Introspectively Speaking
Introspectively Speaking is an inspirational podcast that will get you thinking deeply about all things life. Join 35 year old girl from Miami, Florida, Amber Linette, on this honest, vulnerable, and often funny storytelling journey that will take listeners on many trails prompting them to reflect on their lives and live as authentically as possible.
Episodes
In this special episode of Introspectively Speaking, Amber Linette sits down with her dear friend Juice—barber, philosopher, and all-around real one. What starts off as laughs over Tito’s and the story of what exactly a “Glizzy” is quickly deepens into a raw, reflective conversation about life, growth, and friendship across different worlds.
Juice opens up about his five-year prison sentence and the deep self-reflection that transfo...
In this very special episode of Introspectively Speaking, I’m joined by my childhood best friend Valerie—yes, from kindergarten in Ms. Levine’s class! We reunite on mic after decades of life, love, loss, and lemon on our chicken tenders.
From memories of Lisa Frank diaries and AIM boyfriends (shoutout to CritterMay1987 and a teddy bear that might’ve had a hidden camera) to losing our moms way too young and finding serendipity in gri...
Ever feel like everyone’s out here “doing the work” but no one can really explain what that means? Yeah, same.
In this week’s episode of Introspectively Speaking, I sit down with my best friend Mariana for a late-night, real-talk conversation about what emotional growth actually looks like when you're in the thick of life — like raising kids, navigating marriage, healing from the past, and occasionally spiraling at 2 a.m.
We unpack w...
In this episode of Introspectively Speaking, we’re diving into friendships—how they shape us, challenge us, and, yes, sometimes make us laugh until we cry. Join me and my guest, Elayna, as we chat about:
- How we met: A hilarious first impression and a story involving a certain “road trip mishap” (yes, we go there).
- Friendship dynamics: Exploring how different friends play unique roles in our lives and why that variety is so i...
Welcome to a brand-new episode of Introspectively Speaking! This week, I’m catching up with you solo, sharing life updates, reflecting on lessons learned, and diving into Esther Perel’s storytelling game, Where Should We Begin? Along the way, we’ll talk about the art of being “nasty nice” and why it’s a skill worth mastering.
Here’s what’s on the agenda:
- Life lately: Adjusting to my new apartment, adopting my Shih Tzu, Petuni...
In this episode of Introspectively Speaking, we explore the transformative power of spirituality, the bonds of friendship, and navigating life’s big transitions. Join me and my guest, Mari, as we dive into:
- The art of reconnecting: From Disney trips to deep conversations on life and spirituality.
- Embracing spirituality: How Mari’s unique outlook and practices—like moon ceremonies and even naked sunbathing—can help you connec...
After a few months long hiatus, Amber Linette is back with the long awaited episode of her interview with her 96 year old grandmother, Dorothy Sreenan. Amber asks a series of questions provided by listeners. Join her as Dorothy shares her view on what makes love last, life regrets, same sex marriage and much more!
Amber Linette invites you to listen in on her first ever recorded conversation with her life-long best friend, Dawn, and her husband Gavin. From the comfort of their couch in Austin, TX and accompanied by their newborn baby, Dawn, Gavin, and Amber take listeners on trails full of laughs and honest, diverse perspectives on emotional intelligence, conformity, parenthood, successful relationship/marriages.
Grab your coffee, wate...
Amber Linette records a free flowing episode in the midst of a travel delay due the Microsoft CrowdStrike debacle. She talks through podcasting for beginners, shares her personal podcasting journey, and openly shares the way her creative process has had to change in order to grow the pod. She inspires others who are podcast-curious to make like Shia LaBeouf and "Just Do It!"
Amber also shares some other new things she is...
Amber Linette is back on the mic to introspectively share her personal experience with therapy. Though she's on therapist #3, she explains why this is normal and how she's finally gotten to her "therapy sweet spot." Join her for this honest take on all things therapy including many trails that examine how we use friends as therapy, what is needed for a positive therapy experience, and more. If you're therapy-c...
Amber Linette chats with listeners the way she would on a coffee or drinks date and goes down the path of why we are the way we are as humans. She starts the episode with some life updates, and then moves into exploring her personal realization of why she has always fulfilled a "teacher's pet" archetype. With plenty of storytelling sprinkled in, she ends the episode talking about attachment styles and emphasizes how N...
Amber Linette does something different in today's episode by recording her free flowing thoughts in the car on the way home from grandma's house. She gives listeners all the deets on "Determined Dorothy's" recent health journey and scare at 96 years of age. She shares a slice of what it's like to care for an elderly person and explores the power of the mind, age gap friendships, and even touches upon talki...
Amber Linette has gone on a social media break and is spilling all the tea on exactly why. From sharing an embarrassing story of how she got catfished at 12 years old to admitting that she has lurked and seeks external validation, she speaks honesty, vulnerably, and introspectively on her social media break and inspires listeners to think about their own reasons for using social media.
Amber gets in the financial nude with listeners and offers herself as a "measuring stick" for every day people who are just as curious as she is about other's actual financial situations. She speaks to her emotional spending, bad financial choices she's made, where she currently stands, and how she plans to preserve her situation through introspection and awareness.
Amber's sister responds to the question, "do you love your body?" She tells the story of how her body has changed over 38 years and the pivotal moments she experienced that changed not only her physical appearance but ultimately, her approach to health and wellness. Amber opens the episode with a thought-provoking way to view vulnerability and ends with an expected apology.
In support of today's episode, here...
One of Amber's very close friends vulnerably explores her personal relationship to alcohol in response to the original episode: Exploring Our Relationship to Alcohol. Join us this week as a new voice speaks to the alluring yet troublesome feelings alcohol consumption produces while also coming to a daunting realization at the very end. Amber opens the episode full of gratitude and ends with a metaphor relating to kaleidoscopes ...
Amber shares her journey of self-love and body image as a "skinny fat" girl by recalling early memories of body comparison, what it felt like to be in the male gaze in middle school, how one bully in high school sent her in to some unhealthy eating and exercise habits, and how two influencers coupled with a big change in her life helped her find a different appreciation for her body. She opens the episode with some though...
Amber gets really honest with herself as she explores her complicated relationship to alcohol. She tells the story of her dad who suffered from alcohol use disorder, formerly known as alcoholism, and the impact it's had throughout her life. She shares the bad habits she picked up, what it was like when her dad died due to his addiction to alcohol, and where she stands today in relation to her own use of it.
If you or someo...
Amber tells the story of her mother's death to breast cancer at age 47. In this heart-wrenching journey she recalls memories of her grandma preparing her for death and the regretful way she handled it when her mom's time came (way too early). She discusses how she see's the role of religion and faith in death and the weird thing that happened right before her mom died.
Would you consider yourself a person with depth? And how comfortable are you sharing your inner most thoughts and experiences? Join me on this week’s episode as I share my own journey with learning how to do depth and show people what’s below the surface. Grab your favorite cup of tea, as I start to spill my own. Please be advised that this episode references heavier themes including death, alcoholism, cancer, and being parentless.
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