The Art of "Snudging" Protecting Your Energy In Midlife

With Amanda Testa 

I've been doing a lot less this past year.  And it's been revolutionary. 

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the art of “snudging” , a concept I learned from Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer*. It means doing the bare minimum necessary, cutting out all the extra bullshit, and getting really honest about what actually deserves your precious energy.

After decades of doing, achieving, caring for everyone, improving ourselves, healing ourselves, optimizing ourselves and generally trying to keep ALL THE THINGS moving… menopause can arrive with a pretty clear message:

I am no longer available for doing the f&^$ing most.  This is powerful wisdom.

In this episode, I’m sharing a little about what I’ve been up to over the past year, homeschooling, traveling through Italy, working with amazing clients, deepening my skills through advanced trainings, having more fun with friends, taking care of myself, and intentionally slowing down.

And what I’ve realized is that while I may be doing less, I think I’m living more.

I’m talking about letting “good enough” actually be good enough, becoming more discerning about where your life force goes, and making more room for pleasure, connection, creativity, rest and the people and experiences that matter most.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

♥️What “snudging” means and why I’m loving this concept in midlife

♥️Why menopause can make us suddenly much less tolerant of things that drain us

♥️The difference between doing less and caring less

♥️Why your body may be asking you to stop overriding yourself

♥️What slowing down has looked like in my own life over the past year

♥️Why depth can sometimes matter more than constant growth and expansion

♥️The sneaky ways we turn our bodies, businesses, relationships and lives into giant self improvement projects

♥️Why pleasure and fun don’t always need to be productive or therapeutic

♥️How to decide what actually deserves your energy

♥️Why “good enough” might be one of the most liberating practices of midlife

And a more.

If you’re tired of feeling like you should be doing more, fixing more, achieving more or somehow becoming a better version of yourself before you’re allowed to enjoy your life…

Consider this your permission slip.

I’d love to hear how this lands for you, please reply to this email and let me know!!

Cheers to Snudging Y'all!!


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Check out our episode on The Liberating Power Of Menopause HERE

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About Your Host:

My name is Amanda Testa, and I'm a Sex, Love, and Relationship Expert + Trauma Resolution Guide.


My goal is to support you to heal your relationship to your sexuality so you can eliminate shame and guilt, own your sexy confidence, feel like a Goddess/Goddex in your skin, and have the deeply connected relationships you desire.


My unique proven process, The Feminine Fire Method™ combines the latest in neuroscience and somatic healing with ancient practices to facilitate rapid and lasting transformation. 
I'm also a Mama to a spunky 12 year old,  Wife to my sexy hubs, and lover of outdoor adventure and live music. 



I believe deep in my soul is that sexuality is the missing key in personal growth and development. 


I believe your sexuality and sexual energy fuels your creativity, confidence, and power. It is a vital part of your holistic health and vitality.


When we own our sexual power our pleasure and creativity flourishes.  Our confidence and body image soars.


Our relationships deepen.


And when you can connect to that power in yourself, it’s life-changing.

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