293: Intentional Imbalance: A New Way to Think About Having It All with Amanda Goetz

What if the version of ambition you've been chasing is actually holding you back? In this episode, Amanda Goetz breaks down the difference between toxic grit and intentional ambition—revealing that hustle should be a season, not your identity, and that real ambition means knowing why you're pushing. She walks through the self-worth iceberg: the invisible layers of societal pressure, generational patterns, and personal trauma that trigger disproportionate reactions, showing you how to get curious about what's actually driving your behavior. Amanda Goetz is a 2x founder, 4x chief marketing officer, and was a single mom to three small children before finding love again. She spent two decades building and growing consumer-facing brands before shifting to writing, teaching, and coaching ambitious working parents on how to balance success and life. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Illinois and, after hustling the streets of New York City for over a decade, is now testing out every sunscreen in the world on her children in Miami. SPONSORS • This show is brought to you by BetterHelp | Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/TLL • Shopify | Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period http://shopify.com/tll TIMESTAMPS 2:21 Amanda’s Story 9:13 Defining Toxic Grit 14:28 Healthy vs. Unhealthy Ambition 15:47 The Self-Worth Iceberg 21:33 Processing Tools That Work 25:53 Understanding Burnout 31:24 When Characters Grow Toxic 38:11 The Perfect Day Exercise 43:42 Finding Your People 46:16 Minimally Viable Day 55:03 Last Message FOLLOW AMANDA • Book • Website • Instagram 🎙️Complete show notes for this episode here 📹 The video version of this interview is available on YouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube LAVENDAIRE • YouTube • Instagram