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Why "I'm Fine" Is Costing You More Than You Think

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

What does “I’m fine” really cost you?

In this powerful solo episode of Humaning Well, Amber Cabral unpacks the hidden emotional, mental, and physical toll of constantly performing “okayness.” From burnout and anxiety to cognitive overload and disconnection, Amber reveals how suppressing your true feelings doesn’t protect you - it depletes you.

Through a deeply personal story about navigating grief while preparing for a TED Talk, Amber explores why so many high-performing individuals default to “I’m fine,” even when they’re overwhelmed, struggling, or not okay at all. She breaks down the neuroscience behind emotional suppression, how it impacts your brain, memory, and stress levels, and why honesty with yourself is the first step toward real well-being.

Reflection Questions:

Before I say “I’m fine”… is that actually true? If not, what is true for me right now?
What am I trying to protect by telling people I’m okay?
If someone I love were in my exact situation, would I tell them to just push through?
How much of what I’m afraid of is real vs something I’m assuming?
What decision would I make right now if I wasn’t worried about how it looks to others?
Where in my life has “I’m fine” become a reflex instead of a conscious choice?
What is one honest sentence I could say instead of “I’m fine” that still feels safe?
What might change in my relationships if I allowed myself to be more truthful?

If you’ve ever felt pressure to hold it together, push through, or protect your image at the expense of your truth, this episode will challenge you to rethink what strength actually looks like.

This is your permission slip to stop performing and start showing up honestly.

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You Don't Need Permission to Know What You're Worth

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

How many times have you questioned your value… even when you had proof of your expertise?

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber tackles a challenge many high-achieving professionals face but rarely name: waiting for someone else to validate the value you already bring. Whether it shows up in your career, business, leadership, or personal life, undervaluing yourself can quietly limit your opportunities, income, and impact.

Amber explains how this gap between evidence and self-belief can lead to undervaluing your work, negotiating against yourself, pricing too low, or accepting roles and opportunities that don’t reflect your true capability.

Amber shares a powerful exercise: write your own receipts. List the results you’ve created, the problems you’ve solved, and the skills behind those outcomes. Because knowing your value isn’t something a performance review, promotion, or title can fully define. It’s work that ultimately has to come from you.

When you learn to clearly recognize and communicate your value, you show up differently in negotiations, leadership, collaboration, and community. And that clarity doesn’t just benefit you. It strengthens every room and relationship you’re part of.

If you’ve ever hesitated to claim your expertise, this episode is a reminder that you don’t need permission to know what you’re worth.

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You Were Never Supposed to Figure Things Out Alone

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Why is asking for help so hard?

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber breaks down the hidden skill gap that holds many people back professionally and personally: the inability to ask for help clearly, confidently, and effectively.

Amber explores why many women, particularly high achievers, were conditioned to be the helper (instead of being the one asking for help). From early expectations to always be capable and self-sufficient, to the fear that needing help means something is wrong, these patterns can quietly sabotage professional growth.

You’ll discover why many people unintentionally undermine their own requests by apologizing, minimizing their needs, or over-explaining before they even make the ask. Amber shares a framework for making clear, direct requests that respect both your needs and the other person’s time.

By the end of the conversation, Amber shares practical ways to identify where you need support, how to make a specific request, and how to handle rejection without internalizing it.

Because the truth is simple: you were never meant to do everything alone.

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You Deserve Your Own Labor

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 4 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

“If you are going to invest deeply anywhere, invest deeply with you.” — Amber Cabral

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber answers one of the most common questions she hears: “But how do I actually work on myself?”

Amber breaks down the uncomfortable truth: that most of us aren’t truly working on ourselves. We’re trying tactics. We’re consuming information. We’re speaking the language. But we haven’t made the internal decision that our well-being is a lifelong investment.

This episode challenges the belief that achievement equals self-worth and calls out the pattern of giving everyone else our best effort while rationing it for ourselves. Amber also shares how she confronted her own chronic stress, people-pleasing, and disconnection from her body… and why deciding that you deserve your own labor is the turning point.

Working on yourself isn’t glamorous.

It’s quiet. Repetitive. Sometimes lonely.

But this episode highlights how it is stabilizing, clarifying, and life-altering. Listen in.

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Stop Rehearsing Love for Someone Else | Start Loving Yourself

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

What if you loved yourself with the same intention, discipline, and preparation you give to a romantic relationship?

This is the challenge Amber gives in this powerful episode of Human(ing) Well, closing out the February love and intimacy series.

Amber unpacks how many of us have been conditioned to center love as something external — something we audition for, rehearse for, and reorganize our lives around. We improve our bodies, upgrade our homes, soften our edges, expand our endurance, and emotionally prepare for someone we don’t even know. Meanwhile, we stall when it comes to facing our own insecurities, discomfort, and unmet needs.

Drawing from her own experiences after heartbreak, Amber shares how she realized she was asking someone else to love her through parts of herself she wasn’t willing to examine. She breaks down the difference between casually “practicing” self-care and intentionally rehearsing self-love, with clear objectives, discipline, and emotional accountability.

Amber challenges listeners to reflect:

• What insecurities am I avoiding instead of working through?
• Where have I expected someone else to love me through something I won’t face myself?
• What would it look like to rehearse loving myself with intention?
• How much energy do I give to the possibility of love compared to the reality of me?
• If love arrived tomorrow, would it be additive… or rescuing?

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Loving Someone Doesn’t Mean Keeping Them

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Why does heartbreak feel like you lost something essential inside yourself?

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral reframes one of the most painful experiences in relationships: when love does not turn into forever. Instead of treating love as something fragile, conditional, or dependent on possession, Amber introduces a powerful truth: your love belongs to you.

We often confuse loving someone with needing to keep them. We assume that if a relationship ends, the love disappears. We fear that if we let someone go, we lose access to the feeling entirely. But Amber explains why love is not a contract, not ownership, and not proof of permanence. Love is something you generate, something you participate in, and something that still exists within you even when proximity ends.

Amber offers reflection questions to help you navigate complicated love with clarity:

• Where have I confused loving someone with needing to keep them?
• Have I ever stayed longer because I believed love would disappear if I left?
• What would I change if I trusted that love is something I generate, not something I’m granted?
• How might my relationships shift if I stopped outsourcing ownership of my feelings?

If you’ve ever said, “I’ll never feel that way again,” this episode gently challenges that belief.

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A Better Way to Do Valentine's Day

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

“Love month doesn’t have to be about pressure or performance.”

In this episode of Humaning Well, Amber Cabral redefines love and intimacy beyond performative Valentine’s Day rituals. Instead of overpriced dinners and transactional gestures, Amber invites listeners to slow down, get intentional, and reconnect with what actually builds intimacy. Whether you are partnered, dating, or single, this episode offers practical, thoughtful, and sometimes spicy ways to deepen connection without pressure, perfection, or performance.

