Human(ing) Well with Amber Cabral
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About
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.”
Episodes
- How to Handle Self-Doubt Even When You’re Not Prepared
In this episode, Amber Cabral reflects on managing self-doubt and challenges during her book-writing process. She discusses distinguishing between planned and unplanned growth, addressing imposter syndrome, and the importance of intentiona…
- When You’re Tired, Stuck, and Still Have to Keep Going
In this episode, Amber Cabral discusses navigating challenging seasons of life, addressing feelings of burnout, frustration, and the complexities of managing multiple identities. She shares personal reflections on topics such as business u…
- Stop Waiting for the Right Week to Come Back to Yourself
In this episode, Amber Cabral explores how to stay grounded when facing instability and disconnection. She introduces the concept of "anchors," small consistent practices that help individuals stay connected to themselves. The episode remi…
- It's My Birthday. Help Me Celebrate!
In this episode, Amber Cabral explores the importance of self-celebration and learning to receive appreciation from others. She discusses discomfort with being celebrated, personal worth, and the concept of a 'smile file' for affirmations.
- Why "I'm Fine" Is Costing You More Than You Think
This episode of Human(ing) Well with Amber Cabral discusses the hidden costs of saying "I'm fine." Amber Cabral explores the emotional, mental, and physical toll of constantly performing "okayness," linking it to burnout, anxiety, and cogn…
- You Don't Need Permission to Know What You're Worth
In this episode, Amber Cabral discusses why individuals often undervalue themselves despite their expertise and how this can impact their opportunities and income. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing and communicating one's own va…
- You Were Never Supposed to Figure Things Out Alone
Amber Cabral discusses the challenges of asking for help, particularly for high-achievers. She examines the reasons behind this difficulty and offers a framework for making clear, confident, and effective requests. The episode aims to help…
- You Deserve Your Own Labor
Amber Cabral addresses the common question of how to work on oneself, highlighting that many individuals are not truly investing in their well-being. She challenges the belief that achievement defines self-worth and discusses prioritizing…
- Stop Rehearsing Love for Someone Else | Start Loving Yourself
In this episode, Amber Cabral discusses the importance of self-love. She encourages listeners to reflect on their own insecurities and how they approach love, often focusing on external validation rather than internal work.
- Loving Someone Doesn’t Mean Keeping Them
This episode of Human(ing) Well with Amber Cabral discusses heartbreak and the nature of love. Amber Cabral explains that love is something generated internally and can exist even after a relationship ends.
- A Better Way to Do Valentine's Day
In this episode, Amber Cabral discusses redefining love and intimacy, moving beyond performative Valentine's Day rituals. She invites listeners to focus on intentional connection and offers practical ways to deepen relationships, including…
- Why Intimacy Disappears (and Why It Matters)
This episode of Human(ing) Well with Amber Cabral explores why intimacy disappears when life becomes busy. Amber Cabral redefines intimacy beyond romance, emphasizing its importance for emotional well-being and offering reflection question…
- Why Your Most Important Job Is You
Amber Cabral shares insights on why prioritizing oneself is crucial for personal clarity and alignment. She introduces the concept of embodiment, explaining that true change comes from connecting with physical signals and instincts, not ju…
- Your Self-Care Might Be the Problem
Amber Cabral discusses the difference between numbing and healing. She explains how some wellness routines can function as distractions, and how staying busy, productive, or disciplined can be a way of avoiding grief, anger, fear, or unmet…
- Why Being “Appropriate” Is Holding You Back From Healing
In this episode, Amber Cabral discusses how adhering to "appropriateness" can prevent healing. She explains that avoiding certain topics keeps individuals fragmented and stuck, and reflects on why earlier conversations were professionally…
- End-of-Year Check-In: Who Are You Becoming in 2026?
In this episode, Amber Cabral focuses on the Growth Pillar, discussing identity, alignment, and becoming an evolved self. She emphasizes changing self-concept over just outcomes, highlighting honesty and repetition in personal growth.
