The Amy Says So Show

The Amy Says So Show is a podcast by Amy Stone. Amy is a coach, mentor and author who works to help stepparents and adults in blended families. You can find her book, Blend! On Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9FJR73T

The podcast topic in this episode is looking back on how decisions and choices I didn't know I was making had a profound impact on how my family experience turned out.

If anything in this episode was helpful or resonated with you please find more information about Amy and her products and services by visiting www.amysaysso.com 

The Amy Says So show is created and produced by me - Amy. Occasionally there are guests on the show. Anything expressed on this show is offered as entertainment and the views of the guests may not always represent the ideas and viewpoints of the host. 

This next section might sound a little weird because it’s me talking about myself in the third-person but it’s better to say it than assume it. 

Amy Stone does not intend, or hold herself out, to provide professional advice or recommendations of any kind.  She is not a lawyer, accountant, tax advisor, investment or financial adviser, broker, doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, social worker, or professional educator. She also does not recommend or endorse any such types of products or services offered by any of the foregoing types of persons or entities, so any discussions about them should be had with that understanding. In the end, you, and you alone, need to make those kinds of decisions based on your personal and individual situation, needs, circumstances and comfort level. 

The Amy Says So Show is a podcast by Amy Stone. Amy is a coach, mentor and author who works to help stepparents and adults in blended families. You can find her book, Blend! On Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9FJR73T

The podcast topic in this episode is meeting my mentors. Today I’m going to share with you about Wendy Moder

Resources featured in this episode include 

https://bookshop.org/lists/books-for-parents-and-caregivers-7916b746-b2f4-43a6-b9c5-356509255541?

If anything in this episode was helpful or resonated with you please find more information about Amy and her products and services by visiting www.amysaysso.com 

The Amy Says So show is created and produced by me - Amy. Occasionally there are guests on the show. Anything expressed on this show is offered as entertainment and the views of the guests may not always represent the ideas and viewpoints of the host. 

This next section might sound a little weird because it’s me talking about myself in the third-person but it’s better to say it than assume it. 

Amy Stone does not intend, or hold herself out, to provide professional advice or recommendations of any kind.  She is not a lawyer, accountant, tax advisor, investment or financial adviser, broker, doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, social worker, or professional educator. She also does not recommend or endorse any such types of products or services offered by any of the foregoing types of persons or entities, so any discussions about them should be had with that understanding. In the end, you, and you alone, need to make those kinds of decisions based on your personal and individual situation, needs, circumstances and comfort level. 

The Amy Says So Show is a podcast by Amy Stone. Amy is a coach, mentor and author who works to help stepparents and adults in blended families. You can find her book, Blend! On Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9FJR73T

The podcast topic in this episode is how sometimes thinking about older experiences can be helpful in present day.

https://bookshop.org/lists/books-for-parents-and-caregivers-7916b746-b2f4-43a6-b9c5-356509255541?

If anything in this episode was helpful or resonated with you please find more information about Amy and her products and services by visiting www.amysaysso.com 

The Amy Says So show is created and produced by me - Amy. Occasionally there are guests on the show. Anything expressed on this show is offered as entertainment and the views of the guests may not always represent the ideas and viewpoints of the host. 

This next section might sound a little weird because it’s me talking about myself in the third-person but it’s better to say it than assume it. 

Amy Stone does not intend, or hold herself out, to provide professional advice or recommendations of any kind.  She is not a lawyer, accountant, tax advisor, investment or financial adviser, broker, doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, social worker, or professional educator. She also does not recommend or endorse any such types of products or services offered by any of the foregoing types of persons or entities, so any discussions about them should be had with that understanding. In the end, you, and you alone, need to make those kinds of decisions based on your personal and individual situation, needs, circumstances and comfort level. 

The Amy Says So Show is a podcast by Amy Stone. Amy is a coach, mentor and author who works to help stepparents and adults in blended families. You can find her book, Blend! On Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9FJR73T 

Guests and resources featured in this episode include Celeste Hartwell.

Celeste Hartwell, after an eighteen-year corporate career, jumped off the ledge of safety and security into the unknown of entrepreneurship. She first fell into listening to well-intentioned people who guided her against her internal knowing of her own business. Then she learned to tune into her own internal guidance and created a business and life she adores.
Passionate about helping women, Celeste works with women to cultivate a relationship with their own intuition so they feel excited and energized about living a life without compromise and helps clients step out of imposter syndrome and into fully owning their Rockstar selves.
Through the work of her company, Divine Feminine Leaders®️, women step out of overwhelm, guilt, and shame, to shine brightly, attracting all they desire.

