The Sweet Madness Podcast

Putting parts of ourselves into boxes is a thing of the past. In this episode, the CEO - excuse me, Head Penguin - of Red Penguin Books and Red Penguin Web Solutions bestows some beautiful advice upon us.

Stephanie Larkin is a fellow multi-passionate, multi-faceted human. She has worn hats with the titles of Musician, Entrepreneur, Performer, Mom, Podcast host, and more.

The road never stopped for Stephanie and in this episode, s...

To answer the title question: Besides being partially Italian, they have more in common than you think.

Join Theatre Performer, Tara Mangione, as she discusses the importance of Vulnerability with a capital "V" in a cut-throat business.

In this episode, Tara gives a play-by-play of her college audition experiences and what made her ultimately choose Molloy/Cap 21 for her college program.

Tara also gives us a run-down o...

What’s more important than a sense of belonging? What’s more important than community? We can think of a few things, but this world survives on community.

In this episode, Amanda speaks with 2 of the founders of Random Thursdays Radio Theatre - Actor/Director/Playwright Dany Stravino and Playwright Peter M. Carrozzo. 

Dany and Peter speak of their writing practices and the very thing that keeps the theatre alive: community. Withou...

Are you single? Hating the dating world right now? Us too.

The dating world has changed rapidly over the last few years. Apps and chances to connect are abound, and yet the single struggle feels stronger than ever.

Listen in on a conversation with Professional Actor, Julio Ulloa Jr., and Amanda to hear how their experiences in the single world taught them some very valuable lessons.

To listen to Amanda's giddy love playlist,...

Why the heck do we feel alone when we are surrounded by people? 

It's not that we're alone. It's that we are lonely. 

In this episode, Amanda talks about her experiences and what she has done to combat loneliness.

If you’re feeling lonely, give this episode a listen. You may find the answers you’ve been looking for. 

Read her lonely poems in her poetry collection Trains, New York, and the Love (or lack thereof) That Goe...

Am I good enough? I don’t believe I did a good job. I’m a fraud. 

Do those thoughts ring through your head? Do you have trouble accepting praise? 

Imposter Syndrome is a killer. In this episode, you’ll learn simple tools to get you to start believing in yourself. 

You’ll believe are worthy of the praise you get - because you are.  

I chose to talk about Imposter Syndrome because this is something I see lots of people struggle with,...

Grief. Loss. It's something we all go through - whether we mourn an old friend, a loved one, or a past version of ourselves. What we often forget is that we already have the power within ourselves to guide our lives forward. In this episode, Amanda is joined by guest and author, JK Larkin (@jksnotkidding), to discuss the many ways we can heal from grief and how to move onward. Through their theatre and writing experiences, J...

How many of you feel the pressure to be perfect weigh you down every day?

In this episode, Amanda Montoni talks about the pressure we feel from society and the pressure we put on ourselves.

She teaches us one important lesson: perfection does not exist, so take the pressure off. This episode tells you how. Soon, you'll be on your way to a much lighter life.

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Feeling like your life is a never-ending mess? It's changing all the time. How can you possibly keep up?

Yes, life is messy. It's full of twists and turns, good moments, bad moments, heartbreaking moments, and moments that make our hearts flutter.

It's full of sweetness. It's full of madness. It's hard to navigate. And overwhelming.

Join host and author Amanda Montoni as she explores life's beautiful and ...