Amber shares five intentional questions to reflect on or use while dating to better understand purpose, values, and emotional readiness:

“Are you in your purpose?”
“Do you like your job?”
“How did you grow up?”
“What does a relationship look like to you?”
“What’s your relationship like with money?”

She also explores why spicy conversations are not just about sex, but about honesty, safety, and embodied connection. As part of the February Love and Intimacy series, this episode is designed to give you tools you can use long after Valentine's Day.

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Why Intimacy Disappears (and Why It Matters)

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 4 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Today, Amber Cabral kicks off a month-long series on love and intimacy by breaking down a powerful truth: intimacy doesn’t disappear because it stops mattering; it disappears because life gets full. Work, stress, responsibility, and productivity slowly crowd out the very thing that keeps us emotionally regulated, grounded, and well.

Amber reframes intimacy beyond sex and romance, explaining that intimacy is a combination of presence, vulnerability, and close connection, and that it is essential whether you’re partnered, dating, single, or intentionally alone. She shares personal experiences with disconnected relationships, guarded partnerships, and surface-level friendships, as well as the transformative power of rebuilding intimacy with herself.

"Intimacy is not a luxury. It's a fundamental part of your well-being." – Amber Cabral

This episode explores why many people deprioritize intimacy when they feel overwhelmed, how fear, insecurity, and self-protection hinder emotional availability, and why staying busy often becomes a means of avoiding vulnerability. Amber also explains why loneliness isn’t always about being alone — it’s often about not feeling seen, including by yourself.

Moreover, Amber offers intimacy reflection questions you can sit with:

• What limits have I placed on how I define intimacy?
• Where do I experience real intimacy in my life right now, if anywhere?
• Am I avoiding intimacy, or avoiding the ache of it not being there?
• What relationship (with myself, friends, or family) could hold more intimacy if I allowed it?
• How much of what I’m craving is actually me craving deeper connection with myself?

Amber closes with a powerful reminder: intimacy is not a bonus, a luxury, or a reward for having your life together. It is a fundamental part of human well-being, and when we abandon it, we widen the loneliness gap in our lives.

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Why Your Most Important Job Is You

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Today, Amber Cabral shares one of her most foundational insights yet: “Your biggest and most important job is you.” Drawing from a deeply personal season of change: closing a company, starting over, ending a relationship, and radically reconnecting with herself, Amber explains why real clarity, intuition, and alignment only become available when you stop outsourcing your decisions and start listening to your body.

Amber introduces the concept of embodiment as the missing layer beneath the Human(ing) Well framework. She breaks down why checking boxes, following formulas, and consuming endless self-help content doesn’t lead to real change if you’re disconnected from your physical signals, instincts, and inner knowing. From neuroscience concepts like interoception to real-life examples of how disconnection manifests in work, relationships, desire, and burnout, this episode explains why understanding something intellectually is not the same as integrating it into your life. Wellness can be performative without embodiment.

With this, Amber offers reflection questions to sit with:

• What does my body consistently react to that I keep explaining away?
• Where am I following a version of my life that looks good, but doesn’t feel true?
• Where am I settling for something that feels close to what I want, but still isn’t right?
• What do I understand intellectually that I haven’t allowed to change how I live?

This episode is an invitation to stop living from your head alone and start building a life your body, values, and nervous system can actually sustain. Because knowing yourself isn’t selfish, it’s the foundation everything else rests on.

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Your Self-Care Might Be the Problem

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

There is a version of “getting your life together” that looks impressive on the outside… But inside, you’re still disconnected, overwhelmed, and avoiding what actually needs attention.

In this episode, Amber breaks down the critical difference between numbing and healing. From overworking and over-socializing to wellness routines that look healthy but function as a distraction. Amber explains how many of us are performing healing instead of actually doing it.

She shares candid personal examples and client patterns that reveal a hard truth: staying busy, productive, spiritual, or disciplined can still be a way of running from grief, anger, fear, or unmet needs. She reminds us: “Relief is not the same as repair. Numbing postpones. Healing asks you to stay…”

Amber unpacks how social media wellness culture and therapy speak can reinforce avoidance, why coping tools are often mistaken for healing, and how unchecked numbing quietly postpones the breakthroughs we’re longing for.

Reflection questions:

• What am I feeling that I’m trying to avoid?
• Am I running toward something, or running away from something?
• How do I feel after I do the thing, relieved but anxious, or tired but more whole?
• What would happen if I sat with this feeling instead of escaping it?
• What am I afraid might surface if I slowed down?

Tune in as this episode is an invitation to stop checking boxes and start staying present.

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Why Being “Appropriate” Is Holding You Back From Healing

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This episode marks the official beginning of a deeper season of Human(ing) Well.

In this first episode of 2026, Amber Cabral names something she has not said out loud enough before: humaning well was never meant to be clean, sterile, or palatable. While the four pillars of the Human(ing) Well framework: health, wealth, relationships, and growth remain the same, the way Amber is willing to talk about what lives inside those pillars is evolving.

Today, Amber reflects on why earlier conversations stayed closer to what felt professionally acceptable and politically correct, and why that approach, while not wrong, was incomplete. She explains how avoiding topics like desire, intimacy, shame, the body, attachment, fear, power, and unspoken needs keep people fragmented and stuck, even when they are doing everything “right” on the surface. People struggle because of what is happening inside them - the parts of themselves they have been taught not to name.

This episode sets the tone for the season ahead. You will hear why being mindful and respectful with language still matters deeply, and why avoiding the full range of human experience in the name of safety or professionalism actually limits healing.

Reflection Questions:

• Where have I been honest, but not whole?
• What parts of my experience feel off-limits, even to myself?
• What am I avoiding because it feels messy, exposing, or uncomfortable?
• What might become possible if I allowed myself to examine all of me, not just the respectable parts?

If you are willing to stay with the discomfort of deeper honesty, Amber believes this season will be profoundly liberating.

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End-of-Year Check-In: Who Are You Becoming in 2026?

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In this final episode of Human(ing) Well this year, Amber focuses on the Growth Pillar and explains why real growth is not about achievement, perfection, or checking boxes… it is about identity, alignment, and who you are becoming. She reflects on her own growth season, the discomfort that comes with evolving, and why trying to change outcomes without changing your self-concept never lasts.

Amber breaks down why most people enter a new year chasing habits, routines, and results, while ignoring the deeper work of identity. She then explains how behavior follows belief, why growth requires honesty and repetition, and how choosing yourself on purpose is often the hardest and most necessary step.

