The Stories We Tell with Amanda Novak Podcast

07/02/2026

NEW EPISODE just dropped!

The Power of Healthy Boundaries

How often do you say "yes" when you really want to say "no"?

In this episode, we're talking about one of the most powerful- and often uncomfortable skills we can develop - Setting Healthy Boundaries.

They aren't about shutting people out, they are about protecting your peace, honoring your values, and creating healthier relationships at work, at home, with friends, and even with yourself.

Take a listen as we explore why boundaries matter, how to communicate them with confidence, and how they can transform many areas of your life.

Do you have a topic you've been wanting to hear us cover or would you like to share a part of your own story? Drop a message in the comments or send me a DM!❤️

06/23/2026

When you stop waiting for permission…
When you stop measuring your worth by likes, praise, or approval…
When you trust your own voice, your own journey, and your own abilities…

Everything changes.

The most powerful confidence isn’t loud. It doesn’t need to prove anything. It simply knows who it is.

Your value was never meant to be determined by someone else’s opinion.

Believe in yourself first. The rest will follow. ❤️

05/08/2026

BRAND NEW Episode is out now! This episode is all about navigating adult friendships- how they change over time and the importance of setting boundaries, knowing when to part ways, and finding the courage to find your people.

https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/qgcILPiHX2b

I'd love you to follow my podcast on Spotify- I appreciate you all and love this community we are building🩷

In this episode we are diving into the realities of navigating adult friendships as women - from outgrowing some relationships and setting boundaries - to finding genuine community and protecting your peace along the way. Through honest conversations, relatable stories, and meaningful insights; this...

04/20/2026

NEW Episode drops right now! I sat down with a friend and we talked about something we don't always slow down enough to think about - Life Transitions, and how we move from one "title" and role in life right into the other... without stopping to think, who am I outside of this?

We spend so much time being the titles - daughter, partner, professional, provider - that we rarely take the time to understand who we are at our core and realizing that it isn't selfish to find what it is that lights us up.

Enjoy the listen and let me know your thoughts!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6xCf7yrJgTGDd5DueZUYVP?si=ggTnDgysSLyDpt5HD457zg

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