- End-of-Year Check-In: Choosing the Right People for Your Next Season
This episode of Human(ing) Well with Amber Cabral focuses on relationship management for well-being. Amber discusses choosing the right relationships for the new year, drawing from her experiences in redefining connections.
- End-of-Year Check-In: Why Emotional Wealth Matters More Than Money
Amber Cabral discusses an end-of-year check-in focusing on emotional wealth over financial wealth. She shares her process for managing emotional budgets and investing in clarity, rest, and self-respect to prepare for the new year.
- End-of-Year Health Check-In: Listen to Your Body
In this episode, Amber Cabral begins a 4-part end-of-year series focusing on health. She discusses daily choices that support the body, regulate the nervous system, and reconnect with creativity and vitality. The episode also covers honest…
- Why Being Kind to Yourself Changes Everything
Amber Cabral explores the science and soul of self-kindness, explaining how negative self-talk impacts well-being. She provides practical steps for self-compassion, including interrupting harsh self-talk and rebuilding intuition after setb…
- How to Recognize One-Sided Relationships (And What to Do About It)
Amber Cabral explores how to recognize one-sided relationships. She shares strategies for rebalancing these connections and protecting personal energy.
- When the Truth Hurts: How to Heal After Betrayal
In this episode, Amber Cabral explores the experience of betrayal and its aftermath. She discusses how to heal, rebuild self-trust, and navigate the emotional process of moving forward after being deceived.
- Why Healing Never Really Ends (And That’s Okay)
Amber Cabral explores the idea of healing as a lifelong practice rather than a destination. She discusses the "epiphany trap" and offers ways to stay grounded when old wounds resurface, advocating for continuous self-compassion and awarene…
- Protecting Your Energy — Saying No Without Guilt
This episode of Human(ing) Well with Amber Cabral discusses the importance of saying no to protect one's energy and time. It provides guidance on setting boundaries and communicating them effectively without guilt.
- How to Address Bullying — At Work, With Friends, or at Home
This episode of Human(ing) Well with Amber Cabral discusses adult bullying. It covers recognizing subtle signs of emotional and professional bullying, setting boundaries, and rebuilding confidence after conflict.
- How to stop people pleasing
In this episode, Amber Cabral discusses strategies for overcoming people-pleasing. She explains how to recognize self-neglect, set boundaries, and communicate needs effectively.
- The #1 Skill That Makes Love Last
This episode of Human(ing) Well with Amber Cabral discusses the skills that make relationships last. Amber Cabral shares insights on how care, attention, and consistency are essential for healthy connections in romantic, platonic, and prof…
- How to Handle Hurt, Disrespect & Disappointment
This episode of Human(ing) Well features Amber Cabral, who presents a 4-step process for managing difficult emotions like hurt, disrespect, and disappointment. She discusses stabilizing, reliving, repairing, and resetting to help individua…
- Feeling Overwhelmed by the World? Do This First
In this episode, Amber Cabral discusses practical methods for managing overwhelming feelings, stress, and anxiety. She highlights the benefits of journaling, movement, and creative activities as tools for protecting one's peace.
- How to Design a Life You Don’t Need to Escape
This episode of Human(ing) Well with Amber Cabral discusses designing a life that does not require escape. It covers shifting from a grind-escape cycle to an intentional way of living, focusing on daily joy, wellness, and fulfillment inste…
- Income vs. Value: Why Chasing Checks Keeps You Stuck
Amber Cabral explores the difference between income and value, and explains why focusing on long-term value is important for building lasting wealth and credibility. She shares her experiences balancing various projects while investing in…
- Why Excellence Is the Key to Humaning Well
Amber Cabral discusses how excellence, rather than perfection, is about intentionality, self-respect, and consistency. She explores how this concept applies to managing home, work, and relationships, and encourages listeners to pursue exce…
- How to Love Yourself Well (and Why It Matters)
Amber Cabral discusses self-love as a daily practice, moving from self-criticism to intentional self-kindness. She provides practical tools for enhancing self-worth and building emotional resilience. The episode covers different aspects of…
- How to Know When Love Is Actually Draining You
In this episode, Amber Cabral explores the concept of love relationships that can be draining. She shares three signs of one-sided relationships, subtle red flags, and advice on setting boundaries. The discussion emphasizes the importance…
- You Are MORE Than Your Job: Navigating Work In 2025
Amber Cabral discusses mass layoffs and the impact of job loss on identity. She shares six steps to help individuals rebuild their work, life, and sense of self, especially during uncertain economic times.