It’s time to stop striving for perfection and start building a life that feels good from the inside out. Tune in and enter the year 2026 with clarity, intention, and a grounded sense of self.

📝 Reflection Questions:

Who am I becoming, and how does that version of me move, speak, choose, and care for themselves?
What patterns or habits from this year cannot come with me if I want to evolve?
What am I willing to practice consistently to support my growth next year?
What environments, routines, or relationships support who I’m becoming - and which ones don’t?

🎧 Episodes to Revisit:

Episode 5: You Won’t Always Be Right
Episode 24: You Can Have Whatever You Want
Episode 33: Elevating Your Baseline

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End-of-Year Check-In: Choosing the Right People for Your Next Season

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

As we close out 2025 and prepare for a new year, one truth becomes impossible to ignore: not everyone in your life right now is meant to come with you into the next season.

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral focuses on the Relationship Pillar and breaks down why mismanaging relationships is one of the fastest ways to drain your well-being. From carrying connections out of habit to over-accommodating people who give very little in return, Amber shares what she has learned from losing and redefining relationships over the past year and how those lessons are shaping her approach to 2026.

This conversation is not about cutting everyone off. It is about clarity, alignment, and intentional connection.

📝 Reflection Questions:

Who consistently shows up for me in ways that nourish, support, or restore me?
Where have I been over-giving, over-explaining, or overextending - and why?
Who do I feel drained, diminished, or unsettled around, even if I can’t explain why?
Which relationships do I want to deepen in the new year, and what will that require from me?

🎧 Episodes to Revisit:

Episode 9: Understanding What You Can Control
Episode 29: When Someone Loves That You Love Them
Episode 42: How to Recognize One-Sided Relationships

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End-of-Year Check-In: Why Emotional Wealth Matters More Than Money

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Let’s be real… most of us are trying to live big lives on emotional overdraft.

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber breaks down how to prepare for the new year with more intention, boundaries, and balance instead of burnout. This conversation isn’t about money goals or resolutions - it’s about redefining wealth to include your time, energy, attention, and capacity. Amber shares her own end-of-year process for reorganizing her emotional budget, protecting her peace, and investing in what truly pays off in the long term: clarity, rest, and self-respect.

Learn how to manage your time, identify where you’ve been emotionally overdrawn, decide what (and who) doesn’t deserve your energy in 2026, invest in growth that doesn’t always pay you right away, and build real wealth through consistency, honesty, and intention.

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End-of-Year Health Check-In: Listen to Your Body

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 3 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

How do you want your body (and your life) to feel in the year ahead?

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber kicks off a 4-part end-of-year mini-series designed to help you enter 2026 feeling grounded, energized, and intentional. This week’s focus: your health — not the resolutions, not the pressure, but the actual daily choices that support your body, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect you to your creativity and vitality.

Amber shares the deeply honest questions she asks herself at the end of every year, breaks down how avoidance and convenience sabotage our well-being, and explains why your nervous system is the most important data source you have. She also talks about rekindling her connection to movement, tending to her femininity and sexuality, and setting health goals that are about living well, not “fixing” yourself.

Amber also shares core reflection questions and episodes to revisit as you set yourself up for a more grounded, aligned, and creatively alive year.

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Why Being Kind to Yourself Changes Everything

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

When was the last time you spoke kindly to yourself?

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber delves into the science and soul of self-kindness — and why being harsh on yourself doesn’t make you stronger, it actually makes you stuck. Amber unpacks how negative self-talk floods your body with stress hormones, shuts down intuition, and keeps you from feeling safe in your own skin.

She breaks down the neuroscience behind self-compassion, explains how to calm your brain’s threat system, and gives practical steps to start being gentler with yourself (especially when life feels messy).

You’ll learn how to:
✅ Interrupt harsh self-talk before it spirals
✅ Rebuild trust in your intuition after setbacks
✅ Shift from judgment to observation
✅ Give yourself what you need, not what you think you’ve earned
✅ Practice daily acts of care that help your brain and body heal

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How to Recognize One-Sided Relationships (And What to Do About It)

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Are you always the one who checks in first, plans the hangouts, or gives the most – but no one ever checks on you? You might be in a one-sided relationship, and it’s time to talk about it.

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber breaks down how to spot imbalance in your relationships… not just romantic ones, but friendships, work dynamics, and even family. She opens up about her own experiences as a natural giver and what happens when generosity turns into exhaustion. Amber shares practical ways to rebalance your relationships, start important conversations, and protect your energy without guilt or resentment.

You’ll learn how to:
✅ Identify when a connection has become one-sided
✅ Have honest, non-confrontational conversations about imbalance
✅ Step back with grace and reduce access where needed
✅ Let go of people who only take without giving
✅ Recognize and nurture the relationships that truly refill you

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When the Truth Hurts: How to Heal After Betrayal

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Sometimes the truth doesn’t set you free right away – it breaks you open first.

In this raw and vulnerable episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber shares what it feels like when an unexpected truth knocks the wind out of you, and how to begin healing from it. She opens up about being blindsided by betrayal, how deception shakes your confidence, and the emotional labor of rebuilding trust in yourself after being misled.

You’ll learn how to process painful truths without turning the blame inward, rebuild trust in your own intuition, and let go of the need to make sense of someone else’s choices. Amber also shares how to redefine freedom and peace through honesty, move forward with compassion and stronger boundaries, and remind yourself that healing after betrayal isn’t about forgetting… It’s about trusting yourself enough to begin again.

Because yes — the truth really will set you free… but sometimes the road there is messy, emotional, and absolutely worth it.

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Why Healing Never Really Ends (And That’s Okay)

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 5 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

We talk about “healing” like it’s a destination - but what if it’s actually a lifelong practice?

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber unpacks one of the biggest misconceptions in wellness culture: the myth of being fully healed. From social media epiphanies to real-life lessons that keep resurfacing, Amber shares why healing isn’t about “fixing what’s broken” — it’s about continuously practicing peace, awareness, and compassion for yourself as you grow.

She gets real about her own healing journey, the “epiphany trap” that keeps us stuck in awareness instead of action, and how to stay grounded when old wounds reappear—sharing how to stop chasing “healed” and start practicing healing, recognize when you’re collecting awareness instead of applying it, build a personal peace practice that evolves with you, embrace growth without guilt when old lessons resurface, and stay grounded through mindfulness, boundaries, and grace.

If you’ve ever wondered why healing feels like a loop instead of a finish line — this episode will help you see that you’re not failing; you’re evolving.

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Protecting Your Energy — Saying No Without Guilt

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

"Saying no is honestly one of the best ways that you can ensure that you’re spending your energy with intention."

