978356578783?aff=oddtdtcreator Free strategy call: http://silverman.coach Values to Voice Guide: https://valuestovoiceguide.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loren.silverman Insta: https://www.instagram.com/loren.silverman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorensilverman/ Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here: amy@getamyshelp.com linktr.ee/getamyshelp https://www.getamyshelp.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

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Do I Matter?

May 400:40:33Tap to summarize

There’s a question most people don’t say out loud, but almost everyone feels at some point:Do I matter?In this conversation with Tim Tedder, we go beneath success, beneath failure, beneath the roles we’ve built our lives around, and into the space where that question actually lives. Not the version measured by followers, achievements, or impact, but the quiet, often uncomfortable version that shows up when everything external gets stripped away.Tim shares parts of his story he hasn’t openly talked about, including the tension of helping others heal while navigating his own private realities, and what it feels like to question your worth when the life you built no longer reflects who you are. Together, we explore what happens when you stop measuring your value by what you produce and start recognizing it in the moments that don’t get seen, tracked, or validated.This episode is about authenticity in its rawest form, the kind that doesn’t perform, doesn’t hide, and doesn’t pretend to have it all figured out. It’s about what it costs to be real, and why that cost might actually be the doorway to everything we’ve been looking for.If you’ve ever questioned your significance, your impact, or whether you’re enough without everything you’ve built, this conversation will stay with you.Connect with Tim:https://www.affairhealing.comTim's Free Downloads: https://www.affairhealing.com/freeLearn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:amy@getamyshelp.comlinktr.ee/getamyshelphttps://www.getamyshelp.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurmanhttps://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

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Who Are You Without Your Work?

Apr 2000:47:12Tap to summarize

What happens when the thing you’ve built your life around is no longer required?In this conversation with Eric Twohey, we explore what it means to have your time given back to you, whether through retirement, life transitions, or the rapid changes happening with AI, and why so many people feel lost when the structure of work is removed. The truth is, most of us have spent years defining ourselves by what we do, not by who we are, and when that disappears, it forces a question many of us have never taken the time to answer.We talk about the power of the “Sacred Pause,” the idea that creating space in your life is not unproductive but necessary, and how learning to sit with yourself before life forces you to can completely change the way you experience everything. This isn’t about having more time, it’s about what more time reveals, and whether you’ve built a life that can hold it.At the heart of this episode is a TED-worthy idea and conversation, one that has the power to shift how we think about work, identity, and purpose in a world that is changing faster than most of us are prepared for. It’s not just insightful, it’s the kind of perspective that belongs on a stage because of how deeply it challenges what we’ve been taught to believe about productivity and who we are without it.If you’ve ever felt the pressure to always be doing, always producing, always moving toward the next thing, this will invite you to consider what might be waiting for you in the space you’ve been avoiding.And more importantly, it will leave you with a question you won’t be able to unhear: Who are you when there’s nothing left to prove?Connect with Eric:Email: eric@uncorkedmediagroup.comWeb: uncorkedmediagroup.comMeet: calendly.com/erictwoheyLearn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:amy@getamyshelp.comlinktr.ee/getamyshelphttps://www.getamyshelp.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurmanhttps://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

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Trauma Changed How I Love

Apr 1300:52:17Tap to summarize

In this episode of Holding Space with Authentically Amy, I sit down with Ruthie Elliott for a heartfelt conversation about love, intuition, trauma, spiritual trust, and the importance of protecting your peace without closing your heart.Together, we explore what it means to embody love in a world that can feel heavy, how to notice when someone’s energy is not aligned with yours, and why loving people does not always mean letting them stay close. Sometimes the most loving thing you can do is send them on their way with grace.We also talk about trusting your body, listening to your inner knowing, allowing tears and prayer to do their work, and learning that surrender is not weakness. It is a practice.If you’ve ever struggled to stay loving without becoming depleted, this conversation will meet you there with warmth, wisdom, and a reminder that protecting your peace can still be an act of love.Connect with Ruthie:www.ruthieelliott.comGoMommyGo.comSpirit-Led-Supermoms.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RuthElliottHilsdon9/featuredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotthilsdon/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ruth.elliott/IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0254619/?ref_=fn_t_2Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:amy@getamyshelp.comlinktr.ee/getamyshelphttps://www.getamyshelp.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurmanhttps://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

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Outgrowing the Life You Built

