You know the type.

The one who smiles through the pain. Who plays by the rules. Who never rocks the boat, keeps the peace, gets the grades, says “I’m sorry” even when it’s not her fault. Who silences her truth to make others comfortable.

Yeah… that was me. Until it almost killed me.

In this raw and real first episode of From Mess to Progress, I’m laying it all out. No filters. No sugarcoating. Just the honest, gritty truth of what it meant to be the “good girl” growing up in a home full of secrets. I’ll take you back to that quiet little girl—an only child who learned early how to shrink herself, perform for love, and fawn her way into feeling safe.

And then I’ll walk you through how that role followed me into adulthood: into toxic relationships, addiction, self-destruction, and rock-bottom moments—including the death of my best friend that shattered what little peace I had left.

But this episode isn’t about staying stuck in the story. It’s about choosing to rewrite it.

We’ll talk:
•How childhood trauma can hardwire us to seek approval instead of authenticity
•What the “fawn response” really is (and how it shows up in everyday life)
•Why being loud for others but silent for yourself is a trauma pattern in disguise
•The moment I realized I had to choose: keep playing nice… or finally speak up

If you’ve ever felt like your worth was something you had to earn…
If you’ve ever lost yourself in the process of keeping others happy…
If you’ve ever been told you were “too much,” “too emotional,” or “too messy”…

Then this episode is for you, sister

Welcome to From Mess to Progress — the unfiltered podcast for women who are tired of pretending everything’s fine when it’s really falling apart.

I’m your host, Amy Simms — Navy vet, trauma survivor, confidence coach, and former good girl turned truth-teller.

This trailer is your official permission slip to drop the mask, ditch the people-pleasing, and say the quiet parts out loud.

In this quick preview, I’ll share why I created this podcast, the truth behind my own messy middle (think trauma, addiction, living with my mom ‘til 45), and what to expect in future episodes. We’re diving deep into confidence, healing, identity, boundaries, and owning your story — even when it’s uncomfortable.

If you’re done shrinking to fit, ready to rise from the wreckage, and craving a space where it’s safe to be messy and magnificent — hit play.

This is your sign, bestie.
It’s time to rebuild from the inside out.

No filters. No fluff. Just progress