Today, Amber teaches you how to say no without guilt so you can stop overcommitting, reclaim your time, and live with intention. She breaks down why guilt shows up when we start setting boundaries, how to reframe it as growth instead of rejection, and all of the ways to communicate your “no” clearly without being harsh.

Exhausted from saying yes to everything? This episode will help you recognize the hidden cost of every yes, set boundaries that protect your peace and time. Reframe guilt as wisdom and gratitude, use easy “scripts” for saying no kindly. And teach others to respect your energy.

This isn’t about being rude — it’s about being real. Because when you say no without guilt, you make room for a fuller yes.

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How to Address Bullying — At Work, With Friends, or at Home

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

"Bullies often are looking for a reaction, and you honestly could just withhold your reaction and don’t give them one."

Adult bullying is real - and it doesn’t always look like playground fights. It looks like the boss who talks down to you in meetings, the friend who makes “jokes” about your insecurities, or the partner who chips away at your confidence and calls it love.

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber breaks down how to recognize, respond to, and recover from bullying as an adult: at work, at home, and in friendships. She shares real stories from her own experiences and gives a step-by-step guide to protecting your peace, reclaiming your power, and confronting disrespect without matching anyone’s chaos.

You’ll learn how to:

✅ Spot the subtle signs of emotional and professional bullying

✅ Name behavior without shaming people

✅ Set boundaries with calm confidence

✅ Keep your cool when someone’s trying to provoke you

✅ Rebuild your confidence and restore connection after conflict

If you’ve ever been made to feel small so someone else could feel big, this one’s for you.

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How to stop people pleasing

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

“Every single time that you say yes to something that depletes you, you are saying no to something that could grow you.” – Amber Cabral

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral tackles one of the biggest energy leaks in modern life: people-pleasing. She breaks down why constantly trying to keep the peace actually keeps the pattern alive, how fear and conflict avoidance hold you hostage, and what it really means to build a backbone with grace.

You’ll learn how to:

✅ Recognize when “being nice” is really self-neglect
✅ Set boundaries that honor your values without guilt
✅ Communicate your needs calmly (not combatively)
✅ Say no without over-explaining or apologizing
✅ Stop shrinking yourself to make others comfortable

If you’ve ever felt exhausted by being “the dependable one,” this conversation will help you protect your peace, preserve your energy, and practice self-respect without losing your compassion.

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The #1 Skill That Makes Love Last

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 8 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

"The easier you make a woman's life, the more return you will receive from her, in terms of her listening, her attention, her affection, her respect."

What really makes a relationship thrive? Spoiler: it’s not just money.

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral breaks down why true connection, whether romantic, platonic, or professional, comes down to skill. From simple gestures like opening a door to thoughtful actions that make someone’s life easier, Amber unpacks how care, attention, and consistency set the standard for healthy relationships.

You’ll hear real-world examples of “skilled” support (including a story that went viral on Instagram) and learn how to stop performing for validation and start practicing authentic connection. Plus, Amber leaves you with powerful reflection questions you can use to evaluate your own relationships.

👉 Watch the IG creator’s post that inspired this episode here: Original Reel

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If you’ve ever wondered why some relationships feel heavy while others feel like home, this is the episode you need.

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How to Handle Hurt, Disrespect & Disappointment

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 1 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

"Hurt, disappointment, and disrespect are inevitable, but how you respond is what defines your resilience and your wholeness."

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral shares her 4-step process for navigating tough emotions without letting them derail your life. Whether it’s heartbreak, a broken friendship, or everyday disrespect, Amber explains how to stabilize, relive, repair, and reset so you can move forward stronger, not stuck.

You’ll learn:

✅ Why removing yourself isn’t weakness, it’s wisdom
✅ How to revisit painful moments without getting trapped in them
✅ The difference between releasing emotions and wallowing in them
✅ How to repair and rebuild your resilience after being hurt
✅ Why visibility and boundaries are key to moving forward

If you’ve ever found yourself suppressing emotions or stuck in cycles of avoidance, this episode will give you the tools to process, reset, and reclaim your power.

✨ Don’t just survive what hurts, use it to build a stronger, more self-respecting version of you.

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Feeling Overwhelmed by the World? Do This First

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

The world feels heavy nowadays, and if you’ve been holding your breath, bottling up emotions, or just trying to get through the day, you’re not alone.

In this short [but timely] episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral shares simple, practical ways to protect your peace when the chaos around the world feels. From journaling and trusted conversations to movement and creative outlets, Amber offers tools that help you release what you can’t always say out loud.

You’ll learn:

✅ Why silence carries its own weight (and how to release it safely)
✅ How to create outlets for stress and anxiety without making things worse
✅ Why journaling, movement, and creativity are underrated wellness tools
✅ The importance of finding safe spaces to share your truth
✅ Why survival in hard times isn’t weakness… it’s wisdom

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or afraid to speak up, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone, and that you have more power to care for yourself than you think.

📌 Go back and listen to the Stay Ready Capsule Series (Episodes 14–17) for even more grounding tools.

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How to Design a Life You Don’t Need to Escape

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Are you living a life you constantly want to escape from?

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral shares how to shift from the grind–escape cycle into a more intentional way of living: where joy, wellness, and fulfillment are part of your daily rhythm, not just something you find on vacation.

Amber introduces the concept of an elevated baseline (or elevated neutral) - the small, intentional upgrades and habits that make life feel better every day. From savoring sunsets and warm towels to choosing work aligned with your values, she shows how these choices can help you avoid burnout, feel whole, and stay grounded even during hard seasons.

You’ll learn:
✅ How to design a life you don’t need to escape
✅ The difference between grinding and sustaining joy
✅ Why your “elevated neutral” matters for long-term wellness
✅ Practical questions to define your own good life
✅ How to weave joy into everyday routines, not just vacations

If you’re ready to stop chasing balance and start creating wholeness, this episode will inspire you to refine, realign, and human well.

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Income vs. Value: Why Chasing Checks Keeps You Stuck

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

What happens when you stop chasing quick cash and start building lasting value?

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral breaks down the critical difference between value and income and why learning this distinction is key to building wealth, freedom, and credibility that lasts.

Amber shares personal examples from her own journey - balancing book writing, podcasting, coaching, and launching her Be A Good Human hoodie line - all while investing in value that doesn’t pay today but creates long-term ROI tomorrow.

You’ll learn:
✅ The mindset shift from short-term income to long-term value
✅ Why discipline is essential when investing in future opportunities
✅ How to build credibility, visibility, and assets that work for you
✅ The role of relationships in creating value-rich opportunities
✅ Practical questions to help you decide: value vs. income

If you’re tired of chasing the next check and ready to build a life that pays dividends in freedom, opportunity, and impact, this episode is for you.

