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Dear Listeners, I can't believe I am releasing the last Something Better episode, but after months of life balance challenges, heartfelt prayer and listening (meditation) I feel certain that it is time for me to let go of Something Better, and with a heavy heart I bid you farewell. I thought I could reshape a plan and trim the hours I put in but as my dad used to say, "there is no substitute for hard work" and attempting to do the podcast along with music and yoga has taxed me in some pretty disruptive ways. Like I always say, I attend my own lectures. So now, I'm the one surrendering. I am so glad to introduce you to Tosha Silver on this episode because she is absolutely there for you through her forum, online classes, books, and all other resources on her website www.toshasilver.com, and let me tell you....if I introduced you to surrender, Tosha will take it to a 3-D experience for you! You are in good hands, and it is all working out. Tosha's work truly changed my life. I am not going anywhere...please stay in touch via www.amyloftus.com and @iamamyloftus on instagram. Please know I consider it a privilege that my ideas and experiences have played in your cars, and your ear buds...you've taken me on walks and considered spiritual solutions. That means the world to me. Thank you. I love you for listening and I wish you deep, fulfilling happiness and heartfelt love for yourself. Best wishes, Amy

Re-issue; original post date 1/2/2018 Host Amy Loftus asks writer, speaker and digital marketing strategist Dixie Laite about the journey that led to the moment she met her husband in NYC, and they discuss trusting in a Divine Universal Order. Follow Dixie in Martha Beck's O magazine column beginning in the January 2018 issue. The blog that inspired this interview: https://www.dixielaite.com/single-post/2016/05/10/Want-Love-Dig-Ditches-Buy-Underwear Join our growing online podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/somethingbetterpodcast/ www.somethingbetterpodcast.com email Amy: somethingbetterpodcast@gmail.com www.amyloftus.com For even more support, join our growing secret FB page by messaging Amy on FB Google voice line: 323-999-1536

Re-issue: Original post date Sept 25, 2018 In this episode, host Amy Loftus goes in depth into a few questions from the quiz and answer key she developed based on research, and experience with coaching women. If you are flip flopping or confused on which behaviors match the corresponding inner energy of masculine or feminine (we are all both, but one is prominent) then not only will the quiz clarify, the answer key will explain everything. All you have to do is sign up for the mailing list and you can take it, and if you are already on the email list, no problem, just put your email in and we have got you covered. Enjoy learning!! www.somethingbetterpodcast.com somethingbetterpodcast@gmail.com www.amyloftus.com Join our growing online podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/somethingbetterpodcast/ www.somethingbetterpodcast.com email Amy: somethingbetterpodcast@gmail.com www.amyloftus.com For even more support, join our growing secret FB page by messaging Amy on FB Google voice line: 323-999-1536

Re-issue, original post date: Oct 2, 2018 My elementary school-age nieces visited my studio last summer and weighed in briefly on their experience of their feminine energy- I thought it may inspire. In this episode I go into my experience opening up to spiritual solutions as I entered a constant conversation with the Universe, (or Source as you understand it, whatever you call it; Jesus, Buddha, God, Hashem....) I believe it communicates back! I highly recommend you try it. As you nurture your awareness and consciousness around masculine and feminine energies, I offered some suggestions on developing behaviors. www.somethingbetterpodcast.com somethingbetterpodcast@gmail.com www.amyloftus.com Check @somethingbetterpodcast IG to see the OK2BKRZ photo, hear some more details on some of my dating experiences, and get a Yin/Yang behaviors "homework" assignment! www.instagram.com/iamamyloftus Join our growing online podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/somethingbetterpodcast/ www.somethingbetterpodcast.com email Amy: somethingbetterpodcast@gmail.com www.amyloftus.com For even more support, join our growing secret FB page by messaging Amy on FB Google voice line: 323-999-1536

The last episode of season 2 touches on what's coming in Season 3 as Amy re-commits to the original mission of the podcast: being there for women in the unexpected circumstance of attracting a partner later in life. Join our growing online podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/somethingbetterpodcast/ www.somethingbetterpodcast.com email Amy: somethingbetterpodcast@gmail.com www.amyloftus.com For even more support, join our growing secret FB page by messaging Amy on FB Google voice line: 323-999-1536

The truth about focusing on others as if they are your ticket to happiness is...it’s a mental prison. The only way to really be free is to take full responsibility for the one you CAN change and make choices for: yourself. That almost always means letting others go. (Even your kids.) Join our growing online podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/somethingbetterpodcast/ www.somethingbetterpodcast.com email Amy: somethingbetterpodcast@gmail.com www.amyloftus.com For even more support, join our growing secret FB page by messaging Amy on FB Google voice line: 323-999-1536

Some of you already know Carrie as our lovable and enthusiastic Content Coordinator. Well, she’s also an SB gal and openly shares in this episode on the realities of her personal growth since listening to the podcast. Join our growing online podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/somethingbetterpodcast/ www.somethingbetterpodcast.com email Amy: somethingbetterpodcast@gmail.com www.amyloftus.com For even more support, join our growing secret FB page by messaging Amy on FB Google voice line: 323-999-1536

This episode is on a quote I saw on Jim Carrey’s Twitter: “The word depressed can be spoken as deep rest. We can choose to view depression not as a mental illness but as a state of deep rest, a spiritual exhaustion that we enter into you when we are de-pressed (pressed down) by the weight of the false self, the mask, the mind-made up story of “me”. We long to stop pretending and express our raw truth! To give voice to our secret loneliness, our shame, our broken hearts, boredom and brilliant rage! Depression’s call to truth needs to be listened to and understood, not analyzed or medicated away. There is no shame in your exhaustion. We are all exhausted, my love. Slow down today. Allow yourself to rest, deeply. And weep. And breathe. And begin again, now. I say our depression is holy- it contains the seeds of new life -Jeff Foster Join our growing online podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/somethingbetterpodcast/ www.somethingbetterpodcast.com email Amy: somethingbetterpodcast@gmail.com www.amyloftus.com For even more support, join our growing secret FB page by messaging Amy on FB Google voice line: 323-999-1536

Author, speaker, coach and podcaster Jennifer Arnise absolutely widened my mind through this conversation. I thought I was getting on a call about emotional growth regardless of background; that our wounds are our wounds, and we are all walking each other home. What I came to accept is, while that may be true, in particular, between white and black women—this can only take place AFTER trust is earned and our very different histories are honored, acknowledged, and respected. Even though I listened through this conversation afterwards and considered edits, I did not edit. I want to share a klunky, messy conversation about racial tension, history, reparations and healing— without any shellacked sheen—in the hopes I can encourage women of color and white women everywhere to have these conversations too. I kept the title as is because I want you to know what her mission is and what her book is about, however this episode is about much more. Join our growing online podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/somethingbetterpodcast/ www.somethingbetterpodcast.com email Amy: somethingbetterpodcast@gmail.com www.amyloftus.com For even more support, join our growing secret FB page by messaging Amy on FB Google voice line: 323-999-1536

I have spoken to Michael Frontier twice in my life so far and both times I encountered remarkable insights and shifts. I wanted to make his wonderful energy known to my listeners. He also has his own podcast in addition to working as an intuitive healer, and can be found online at www.michaelfrontier.com . He has been with his husband for over two decades so it was fun to test out inner energies regardless of gender with him! Join our growing online podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/somethingbetterpodcast/ www.somethingbetterpodcast.com email Amy: somethingbetterpodcast@gmail.com www.amyloftus.com For even more support, join our growing secret FB page by messaging Amy on FB Google voice line: 323-999-1536

Lots of women that contact me are caught in some form of longing's elusive trap. These days, busy women can "make a meal" on crumbs of text messages and hope he will come around, because they haven't yet taken the time to do the deep inner work about worthiness. If you find yourself thinking about someone you barely know, or are still caught in a trap of drifting to memories about the one who isn't here now, or even if you fall into mental potholes wishing your spouse would be different, this episode is for you. Join our growing online podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/somethingbetterpodcast/ www.somethingbetterpodcast.com email Amy: somethingbetterpodcast@gmail.com www.amyloftus.com For even more support, join our growing secret FB page by messaging Amy on FB Google voice line: 323-999-1536

Well, by now you know I love two things: people who take full responsibility for themselves, and direct communication…so you can be sure when I heard Thomas Gagliano say “don't put your crap in your kid’s diaper, it’ll take a lifetime to clean it up” I was determined to have him on the podcast! The author of the book with the same title as this episode, you may also recognize him from Jenny McCarthy’s radio show. Get close to your inner ninja of personal growth with this remarkable author, speaker, and coach. Find him online at www/thomasgagliano.com Join our growing online podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/somethingbetterpodcast/ www.somethingbetterpodcast.com email Amy: somethingbetterpodcast@gmail.com www.amyloftus.com For even more support, join our growing secret FB page by messaging Amy on FB Google voice line: 323-999-1536

Do you trust Life? Trust your Source Energy? Trust yourself? We are often called, when things do not progress as anticipated, to trust a realm beyond our understanding. This episode is about some of my experience around that. Join our growing online podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/somethingbetterpodcast/ www.somethingbetterpodcast.com email Amy: somethingbetterpodcast@gmail.com www.amyloftus.com For even more support, join our growing secret FB page by messaging Amy on FB Google voice line: 323-999-1536

Adenike Harris is an empowerment coach, writer and public speaker. She holds a Master’s Degree in Women’s Studies and is the founder of Restorative Notions. I encountered Adenike at TEDx when I heard her speak and had the privilege of singing a song after her incredibly moving talk, given with her father. I consider her a lightworker, and I was eager to hear from her on personal growth. I believe she will be a comfort and a ray of light for singles and spouses keeping the focus on their health and growth, and faith in what’s to come. Join our growing online podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/somethingbetterpodcast/ www.somethingbetterpodcast.com email Amy: somethingbetterpodcast@gmail.com www.amyloftus.com For even more support, join our growing secret FB page by messaging Amy on FB Google voice line: 323-999-1536

Robert Kandell is a speaker, podcaster and bestselling author who has created an international company based on mastering the art of communication—helping men to walk an unhidden path. Amy interviewed him about his book Unhidden: A Book for Men and Those Confused by Them” and other concepts that will help any wife or single woman feel she has gotten a peek into often mystifying territories of romantic life. Find Robert at https://robertkandell.com/ Join our growing online podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/somethingbetterpodcast/ www.somethingbetterpodcast.com email Amy: somethingbetterpodcast@gmail.com www.amyloftus.com For even more support, join our growing secret FB page by messaging Amy on FB Google voice line: 323-999-1536 Free Live Zoom Call June 15 noon PST

Blogger Blaire Ward has reached thousands with her open hearted, vulnerable, honest and inspiring blog. She is coaching (mostly male) singles through the dating process and had loads of insight into the most positive outlook for a single. My chat with her was refreshing and lovely. Find her online here: https://medium.com/@blaireward/ten-dudes-on-tinder-86fe57b3f27b Join our growing online podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/somethingbetterpodcast/ www.somethingbetterpodcast.com email Amy: somethingbetterpodcast@gmail.com www.amyloftus.com For even more support, join our growing secret FB page by messaging Amy on FB Google voice line: 323-999-1536 Free Live Zoom call Sat June 15 NoonPST

Liz Kimball “writes and directs things, guides multi-faceted creatives to take next-level leaps” and is The Founder of The Collective for Women Creators. She graciously joined Amy for a fascinating conversation on creating a job based on principles you actually needed for yourself, attending your own lectures, and all kinds of other juicy ideas around the next brave thing you can do. Find her at www.lizkimball.com Join our growing online podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/somethingbetterpodcast/ www.somethingbetterpodcast.com email Amy: somethingbetterpodcast@gmail.com www.amyloftus.com For even more support, join our growing secret FB page by messaging Amy on FB Google voice line: 323-999-1536 Free Live Zoom Call SAT June 15 NoonPST

Naja Hall is direct, clear and fearlessly telling it like it is about delicate matters. She is a master stepfamily coach, promoting harmony in blended families. I recently heard her on a podcast and was BLOWN AWAY. I felt grateful when she agreed to offer an interview. (She also restarted with me, despite a limited amount of time, after a glitch caused me to lose the 40 minutes we had just recorded!!) Naja offers deep relief through her research, knowledge and ability to communicate. If you are a stepmom, a divorced Mom, or a single that is open to dating a parent, this episode is for you. https://www.blendedandblack.com/about/ Join our growing online podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/somethingbetterpodcast/ www.somethingbetterpodcast.com email Amy: somethingbetterpodcast@gmail.com www.amyloftus.com For even more support, join our growing secret FB page by messaging Amy on FB Google voice line: 323-999-1536

iHub Radio's "The Good Life" is hosted by Kate Zenna, who reached out to Amy with a kindhearted email acknowledging her efforts on the podcast, and that they had resonated with her. This episode is a portion of that lighthearted, fun and enlightening hour on the radio, exploring Kate's background and marriage, masculine and feminine energies, and even taking a caller named Calla who has been dating since a divorce. We are so grateful for "The Good Life" , Kate Zenna and www.iHubradio.com ! www.somethingbetterpodcast.com somethingbetterpodcast@gmail.com www.amyloftus.com www.ihubradio.com www.katezenna.com

Informed by the Jungian depth psychological tradition through her graduate training and particularly the work of Marion Woodman and Robert Johnson, Sheryl Paul is a devotee of the unconscious. She says "our culture tells us that anxiety is the problem but the truth is that it’s the distress flare signaling that it’s time to slow down and discover what needs attention in the interior realms of self. When we shift our mindset from one that sees anxiety as the problem and evidence of brokenness to one that views it as a gift filled with wisdom, everything changes." Through her books, online courses, private sessions, and blog, Sheryl has guided thousands of people worldwide. Alanis Morissette says Sheryl has been a teacher, a sister, and an inspiring visionary in her life since her twenties. Sheryl has appeared on “The Oprah Winfrey Show”, “Good Morning America” and other top media shows, and in publications around the globe. Her new book, "The Wisdom of Anxiety: How Worry and Intrusive Thoughts are Gifts to Help You Heal," will be published by Sounds True this month. Find out more about Sheryl here: https://conscious-transitions.com/ Join our growing online podcast community: https://www.facebook.com/somethingbetterpodcast/ www.somethingbetterpodcast.com email Amy: somethingbetterpodcast@gmail.com www.amyloftus.com Upcoming FREE online event: SUPPORT FOR SINGLES in a LIVE ZOOM call with Amy on Higher Purpose Dating Sat. May 18 12pmPST 3pmEST For more info: check instagram @iamamyloftus @somethingbetterpodcast or the FB fan page For even more support, join our growing secret FB page by messaging Amy on FB Google voice line: 323-999-1536