In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral shares a real-time reflection on navigating self-doubt, unexpected challenges, and emotional overwhelm while writing her upcoming book. She introduces a powerful distinction between two types of growth: the kind you prepare for, and the kind that interrupts your life without warning.

Amber opens up about the internal battle of questioning her own qualifications, dealing with imposter syndrome, and confronting the pressure of showing up as “the expert” while still being deeply human. Through that process, she uncovers a key truth: the real skill isn’t just learning tools, it’s remembering to use them when you need them most.

Amber also shares how being intentional about what you consume (from social media to news to conversations) can directly impact your ability to stay grounded and focused during intense periods of growth. This episode will remind you of one simple but powerful truth: You still have tools even when you didn’t plan for the moment you’re in.

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Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture

Say More About That: ...And Other Ways to Speak Up, Push Back, and Advocate for Yourself and Others

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In this deeply honest episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral pulls back the curtain and shares what it looks like to navigate a season where everything feels heavy, uncertain, and unfinished. From missing a podcast episode for the first time to facing a major book deadline with only a fraction completed, Amber opens up about burnout, frustration, and the pressure of trying to hold multiple identities at once.

This is not a polished “how-to” episode. It’s a real-time reflection on what it means to keep showing up when you don’t feel your best: professionally, creatively, and emotionally.

Amber shares lessons from:

• Hosting a powerful “Pour In” birthday experience and what it revealed about connection and affirmation
• Navigating a slow business season and the emotional toll of uncertainty
• Managing multiple roles and responsibilities while questioning direction and purpose
• The tension between being productive and actually feeling aligned

This episode is a reminder that growth doesn’t always look like progress. Sometimes it looks like pausing, questioning, and being honest about where you are.

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Amber Cabral

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X | @BamCabral

Bluesky | @bamcabral.bsky.social

Watch Amber’s TED TALK here.

You can purchase Amber's books from the retailer of your choice here: https://www.ambercabral.com/books/

Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture

Say More About That: ...And Other Ways to Speak Up, Push Back, and Advocate for Yourself and Others

Human(ing) Well is produced by

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In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral explores what it means to stay grounded in a season where everything feels like it’s shifting. From changing careers to unstable industries and disrupted routines, Amber names what many people are experiencing right now: a deep sense of instability and disconnection.

But instead of focusing on what’s out of your control, Amber introduces a powerful concept: anchors. These aren’t big external things like jobs or titles. They’re the small, consistent practices that keep you connected to yourself, even when everything around you changes.

This episode is a reminder that you don’t need a perfect week, a reset moment, or the “right time” to come back to yourself. You just need to return.

Amber walks you through how to identify what’s been missing, what it’s costing you, and how to rebuild those practices in a way that’s realistic and sustainable. Because the truth is: your well-being isn’t built in big moments. It’s built on small, repeated choices.

🛍️ Shop Amber’s Be A Good Human merch:
https://www.ambercabral.com/merch

Amber’s substack | https://humaningwell.substack.com/

www.humaningwellpodcast.com/

Amber Cabral

IG | @bamcabral

LinkedIn | @ambercabral

Facebook | @amber.cabral

X | @BamCabral

Bluesky | @bamcabral.bsky.social

Watch Amber’s TED TALK here.

You can purchase Amber's books from the retailer of your choice here: https://www.ambercabral.com/books/

Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture

Say More About That: ...And Other Ways to Speak Up, Push Back, and Advocate for Yourself and Others

Human(ing) Well is produced by

EPYC Media Network

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.