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  • VIDEO: Why Your Brain Fears Uncertainty More Than Pain (And the Framework That Finally Helps)

    VIDEO: Why Your Brain Fears Uncertainty More Than Pain (And the Framework That Finally Helps)
    2026/07/27
    **Until Apple Podcasts Connect and Spotify for Creators platforms are able to share HSL Video, please watch the video version of this episode on Spotify or YouTube**Episode 125: This episode explores uncertainty tolerance, decision paralysis, risk tolerance, fear of the unknown, and the big life transitions that define the Millennial Identity Crisis — including whether to move, change careers, leave a relationship, or start completely over. If you're looking for practical decision-making frameworks that don't require you to have all the answers first, this one's for you.This week, Amanda explores her own uncertainty lately, and draws on the research of Simone Stolzoff — journalist, bestselling author of The Good Enough Job, and author ofthe new book How to Not Know: The Value of Uncertainty in a World That Demands Answers. His work on uncertainty tolerance, decision-making science, and the psychology of risk is the backbone of the frameworks Amanda shares in this episode.CONNECT WITH AMANDA:Don't forget to subscribe for weekly content about identity, healing, purpose, and becoming your future self. Want to share your story or question for an upcoming Wanderer Wisdom Episode? Send Amanda a message here!Website: https://www.podcastforthelost.com/Instagram: @podcast.for.the.lost & @amanda.k.powersTikTok: @podcast.for.the.lostYouTube: @podcastforthelostSubstack: https://podcastforthelost.substack.com/AFFILIATE LINKS:ShopMy → Browse and shop the supplements, skincare, outfits, tech, and personal luxuries I actually reach for and use
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    54 分
  • Ep. 125: Why Your Brain Fears Uncertainty More Than Pain (And the Framework That Finally Helps)

    Ep. 125: Why Your Brain Fears Uncertainty More Than Pain (And the Framework That Finally Helps)
    2026/07/27
    Episode 125: Your brain would rather take a guaranteed painful electric shock than sit with a 50/50 chance of getting one. That's not a personal failure. That's biology — and it might be the most validating thing you hear all week. In this solo episode, recorded live in-studio after an unexpected guest cancellation (which, honestly, felt like the universe assigning the homework), Amanda gets into one of the mostparalyzing forces driving the Millennial Identity Crisis right now: uncertainty. Not a fluffy "lean into the discomfort" pep talk — the real,science-backed reason why big life decisions feel impossible, why watching someone you love stay stuck can make you quietly furious, and why your brain has been working against you this whole time. Inspired by fellow podcaster Liz Moody and the journalist and bestselling author Simone Stolzoff's research on uncertainty tolerance, Amanda unpacks the science and makes it personal — including a raw, honest story about a close friend navigating a sudden breakup, and the moment Amanda realized she'd been projecting her own risk tolerance onto someone who needed something entirely different.She also revisits a chapter from her intelligence analyst days — a White House job offer that unraveled in three weeks — and what living inside that kind of professional and personal free falltaught her about the millennial career pivot she didn't see coming.If you've ever asked yourself "should I move?", "should I leave this relationship?", "should I change careers?" — and then immediately answered yourself with "but what if it doesn't work out?" — this episode was made for you.In this episode, you'll learn:Why your brain is literally wired to fear uncertainty more than actual suffering — and the study that proves itThe difference between acute uncertainty and ambient uncertainty, and why it matters for every decision you're currently avoidingThe "outsider looking in" trap — why being frustrated with someone else's indecision is actually about your own threshold, not theirsThe Only Option Test: a deceptively simple tool to cut through decision paralysisOne-way door vs. two-way door decisions — and how knowing the difference changes the stakes entirelyWhy you don't need certainty to commit — and what commitment actually isThe most powerful mindset shift for when you're drowning in fear: how to trust your future self to solve problems that haven't arrived yet RESOURCES:Simone Stolzoff — How to Not Know: simonestolzoff.com/how-to-not-knowThe Liz Moody Podcast ft. Simone Stolzoff — Part 1: Listen on SpotifyThe Liz Moody Podcast ft. Simone Stolzoff — Part 2: Listen on SpotifyCONNECT WITH AMANDA:Don't forget to subscribe for weekly content about identity, healing, purpose, and becoming your future self. Want to share your story or question for an upcoming Wanderer Wisdom Episode? Send Amanda a message here! Website: https://www.podcastforthelost.com/Instagram: @podcast.for.the.lost & @amanda.k.powersTikTok: @podcast.for.the.lostYouTube: @podcastforthelostSubstack: https://podcastforthelost.substack.com/AFFILIATE LINKS:ShopMy → Browse and shop the skincare, supplements, outfits, tech, and personal luxuries I actually reach for and useMomentum Shake (Free Variety Pack) → Highest quality protein on the market, replaces 20+ supplementsIM8 Health → My comprehensive daily essentials for overall well-being, energy, digestion, and longevityTwenty2Nutrition (5% Off) → American made, third-party tested, and Informed Sport Certified supplementstime___line → 20% code POWERS
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    54 分
  • VIDEO: How to Stop Comparing Your Life (and Your Content) to Everyone Else's

