Beautifully Becoming With Brittany

There are moments in life that change everything.

Sometimes you remember them clearly.

Sometimes you don’t remember them at all.

But that doesn’t mean they didn’t shape you.

In this episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal part of my story — the moment my life changed forever, even though I was too young to understand it at the time.

Because my journey with amputation didn’t begin with a memory.

It began at three days old.

And while I didn’t experience fear or awaren...

There are parts of your story you’ll never fully remember.

Not because they didn’t matter…

but because someone else was carrying them for you.

In this deeply personal and emotional episode, I sit down with my mom, Marti, to revisit the very beginning — the moments surrounding my birth, the decision that would shape my life, and the journey of raising a limb-different daughter.

Because every story has layers.

And some of those layers were lived, held, and carried by the people who loved us… long before we had the wo...

There’s a quiet shift that happens when you start to recognize the difference between being supported… and actually feeling supported.

It’s not always obvious.

It doesn’t always come with a big moment.

Sometimes it shows up in the way people respond to you.

In the way you respond to yourself.

In the way certain interactions leave you feeling seen… or still carrying everything on your own.

For a long time, support can look like advice, solutions, or someone trying to help you move forward as quickly...

There’s a quiet moment in personal growth that doesn’t get talked about very often.

It’s not a breakthrough.

It’s not a big decision.

It’s the moment you realize that the version of you that once helped you navigate life… doesn’t quite fit the same way anymore.

Not because she was wrong.

But because she was built for a different season.

For so long, being strong, capable, and steady may have been exactly what got you through. It helped you figure things out, move forw...

For a long time, the idea of choosing yourself sounded like something dramatic.

Like it had to be a big moment.

A bold boundary.

A difficult conversation.

Something obvious.

But what I’ve been realizing lately is that choosing yourself often looks much quieter than that.

Sometimes it’s simply noticing when something doesn’t feel right, and allowing yourself to listen.

Sometimes it’s deciding you don’t have to explain every choice you make just to keep things smooth for everyone else.

For many...

Boundaries don’t always feel empowering at first.

Sometimes they feel awkward. Sometimes they feel selfish. Sometimes they feel like you’re doing something wrong.

For a long time, I didn’t see boundaries as care. I saw them as overreactions. As something “stronger” people needed. As something that might make things uncomfortable.

When you grow up adapting — physically, socially, emotionally — you get good at adjusting. You learn how to smooth things over. You learn how to stay flexible. You learn how to make things work. And without realiz...

You can be capable… and still feel disconnected from yourself.

Self-trust isn’t always loud. It’s not always confident. It’s not always certain.

For a long time, I thought trusting myself meant being decisive. Being sure. Not second-guessing. But what I’ve learned is that real self-trust doesn’t look like certainty.

It looks like honesty.

Honesty about when something doesn’t feel right — even if it makes sense on paper.

Honesty about needing more time.

Honest...

There’s a rhythm many of us don’t question.

The quick reply.

The fast decision.

The immediate adjustment.

The internal pressure to figure it out — right now.

For a long time, rushing felt normal to me.

Not busy rushing.

But the quiet kind.

Rushing to know.

Rushing to decide.

Rushing to feel settled again.

Because when you’ve spent your life adapting — adjusting your body, your expectations, your pace...

Grounding isn’t always something we choose when life feels calm.

Most of the time, it’s what we need when our brain is spinning, our body feels on edge, and everything inside us is acting like there’s an emergency — even when there isn’t.

In this episode, I’m talking about grounding from a different angle. Not as slowing down or “doing less,” but as learning how to feel safe again in your body. As returning to yourself when you’ve spent years living on alert, adapting, anticipating, and pushing through.

There’s a season we don’t talk about very often.

It’s not the breaking point.

It’s not the glow-up.

It’s not the moment where everything suddenly becomes clear.

It’s the season before change.

That quiet, in-between space where you can feel something shifting inside you… but nothing has moved yet on the outside. Where nothing is “wrong,” but something feels different — and you don’t quite have words for it yet.