The best link for me is www.divinefeminineleaders.com/links

If anything in this episode was helpful or resonated with you please find more information about Amy and her products and services by visiting www.amysaysso.com 

The Amy Says So show is created and produced by me - Amy. Occasionally there are guests on the show. Anything expressed on this show is offered as entertainment and the views of the guests may not always represent the ideas and viewpoints of the host. 

Amy Stone does not intend, or hold herself out, to provide professional advice or recommendations of any kind.  She is not a lawyer, accountant, tax advisor, investment or financial adviser, broker, doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, social worker, or professional educator. She also does not recommend or endorse any such types of products or services offered by any of the foregoing types of persons or entities, so any discussions about them should be had with that understanding. In the end, you, and you alone, need to make those kinds of decisions based on your personal and individual situation, needs, circumstances and comfort level. 

I once created a training tool called the cup of contentment that you can find here: https://www.amysaysso.com/cup-of-contentment/

If anything in this episode was helpful or resonated with you please find more information about Amy and her products and services by visiting www.amysaysso.com 

The Amy Says So show is created and produced by me - Amy. Occasionally there are guests on the show. Anything expressed on this show is offered as entertainment and the views of the guests may not always represent the ideas and viewpoints of the host. 

This next section might sound a little weird because it’s me talking about myself in the third-person but it’s better to say it than assume it. 

Amy Stone does not intend, or hold herself out, to provide professional advice or recommendations of any kind.  She is not a lawyer, accountant, tax advisor, investment or financial adviser, broker, doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, social worker, or professional educator. She also does not recommend or endorse any such types of products or services offered by any of the foregoing types of persons or entities, so any discussions about them should be had with that understanding. In the end, you, and you alone, need to make those kinds of decisions based on your personal and individual situation, needs, circumstances and comfort level. 

The Amy Says So Show is a podcast by Amy Stone. Amy is a coach, mentor and author who works to help stepparents and adults in blended families. You can find her book, Blend! On Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9FJR73T

Guests and resources featured in this episode include Gina Tufano.

Gina Tufano is a mom of 3 boys (2 grown) who lives in Virginia with her youngest son, 2 dogs, and a cat, while caring for her mom and juggling a business. Living down the street from her ex husband, they have figured out how to coparent successfully. Gina is currently in a long term relationship which brings an additional 4 children (3 bio, 1 step, all grown) and 2 grands (same age as her youngest). Having always wanted to be a mom as a child - she has learned many lessons (some extremely difficult ones) along the way.

You can find Gina on social media @ginatufano

If anything in this episode was helpful or resonated with you please find more information about Amy and her products and services by visiting www.amysaysso.com 

The Amy Says So show is created and produced by me - Amy. Occasionally there are guests on the show. Anything expressed on this show is offered as entertainment and the views of the guests may not always represent the ideas and viewpoints of the host. 

This next section might sound a little weird because it’s me talking about myself in the third-person but it’s better to say it than assume it. 

Amy Stone does not intend, or hold herself out, to provide professional advice or recommendations of any kind.  She is not a lawyer, accountant, tax advisor, investment or financial adviser, broker, doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, social worker, or professional educator. She also does not recommend or endorse any such types of products or services offered by any of the foregoing types of persons or entities, so any discussions about them should be had with that understanding. In the end, you, and you alone, need to make those kinds of decisions based on your personal and individual situation, needs, circumstances and comfort level.

If anything in this episode was helpful or resonated with you please find more information about Amy and her products and services by visiting www.amysaysso.com 

The Amy Says So show is created and produced by me - Amy. Occasionally there are guests on the show. Anything expressed on this show is offered as entertainment and the views of the guests may not always represent the ideas and viewpoints of the host.
Amy Stone does not intend, or hold herself out, to provide professional advice or recommendations of any kind.  She is not a lawyer, accountant, tax advisor, investment or financial adviser, broker, doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, social worker, or professional educator. She also does not recommend or endorse any such types of products or services offered by any of the foregoing types of persons or entities, so any discussions about them should be had with that understanding. In the end, you, and you alone, need to make those kinds of decisions based on your personal and individual situation, needs, circumstances and comfort level.

If anything in this episode was helpful or resonated with you please find more information about Amy and her products and services by visiting www.amysaysso.com 

The Amy Says So show is created and produced by me - Amy. Occasionally there are guests on the show. Anything expressed on this show is offered as entertainment and the views of the guests may not always represent the ideas and viewpoints of the host. 