- How to Take Command of Your Time
In this episode, Amber Cabral discusses taking command of your time. She explores time as a resource, focusing on its connection to values, wellness, creativity, and rest, and shares strategies for effective time management.
- Get Grounded: How To Intentionally See The Good
In this episode, Amber Cabral reflects on choosing to see the good in life, discussing how she reframed challenges into fuel for a purpose-led life. She emphasizes the importance of intentionally seeking the good, practicing gratitude, and…
- Get Grounded: How To Release The Feeling Of Shame
Amber Cabral explores methods to address and release shame. She provides a process for identifying shame and tools to alter shame-based thought patterns and inner dialogue.
- Get Grounded: How “You Can Have Whatever You Want”
In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral discusses her mantra "You Can Have Whatever You Want." She shares her personal journey and provides an actionable framework for building a fulfilling life, focusing on mindset shifts, inner…
- Get Grounded: Overwhelmed and Out of Options? Try This
In this episode, Amber Cabral explores exhaustion and overwhelm, presenting a five-step framework to help listeners emotionally regulate and ground themselves. The discussion focuses on practical tools for responding to overwhelming life s…
- Get Grounded: You Just Need to Start Somewhere
This episode, "Get Grounded: You Just Need to Start Somewhere," introduces a series on sustainable well-being. Amber Cabral discusses practical approaches to well-being, moving beyond performative self-care to focus on foundational element…
- What Is YOUR Reason? Why Do YOU Want To Human Well?
In this episode, Amber Cabral discusses understanding genuine motivation for living better and offers practical strategies for reclaiming one's life. She emphasizes that human(ing) well is about staying grounded and making small, meaningfu…
- You Need to Take Care Of YOURSELF NOW
In this episode, Amber Cabral discusses the impact of hustle culture and overachievement on personal well-being. She emphasizes the importance of self-care and being present to avoid burnout.
- Does This Even Make Sense? Yes, It DOES
Amber Cabral discusses a personal moment of self-doubt and an aligning keynote invitation. She shares practical tools for navigating low moments including movement, manifestation, and mindset reset.
- THIS Is How, When, Where, & Why to Human Well
In this episode, Amber Cabral explains "Human(ing) Well" as choosing courage over convenience and boundaries over approval. She delves into the difference between niceness and integrity, and emotional regulation versus emotional avoidance,…
- Stay Ready: How to Know Who Belongs in Your Life Now
This episode features Amber Cabral discussing relationships, loneliness, and intentional connections. She explores redefining connections and gravitating toward supportive individuals, offering insights into fostering meaningful relationsh…
- Stay Ready: How to Make Your Body a Safe Place Again
Amber Cabral discusses how to make your body a safe place again, focusing on health, clarity, and sovereignty. She connects global instability and stress to nervous system erosion, offering practical tools and health rituals to build resil…
- Stay Ready: How to Live With Intent & Be Financially Well
This episode of Human(ing) Well with Amber Cabral focuses on financial wellness. Amber shares insights on shifting money mindsets, managing spending with intention, and creating a "Protect Your Joy" fund.
- Stay Ready: Change Is Coming — How to Prepare Before It Comes
Amber Cabral addresses how to prepare for change, focusing on professional development and self-awareness. This episode is the first in a four-part series on building resilience through growth, part of the "Stay Ready" series.
- Reasons to Stop Measuring Yourself Against “Normal”
Amber Cabral discusses how the pursuit of "normal" can hinder personal growth and lead to unfulfilled lives. She encourages listeners to question societal expectations and confront fears to live authentically.