In this episode, I’m sharing w...

Starting again doesn’t always come with excitement, clarity, or a bold new plan.

Sometimes it’s quiet.

Subtle.

Almost surprisingly still.

In this episode, I’m sharing honestly about a season I’ve been sitting in lately — one where nothing was “wrong,” but something felt off. A season where I was doing all the right things, showing up, staying consistent… and still feeling disconnected from myself.

We talk about what it’s like to realize you’re starting again without a crisis to point to. About n...

Welcome to Season 2 of Beautifully Becoming with Brittany: The Amputee Woman’s Podcast.

If Season 1 was about finding your voice, Season 2 is about staying with it.

This season is slower, deeper, and more honest. We’re talking about the moments that shape us before change happens — the in-between seasons, the quiet realizations, and the emotional side of limb difference that no one prepares you for.

You’ll hear longer episodes, more personal stories, and conversations that don’t rush toward answers. This season is about grounding, awareness, confidence...

Have you ever sat in the quiet and suddenly realized…

you’ve been waiting for permission you don’t actually need?

In this episode, I’m sharing one of those late-night moments where everything got real honest, real fast.

A moment when comparison, self-doubt, and the fear of being “too much” as a limb-different woman rose up all at once… and revealed something I didn’t expect.

💛 This one’s for the woman who’s been shrinking herself, second-guessing herself, or holding back her truth because she’s afraid of...

Have you ever had one of those days where nothing “bad” happened…

but by the time you get home, you feel completely drained?

In this episode, I’m sharing a moment that stopped me in my tracks — the day I realized I was carrying more than I ever admitted. Growing up without hands, I learned early how to be strong, how to adapt, and how to make things look easy… even when they weren’t.

But what happens when the strength people expect from you becomes the strength that’s slowly breaking you?

💛 This one’...

Have you ever felt like you’re carrying the weight of the world behind a smile?

Like you’ve learned to make everyone else comfortable… while quietly shrinking what you really feel?

This episode is for the amputee woman who’s been performing strength her whole life — the woman who learned early on to smile through the stares, the comments, the questions, and the ache she never felt allowed to show.

💛 If you’ve ever felt like you had to be “the strong one,” even when you were exhausted inside… this one’s for you.

Have you ever stepped into December and felt two things at once — joy for the season and a deep ache for someone who isn’t here to share it?

This episode is one of the most personal ones I’ve ever recorded.

I’m taking you back to a December that changed my life forever… a Christmas filled with both love and loss, magic and mourning, celebration and heartbreak.

💛 This one’s for the amputee woman — or any woman — who moves through the holidays with a brave face but a heavy heart… the wo...

Have you ever been walking through life doing all the “right” things and still thought…

“Something’s missing. I know I’m meant for more—but I can’t quite see it yet.”

In this episode, I’m taking you back to the moment when everything shifted for me… the moment I realized that my story — my journey as a double arm amputee — wasn’t something to hide or soften.

It was my calling.

💛 This one’s for the amputee woman who’s been trying to fit into boxes that were never made for her…

Have you ever looked at your life and thought…

“I have no idea what’s next, and I don’t even know where to start”?

In this episode, I’m taking you back to a moment in 2016 when everything felt uncertain—but one brave sentence changed something in me forever.

💛 This one’s for the amputee woman who’s floating through a season of not knowing what’s next—wondering if anyone will see her for who she really is and what she brings to the table.

Inside this heartfelt episode, I’m sharing:

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Have you ever looked back at an old photo and thought,

“She looked so happy… but I remember how she was really feeling”?

In this honest and healing episode, I’m sharing a moment that made me rethink the way I saw my body—not as something broken or needing to be fixed, but as something sacred.

💛 This one’s for the amputee woman who’s spent years trying to hide, blend in, or simply survive in a world that doesn’t always know how to see her fully.

Inside this empow...

Have you ever made a bold move that felt so right at first… only to find yourself second-guessing everything not long after?