    VIDEO: How to Stop Comparing Your Life (and Your Content) to Everyone Else's
    2026/07/26

    **Until Apple Podcasts Connect and Spotify for Creators platforms are able to share HSL Video, please watch the video version of this episode on Spotify or ⁠YouTube⁠**


    Episode 124: This episode of The Lost & Found Podcast with Amanda Powers explores creative shame, comparison culture, career reinvention, self-worth, and the quiet fear that you're falling behind — the everyday textures of the Millennial Identity Crisis — including what it means to start something before you feel qualified, to grieve a career path you outgrew, and to keep showing up when you're still learning the skill. Amanda and her friend and fellow content creator Mika Carr get into the myth that you have to "batch content" or have it all figured out to be legit, the dreams we get shamed out of chasing, and why turning another year older isn't proof you're running out of time. If you're looking for permission to change your mind, stop comparing your behind-the-scenes to everyone else's highlight reel, and build something new without waiting to feel ready first, this one's for you.


    Connect with Mika: @mikamcarr


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    Want to share your story or question for an upcoming Wanderer Wisdom Episode? Email us at hello@podcastforthelost.com


    Website: https://www.podcastforthelost.com

    Instagram: @podcast.for.the.lost & @amanda.k.powers

    TikTok: @podcast.for.the.lost

    YouTube: @podcastforthelost

    Substack: https://podcastforthelost.substack.com


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  • Ep. 124: How to Stop Comparing Your Life (and Your Content) to Everyone Else's | Mika Carr

