

Hard Knox with Amanda Knox
Knox Robinson Productions
You don't have to be stuck in a prison cell to feel trapped in your own life, but we can all turn adversity into insight, and no one knows this better than Amanda Knox. With a focus on resilience and post-traumatic growth, Amanda and her guests explore the ideas that help us navigate the hardest parts of being human, so we can emerge from our traumas stronger, happier, and better equipped to live a fulfilling life. Each week, subscribers also have a chance to Ask Amanda Anything. Amanda is here to answer your questions, about her, about you, about how to lead a more fulfilling life. And nothing is off the table!To submit your questions and comments, subscribe at www.amandaknox.substack.com, where you’ll also gain access to ad-free and bonus episodes, subscriber-only essays, and more.www.amandaknox.comTwitter: @amandaknoxIG: @amamaknoxBluesky: @amandaknox.com.bsky.social
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May 29, 2024 • 56min
#92 - Flashback Girl (Lise Deguire)
Dr. Lise Deguire shares her journey of resilience after enduring third-degree burns over 65% of her body.She is the author of Flashback Girl, Lessons on Resilience from a Burn Survivor is available on Amazon, Barnes&Noble, and bookshop.org. Find out more about Lise at lisedeguire.comGet early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon.https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinsonwww.knoxrobinson.comTwitter: @amandaknox | @manunderbridgeIG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 2024 • 36min
Who's Right - The Virtue of Silence
Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who’s Right?”Should trains have quiet cars? Should barbers, or dentists, chat with you during your appointment?Would you enter the silent check-out line at the grocery store, or is there some value to social small talk?We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter!Reach out to us at Knoxrobinson.comGet early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinsonTwitter: @amandaknox | @manunderbridgeIG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 15, 2024 • 1h 5min
#91 - Doing Not Doing
When you strip away the plans, the memories, the thought-loops that continually fill the labyrinth of your mind, what's left?Amanda reflects on her own traumatic relationship with silence and isolation, and Christopher reports back from his week-long silent meditation retreat.Check out the Puget Sound Zen Center at: pszc.orgGet early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon.https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinsonwww.knoxrobinson.comTwitter: @amandaknox | @manunderbridgeIG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 8, 2024 • 40min
Who's Right? - Multitasking
Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who’s Right?”Is it possible to meticulously take on one meaningful task at a time, or is life just too darn complicated for that kind of focus? Should we find all our tasks to be equally worthy of our attention, or should we juggle our responsibilities like spinning plates? In short: should Chris answer emails while watching Star Trek: Voyager with his wife?In this episode, we playfully debate the art of multitasking.Do you disagree with our perspective? We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at Knoxrobinson.comGet early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon.https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinsonTwitter: @amandaknox | @manunderbridgeIG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 1, 2024 • 1h 1min
#90 - A Daughter's Defense (Bethany George)
Bethany Bourgeois George is the daughter of Alfred Bourgeois who was convicted of vicious crimes against his 2-year-old daughter, Ja’karenn.Bethany claims there is insurmountable evidence proving her father’s innocence on all charges and she has been fighting the last four years for exposure and justice.If you'd like to learn more about this case, visit Alfredbourgeois.comGet early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon.https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinsonwww.knoxrobinson.comTwitter: @amandaknox | @manunderbridgeIG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 24, 2024 • 29min
Who's Right? - Cyberstalking
Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or sillyand ask you “Who’s Right?”Is it ok to Google your employees or investigate your ex's Facebook page... just to see what they've been up to?In this episode, we playfully debate the pros and and cons of internet stalking.Do you disagree with our perspective?We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter!Reach out to us at Knoxrobinson.comGet early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon.https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinsonwww.knoxrobinson.comTwitter: @amandaknox | @manunderbridgeIG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 18, 2024 • 1h 10min
#89 - Sperm Daddy (Aaron Long & Jessica Share)
Years after giving birth to his child, Jessica tracks down her anonymous sperm donor and they embark on an unexpected journey.In this episode of Labyrinths, we interview Jessica Share and Aaron Long as they unravel their totally backward love story.Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon.https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinsonwww.knoxrobinson.comTwitter: @amandaknox | @manunderbridgeIG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 10, 2024 • 31min
Who's Right? - Monsters
Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you “Who’s Right?”Imagine if renowned actor Tom Hanks was exposed for drinking the blood of children– would "Forrest Gump" ever be the same?Could Mr. Hanks be redeemed? Luckily there are no such allegations. (Stay cool, Tom Hanks!)In this episode, we playfully debate whether artists can be appreciated despite their questionable actions.Do you disagree with our perspective, we would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at Knoxrobinson.comGet early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon.https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinsonTwitter: @amandaknox | @manunderbridgeIG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 1min
#88 - Monsters (Claire Dederer)
We are now routinely faced with a dilemma: News breaks that an artist beloved has done something horrible. How does that change our experience of their art?There’s no one better to help us explore this thorny territory than Claire Dederer, author of "Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma."Get a copy of Claire's book at: https://www.powells.com/book/monsters-9780525655114Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon.https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinsonwww.knoxrobinson.comTwitter: @amandaknox | @manunderbridgeIG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 2024 • 33min
Who's Right? - Suicide
Is suicide ever justifiable? Can you go out on a high note? Is it always a result of mental illness? The content warning should be obvious on this one and it should go without saying that this theoretical discussion does not endorse suicide.https://988lifeline.org/Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon.https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinsonwww.knoxrobinson.comTwitter: @amandaknox | @manunderbridgeIG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices