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The Thriving and Surviving Podcast
Hi and welcome to The Thriving and Surviving Podcast.
I'm your host Amanda Marxen and I'm a woman, a mum, a coach and a business owner and this podcast will be taking about it ALL.
Think of this podcast as a wine and cheese night with your besties, sharing your deepest darkest thoughts and struggles while learning a thing or two.
So whether you are thriving or just surviving, this podcast is here to enlighten you, heighten you and most certainly brighten you.
So lets dive right into it and I am so glad that you're here.
Episodes
33 episodes
Ghoster - Amanda Marxen
I don't think I've ever heard a louder single mama anthem.
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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2:52
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S4EP2: Pitfalls of your first ever business
In this ep, I'm sitting down with Emma — my OG business partner and the other half of Train With The Girls (TWTG), the first company we built from the ground up. We’re chatting about what it was really like starting a business together...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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15:23
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Just us three - Amanda Marxen
This isnt just a song about abandonment - it’s a battle cry for the single mums who show up every damn day.
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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2:57
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Villian - Amanda Marxen
This song is for the ones who got blamed just so someone else didn’t have to face the truth. 🎤💔
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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3:24
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Therapy - Amanda Marxen
This one’s straight from the heart.For anyone who’s ever held it all together when it would’ve been easier to fall apart ...this is for you.It’s about betrayal, motherhood, resilience, and the brutal reality of healing when someon...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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2:09
S4E1: Life Lately — Surgery, Healing & What’s Been Going On
Bit of a life update ep for you. I’ve just had tummy surgery — a combo of a tummy tuck, hernia repair, and abdominal wall reconstruction (yep, the full works) — so I’m filling you in on all of it.Why I did it, what the lead-up was like, ...
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33:56
S3E7: The Online Dating Game
In this chaotic (and slightly unhinged) episode, Madi and Amanda pull back the curtain on their experiences with online dating — the good, the bad, and the downright weird. From cringe-worthy pickup lines to unexpected gems, they share their ho...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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52:16
S3E6: Health & Performance: Fuelling Female Athletes for Success
In this episode, Amanda is joined by Tyarra Nelson to explore how women athletes can effectively balance performance with overall health. Tyarra shares valuable insights into fuelling the female body for optimal athletic performance while prior...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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50:40
S3E5: Rewriting Your Inner Dialogue: Confidence, Assumptions, and Self-Talk
Ever caught yourself assuming the worst when someone ignores you? In this episode of Thriving and Surviving, I dive into the power of inner self-talk and how it shapes our confidence, perceptions, and interactions. Inspired by a real-l...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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20:08
S3E4: Heart & Hustle: Friendship, Business & Polyamory with Bek Thomas
In this episode, I catch up with my high school friend Bek, now a successful salon owner, to explore her journey of entrepreneurship, relationships, and self-discovery. From discovering her passion for hairdressing to building a thriving busine...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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41:26
S3E3: 2024 FMG Prep Recap (Gold Coast & Dubai)
In this solo episode, I share my journey as a competitive bodybuilder and coach, diving into the mental and physical strategies behind competition prep. From intense training to recovery challenges, I reflect on lessons learned, what I’d do dif...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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30:12
S3E2: Finding Balance: Navigating Bodybuilding, Business & Life with Rhiannon Deaves
In this episode, I chat with Rhiannon Deaves—elite FMG Bikini athlete, sports nutritionist, and successful online coach. With over six years of experience and seven bodybuilding competitions, Rhiannon shares her journey of balancing competitive...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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49:23
S3E1: Life Update: Competing, Mum Life & Everything In Between
Where have I been? In this episode, I’m opening up about life lately—balancing competing, coaching, and being a mum. I’ll share a behind-the-scenes look at what’s been going on, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. If you’re a compet...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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40:25
S2E5 Dipping my toes into the dating pool
Well.... What can I say?Wanna hear about how sweaty I was on my first date post separation?
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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20:39
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S2E4 New Boobies! All the goss on my replacement surgery.
Come along while I take you through my implant replacement due to my right one rupturing.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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27:13
S2E3: The 3 reasons you're not seeing progress
Have you ever wondered why you get stuck in the same cycle and just can't seem to break out and make any progress?Chances are you're doing one of these three things.
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12:42
S1E2 Why women feel burnt out.
Are you feeling like you've run a mental marathon but unsure why?I am willing to bet you're taking on the brunt of the imaginary workload in your household or relationship dynamic.Lets discuss.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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21:37
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S2E1 Soooo 2024... and Single!
Okay so a couple of changes and a giant life updating on how its going venturing into 2024 as a single mumma!
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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27:35
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Ep #15 How kids impact relationships and sex lives Ft. Ally
Lets welcome a fellow mumma to the poddy! Ally and Amanda chat how kids changed the dynamics in their marriages and the impacts on their sex lives.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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40:34
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Ep #14 The 3 biggest lessons I've running my own companies.
Are you a business owner? Or perhaps youre considering launching your own business. Buckle up and take notes to the 3 things I have learnt that have shaped the way I run my businesses.
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38:25
Ep #13 Owning Your Mental Health Ft. Madi
Our journeys have been a ride - dive in as we recap our own experiences while unpacking the stigma's around mental health diagnosis. If you have ever struggled with mental health or youre still in the thick of it - this episode is ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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54:38
Ep #12 The ultimate 3 hacks to get the most out of your day
Need to get the most bang for your buck from your day?Learn 3 tips to get more in less time.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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12:29
Ep #11 Imposter Syndrome... are you feeling like a fraud?
Do you ever feel like a fraud?Like somehow you;re not worthy to be in your position, your career or your status?Every downplay your achievements?This one is for you.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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26:18
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