    Ep. 124: How to Stop Comparing Your Life (and Your Content) to Everyone Else's | Mika Carr
    2026/07/20
    Feeling behind because everyone else's content — or life — looks more put-together than yours? This episode is your permission slip to stop comparing and start posting anyway. Amanda sits down with her friend and coworker Mika Carr — video editor, content creator, and one of the very first people who told her "Yes, do the podcast!!!!" back when it was just an idea. What starts as a fun, low-stakes catch-up (card games, cheesecake, and one seriously delicious croissant) turns into a real conversation about the exhausting myth that you have to "batch content" to be legit, the career dream Mika abandoned before content creation ever entered the picture, and why the "post it anyway" advice beats waiting for perfect. Amanda also shares two moments from her intelligence-analyst days that taught her more about handling conflict and comparison than any leadership seminar ever could. In this episode we discuss:Why comparing your content (or your career) to someone else's is quietly exhausting youThe forgotten career dream Mika had before content creationWhy "post it anyway" beats chasing a perfect algorithm strategyAmanda's FBI story on standing your ground without losing yourselfMika's closing advice on embracing change, even when it's scaryIf you've ever compared your behind-the-scenes to someone else's highlight reel — or wondered if you're "behind" in your career, your content, or your life — this one's for you.CHAPTERS:00:00 — Welcome Back!01:32 — How did this podcast actually start? 06:07 — Why does comparing your content to everyoneelse's feel so exhausting?10:20 — What career did Mika almost pursue beforecontent creation?20:29 — What does it mean to actually own the identityof “podcaster” or “creator”?32:44 — Is free advice better than paid mentorship rightnow?34:54 — What is the “millennial career crisis”everyone's talking about?47:51 — Amanda's most humbling story from her FBIcareer55:47 — What does it look like to pause your own careerto help family?59:31 — Who shaped you the most without knowing it?1:05:06 — How do you stop being afraid ofchange?CONNECT WITH MIKA:Find Mika on Instagram: @mikamcarrCONNECT WITH AMANDA:Don't forget to subscribe for weekly content about identity, healing, purpose, and becoming your future self. Want to share your story or question for an upcoming Wanderer Wisdom Episode? Email us at hello@podcastforthelost.com Website: https://www.podcastforthelost.comInstagram: @podcast.for.the.lost & @amanda.k.powers TikTok: @podcast.for.the.lostYouTube: @podcastforthelost Substack: https://podcastforthelost.substack.comAmanda's Favorite Things (includes affiliate links):ShopMy → Browse and shop the skincare, outfits, tech, and personal luxuries I actually reach for and useMomentum Shake (Free Variety Pack) - Highest quality protein on the market, replaces 20+ supplementsIM8 Health - My comprehensive daily essentials for overall well-being, energy, digestion, and longevityTwenty2 Nutrition (5% Off) - American made, third-party tested, and Informed Sport Certified supplementstime___line - 20% Off with code POWERS
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    1 時間 8 分
  • Ep. 123: How to Survive the Messy Middle with Authentic Integration | Dr. Saidie Rodriguez, MD

    Ep. 123: How to Survive the Messy Middle with Authentic Integration | Dr. Saidie Rodriguez, MD
    2026/07/07
    Episode 123: What if feeling lost isn't proof that you're failing — but proof that you're finally doing it right? That question is basically the whole reason this show exists, and it's exactly whatI dig into with my guest this week: Dr. Saidie Rodriguez, MD — physician, coach, speaker, and host of soulSHINE: The Art of Becoming. Dr. Saidie has a name for that specific ache so many of us hit somewhere in our late 20s, 30s, and 40s: authentic integration. It's the idea that our most disconnected, unmoored seasons — the ones that can feel like a full-blown Millennial IdentityCrisis — are actually the ones where an old identity is finally loosening its grip so a truer one can take shape. Dr. Saidie built her career at the intersection of science and soul, helping high-achieving individuals move from performance to presence. We get into burnout, imposter syndrome, the “arrival fallacy,” and why self-awareness alone isn't enough to create real change — plus how to build the kind of self-trust thatkeeps you moving even when you're scared.If you've ever felt like you're not living up to the future version of yourself you're chasing, or you've quietly wondered whether feeling this uncomfortable means something is wrong with you — this one's your permission slip to stop rushing the messy middle.In this episode, you'll learn:What “authentic integration” means and why identity loss can be a sign of growth, not failureHow the arrival fallacy keeps high achievers chasing the next goal instead of feeling presentWhy self-awareness alone doesn't create transformation — and what actually doesHow survival mode blocks creativity, and how to build internal safety insteadWhy high-achieving women are especially prone to discounting their own pain and traumaPractical tools for moving through fear, self-doubt, and imposter syndromeDr. Saidie's simple daily practice for living without regretChapters:00:00 - What If Feeling Lost Means You're Doing It Right?01:34 - Meet Dr. Saidie Rodriguez, MD02:23 - What Does “Becoming” Actually Mean? (And What Is the Arrival Fallacy?)05:50 - Her Story: Successful on Paper, Disconnected on the Inside12:09 - Can Science and Soul Coexist? Why She Almost Rejected Her Own Method15:31 - Where Does Healing Actually Start When You Feel Lost?26:05 - Survival Mode vs. Creation Mode: How Do You Build Real Self-Trust?32:26 - Why Do High-Achieving Women Discount Their Own Trauma?38:03 - What to Remember When You're Scared to Become Who You're Meant to Be50:21 - What Do You Actually Want Out of Life?55:42 - Her #1 Piece of Advice If You're Lost and Don't Know Where to StartCONNECT WITH SAIDIE:Website: https://soulshine.global/Instagram: @soulshine_globalYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoulSHINE_globalPodcast (Apple): soulSHINE: The Art of BecomingPodcast (Spotify): soulSHINE: The Art of BecomingFree Gift: 10-minute self-trust activationCONNECT WITH AMANDA:Don't forget to subscribe for weekly content about identity, healing, purpose, and becoming your future self. Wantto share your story or question for an upcoming Wanderer Wisdom Episode? Send Amanda a message here! Website: https://www.podcastforthelost.com/Instagram: @podcast.for.the.lost & @amanda.k.powersTikTok: @podcast.for.the.lostYouTube: @podcastforthelostSubstack: https://podcastforthelost.substack.com/Amanda's Favorite Things (includes affiliate links):ShopMy - Browse and shop the skincare, outfits, tech, and personal luxuries I actually reach for and useMomentum Shake - highest quality protein on the market, replaces 20+ supplementsIM8 Health - most comprehensive daily essentials for overall well-being, energy, digestion, and longevityTwenty2 Nutrition - 5% OFF American made, third-party tested, and Informed Sport Certified supplementstime___line - 20% code POWERS
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  • Ep. 122: Why You Make Your Worst Dating Decisions During An Identity Crisis | Alissha Davis

