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...
A Mom Son Interview: Faith, Football, and Money Lessons From My 10 Year Old
Takeaways
Kids notice more about how adults worry and behave than we give them credit for, and their honest perspective is a great gut check for parents.Teaching kids about money early, like saving instead of spending everything at once, sticks even when it is hard for them in the moment.Big life transitions like a cross country move hit kids differently than adults, but new adventures and new friendships follow close behind.Faith conversations with kids do not need to be complicated. A favorite Bible story can carry a big lesson about courage in the face of...Courageous Parenting in a World That Keeps Changing, With Angie Tolpin
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Takeaways
Every season of life, even the ones that feel like a detour, is preparation for the season God has ahead. You do not need to force a dream before its time.Mentorship goes both directions. The women who mentor others well are the ones who never stop being a mentee themselves...How Megan May Found Jesus Over a Cup of Coffee (And Never Looked Back)
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Takeaways
Grief and joy are not opposites. You can grieve a loss and still find real, sustaining joy in the same season, sometimes in the same day.Success is not a house, a bank account, or a car without rust. Real success is internal growth: who you become through the hard season, not what you have to show for it.Isolation is often the...The Train Theory: Navigating Seasons, Friendships, and Life’s Stops
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.
Takeaways
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.Summary of the episode
Amy opens this solo episode with...
Halfway Through the Year? Here's How to Reflect Without Beating Yourself Up
Takeaways
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.Summary of the episode
<...Two God Moments From Our Last Week in Minnesota
Takeaways
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.Summary of the Episode
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
Takeaways
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.Summary of the Episode
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
Takeaways
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.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.
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
Takeaways
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.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
Takeaways
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 dayIn 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.
This episode is packed with realistic morning routine...
Why Receiving Is Hard and How to Stop Blocking Blessings
Takeaways
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.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.
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
Takeaways
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.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...
Leadership vs Management: The Workplace Difference Nobody Talks About
Takeaways
Leadership and management are not the same thing.True leadership is rooted in influence, humility, and service.You do not need a title to positively influence your workplace.Healthy organizations develop leaders at every level.Great leaders focus on helping others grow and succeed.In this episode of Life with Amy, Amy Poepping dives into the difference between leadership and management in the workplace. She shares personal experiences from past jobs where leadership positions were often based on seniority, titles, or education rather than genuine leadership ability.
Amy explains how many organizations confuse management...
Leadership is Influence
Amy Poepping challenges misconceptions and limiting beliefs about leadership by defining it simply as influence, not a title, and explains that everyone influences others daily in relationships, parenting, friendships, and work. Speaking especially to moms, she describes how mothers lead by influencing children to make good choices, develop morals, learn from mistakes with grace and forgiveness, and grow into who God created them to be, while avoiding micromanagement. She notes that influence can be positive or negative, so even harmful influence is still leadership. Amy shares a sixth-grade student council experience that planted self-doubt about her leadership, and how...
How to Notice the Answered Prayers Already Around You
Takeaways
You may already be living in the answered prayers you once hoped, dreamed, or asked God for.Gratitude grows when you slow down long enough to notice the blessings already present in your life.Prayer does not have to be formal or complicated; it can be a simple, honest conversation with God.Everyday things like clean water, food, shelter, clothing, relationships, and breath in your lungs are gifts worth recognizing.Taking just two minutes to reflect on answered prayers can shift your mindset from wanting more to feeling deeply grateful.In this heartfelt episode of Life...
Embracing Grace 2026 Recap: The Power of an Obedient Yes
Takeaways
One obedient yes can create ripple effects far beyond what you can see.Rest, identity, and surrender are essential parts of spiritual growth.God can work powerfully through you even when you feel unqualified.In this heartfelt episode of Life with Amy, Amy Poepping recaps Embracing Grace 2026, a powerful two-day women’s event centered on faith, rest, identity, obedience, and community. Amy reflects on the beauty of saying yes to God, even when you feel unready, and shares how the event came together through the faithful yeses of speakers, volunteers, and women willing to receive what Go...
My Faith Story: How I Found God in the Middle of Real Life
Takeaways
Faith often begins with curiosity, not certainty.God can meet you in the middle of an ordinary, messy season of life.Personal transformation happens through small, faithful steps over time.In this deeply personal episode of Life with Amy, Amy Poepping shares her story of coming to faith and how her relationship with God began in an unexpected season of life. From a childhood with some church background to a young adult life shaped more by partying than purpose, Amy opens up about the moments that slowly led her toward Jesus.
She shares how...
My Trip Around the World and the Power of Being Stretched
Takeaways
Growth happens when you step beyond what feels safe and familiar.Healthy discomfort can stretch your body, mind, emotions, and faith in powerful ways.You do not need a huge life event to grow — small brave steps matter too.In this episode of Life with Amy, Amy Poepping shares the powerful lessons she learned from a transformational trip that took her literally around the world. What started as an exciting international adventure became a deep personal growth journey filled with physical challenge, emotional moments, spiritual reflection, and mindset expansion.
Amy opens up about trekking in...
How Entrepreneurship Helped Me Build a More Fulfilling Life
Takeaways
Curiosity can be the first step toward discovering a more fulfilling path.Entrepreneurship often begins before you even realize that’s what you’re building.Failing forward, staying open, and leaning into your gifts can change your life.In this debut episode of Life with Amy, Amy Poepping shares her personal journey from working in medicine to building a life rooted in entrepreneurship, faith, and fulfillment. What started as burnout in the hospital led to a search for something more, and that search opened the door to online business, mentorship, personal development, and eventually multiple business vent...
Welcome to Life with Amy: Faith, Entrepreneurship, Wellness, and Real Life
Takeaways
Amy Poepping introduces the heart and mission behind Life with Amy, a podcast centered on leadership, entrepreneurship, faith, wellness, and real-life growth.This show will explore Amy’s journey through motherhood, marriage, business ownership, personal reinvention, and Christian faith.Listeners can expect honest encouragement, practical insight, and empowering conversations designed to help women lead well and live with purpose.In this trailer episode of Life with Amy, host Amy Poepping welcomes listeners into a new space for conversations about leadership, entrepreneurship, faith, wellness, motherhood, and personal growth. Amy shares her story as a wife, mom of th...