Apr 100:43:25Tap to summarize

There comes a point in life where everything can look right on the outside, yet something inside you knows it no longer fits. Not because you failed, but because you’ve grown, and growth has a way of asking for more honesty than comfort.In this episode, I sit down with Susan Houston for a conversation that goes far beyond career changes and relationship endings, and into what it actually feels like to outgrow a life you once worked so hard to build. Susan shares her journey of walking away from a 19-year career, ending her marriage, and stepping into the unknown without having everything figured out, all in pursuit of something deeper, something more true.As we talk, it becomes clear that this kind of transformation does not start in the moment you leave, but in the quiet moments long before that, when you begin to notice the disconnect between who you are and who you’ve been trying to be. We explore how childhood experiences can shape our sense of worth, how they can lead us to become who others need us to be, and how those patterns can follow us into adulthood in ways we don’t always recognize.We also talk about the parts of this journey that are rarely spoken out loud, including the emotional weight of success, the sting of rejection when you begin to step into something new, and the courage it takes to stay with yourself when everything familiar starts to fall away. There is a depth to this conversation that builds as it unfolds, inviting you to consider where you may be holding onto a version of your life that no longer reflects who you are becoming.If you have ever felt like you are outgrowing your career, your relationships, or even your identity, this conversation will meet you there. Not with answers you are supposed to follow, but with the reminder that it is okay to change, it is okay to choose yourself, and it is okay to build something new from a place that feels more aligned with who you truly are.Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is honor who you’ve become, even when it means letting go of everything you once worked so hard to build.Connect with Susan:www.thesusanhouston.comhttps://www.instagram.com/susanhouston.kienitz/www.linkedin.com/in/thesusanhoustonhttps://www.facebook.com/susanhouston.kienitz/https://www.tiktok.com/@susan.houston6?lang=enLearn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:amy@getamyshelp.comlinktr.ee/getamyshelphttps://www.getamyshelp.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurmanhttps://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

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Choosing to Heal

Mar 2300:48:22Tap to summarize

What if the moments that hurt you the most didn’t have to define you forever?In this episode, I sit down with Tammy Ward, former police officer turned motivational speaker, for a conversation that is raw, real, and deeply human. What she shares will stay with you.We talk about trauma that doesn’t just go away, the kind that quietly shapes how you see the world, how you show up, and how you carry yourself through the hardest seasons of life. And instead of avoiding it, Tammy made a choice that most people don’t even realize is possible - she chose to face it differently.This is a conversation about what it actually looks like to heal, not in a perfect, polished way, but in the kind of way that requires honesty, courage, and a willingness to feel what most people try to avoid.We talk about:* Why so many people say they’re “fine” when they’re not* What forgiveness really means (and what it doesn’t)* The silent realities of trauma, mental health, and domestic violence* How to begin creating new meaning in places that once held painThere is a moment in this conversation that will shift how you think about healing, about control, and about what it really means to move forward, and it’s one you won’t want to miss.If you’ve ever carried something heavy, if you’ve ever tried to move on but didn’t know how, or if you’ve ever wondered if healing is actually possible for you, this conversation is for you.And if it speaks to you, share it. You never know who might need to hear this today.Connect with Tammy:7 day reset called a Brave Start : https://tammywardspeaks.com/thebravestart/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-ward-speaks/https://www.instagram.com/yourtruthlieswithin/https://tammywardspeaks.com/Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:amy@getamyshelp.comlinktr.ee/getamyshelphttps://www.getamyshelp.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurmanhttps://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

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Stop Chasing Confidence

Mar 1500:58:39Tap to summarize

I did not know Blair is a professional profiler, and at the end, he shares his “take” on me! “You are very authentic and intelligent. You hold back your intelligence so you don’t look too smart, but you can usually outthink most people in any room you’re in. It’s rare for you to find people that outstrip your ability to think through an issue. Very intelligent, very quick with your ability to grab information and suck it in, and you retain it. You take inference from that and you adapt it quickly, and you see application and utility.” STOP CHASING CONFIDENCE Some of the most powerful conversations happen when people are willing to speak honestly about the moments that changed them. In this episode, I sit down with Blair Dunkley for a conversation about identity, authenticity, and the unexpected ways life can force us to rediscover ourselves. Blair shares pieces of his journey through divorce after more than three decades of marriage, serious health challenges, and the deep personal reflection that followed. What emerges from that story is not just resilience, but a new way of understanding how our minds actually shape the lives we experience. One of the most fascinating parts of our discussion centers around the difference between confidence and self-confidence, a distinction that often goes unnoticed but can completely change how we see ourselves and how we move through the world. Blair explains how confidence is often built on external validation, while self-confidence comes from recognizing our own effectiveness and value from within. That shift alone can transform the way people approach relationships, work, and personal growth. We also explore Blair’s Mind Model Method, which challenges traditional mindset approaches by focusing on behavior rather than belief alone. Instead of endlessly asking why something isn’t working, his models help people identify patterns and make practical changes that create real momentum forward. Connect with Blair: www.blairdunkley.com Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here: amy@getamyshelp.com linktr.ee/getamyshelp https://www.getamyshelp.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