    Ep. 122: Why You Make Your Worst Dating Decisions During An Identity Crisis | Alissha Davis
    2026/06/23
    Episode 122: We're back from a short break and bringing you along the journey with some brand new guests! This week we are kicking things off with nomadic relationship expert and guide, Alissha Davis. You're the most self-aware you've ever been. You've done the therapy, listened to the podcasts, read the books. So why do you keep making your worst dating decisions right now — in the middle of a career change, a move, a total reinvention?In this episode — our very first conversation about love and relationships on the show — Amanda sits down with Alissha Davis, dating and relationship specialist and founder of Nomad Love Lab. Alissha has spent 11 years living abroad, from Thailand to Brazil, studying what actually happens to our love lives when our identity is in flux.Her answer is equal parts science and soul: when you're in transition, your nervous system stops looking for compatible love and starts looking for anyone to hold onto. That dopamine hit, that sudden quiet, that feeling of "finally" — it isn't always destiny. Sometimes it's just your body finding a regulation source and dressing it up as fate. Together, Amanda and Alissha get into the science of why "quieter" gets mistaken for "right," the red flags we can't see in ourselves, and Alissha's CED Method — Clarity, Emotional Regulation, and Discernment — for making grounded decisions in love. Alissha also shares her own raw story of grief, losing her father suddenly, and how she caught herself latching onto the wrong person while she was at rock bottom. This one is personal, a little vulnerable, and exactly what you need if you're trying to find love and yourself at the same time.What you'll hear in this episode:Why self-awareness doesn't protect you from bad dating decisionsThe "Anchor Effect" and what your nervous system does when your identity destabilizesHow to tell genuine connection from someone who just makes the uncertainty feel quieterThe CED Method: Clarity, Emotional Regulation, Discernment — and which one collapses firstThe myth of being fully "healed" before you're allowed to loveHow to determine when you're using dating as avoidance Chapters:00:00 Why We're Finally Talking About Love & Identity02:42 Meet Alissha Davis09:16 Why You Shouldn't Pause Your Love Life During a Transition16:57 Why Self-Awareness Doesn't Stop Bad Dating Decisions21:52 The CED Method: Clarity, Emotional Regulation & Discernment24:01 How to Know What You Actually Need in a Relationship25:29 Emotional Regulation: Calming Your Own Nervous System27:38 Why Clarity Comes First (and What Happens When It Collapses)29:44 Comfort vs. Compatibility: Is It Love or Just Relief?32:59 When "Couple Goals" Is Really Emotional Anesthesia34:28 The Anchor Effect: How Identity Loss Creates Codependency35:26 Alissha's Story: Grief, Clarity & Walking Away38:40 How Living Abroad Reshaped Her View of Love43:01 How to Date in the Middle of a Major Life Transition46:26 Take the Risk: Advice for Anyone Who Feels LostCONNECT WITH ALISSHA:Website - https://www.nomadlovelab.com/Instagram - @alisshagoesthere & @nomadlovelabCoaching, Quizzes, Events - Sign Up Here!CONNECT WITH AMANDA:Don't forget to subscribe for weekly content about identity, healing, purpose, and becoming your future self. Want to share your story or question for an upcoming Wanderer Wisdom Episode? Email us at hello@podcastforthelost.com Website: www.podcastforthelost.comInstagram: @podcast.for.the.lost & @amanda.k.powersTikTok: @podcast.for.the.lostYouTube: @podcastforthelostSubstack: podcastforthelost.substack.comDISCOUNTS & AFFILIATE LINKS:Momentum Shake – Free Variety PackIM8 Health – Code POWERSTwenty2 Nutrition – 5% OffPTULA Active – $10 OffOner Active – $10 OffMONDAY Swimwear – 20% OffBEIS Travel Luggage – $20 OffU BEAUTY – $25 OffTimeline – 20% Off (Code POWERS)Fusionary Formulas – 15% Off (Code LOST15)
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  • Ep. 121: The Messy Middle — When Life Makes You Put Your Dream on Hold