This next section might sound a little weird because it’s me talking about myself in the third-person but it’s better to say it than assume it. 

Amy Stone does not intend, or hold herself out, to provide professional advice or recommendations of any kind.  She is not a lawyer, accountant, tax advisor, investment or financial adviser, broker, doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, social worker, or professional educator. She also does not recommend or endorse any such types of products or services offered by any of the foregoing types of persons or entities, so any discussions about them should be had with that understanding. In the end, you, and you alone, need to make those kinds of decisions based on your personal and individual situation, needs, circumstances and comfort level. 

The Amy Says So Show is a podcast by Amy Stone. Amy is a coach, mentor and author who works to help stepparents and adults in blended families. You can find her book, Blend! On Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9FJR73T

The podcast topic in this episode is how to process the idea of being a part of raising kids that aren't your biological kids.

If anything in this episode was helpful or resonated with you please find more information about Amy and her products and services by visiting www.amysaysso.com 

The Amy Says So show is created and produced by me - Amy. Occasionally there are guests on the show. Anything expressed on this show is offered as entertainment and the views of the guests may not always represent the ideas and viewpoints of the host. 

This next section might sound a little weird because it’s me talking about myself in the third-person but it’s better to say it than assume it. 

Amy Stone does not intend, or hold herself out, to provide professional advice or recommendations of any kind.  She is not a lawyer, accountant, tax advisor, investment or financial adviser, broker, doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, social worker, or professional educator. She also does not recommend or endorse any such types of products or services offered by any of the foregoing types of persons or entities, so any discussions about them should be had with that understanding. In the end, you, and you alone, need to make those kinds of decisions based on your personal and individual situation, needs, circumstances and comfort level. 

The Amy Says So Show is a podcast by Amy Stone. Amy is a coach, mentor and author who works to help stepparents and adults in blended families. You can find her book, Blend! On Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9FJR73T

Guests and resources featured in this episode include Courtney Edwards.

Courtney Edwards is a former psychotherapist turned Board Certified Coach. As the founder of Alchemy Coaching, she blends her background in mental health and counseling with behavioral health, life, and relationship coaching; offering a non-pathologizing, collaborative partnership that celebrates your strengths and goals. She is also a certified relationship coach, certified meditation teacher, group facilitator, adjunct instructor, and host of Pragmatic Alchemy podcast.
Courtney lives and works in New York’s Hudson Valley with her family. You can connect with Courtney at www.shineandsoar.com

If anything in this episode was helpful or resonated with you please find more information about Amy and her products and services by visiting www.amysaysso.com 

The Amy Says So show is created and produced by me - Amy. Occasionally there are guests on the show. Anything expressed on this show is offered as entertainment and the views of the guests may not always represent the ideas and viewpoints of the host. 

This next section might sound a little weird because it’s me talking about myself in the third-person but it’s better to say it than assume it. 

Amy Stone does not intend, or hold herself out, to provide professional advice or recommendations of an kind.  She is not a lawyer, accountant, tax advisor, investment or financial adviser, broker, doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, social worker, or professional educator. She also does not recommend or endorse any such types of products or services offered by any of the foregoing types of persons or entities, so any discussions about them should be had with that understanding. In the end, you, and you alone, need to make those kinds of decisions based on your personal and individual situation, needs, circumstances and comfort level. 

The Amy Says So Show is a podcast by Amy Stone. Amy is a coach, mentor and author who works to help stepparents and adults in blended families. You can find her book, Blend! On Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9FJR73T

The podcast topic in this episode is cults and scams and whether or not I think life coaching is that.

Guests and resources featured in this episode include this website that shares the characteristics of cults. https://cultrecovery101.com/cult-recovery-readings/checklist-of-cult-characteristics/

If anything in this episode was helpful or resonated with you please find more information about Amy and her products and services by visiting www.amysaysso.com 

The Amy Says So show is created and produced by me - Amy. Occasionally there are guests on the show. Anything expressed on this show is offered as entertainment and the views of the guests may not always represent the ideas and viewpoints of the host. 

This next section might sound a little weird because it’s me talking about myself in the third-person but it’s better to say it than assume it. 

