LEARNING TO EMBRACE THE STRUGGLE AND THE SUCK WHILE GETTING RID OF THE SHOULDS EP:164
LEARNING TO EMBRACE THE STRUGGLE AND THE SUCK WHILE GETTING RID OF THE SHOULDS EP:164  
Podcast: Michael Hicks The Liv2thrive Podcast
Published On: Wed Dec 24 2025
Description: Thank you for being a listener. Kindly give us a review. In this powerful episode of Framing New Heights, host Michael Hicks sits down with Amy Bigelow — Empath Life Coach, Advanced Reiki Practitioner, U.S. Navy veteran, cancer survivor, and founder of Hope Embodied — for a deeply honest conversation about healing, intuition, and living unapologetically aligned.Amy shares her journey from government accounting to holistic healing, how surviving cancer reshaped her relationship with her body and faith, and why being an empath is not a weakness — it’s a superpower when properly understood and protected. Together, Michael and Amy explore what emotional burnout really looks like, how empaths absorb energy without realizing it, and why so many people feel exhausted, stuck, or disconnected from their purpose.This episode dives into the Liv2Thrive Framework (Mind, Body, Soul), discussing awareness, alignment, and identity-driven action — not surface-level motivation. You’ll hear practical insights on energetic boundaries, emotional regulation, intuition, spiritual growth, and what it truly means to stop living in the “should” paradigm and start becoming who you were designed to be.Amy also opens up about van life, resilience, faith, and the daily practices that keep her grounded while helping others heal. The conversation closes with a fun True/False segment that brings lightness, laughter, and real-life wisdom.If you’re an empath, highly sensitive person, or someone navigating burnout, emotional overload, or a spiritual awakening — this episode will meet you right where you are.🔑 Topics Covered:• Empath burnout and emotional exhaustion • Turning sensitivity into strength • Healing after trauma and illness • Energetic boundaries and self-protection • Intuition and spiritual alignment • Identity-based transformation • Living unapologetically aligned • Mind, Body, Soul healing (Liv2Thrive Framework)🔗 Resources & Links:• Learn more about Liv2Thrive Coaching • Connect with Amy Bigelow – Hope Embodied • Support your body and recovery with SuperFun Gummies CBD 👉 Get 50% off at superfungummies.com Promo Code: NewHeightsAre You An Empath Quiz?Are You An Empath?rvq7076f05g.typeform.com | Email: (becominghopeembodied@gmail.com)Website:  https://www.hopeembodied.visionFacebook (Hope Embodied), Instagram (@a.m.y_bigelow), TikTok (@hopeembodiedamy).Framing New Heights is hosted by Michael Hicks, founder of Liv2Thrive, where high-potential people learn to stop surviving and start becoming. Each episode challenges old patterns, rebuilds identity, and creates sustainable transformation in mind, body, and soul.Support the showTo Gain instant access to my new podcast drops subscribe here: https://youtube.com/@framingnewheightspodcast?si=An1To91cUDrk6JSBL.I.V.2.T.H.R.I.V.EHow to activate and re-brand your high-achieving self through the synthesis of mind, body and soul. Living to thrive versus living to survive by becoming 1% better daily over the course of 12-weeks. Do you know your purpose?Schedule a free call with coach Michaelhttps://pensight.com/x/liv2thrive/new-meeting/a8bbd3c4-adae-40c2-9cd9-14ac2c44d10fJoin the 1% Better Facebook community(Do you want to be 1% better Facebook Group) click belowhttps://bit.ly/41Ue7tJCheck out his website:www.liv2thrive.com  for more info.or email: michael@liv2thrive.comPlease if you have been enjoying the content -leave us a 5 star review. :)Want to be a Sponsor? Please email us your proposal @ framingnewheights@gmail.comSponsorshipHow is your sleep? Do you need better sleep? Do you suffer from pain? Are you a work out fanatic and need a good recovery? You must check out -Pure Amish Hemp.3rd party tested. The best.Go to: www.superfungummies.comThanks to Elite NutritionEnter: “NEWHEIGHTS” as the code. You will get over 50% off any of the CBD oils. They have the 1500mg and 3000mg CBD oils. Regular retail is $139 for the 3000mg  and $101 for the 1500mg.With our Promo Code you will p...