Learn more at Human(ing)Wellpodcast.com.

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Why Excellence Is the Key to Humaning Well

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 3 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

"Excellence isn't about being perfect, it's about being intentional. It's about respecting yourself enough to show up fully in the space that you occupy."

In today’s episode, Amber challenges us to rethink the way we show up in every area of our lives. Excellence isn’t about perfection—it’s about alignment, self-respect, and consistency.

From how you manage your home, your work, and your relationships, to the energy you bring into your community, excellence is the difference between living in frustration and creating flow. She also unpacks what it means to stop “half-assing” life, why mediocrity costs us more than we realize, and how intentionality builds trust, credibility, and opportunity. This conversation will inspire you to take one bold step toward excellence.

At the end of the day, “It's not about perfection. It's about alignment between who you say you are and how you actually show up.” Learn more at Human(ing)Wellpodcast.com

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How to Love Yourself Well (and Why It Matters)

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:24:55 +0000

How do you love yourself well?

In this episode of Humaning Well, Amber Cabral explores the overlooked art of self-love not as a luxury, but as a daily practice. She shares her personal journey from self-criticism to intentional self-kindness, and offers practical tools you can start using today to reconnect with your worth.

Whether you’ve been people-pleasing, struggling with boundaries, or just feeling disconnected from joy, this episode helps you re-center, recharge, and remember: the love you give yourself sets the tone for everything else in your life.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

Why self-talk shapes the love you accept
How to treat yourself like a guest in your own life
A mindset shift that builds emotional resilience
Three small practices for loving yourself well

It’s time to stop chasing validation and start choosing yourself. Subscribe for more real conversations about healing, wholeness, and humanity.

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How to Know When Love Is Actually Draining You

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000

“You deserve to be loved for who you are fully, not just for the way that you love someone else.”

Welcome back to Human(Ing) Well.

In this deeply personal episode, Amber confesses a hard truth: some people don’t actually love you — they just love how you love them. Drawing from recent life changes, Amber shares three (3) signs of one-sided relationships, the subtle red flags you might overlook, and how to set boundaries without losing yourself. She then reminds us: “Relationships in any form should be places where you can give and receive, where you can be seen and valued, and it [should] not be a place where you are always having to pour out to get anything.”

Discover how to spot conditional love, reclaim your energy, and create space for mutual care and respect.

Whether in friendships, romantic partnerships, or work connections, this episode is for you.

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You Are MORE Than Your Job: Navigating Work In 2025

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:27:39 +0000

“Job loss can shake your confidence. It can shake your sense of self.”

In this episode, Amber gets real about a hard truth many individuals are facing right now—mass layoffs (especially among Black women) and the identity-shaking ripple effects of job loss. Drawing from personal experience and current realities, she shares six resilient steps to help you rebuild your work, life, and sense of self—beyond your job title.

Amber walks us through practical strategies—from protecting your peace and securing your essentials, especially in building a long-haul mindset for uncertain times. Whether you’re navigating a recent layoff or simply want to be prepared in this shaky economy, this episode is a guide for you.

As Amber reminds us, “People are not what they do. You are not your last job title. You are who you are.”

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How to Take Command of Your Time

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 6 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000

“How much time are you giving yourself for your own goals and dreams?”

In this episode, Amber breaks down what it truly looks like to command your time—and why it matters more than you think. This isn’t some productivity hack episode. Instead, Amber explores time as a resource, a reflection of your values, and a gateway to wellness, creativity, and rest.

Through personal stories and practical insight, she shares five impactful time strategies that have helped her write books in under two weeks, be a good friend, and live a life aligned with her values. She challenges the myth of being everywhere for everyone, and offers simple shifts that help you show up more fully—for your goals, your people, and yourself.

From scheduling bleach sessions to honoring admin days and learning to say no to baby showers (without guilt), Amber makes a case for time management as an act of self-trust and liberation. This episode will help you stop reacting to life and start designing it—with room for joy, breath, and real presence.

If you're feeling stretched thin, off track, or simply tired of running late on your own dreams, this one’s for you.

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Get Grounded: How To Intentionally See The Good

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this final installment of the Get Grounded series, Amber invites us into a powerful reflection on choosing to see the good—even when life doesn't look (or simply feel) good.

Drawing from her own challenging experiences in corporate America, Amber walks us through the mindset shift that helped her reframe frustration, inequity, and burnout into fuel for building a meaningful, purpose-led life. She emphasizes the importance of intentionally seeking the good in life, such as by practicing gratitude and training the mind to focus on finding the good, even at tough times.

As she puts it, “Finding the good isn't about erasing the bad... but finding the good does remind you that the bad isn't the whole picture.”

Whether you’re in a tough season or simply trying to train your mind to notice what’s working, this episode offers practical tools for reclaiming joy, perspective, and presence.

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Get Grounded: How To Release The Feeling Of Shame

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In today’s installment of the Get Grounded series, Amber shares how to address the quiet yet powerful force of shame.

With vulnerability and clarity, she breaks down her process for identifying shame in the body, communing with it like a misunderstood child, and ultimately recognizing the parts that feel undeserving or unseen.

Discover the tangible tools to interrupt shame-based thought patterns, reprogram your inner dialogue, and actually move forward in alignment with your worth. As Amber puts it, “Shame is really sneaky. It's not always loud, but it is always limiting.”

Stay tuned for the next episode! Sneak peek: How to program your mind to expect and accept joy, ease, support, and possibility.

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Get Grounded: How “You Can Have Whatever You Want”

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this transformative third installment of the “Get Grounded” series, Amber shares the deeply personal story behind her signature mantra: “You can have whatever you want.”

With transparency and wisdom, she walks us through the mindset shifts, inner work, and daily practices that actually transformed her life, and can transform yours.

This episode isn’t about manifesting through magic. It’s about reclaiming your agency and building a life that feels good from the inside out. If you’re just starting to explore your desires or struggling to believe you're worthy of them, Amber offers a grounded, actionable framework to help you dream with intention and move with purpose.

The question is, are you ready to give yourself permission to want? Tune in and start now—from visualization, aligned affirmations, to having intentional action.

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Get Grounded: Overwhelmed and Out of Options? Try This

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 9 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Are you always tired, feeling stretched too thin, or just on the verge of shutting down?

In Part 2 of the Get Grounded capsule series, Amber breaks down the core of exhaustion and overwhelm—and why they're not just symptoms, but actually signs. Through her five-step framework, she offers practical tools to help you stop spiraling, emotionally regulate, and ground yourself in truth and action.

This isn't about pushing through or pretending not to be tired. It's about learning how to respond when life feels too much to handle. Whether you’re stuck in survival mode or just trying to stay afloat in chaotic times, this episode is for you.

