PURPOSESCAPING : Build confidence to reinvent and find purpose in midlife

🎙️ Episode 185: Radical Self-Acceptance As a Form of Rest 📝 Episode Description: In this episode, I reflect on a quiet act of self-acceptance that unexpectedly led to more energy, more joy, and a clearer connection to myself. Inspired by skipping a high-profile event I once pressured myself to attend — the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference (aka CBC Week) — this episode is about what happens when you stop trying to be palatable, productive, or “on brand,” and start honoring your inner truth. It’s about embracing who you actually are instead of forcing yourself into someone else's definition of enough. If you’ve ever felt out of place doing what you’re “supposed” to do...If you’ve ever judged yourself for not wanting what others seem to crave...If you’ve been shape-shifting for belonging... This episode will meet you where you are and invite you to return home to yourself. 🔑 In This Episode: Why skipping CBC Week was an act of radical self-acceptance How the desire to be understood can lead to self-abandonment What The Rest Revolution really means beyond naps and stillness Why self-belonging is more powerful than people-pleasing How to stop translating yourself for audiences who don’t speak your language Why honoring your truth strengthens your intuition A weekly challenge to reclaim your energy through radical honesty 💬 Journal Prompt: Where in your life are you shape-shifting to belong?What would it feel like to stop translating and just be? 🛠️ Try This: This week, skip one “should” and say yes to you.Let that one act be your entry into the rest revolution. 📘 Grab Your Copy: Get your copy of my book, The Rest Revolution and start redefining success on your terms. 🧭 Work With Me: Interested in private support?Apply for executive coaching to reclaim your voice, align your energy, and lead from a place of power.Click here to book a call to see if we're a fit 🔗 Connect: Listen + subscribe: Purposescaping® Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you listen Tag me on Instagram or Threads and let me know: What are you radically accepting about yourself this week 🛠️ Resources Mentioned on Previous Episodes: Book a 90-Minute One-on-One Clarity Coaching Session for Seasonal Clarity → [https://calendly.com/packageyourgenius/purposescaping-seasonal-clarity-intensive-clone] My book: The Rest Revolution - How to Reclaim Your Rhythm And Conquer Burnout When Overworking Has Become the Norm especially Chapter 4 on “Repeatedly Skipping Winter” http://www.therestrevolutionbook.com The Purposescaping Podcast Capsule with my grandmother Other Tools My book: Package Your Genius: 5 Steps to Build Your Most Powerful Personal Brand → http://bit.ly/pygbook My workbook: Package Your Genius Companion Workbook → http://bit.ly/pygworkbook My newest skincare addition: Matter of Monday Anti-Blue Light Brightening Serum → http://www.matterofmonday.com/amanda20 Let’s Stay Connected: Follow me on [Instagram] Connect with me on [LinkedIn] Check out my son’s business Baked By Connor -Visit the Baked By Connor website, Follow on Instagram

Whether you’re in a season of expansion or contraction, creation or incubation, this episode will help you get clear, get aligned, and most importantly — give yourself grace.