    Ep. 121: The Messy Middle — When Life Makes You Put Your Dream on Hold
    2026/05/12
    Episode 121: In this solo episode, Amanda gets honest about what’s been going on behind the scenes: the creative burnout, the depressive fog, the guilt spiral of falling behind on the podcast, and the overwhelming pressure of trying to build something meaningful while still holding everything else together in real life.This is the messy middle in real time — that phase of thejourney where you’ve already decided to walk down a new path, but the path has forests, mudslides, and days where the quicksand just keeps pulling you under. It’s not pretty. It’s not polished. And it’s 100% real.In this episode, Amanda talks about:What creative burnout actually feels like when your passion project becomes pressureThe comparison spiral of watching other creators and wondering what you’re doing wrongJuggling a full-time job, family caregiving, and a dream that doesn’t fit neatly into the margins of your dayWhy she’s been absent — and why she’s not going to pretend she has it all figured outA personal life update that’s bringing both terror and a whole lot of hope If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing at the very thing that’s supposed to save you — this one’s for you. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is show up exactly as you are.Chapters:00:00 Navigating Overwhelm: A Personal Update02:52 The Messy Middle: Embracing Life’s Challenges05:07 The Struggle of Content Creation07:31 Finding Balance: Work, Life, and Creativity09:31 The Journey of Self-Discovery11:25 Family Matters: Caring for Loved Ones13:56 The Decision to Move: A New Chapter16:01 Facing Change: Emotions and Expectations17:57 The Importance of Authenticity20:12 Looking Ahead: Future AspirationsDon’t forget to subscribe for weekly content about identity,healing, purpose, and becoming your future self. Want to share your story or question for an upcoming Wanderer Wisdom Episode? Email us at hello@podcastforthelost.com or fill out the Contact Form.Connect with Amanda:Website: www.podcastforthelost.comInstagram: @podcast.for.the.lost & @amanda.k.powersTikTok: @podcast.for.the.lostYouTube: @podcastforthelostSubstack: podcastforthelost.substack.comDiscounts & Affiliate Support Links:Momentum Shake → Free Variety Pack IM8 Health → Code POWERS Twenty2 Nutrition → 5% Off PTULA → $10 OffOner Active → $10 Off MONDAY Swimwear → 20% Off Beis Travel Luggage → $20 Off U BEAUTY → $25 Off Timeline → 20% Off (Code POWERS) Fusionary Formulas → 15% Off (Code LOST15) Factor Meals → Free First Box
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    28 分
  • Ep. 120: How to Break Free From Generational Trauma, Societal Expectations, and Your Mistakes | Tavarus Taylor