In this episode, I’m sharing a chapter of my own journey that looked picture-perfect from the outside—a new job, a new path, and what I thought was my “dream” next step.

But behind the scenes?

I was shrinking.

I was doubting.

And I was grieving a version of my life I thought I wanted.

What happens when you revisit a space where an old version of you once lived—but you show up as the empowered woman you are now?

In this heartfelt episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my 20-year high school reunion—nerves, nostalgia, and all. From the anxious thoughts that showed up before walking in, to the surprise moments of connection I never expected, this story is about more than a reunion—it’s about healing, growth, and being seen for who you are now.

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Have you ever been blindsided by a comment that stuck with you longer than it should have?

In this episode, I’m sharing a moment that caught me off guard in the middle of Target—when a little girl asked, “What happened to her hands?”

It wasn’t the question that hurt.

It was the weight of suddenly being seen… not as a woman, but as something different.

And the pressure to stay calm, smile, and make everyone else feel okay.

💛 This one...

So Caleb and I were watching MasterChef, Season 3—and one contestant completely stopped me in my tracks.

She was blind, standing in front of Gordon Ramsay, Graham Elliot, and Joe Bastianich... and she said something I’ll never forget:

“Treat me like everyone else—but don’t leave me behind.”

💛 This one’s for the woman who’s tired of being underestimated or overlooked.

You don’t need pity.

You don’t need to prove your strength.

You just...

Have you ever looked around and felt like the world had moved on—but you were still sitting in the aftermath of something hard?

In this episode, I’m opening up about one of the most invisible parts of healing: when you look okay on the outside but you’re still putting yourself back together on the inside.

I’ll never forget what it felt like to see everyone else celebrating milestones, while I was quietly grieving the life I thought I’d have.

💛 This one’s for the woman who feels stuck...

Have you ever been caught off guard by a question that made you feel… exposed?

In this episode, I’m sharing a moment that stopped me in my tracks—the time a stranger asked, “How do you even do that with one arm?”—and what it’s like to navigate questions like that when you’re just trying to live your life.

This isn’t about blame. It’s about the weight of being seen as different, and the emotional work of trying to feel normal in a world that constantly points it out.

💛 This one’s for t...

Have you ever been so caught off guard by someone’s reaction to you that it left you feeling small… or even ashamed?

In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story I’ve held onto for a long time—one that still echoes when I think about where confidence really begins. I was just trying to live my life… and then a girl screamed when she saw me.

Her reaction was loud. It was shocking. And it made me want to hide. But over time, I’ve realized: it wasn’t really about me. And I get to cho...

From my first fitting at 6 months old to the bold moment I put my prosthetic in the closet at 9 years old—this episode is a heart-to-heart about what it really means to choose yourself.

For a long time, I wore a prosthetic because it was what I was “supposed” to do. It became part of my routine, like shoes or socks. But deep down, it wasn’t helping—it was holding me back. And the day I stopped wearing it? That was the day I started trusting myself.

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✨ From stage lights to gold heart pins, this episode dives into the early moments that shaped my confidence—even when I didn’t realize it yet.

Before I knew what mindset was, before I ever coached a client or shared my story online—I was just a little girl without any hands and a big smile… standing on stages, speaking into microphones, and learning how to connect with the world in a way that felt safe and real.

In this episode, I’m taking you back to my time as a Junior Ambassador f...

Have you ever had to relearn something that used to feel easy?

In this episode, I’m sharing the full story of how I learned to write—first with my toes, and then later with a writing cuff—and what those chapters of my journey taught me about trying, practicing, and redefining what beauty looks like.

As a little girl, writing with my toes felt natural. It was how I expressed myself. But in 4th grade, I made the decision to try something new… and it changed the way I saw myself, my ability, and my resil...

Have you ever had a moment where something about your story made you pause—not because you’re ashamed, but because you’re still learning to fully accept it?

In this episode, I’m sharing a personal moment that caught me off guard—the day I saw my disabled license plate and felt a wave of unexpected emotion.

Even though I’ve lived with limb difference my entire life… something about that label, on that plate, felt heavy.