Episode Description: In this episode, I revisit one of the most impactful articles I’ve ever written — 7 Ways You Keep Yourself From Your Calling — with fresh eyes and 11 more years of coaching and life under my belt. I break down the common mental blocks and limiting beliefs I see time and again with my clients and community — from waiting on permission to downplaying your unique brilliance — and I share the mindset shifts you must adopt to finally answer your true calling in 2025 and beyond. Whether you’re a seasoned professional still feeling unfulfilled, or an emerging voice trying to find the courage to shine, this episode is your reminder that your calling won’t wait forever — and neither should you. 🔑 In This Episode: The 7 hidden ways you may be self-sabotaging your purpose Why perfectionism and practicality can quietly kill your dreams How to stop dimming your light to keep others comfortable Why “waiting for permission” is the fastest path to regret The difference between dabbling and committing to your greatness What it really means to own your unique contribution in a noisy world A 2025 mindset check: what's still true and what's changed since the original article was published Resources + Links Mentioned in This Episode: Book a 90-Minute One-on-One Clarity Coaching Session for Seasonal Clarity → [https://calendly.com/packageyourgenius/purposescaping-seasonal-clarity-intensive-clone] My book: The Rest Revolution - How to Reclaim Your Rhythm And Conquer Burnout When Overworking Has Become the Norm http://www.therestrevolutionbook.com Other Tools My book: Package Your Genius: 5 Steps to Build Your Most Powerful Personal Brand → http://bit.ly/pygbook My workbook: Package Your Genius Companion Workbook → http://bit.ly/pygworkbook My favorite skincare addition: Matter of Monday Anti-Blue Light Brightening Serum → http://www.matterofmonday.com/amanda20 Let’s Stay Connected: Follow me on [Instagram] Connect with me on [LinkedIn] Check out my son’s business Baked By Connor -Visit the Baked By Connor website, Follow on Instagram Be sure to subscribe to Purposescaping wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss what’s next! purpose, calling, life coaching, advice, personal development, purpose driven life, midlife

Episode Summary: Feeling stuck? You’re not alone. In this episode of Purposescaping, I’m diving into something we all face from time to time — a lack of motivation. Whether it’s due to burnout, overwhelm, or just feeling off, getting back into motion can feel like an uphill battle. But momentum doesn’t have to come from a lightning bolt of inspiration — sometimes, it’s built one small step at a time. I’m sharing three practical strategies I turn to when I feel like I’m in a rut. These aren’t magic fixes, but they are proven ways to kickstart your energy and remind you of your purpose. If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect” moment to act, this episode is your reminder: movement creates motivation. Let’s go. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The real reason we lose motivation (and why it’s not a personal failure) Three actionable strategies to regain momentum How to stop waiting for clarity and start creating it through action Resources + Links Mentioned in This Episode: Book a 90-Minute One-on-One Clarity Coaching Session for Seasonal Clarity → [https://calendly.com/packageyourgenius/purposescaping-seasonal-clarity-intensive-clone] My book: Package Your Genius: 5 Steps to Build Your Most Powerful Personal Brand → http://bit.ly/pygbook My workbook: Package Your Genius Companion Workbook → http://bit.ly/pygworkbook My favorite skincare addition: Matter of Monday Anti-Blue Light Brightening Serum → http://www.matterofmonday.com/amanda20 Let’s Stay Connected: Follow me on [Instagram] Connect with me on [LinkedIn] Be sure to subscribe to Purposescaping wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss what’s next!

What Did You Do for Fun as a Child? Rediscovering Energy and Joy in Midlife Episode Summary: In this quick Package Your Genius mini-episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite prompts from the Package Your Genius Companion Workbook: What did you do for fun as a child when no one was directing your time? As midlife professionals, our lives can get so full and dynamic that we forget the simple things that once energized us. In this episode, I invite you to reflect on the activities that lit you up during a simpler time—and to consider what might still fuel your creativity, confidence, and personal brand today. Sometimes the clues to what you need now are hidden in what you loved then. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Why childhood joys and passions can serve as a compass for your brand and career. How midlife transitions can distract us from the things that once energized us. A simple reflection exercise to help you reconnect with your unique spark. Let’s Connect: I’d love to hear what this episode sparked for you! If you’re listening as I bring Purposescaping back, thank you for all the encouragement and feedback on the episodes I’ve published so far—it truly means the world. Find me on Instagram [@iamamandamillerlittlejohn] and let me know: What energized you during a simpler time?