    Ep. 120: How to Break Free From Generational Trauma, Societal Expectations, and Your Mistakes | Tavarus Taylor
    2026/04/20
    Episode 120: What does it mean to break a chain you were born into? In this deeply moving episode, Amanda Powers sits down with Tavarus Taylor — Nashville entrepreneur, community advocate, drag performer Vivica Steele, and radio host of The Queen's Table — for one of the most layered and honest conversations this show has ever had. Tavarus opens up about growing up carrying an identity hedidn't yet have the language to explain, surviving a criminal justice system that took away his right to vote over a $5.44 check, getting laid off from corporate America and turning that betrayal into a thriving business, and the moment he realized his drag persona, Vivica Steele, wasn't just a performance. She was saving his life. This conversation is about what it really looks like to carrygenerational trauma without letting it become your whole story. It's about LGBTQ+ identity, systemic injustice, radical self-acceptance, and the quiet everyday courage it takes to build a life on your own terms — even when the world around you keeps trying to write a smaller story for you. What you'll hear in this episode:How generational trauma shapes who you are before youeven understand itWhat it actually costs to lose your constitutional rights — and what it takes to reclaim themWhy Tavarus walked away from corporate America and started a his own businessHow drag became his pathway to self-love, purpose, and liberationWhat "breaking chains" really means when you're the first in your family to do itThe one thing Tavarus says every lost person needs to do first — before any book, podcast, or sermonIf you've ever felt like the story someone told about youwasn't yours to keep — this episode is for you.CHAPTERS:00:00 - Introduction to Tavarus Taylor01:35 - Understanding Identity and Trauma07:54 - Overcoming Adversity and Self-Discovery13:24 - Navigating the Criminal Justice System17:43 - Empowerment and Community Advocacy22:15 - Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship25:07 - The Turning Point: From Employment to Entrepreneurship27:43 - Embracing Identity: The Journey of Vivica Steele30:15 - Navigating Life's Challenges: The Importance of Self-Love35:21 - Creating Safe Spaces: The Queen's Table Initiative42:37 - Building Meaningful Relationships: Love and Support44:46 - Finding Your Path: The Power of Self-ReflectionCONNECT WITH TAVARUS:Business Website: tntcommercialservices615.comVivica Steele Website: vivicasteele.comVivica's Instagram: ⁠@vivicasteele615⁠The Queen's Table: acmeradiolive.com/the-queens-tableThe Queen's Table Instagram: @thequeenstable615Personal Instagram: ⁠@ttaylor608⁠CONNECT WITH AMANDA:Don't forget to subscribe for more content about reclaiming your identity, finding your purpose, and steps for becoming your future self. Want to share your story or question for an upcoming Wanderer Wisdom Episode? Send Amanda a message here: podcastforthelost.com/contact/ Email: hello@podcastforthelost.comWebsite: www.podcastforthelost.comInstagram: @podcast.for.the.lost & @amanda.k.powersTikTok: @podcast.for.the.lostYouTube: @podcastforthelostSubstack: podcastforthelost.substack.com AFFILIATE LINKS:Momentum Shake — Get a Free Variety Pack: momentumshake.comIM8 Health — Code POWERS: im8health.comTwenty2 Nutrition — 5% Off: twenty2nutrition.comPTULA — $10 Off: ptula.comOner Active — $10 Off: oneractive.comMONDAY Swimwear — 20% Off: mondayswimwear.comBeis Travel Luggage — $20 Off: beistravel.comU BEAUTY — $25 Off: ubeauty.comTimeline — 20% Off (Code POWERS): timeline.com/POWERSFusionary Formulas — 15% Off (Code LOST15): fusionaryformulas.com
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