How to Make The Ordinary Come Alive with Amanda Doyle
Apr 24, 2024
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Amanda Doyle, known for hitchhiking across countries, shares her journey from extraordinary travels to facing ordinary fears. Topics include reflections on past manipulative relationships, embracing the ordinary, and finding joy in everyday moments.
Embracing the ordinary can bring peace and fulfillment in life.
Understanding and addressing underlying issues is crucial in breaking destructive behaviors.
Embracing vulnerability in relationships leads to deeper connections and mutual understanding.
Deep dives
Making the Ordinary Extraordinary
Choosing between the extraordinary and the ordinary can be a challenging decision. Embracing the ordinary and finding value in the simplicity of everyday life can lead to a sense of peace and fulfillment. While the chase for extraordinary experiences may seem appealing, recognizing the beauty in the ordinary moments can bring a different kind of magic and depth to life.
Navigating Self-Destructive Patterns
Engaging in self-destructive behaviors, such as bulimia, can often stem from an inability to address underlying issues and struggles. These patterns may serve as coping mechanisms in times of overwhelming stress or unhappiness. Understanding the root causes of these behaviors and seeking help to break free from destructive cycles is essential for personal growth and healing.
Choosing Vulnerability in Relationships
Vulnerability in relationships can be a daunting prospect, especially when it involves asking for help or expressing one's needs. The fear of being seen as needy or dependent can hinder the ability to seek support from others. Learning to embrace vulnerability and open communication in relationships can lead to deeper connections and mutual understanding.
Embracing the Power of Ordinary Moments
Finding joy and meaning in the simplicity of everyday experiences can enrich one's life in profound ways. From savoring the taste of fresh produce to connecting with loved ones during times of grief, cultivating a sense of gratitude for ordinary moments can bring about a deeper sense of presence and appreciation for life's small wonders.
Discovering the Beauty of Interdependence
Acknowledging the value of interdependence and mutual support in relationships can be a transformative journey. Moving away from a mindset of self-sufficiency and embracing the idea of shared experiences and responsibilities can foster deeper connections and a sense of belonging. Recognizing the strengths of both independence and interdependence can lead to a more fulfilling and balanced way of living.
Glennon shares an encore conversation that she and Abby had with their favorite person and co-host: Amanda Doyle!
This episode, originally titled, How to Face Your Biggest Fear with Amanda Doyle, examines the relationships, decisions, and travels that led Amanda to today – from hitchhiking across Ireland, to prosecuting child sex offenders in Rwanda, to making the biggest decision of her life in an Ethiopian airport – they dive into Amanda’s lifelong fear of the ordinary.
About Amanda:
Amanda Doyle is Glennon Doyle’s Business Manager and co-host of the We Can Do Hard Things podcast with her sister Glennon Doyle and sister-in-law Abby Wambach. She is Vice President, General Counsel, and a member of the Together Rising Board of Directors. In these roles, Amanda is responsible for overseeing and advising on legal matters, including risk management, policy development, and programmatic affairs, as well as cultivating new initiatives and relationships to strengthen the organization’s impact. A former attorney at the law firm of Hogan Lovells and Legal Fellow with International Justice Mission, Amanda lives in Falls Church, Virginia with her husband and two children.