Episode Summary: I’m back! In this comeback episode of Purposescaping, I’m sharing what life looks like for me right now in this season of transition. I just dropped my firstborn off at college, I’ve got a high school senior starting the college application process, and my youngest is beginning pre-K at a language immersion school. It feels like endings and beginnings are colliding all at once, and I’ll be honest—it’s a lot. But through it all, I’m reminding myself of the lessons of the seasons: planting, growth, harvest, and rest. No season is wasted. In this episode, I’m talking about how I’m holding on to myself while helping my kids through their milestones, why I’m setting intentional goals for the remainder of the year, and how I’ve learned to balance ambition with grace. If you’ve ever felt like life was shifting beneath your feet, I hope this episode encourages you to embrace your season and find alignment in the midst of change. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: How I’m navigating multiple big family milestones all at once. Why I’m giving myself more grace in this season of transition. How goal-setting helps me stay grounded when life feels full and emotional. The difference between my rigid 20-something plans and my flexible midlife vision. Ways I’m aligning my personal brand and purpose with where I am right now. Resources + Links Mentioned in This Episode: My book: Package Your Genius: 5 Steps to Build Your Most Powerful Personal Brand → [http://bit.ly/pygbook] My workbook: Package Your Genius Companion Workbook → http://bit.ly/pygworkbook My favorite skincare addition: Matter of Monday Anti-Blue Light Brightening Serum → [http://www.matterofmonday.com/amanda20] Let’s Stay Connected: Follow me on [Instagram] Connect with me on [LinkedIn] Be sure to subscribe to Purposescaping wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss what’s coming next!

Author, executive coach, and personal branding strategist Amanda Miller Littlejohn shares a powerful reading from Chapter Six of her book, The Rest Revolution, and opens up about her ongoing journey to embrace rest in a world that glorifies hustle. If you’ve ever struggled with slowing down, even after realizing you're burned out, this vulnerable reflection will meet you where you are. Amanda explores the deep roots of our overworking habits and offers a gentle reminder: it takes time—and compassion—to unlearn the machine mindset. In this episode: The real reason rest doesn’t feel easy Why burnout is more than a personal failure Embracing stillness without guilt Creating new mental grooves and habits Giving yourself grace as you recalibrate 📘 The Rest Revolution is available now. Order the book or review it here.📲 Follow Amanda on Instagram: @iamamandamillerlittlejohn📝 Leave a review to help others discover the show.

It's publication day for Rest is Sacred: Reclaiming Our Brilliance Through the Practice of Stillness by Octavia Raheem! The new book is available today everywhere books are sold! Get your copy here. Thank you so much for tuning in to this special series of the podcast focused on my new book, The Rest Revolution: How to Reclaim Your Rhythm and Conquer Burnout When Overworking Has Become the Norm, which comes out on November 13th. The Rest Revolution isn’t just about rest; it’s about the great realignment that is happening in this country. People are slowly waking up to the idea that good lives require more than work and achievement. Good lives require you getting in alignment with the purposeful work, key relationships, and energizing activities that are most important to you. About Today's Episode In this episode, I sit down with the rest queen Octavia Raheem to discuss the transformative power of rest and the journey from burnout to healing. Octavia shares her personal experiences with burnout, the importance of stillness, and how she became a rest practitioner. We explore the significance of community in healing and the impact of communal rest through retreats and the need to prioritize rest and self-care in a fast-paced world. Octavia Faith Ann Raheem and I explore the transformative power of gathering, the importance of co-regulation in nervous systems, and the embodied experiences of rest. We discuss how leaders can benefit from rest, the role of imagination in problem-solving, and the significance of creating safe communal spaces for healing and rejuvenation. The dialogue emphasizes practical tools for integrating rest into daily life and the collective responsibility to foster environments that support well-being. Rest is Sacred: Reclaiming Our Brilliance Through the Practice of Stillness is available today everywhere books are sold! Get your copy here. Learn More About Octavia and her new book Rest is Sacred at OctaviaRaheem.com Learn About The Rest Revolution Visit HTTP://www.therestrevolutionbook.com Order The Rest Revolution on Amazon Order The Rest Revolution on Barnes and Noble Order The Rest Revolution at Books-a-Million Order The Rest Revolution at Bookshop