# Wellness, Wisdom, and the Work That Matters: A Conversation with Amanda Younts-Episode 54 Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/lead-with-hope-6701890/wellness-wisdom-and-the-work-that-matters-a-conversation-with-amanda-younts-episode-54 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/lead-with-hope-6701890/wellness-wisdom-and-the-work-that-matters-a-conversation-with-amanda-younts-episode-54.md Podcast: [Lead with HOPE](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lead-with-hope-6701890) Published: 2025-08-23T11:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandi-kelly6/episodes/Wellness--Wisdom--and-the-Work-That-Matters-A-Conversation-with-Amanda-Younts-Episode-54-e336afh Audio file: https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/f4d10f12d0f08579149344c956599f91418a20c75c31dfbac3ddab36406d1657/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5MjMyYTJmNC1iNmQzLTRiNzAtYjE4Ni02NTA5ODg2ZmYzZDUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhMzJiNTljZC05MDIwLTRiYzQtYTcwMy03ZjljMWYxZjZhNzkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTRlZGEwNjA4Mjc1MGM3MWVlOTc2YzYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9hMzJiNTljZC05MDIwLTRiYzQtYTcwMy03ZjljMWYxZjZhNzkvZXBpc29kZXMvOTIzMmEyZjQtYjZkMy00YjcwLWIxODYtNjUwOTg4NmZmM2Q1LzQwMDc2MTU5OS00NDEwMC0yLTRhMGYxOWVhNDllN2MubXAzIn0=.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/lead-with-hope-6701890/episodes/wellness-wisdom-and-the-work-that-matters-a-conversation-with-amanda-younts-episode-54 Duration seconds: 1193 ## Resource In this inspiring episode of the Lead with H.O.P.E. podcast, Dr. Brandi Kelly welcomes Amanda Younts , leadership and personal growth expert known as The Midlife Catalyst . With over two decades of experience in education, psychology, and advocacy, Amanda shares her deeply personal journey of transitioning from a career in education to becoming a sought-after speaker, coach, and wellness advocate. Amanda opens up about how her parents’ illnesses sparked a shift in perspective—leading her to reevaluate her purpose and pursue a life rooted in meaning, mindfulness, and impact . She shares how she now helps others do the same through values-based leadership and holistic personal growth. ✨ Episode Highlights : Amanda’s powerful story of career transition and reinvention The role of core values in creating a meaningful life Building individualized habits using James Clear’s Atomic Habits and habit stacking Amanda’s daily wellness routines: journaling, meditation, and movement How social connection and community support personal and professional well-being Her work with organizations to promote employee wellness and combat burnout Insights on writing, storytelling, and her upcoming memoir Navigating career changes, setting boundaries , and maintaining a healthy work-life balance This episode is a must-listen for midlife professionals, leaders in transition, and anyone ready to reconnect with their purpose and rise with hope. 📌 Connect with Amanda Younts :🌐 midlifecatalyst.net ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/lead-with-hope-6701890/episodes/wellness-wisdom-and-the-work-that-matters-a-conversation-with-amanda-younts-episode-54/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/lead-with-hope-6701890/wellness-wisdom-and-the-work-that-matters-a-conversation-with-amanda-younts-episode-54.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.