Life with Amy
Welcome to Life with Amy, a podcast for women who want to lead well, build meaningful businesses, and live a life of wholeness rooted in faith.Hosted by Amy Poepping, entrepreneur, leader, and very real life mom. This show dives into honest conversations behind leadership, entrepreneurship, faith and wellness that shape who we become. From stepping into the unknown and building businesses, to navigating hard seasons, strengthening your mindset and becoming the woman God created you to be.Each episode is honest, encouraging & grounded in real life. If you're looking for perfection, you won't find it here!Join Amy for...
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The Train Theory: Navigating Seasons, Friendships, and Life’s Stops
<p>Host Amy Poepping shares her “train theory,” comparing life to a train that moves at different speeds, makes stops, and sometimes changes tracks. She explains that people board and leave our train in different seasons—from childhood friends and teachers to adult relationships—often through painful transitions, personal growth, or God’s pruning and redirection. Reflecting on her friendships, wedding party, motherhood capacity, and a recent move from Minnesota to Texas, Amy emphasizes viewing new relationships as the “next” season rather than replacing the old, and accepting that closeness can change without total loss. She addresses grief, including losing her father-in...
Starting Things Is Easy. Finishing Things Is Biblical.
<p>Takeaways</p>There's a real difference between being interested in something and being committed to it, and that distinction determines whether you'll actually finish what you start.Slow, steady, consistent steps beat inconsistent bursts of motivation. Starting and stopping repeatedly is more exhausting than simply staying the course, even at a slower pace.Your pace is allowed to change with your season of life. What consistency looks like during a cross-country move is not what it looks like in a calmer month, and both are valid.<p>Summary of the episode</p><p>Amy opens this solo episode with...
Halfway Through the Year? Here's How to Reflect Without Beating Yourself Up
<p>Takeaways</p>Reflecting at the halfway point of the year, not just in December, gives you a clearer, more honest read on your goals and lets you adjust course while there's still time to use it.Writing down one good thing from each of the last six months, no matter how small, breaks the habit of only remembering what went wrong or unfinished.Extending yourself grace during a season of major change, whether that's a business transition, a cross country move, or a new routine, is part of healthy growth, not an excuse.<p>Summary of the episode</p><...
Two God Moments From Our Last Week in Minnesota
<p>Takeaways</p>God shows up through ordinary people in ordinary moments — but only if you are paying attention and living open to receive it.Courage and clarity often arrive in that order: you make the bold decision first, and the confirmation comes after.The people God sends into your life may never know the impact they had. Be willing to be that person for someone else.<p>Summary of the Episode</p><p>In this episode of Life with Amy, Amy Poepping shares two God wink stories from the final days before her family's big cross-country move from Minnesota to...
Stop Praying for Clarity When God Is Asking You to Be Courageous
<p>Takeaways</p>Not every big decision has a right answer and a wrong answer. God gave you free will — a moving car is easier to steer than a parked one.Don't confuse fear of the unknown with spiritual discernment. Hiding in prayer while avoiding a decision is not the same as waiting on God.Clarity often comes after the courageous step, not before it. Obedience matters more to God than the outcome.<p>Summary of the Episode</p><p>In this solo episode of Life with Amy, Amy Poepping picks up where last week left off — fresh from a cros...
Trusting God's Plan: The Journey Behind Our Cross-Country Move
<p>Takeaways</p>Good things can be both exciting and incredibly difficult.Sometimes God asks us to be courageous instead of waiting for complete clarity.Major life transitions often begin when we choose obedience over comfort.<p>In this deeply personal episode, Amy shares the story behind her family's decision to leave Minnesota and relocate to East Texas. After years of prayer, unexpected business transitions, family changes, and closed doors, Amy and her husband Casey felt called into a new season of life.</p><p>Amy opens up about selling Joyful Blooms, navigating the loss of her father-in-law, stepping away...
Why Being Busy Is Not a Badge of Honor
<p>Takeaways</p>Busyness is often celebrated in society, but it is not a measure of success or fulfillment.Every "yes" comes with a sacrifice, making intentional scheduling essential.Healthy boundaries help protect family time, marriage, faith, and personal well-being.Children can enjoy activities and sports without allowing them to consume family life.Slowing down requires communication, intentionality, and regular reevaluation of priorities.<p></p><p>In this heartfelt episode of Life with Amy, Amy challenges one of society's most celebrated habits: busyness. Drawing from her own journey of selling her flower shop and embracing a healthier pace of life...
Why Your Morning Routine Matters More Than You Think
<p>Takeaways</p>Your first few minutes awake can dramatically impact your mood, energy, and stress levelsSmall intentional habits create more sustainable morning routines than extreme overhaulsPrioritizing hydration, movement, sunlight, and mindset can improve your entire day<p></p><p>In today's episode, Amy shares why your morning routine may be affecting far more than just your mornings. From avoiding phone distractions and starting the day with prayer to getting sunlight, prioritizing hydration, and creating healthier habits, Amy breaks down simple strategies for building more intentional mornings without adding overwhelm.</p><p>This episode is packed with realistic morning routine...
Why Receiving Is Hard and How to Stop Blocking Blessings
<p>Takeaways</p>Receiving is not weakness. It allows others to live out their generosity.Every season of life invites us into both giving and receiving.When life feels heavy, serving others often becomes part of the healing process.<p>In this heartfelt episode of Life with Amy, Amy opens up about one of the hardest seasons her family has walked through after her father-in-law’s terminal cancer diagnosis and the lessons that emerged around generosity, grief, and receiving support.</p><p>Many of us love giving but struggle to receive. Amy shares how accepting help became one of the mo...
Comparison Is Stealing Your Joy: How to Stop the Negative Spiral
<p>Takeaways</p>Comparison often starts as one small thought and quickly spirals into negativity.Social media causes us to compare our behind-the-scenes to everyone else’s highlight reel.The key to stopping comparison is learning to acknowledge, stop, and replace negative thoughts.Gratitude is one of the most powerful tools for breaking destructive comparison cycles.Replacing comparison with biblical truth can radically transform your confidence and mindset.<p>In this episode of Life with Amy, Amy dives deep into the destructive cycle of comparison and how it silently steals joy, confidence, and peace from everyday life. From business and en...