Listen in and stay tuned for Part 3, where we’ll talk about giving yourself permission to want more, without guilt or shame. Discover more at

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Get Grounded: You Just Need to Start Somewhere

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this kickoff to the new Get Grounded capsule series, Amber sets the tone for what it really means to Human Well—not just in theory, but in practice. She gets candid about the overwhelming culture of performative self-care, the burnout cycle that so many are caught in, and why being well has nothing to do with luxury candles or green juice.

Amber introduces the four-part series as a return to the foundations of sustainable well-being—clarity, courage, connection, and emotional regulation. Speaking directly to whoever is ready to live with more intention but doesn’t know where to begin. Instead of vague advice or lofty affirmations, this capsule is about real tools and small, meaningful steps that add up to true resilience.

Whether you’re new to the show or have been replaying episodes over and over, this series is an invitation to come back to yourself and Get Grounded. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about being present.

Stay for what’s to come, including episodes on emotional regulation, giving yourself permission to want, and redefining how we show up in the world.

***PS: Coaching applications are now open at ambercabral.com! Find all the full podcast details at HumaningWellPodcast.com.

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What Is YOUR Reason? Why Do YOU Want To Human Well?

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000

What Is YOUR Reason For Wanting To Human Better?

I give myself to myself first… I give me to me first.

In today’s episode, Amber Cabral challenges us to understand our genuine motivation for living better. She offers practical, compassionate strategies for reclaiming your life, even when surrounded by chaos or stuck in survival mode.

From sticky notes on your mirror to guaranteed wins like taking the stairs on tough days, Amber shows how small, meaningful choices can spark real change. You'll learn why human(ing) well isn’t about rigid routines or chasing to be perfect, but rather about staying grounded when life inevitably goes off-script.

Ready to stop sidelining yourself and start showing up fully? Don’t miss it—tune in now!

PS: Stay tuned for Amber's new coaching program and upcoming capsule series in the next episode!

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You Need to Take Care Of YOURSELF NOW

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Welcome back! In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber delves into the gritty truth behind success that comes at the cost of self.

She shares a raw and reflective journey of dealing with burnout, hustle culture, and the emotional toll of overachievement—which comes from various accolades. Amber emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with your present self… and not postponing peace, joy, or wellness for a “maybe someday” thought. So whether you feel stuck in the loop of endless hustle (as a badge of honor) or overthinking in life, this episode is for you. As Amber puts it: You can't hustle or half-ass your way to wellness.

Don’t miss this one. Tune in—pause, re-evaluate, and be intentional. It’s time to actually choose yourself on this journey, not after it.

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Does This Even Make Sense? Yes, It DOES

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Today, Amber Cabral opens up about a personal moment of self-doubt.

After a hurtful (and tearful) situation on a random Friday afternoon, Amber begins to question whether her work—especially the Human(ing) Well concept—even matters. But what follows is an uncanny moment of alignment as a keynote invitation for a conference with over 200 attendees every year. It’s the kind of full-circle clarity that can only show up when you’re inches from giving up.

Through her vulnerable and authentic storytelling, she reminds us that doubt doesn't mean you're wrong—it just means you're human. Amber unpacks practical tools for navigating those low moments: movement, manifestation, and mindset reset. [Disclaimer: This isn’t a pep talk.] So, if you're building something meaningful and wondering if it even matters—this episode is for you.

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THIS Is How, When, Where, & Why to Human Well

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 4 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Amber Cabral gets real about what Human(ing) Well actually looks like—and spoiler: it’s not about being emotionally perfect or endlessly unbothered. It’s about choosing courage over convenience, boundaries over approval, and calling folks out (or in) when basic decency gets skipped.

Through a seemingly small (but telling) moment in an elevator, Amber unpacks how true humanity shows up in everyday choices—especially the uncomfortable ones. She explores the difference between niceness and integrity, silence and care, and emotional regulation and emotional avoidance—it isn’t the absence of anger, but knowing how to channel it.

This episode is a call-in for anyone who’s ever stayed quiet to avoid conflict, struggled with how to speak up, or questioned whether their version of “wellness” included the people around them. Amber makes it clear: living with intention means being accountable for how we show up—for ourselves and for others.

If you’ve been wondering what it actually means to be a good human in a messy world, this one’s for you.

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Stay Ready: How to Know Who Belongs in Your Life Now

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 28 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Today, Amber Cabral gets beautifully raw about relationships (while navigating her own breakup). This final installment of the Stay Ready series isn't your typical relationship advice—it's honest, vulnerable, and backed by neuroscience.

Amber breaks down why some people call you "too much" (PS: you're not), how loneliness is literally killing us, and why you have permission to completely redefine what connection looks like in your life right now. She then reminds us that "healing accelerates in the presence of people who don't flinch when you're raw."

This episode isn't about chasing "the one" or rescuing dying connections—it's about gravitating toward people who celebrate your complexity and crafting relationships with intention, not suffocation. Get the real tools that shift everything: why voice notes are awesome, micro-rituals that weave intimacy into ordinary moments, and exactly why "no new friends" is sabotaging your growth.

Hit play for the relationship blueprint nobody taught you—but everyone needs.

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Stay Ready: How to Make Your Body a Safe Place Again

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 21 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to Human(ing) Well. Today’s part three of the Stay Ready capsule, Amber Cabral turns to the Health pillar—not from a place of hustle or aesthetics, but from a place of clarity and sovereignty. This isn’t about building abs. This is about building capacity.

Through candid reflections (and a raspy voice to prove she’s living it in real-time), Amber unpacks what it really means to fortify your body during uncertain times. She connects the dots between global instability, chronic stress, and the slow erosion of our nervous systems—and offers practical tools to help us get back to ourselves before the world pulls us too far out of alignment.

You’ll hear the science behind why your brain might feel foggy, your body puffy, your patience thinner than usual—and why none of that means you’re failing. Amber offers a powerful set of health rituals—from intentional sleep and strength-building to hydration, deep breathing, and healthy comfort habits—designed to bring your system back to a place where you can respond rather than just react.

You can’t fight for your future if you’re losing the battle with yourself.

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Stay Ready: How to Live With Intent & Be Financially Well

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 14 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this second installment of the Stay Ready capsule, Amber spins the conversation to the Wealth pillar—because when life feels chaotic, our financial choices become emotional ones. Instead of offering generic budgeting advice, she delivers something more lasting: money mindset shifts rooted in wellness, clarity, and care.

This episode is packed with reflections and real-life tools for managing your money with intention—even when the world feels unpredictable. You’ll learn how to spend in ways that protect your joy, preserve your energy, and keep you grounded. Amber walks through three powerful practices:

Why buying well once is better than buying cheap over and over,
How to create a “Protect Your Joy” fund—a small but mighty tool for planned pleasure,
And how to embrace little luxuries and micro-upgrades that restore your peace without wrecking your budget.