Amy Stone does not intend, or hold herself out, to provide professional advice or recommendations of an kind.  She is not a lawyer, accountant, tax advisor, investment or financial adviser, broker, doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, social worker, or professional educator. She also does not recommend or endorse any such types of products or services offered by any of the foregoing types of persons or entities, so any discussions about them should be had with that understanding. In the end, you, and you alone, need to make those kinds of decisions based on your personal and individual situation, needs, circumstances and comfort level. 

If anything in this episode was helpful or resonated with you please find more information about Amy and her products and services by visiting www.amysaysso.com 

The Amy Says So show is created and produced by me - Amy. Occasionally there are guests on the show. Anything expressed on this show is offered as entertainment and the views of the guests may not always represent the ideas and viewpoints of the host. 

This next section might sound a little weird because it’s me talking about myself in the third-person but it’s better to say it than assume it. 

Amy Stone does not intend, or hold herself out, to provide professional advice or recommendations of an kind.  She is not a lawyer, accountant, tax advisor, investment or financial adviser, broker, doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, social worker, or professional educator. She also does not recommend or endorse any such types of products or services offered by any of the foregoing types of persons or entities, so any discussions about them should be had with that understanding. In the end, you, and you alone, need to make those kinds of decisions based on your personal and individual situation, needs, circumstances and comfort level. 

If anything in this episode was helpful or resonated with you please find more information about Amy and her products and services by visiting www.amysaysso.com 

The Amy Says So show is created and produced by me - Amy. Occasionally there are guests on the show. Anything expressed on this show is offered as entertainment and the views of the guests may not always represent the ideas and viewpoints of the host. 

This next section might sound a little weird because it’s me talking about myself in the third-person but it’s better to say it than assume it. 

Amy Stone does not intend, or hold herself out, to provide professional advice or recommendations of an kind.  She is not a lawyer, accountant, tax advisor, investment or financial adviser, broker, doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, social worker, or professional educator. She also does not recommend or endorse any such types of products or services offered by any of the foregoing types of persons or entities, so any discussions about them should be had with that understanding. In the end, you, and you alone, need to make those kinds of decisions based on your personal and individual situation, needs, circumstances and comfort level. 

The Amy Says So Show is a podcast by Amy Stone. Amy is a coach, mentor and author who works to help stepparents and adults in blended families. You can find her book, Blend! On Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9FJR73T

This episode features my guest Brooke Leslie. Brooke has been a stepmom for about 9 years, and a biomom for 6. She's a coach and a podcast host. She loves talking to other stepmoms and connecting with the women who truly get it!

You can find Brooke at https://www.StrugglingStepmom.com and @TheStrugglingStepmom on Instagram.

If anything in this episode was helpful or resonated with you please find more information about Amy and her products and services by visiting www.amysaysso.com 

The Amy Says So show is created and produced by me - Amy. Occasionally there are guests on the show. Anything expressed on this show is offered as entertainment and the views of the guests may not always represent the ideas and viewpoints of the host. 

This next section might sound a little weird because it’s me talking about myself in the third-person but it’s better to say it than assume it. 

Amy Stone does not intend, or hold herself out, to provide professional advice or recommendations of an kind.  She is not a lawyer, accountant, tax advisor, investment or financial adviser, broker, doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, social worker, or professional educator. She also does not recommend or endorse any such types of products or services offered by any of the foregoing types of persons or entities, so any discussions about them should be had with that understanding. In the end, you, and you alone, need to make those kinds of decisions based on your personal and individual situation, needs, circumstances and comfort level. 

If anything in this episode was helpful or resonated with you please find more information about Amy and her products and services by visiting www.amysaysso.com 

The Amy Says So Show is a podcast by Amy Stone. Amy is a coach, mentor and author who works to help stepparents and adults in blended families. You can find her book, Blend! On Amazon. 

The podcast topic in this episode was supposed to be the first interview of the Real Talk series. It's not. Instead it's the story of a failed interview that left your host Amy feeling all kinds of yucky inside and then the explanation of why she (Amy...who is me writing this) decided not to publish it.

Resources featured in this episode include the book Mother Brain https://www.amazon.com/Mother-Brain-Neuroscience-Rewriting-Parenthood-ebook/dp/B092T9CXQH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=S7FE36MH6H1C&keywords=mother+brain&qid=1698257758&s=digital-text&sprefix=mother+brain%2Cdigital-text%2C107&sr=1-1
If anything in this episode was helpful or resonated with you please find more information about Amy and her products and services by visiting www.amysaysso.com

If anything in this episode was helpful or resonated with you please find more information about Amy and her products and services by visiting www.amysaysso.com