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The Dyslexia Myth

Mar 100:55:29Tap to summarize

What if dyslexia isn’t a reading disorder at all, but a difference in how the brain organizes information?In this episode, I sit down with Russell Van Brocklen, who shares both his personal journey with severe dyslexia and the groundbreaking method he developed after discovering that traditional accommodations weren’t addressing the real issue. Russell explains the neurological differences behind dyslexia, revealing how dyslexic brains often show less activity in the back and significantly more activity in the front, and why that matters when it comes to teaching reading and writing.We talk about why so many dyslexic students struggle in traditional K–12 settings yet thrive when they are finally allowed to specialize in areas of deep interest. Russell breaks down his approach, which teaches from specific to general rather than general to specific, using writing as a measurable output to help the brain organize itself. The results he shares are remarkable, with students advancing multiple grade levels in a matter of months.This conversation challenges long-held assumptions about dyslexia and invites parents, educators, and leaders to reconsider what support really looks like. If you’ve ever wondered whether the system is failing bright, capable students simply because they learn differently, this episode will open your eyes to new possibilities.Connect with Russell:www.dyslexiaclasses.comFree Resource :: Three Reasons Your Child's Dyslexic Education Isn't Working and What to do About it: https://mailchi/mp/dcacd9a6f9ae/3-reasons-ebook Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:amy@getamyshelp.comlinktr.ee/getamyshelphttps://www.getamyshelp.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurmanhttps://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

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Finding Your Voice Again

Feb 1600:49:13Tap to summarize

This episode moves through meaningful and layered territory, weaving together culture, fear, embodiment, storytelling, and what it truly means to live and speak from a place of authenticity.Dr. Sarah Jefferis joins me for a conversation that begins with a cultural moment many people are quietly wrestling with and gradually unfolds into something much more personal: how fear shapes the narratives we carry, how it settles into the body, and how we gently begin returning to ourselves.We explore what it means to believe women, how fear creates convincing internal stories that feel true even when they are not, and how easily we learn to armor up in order to survive. From there, the conversation softens into something deeper as we talk about slowing down, reconnecting with the body, and finding our voice again through presence, breath, writing, and honest reflection.Sarah shares selections from her poetry and reflects on the heart behind her new book, touching on the complex relationship between luck and loss, love and grief, and the quiet resilience that often lives beneath both.If you have ever felt the weight of fear in your body, questioned your own voice, or sensed that there is a more honest way to live than the one fear has offered you, this conversation will resonate. It is thoughtful, vulnerable, and expansive in a way that lingers long after the episode ends.Connect with Sarah:www.sarahjefferis.comsarah@sarahjefferis.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.jefferis.write.nowLearn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here:amy@getamyshelp.comlinktr.ee/getamyshelphttps://www.getamyshelp.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurmanhttps://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

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Remembering Self-Trust

Feb 1000:55:00Tap to summarize

This episode includes vulnerable moments that may feel emotionally tender. Please listen at your own pace and take breaks if needed. So many of us were never taught how to trust ourselves-only how to perform, comply, overthink, and look outside of ourselves for answers. In this conversation, I sit down with Lynn Bunch for a deeply human, grounding discussion about intuition, self-trust, and what happens when we slowly forget how to listen to our own inner knowing. This episode isn’t about fixing yourself or learning something new. It’s about remembering what’s already been there beneath the noise, the judgment, and the conditioning. We talk about how self-trust gets covered over time, why judgment blocks our inner guidance, and how presence, discernment, and compassion quietly lead us back home to ourselves. I encourage you to listen all the way through. Near the end, Lynn shares a truth that stopped me in my tracks and brought me to tears. It was deeply honest and something I didn’t realize I needed to hear. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your intuition, unsure of your own voice, or tired of outsourcing your wisdom, this conversation is an invitation to slow down, and remember yourself again. Connect with Lynn: www.lynnmbunch.comhttps://www.centerforintuitiveeducation.org/ Learn more about Amy, apply to be a guest on the podcast, or schedule a personal Holding Space session for yourself, your business, school, community, organization, etc. here: amy@getamyshelp.com linktr.ee/getamyshelp https://www.getamyshelp.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

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Holding Space with Authentically Amy

All episodes

Real Connection Requires Being Seen

Do I Matter?

Who Are You Without Your Work?

Trauma Changed How I Love

Outgrowing the Life You Built

Choosing to Heal

Stop Chasing Confidence

The Dyslexia Myth

Finding Your Voice Again

Remembering Self-Trust