Amber drops three self-reflection prompts to check your spending habits, align with your values, and stop operating from scarcity or stress. Because here’s the truth: being well isn't just about green smoothies and bubble baths—it includes money too. And as she reminds us, no stockpile, safety plan, or spreadsheet matters if you’re not taking care of you in the process.

Tune in and learn how to stay ready—with your pockets, your peace, and your purpose intact.

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Stay Ready: Change Is Coming — How to Prepare Before It Comes

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 7 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this timely episode, Amber Cabral addresses the unprecedented wave of transitions affecting people across industries and offers practical guidance on how to prepare for inevitable change. From job losses to industry shifts, Amber introduces the first installment of a four-part “Stay Ready” series focused on building resilience through the Human(ing) Well pillars: health, wealth, relationships, and growth.

This episode concentrates on the growth pillar, emphasizing the importance of professional development and self-awareness during uncertain times. Amber candidly shares her own struggle with visibility and presents a personal covenant she created to navigate this challenge. She invites us to develop our own framework of personal accountability to be prepared for any life transitions—with both intention and authenticity.

Amber provides actionable steps on whatever change is coming. Don’t miss this one as she reminds us: “Stay ready, so you can keep them getting ready.”

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Reasons to Stop Measuring Yourself Against “Normal”

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Today, Amber Cabral invites us to challenge one of the most deeply ingrained myths in our culture: the idea of “normal.” From personal experience, financial uncertainty, and real conversations with her mentees and clients, Amber explores how chasing normal—or trying to be liked, accepted, or conventional—can quietly derail us from the lives we actually want.

She draws a powerful parallel between investing in the stock market and investing in our lives: both come with risk, and both are distorted by fear and stigma. Whether you’re feeling like you’ve fallen off your “plan” or navigating family pressure, judgment, or shame, Amber encourages you to ask the bigger questions: Who is this performance for? What fears are holding me hostage? What would I do if none of those fears were real?

This episode offers journal prompts, thoughtful reframes, and gentle but honest truths about the stories we’ve accepted as “success,” “adulthood,” or “the right way”—and what it takes to unlearn them.

Sometimes, the most liberating move is the one that looks nothing like the plan. Tune in.

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6 Things to Try When Growth Gets Uncomfortable

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this honest and deeply practical episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral dives headfirst into one of the most misunderstood parts of growth: discomfort. Most of us try to avoid it, but what if discomfort isn’t something to run from—but something to lean into?

Amber shares why she believes discomfort is a muscle to be trained, not a flaw to be fixed, and how avoiding it can rob us of the peace, growth, and self-awareness we’re working so hard to reach. She explains the science behind what’s happening in the brain during discomfort, why it often shows up when we’re encountering new information or facing emotional truth, and how to tell the difference between discomfort and actual danger.

You’ll walk away with six actionable tools to help you navigate uncomfortable moments with more clarity and resilience. From reframing discomfort as something to expect to identifying the root of what you’re feeling, staying curious, and grounding yourself when things feel overwhelming—this episode is a guide for anyone who wants to grow without burning out. Amber even shares her own recovery plan and challenges listeners to build their own.

Tune in, take what you need, and start building your resilience—one uncomfortable moment at a time.

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5 Easy Moves for Big Change on Hard Days

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

We all have days when we’re not doing great—when we're stretched thin, disconnected, or just off. Today, Amber Cabral offers a thoughtful, refreshingly real take on what to do when you’re in that space. Inspired by a friend who asked, “How are you humaning well today?” She dives into intentional, screen-free practices that help reconnect you with your health, wealth, relationships, and growth.

From writing greeting cards and building with Legos, to making a budget, embracing analog living, or ditching paper plates to reconnect with the planet, this episode is full of ideas you may not have thought of but will definitely want to try.

Amber also brings attention to the subtle ways digital overuse chips away at our focus and mental clarity—what neuroscientists call “digital dementia.” Her gentle challenge? Put down the phone, pick up a book, and start living with more intention.

If you’ve been feeling off and find yourself questioning, this episode is your toolkit. You’ll walk away with simple, doable steps to support your well-being—no perfection, just progress.

“So, how are you humaning well today?” Tune in, try something new, and let Amber know how it’s going. She's on this journey with you.

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Does Self-Help Empower You or Keep You Helpless?

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 9 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

We love talking about the problem. Social media is flooded with content that calls out toxic behaviors, names the struggles, and makes us feel seen. But here’s the issue: Do we actually know what to do about them?

In this episode, Amber Cabral holds up the mirror and challenges us to stop repeating, resharing, and rehashing the same problems without seeking solutions. She dives into why constant affirmation without action keeps us stuck, how social media profits from our struggles without offering real growth, and how to filter out content that drains you vs. content that actually helps. Amber shares a simple mindset switch to move from awareness to change, along with a practical strategy for handling negative feedback without spiraling.

If you’re ready for real solutions—not just talk—this episode is for you. Tune in now and start making real change.

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Watch Amber’s TED TALK here.

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How to Master the Three Circles of Control In Your Life

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 2 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Ever feel like you're trying to control everything around you, but it’s just not working?

On today’s episode, Amber Cabral dives deep into the importance of focusing on what you can control. She introduces Stephen Covey's three concentric circles: personal control (the inner circle), influence (the middle circle), and external factors (the outer circle). With her own experiences in life changes, Amber shares how letting go of the past is essential for embracing the future.

She also emphasizes the importance of self-care and setting intentional limits to protect your peace and well-being. Don't miss this episode as Amber reveals that prioritizing your well-being isn't selfish—it's a radical act that empowers you to better impact the world.

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Watch Amber’s TED TALK here.

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Performative DEI vs. Real Change—How to Tell the Difference

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

DEI is under fire—companies are making bold statements, boycotts are trending, and it’s harder than ever to tell what’s real and what’s just PR.

In this episode, Amber Cabral pulls back the curtain on what’s actually happening behind the scenes of corporate DEI. She breaks down how companies are responding to the rollbacks—those making a show of cutting it, those actively standing up for inclusion, and those staying silent while still continuing the work. Amber explains why corporate statements mean nothing without action, why many boycotts and general strikes fail to drive real change, and how to make informed, value-driven decisions with your actions. Plus, she shares three key questions to help you spot performative DEI and ensure your support goes to companies that truly align with your beliefs.

If you’re tired of empty corporate promises and want to create real impact, this episode is for you. Tune in now to cut through the noise and hold companies accountable.

Amber’s substack | https://humaningwell.substack.com/

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Watch Amber’s TED TALK here.