This conversation is for the woman who’s still making peace with the parts of her...

Have you ever pushed down your discomfort just to make someone else feel okay?

In this episode, we’re getting honest about the pressure so many amputee women feel to be “polite,” “inspiring,” or “easy to be around”—even when we’re hurting.

This one’s for the woman who’s ever smiled through an awkward stare, answered a personal question she didn’t want to, or felt like she had to perform confidence just to make other people comfortable.

💛 You don’t have to explain yourself to be worthy of respect.

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Have you ever felt seen—but not really understood? In this episode, we’re talking about the invisible layers behind what it’s like to be an amputee woman navigating the world.

Inspired by a moment at Lake Nighthorse—where two curious kids asked me what happened to my hands and how I get dressed—I’m reflecting on the quiet strength we carry and the emotional work that goes unseen.

This episode is for the woman who’s ever had to explain herself... or felt like she couldn’t.

Inside this hear...

Have you ever looked at old photos and thought, “I wish I was still her…”?

In this episode, we’re having a real talk about something so many amputee women wrestle with—comparing yourself to the version of you before limb loss, or before everything changed.

I’m opening up about my own journey with this—how I used to write with my toes in school, and how I eventually taught myself to write using a cuff instead. It wasn’t easy. But it taught me something powerful:

🌱 Growth isn’t about going back. I...

Traveling can be exhausting—and when you live with limb difference, it can come with extra layers of stress. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing what travel really looks like for me.

From packing tips and airport hacks to the emotional side of navigating stares and asking for help, this is a real conversation about what it means to explore the world while honoring your body.

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Let’s talk about something real, Beauty—eating in public as an amputee. 🍴

The stares. The awkward glances. The moments where you just want to blend in.

In this episode, I’m opening up about my own experience with eating out—what I avoid, what I’ve figured out, and how I’ve learned to feel more confident even when people are watching.

From using a rubber band tool to hold a fork to balancing a slice of pizza on my elbow (yep, really), I’m sharing the real-life tips and mindset shifts that have helped...

Some days feel heavier than others. And when life gets overwhelming, it can be easy to think you're going backwards or doing something wrong.

But what if this is still part of your becoming? 💛

In this honest, heartfelt episode, I’m opening up about the seasons that feel messy, uncertain, and hard—and how those moments can actually shape our strength in the most powerful way.

I share a story about having to show up and give a speech on one of the most emotional days of my life… and how I fou...

If you’ve ever felt like you have to do it all on your own—to be strong, capable, and “fine” no matter what—you’re not the only one. 🕊️⁣

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In this heartfelt episode, I’m opening up about the pressure I used to carry to never ask for help—and the moment that shifted everything.⁣

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Because the truth is:⁣

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✨ You don’t have to prove your strength by going it alone.⁣

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✨ Support isn’t weakness—it’s what helps us heal.⁣

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✨ And you’re not a burden for needing peo...

In today’s episode, we’re getting real about confidence after limb loss. If you've ever looked in the mirror and wondered, "Where did she go?"—this one’s for you. Confidence might not look like it used to, and that’s okay. In fact, it might turn out even deeper, softer, and stronger than you imagined.

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If you’ve ever looked back and thought, “I wish someone had told me this,” this episode is for you, bestie. 💛

In this honest conversation, I’m sharing the real things I wish I had known earlier in my journey—about confidence, comparison, and owning my own timeline after limb loss.

From believing I had to “have it all together” to feeling like I wasn’t doing enough, I open up about the pressure I put on myself and how I finally began to release it.

Because here’s the truth:

In this very first episode, I’m sharing my story and what led me to create Beautifully Becoming. If you’ve ever felt like you lost yourself after limb loss or life completely changed overnight—I see you. And I want you to know this is just the beginning, not the end.

I talk about how I’ve navigated the highs and lows of confidence, grief, identity, and healing since becoming a double-arm amputee at 3 days old—and why this podcast is the safe, supportive space I wish I had all those years ago.

Whether you're her...