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Are Your Boundaries Helping or Harming You?

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Women's Empowerment Network) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Boundaries are limits you set for yourself, not expectations of others. They are meant to protect your well-being, not create an unrealistic “perfect bubble.”

In this episode, Amber highlights how important it is to understand that boundaries are personal and not something we impose on others. We often think that upholding boundaries means avoiding conflict or forcing others to change, but Amber makes it clear that it's about protecting ourselves and taking responsibility for our own needs.

She talks about how setting clear boundaries can be challenging, especially if you're used to over-giving or letting relationships drain you. Listen in to learn more about how setting boundaries can help your well-being, leading to creating a more fulfilled life.

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Watch Amber’s TED TALK here.

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Say More About That: ...And Other Ways to Speak Up, Push Back, and Advocate for Yourself and Others

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Choose Your Discomfort Wisely: Why "Wellness" Is a Labor of Love

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Women's Empowerment Network) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

What does it really take to prioritize your well-being?

We love to picture wellness as spa days, green juices, and long walks on the beach—but the truth is, real self-care is work. In this episode, Amber Cabral unpacks what it means to live well when it’s not easy.

She dives into the mental health struggles of YouTuber Mr. Beast, who pushes himself to exhaustion for success, and shares an inspiring story of a friend who transformed her health through sheer commitment. Amber also explores why speaking up for yourself, embracing change, and unlearning bad habits all take effort—but are worth it.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between wanting to do better and not knowing where to start, this episode is for you. Listen now and take the first step toward real, lasting wellness.

Amber’s substack | https://humaningwell.substack.com/

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Watch Amber’s TED TALK here.

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Why We Struggle to Admit What We Don’t Know

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Women's Empowerment Network) — Wed, 5 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Is being human all about striving for perfection?

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral explores the concept of “good humaning,” which focuses on curiosity, learning, and embracing vulnerability rather than aiming for flawlessness.

She highlights the surprising diversity of her audience, including many men, and critiques the social media culture that often shames those who admit they don’t have all the answers. Using Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance as an example, she discusses how misinformation prevents genuine dialogue and understanding. Amber also encourages everyone to foster curiosity in conversations, offering practical tips for inviting others to share their perspectives and learn together.

Tune in and reflect on why we hesitate to admit what we don’t know—it's not about striving for perfection, but about embracing curiosity, improving ourselves, and showing genuine humanity to others.

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Watch Amber’s TED TALK here.

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Neglecting My Body Caught Up With Me... Here’s What I Learned

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Women's Empowerment Network) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral shares a deeply personal journey of self-awareness, healing, and self-compassion. She opens up about the moment she realized she was neglecting her body and how her autoimmune disorder, alopecia, forced her to confront that truth in an unexpected way.

Amber reflects on the power of noticing—how mindfulness, self-compassion, and intentional care can shift the way we treat ourselves. She also shares two powerful self-compassion tools to help you navigate your own healing journey:

1️. Are you treating yourself with the same kindness as the person you you love the most?
2. You did the best you could with the tools you had—now, what lessons have you learned?

This episode is for anyone struggling with self-care, self-judgment, or the challenge of facing difficult truths. It’s a reminder that healing starts with awareness and that self-love is a practice, not a destination.

Amber’s substack | https://humaningwell.substack.com/

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Watch Amber’s TED TALK here.

You can purchase Amber's books from the retailer of your choice here: https://www.ambercabral.com/books/

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How to Design a Life You Truly Love

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Women's Empowerment Network) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000

What do you really want?

So many of us live our lives based on what we should do—what’s expected, assigned, or encouraged—without stopping to ask what we truly desire. In this episode, Amber Cabral challenges you to step back and reconnect with yourself.

She breaks down why we overcommit, overperform, and overextend ourselves—and how that disconnects us from our own fulfillment. Amber also shares her personal approach to Human(ing) Well—moving beyond comfort and status to create a life that feels meaningful, free, and joyful.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re just going through the motions, this episode is your permission to pause, reflect, and finally prioritize yourself.

Listen now and start making choices that serve YOU.

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How to Talk So People Actually Listen: 3 Steps to Being Understood

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Ever feel like no one is really hearing what you’re saying? Effective communication isn’t just about talking—it’s about being understood.

In this episode, Amber Cabral breaks down the art of messaging and how to ensure your words make the impact you intend. Whether you’re navigating tough conversations with loved ones or trying to shift perspectives in a larger conversation, these three key steps will transform the way you communicate.

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EP 1: What Does It Mean to Human Well?

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Amber Cabral) — Wed, 5 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Tune in to episode one of Human(ing) Well with professional speaker, inclusion strategist, coach and author, Amber Cabral! In this episode she breaks down what to expect with this podcast which focuses on self growth and healing, and how this inner work can translate to helping the outer world.

Amber Cabral is a professional speaker, award-winning corporate trainer, certified coach, and author of two books, Allies and Advocates, (Wiley, 2020) and Say More About That (Wiley, 2022). She recently delivered a TED Talk sharing 3 Steps to Better Connect with Your Fellow Humans, and she hosts a bi-weekly podcast called Guilty Privilege.

Formerly a Diversity Strategist at Walmart Stores, Inc., Cabral founded Cabral Co., an equity and inclusive leadership focused consulting firm, to help organizations ignite behavior shifts that create inclusive workplace cultures.

Amber’s substack | https://humaningwell.substack.com/

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Watch Amber’s TED TALK here.

You can purchase Amber's books from the retailer of your choice here: https://www.ambercabral.com/books/

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Say More About That: ...And Other Ways to Speak Up, Push Back, and Advocate for Yourself and Others

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Coming Soon- Human(ing) Well with Amber Cabral

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Women's Empowerment Network) — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Why does trying to be a “good person” often leave us feeling burned out, anxious, and stretched too thin? Human(ing) Well is a podcast about breaking that cycle—so we can show up for our lives without losing ourselves in the process.

Hosted by Amber Cabral, author and award-winning strategist, each episode offers practical mindset shifts and real-life tips to move us closer to holistic well-being—so we feel less stressed, sick, and sad.

Grounded in the four pillars of Human(ing) Well—Health, Wealth, Relationships, and Growth—this podcast will help you tackle life’s challenges with more ease and intention. Join us as we explore what it really means to “human well.”

Amber’s substack | https://humaningwell.substack.com/

IG | @bamcabral

LinkedIn | @ambercabral

Facebook | @amber.cabral

Bluesky | @bamcabral.bsky.social

Watch Amber’s TED TALK here.

You can purchase Amber's books from the retailer of your choice here: https://www.ambercabral.com/books/

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Say More About That: ...And Other Ways to Speak Up, Push Back, and Advocate for Yourself and Others

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