Do you struggle to find inner peace when you're feeling financially insecure? In this episode of the Blueprint Breakers podcast, host Amy Palmer explores the challenges of finding financial security and inner peace. She shares her own story about how she was able to focus on her healing without being anxious about not having a steady paycheck. Amy believes that financial security is essential for inner peace, but that it's also possible to find peace even when your finances are shaky. This episode is a must-listen for any woman who wants to learn more about finding financial security and inner ..read more

As Women’s History Month winds down, I share this broadcast of a virtual session I presented in honor of the recent International Women’s Day. Celebrate the unique journeys of women who shatter societal norms and forge their own paths. This International Women's Day, let's move beyond expectations and embrace the power of inclusion. By celebrating the diversity of women's experiences and perspectives, we can create a world where all women feel valued, empowered, and able to reach their full potential. So, let's break free from the blueprints and inspire each other to build a more inclusive fut ..read more

Feeling lost, alone, or like you just don't belong?  Join us as we chat with Inez Sobczak, author of "Unlocking Me." Inez, a Cuban American adopted by a Caucasian family, faced the challenges of foster care and addiction.  But her story is one of incredible resilience.  We delve into overcoming adversity, embracing your true self, and unlocking the amazing potential within you.  This conversation is a beacon of light for anyone feeling unworthy.  Ready to be empowered?  Dive in! About Inez Sobczak Inez, founder and master trainer at Fit-Nez, has over 15 years of e ..read more

We are all connected. I have had three distinct experiences over the past few weeks that have kept this theme top of mind for me.  What would happen if we focused more on our common humanity? About Amy A. Palmer As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. She believes there is more than one way to do life and we all deserve to be seen, heard, understood and represented. After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live ..read more

**TW: this episode mentions sensitive topics such as violence, domestic violence and sexual abuse.** If you need help or support, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 This episode will expand your mind in ways you may not have thought about lately, or ever.  It is with great privilege that I introduce you to the magnificent Chevara Orrin.  Chevara shares a message of interconnectedness that we all need to hear.  We talk about her childhood struggles with poverty, domestic violence and navigating her mixed-race heritage. We discuss her current passion ..read more

but I feel better when I do talk about. Are you currently experiencing feelings of grief that you are keeping to yourself? Yeah, me too. In today's episode, I am sharing some of my experiences with various types of grief and my continuing journey to work through it. My intent is to open up some dialogue about some types of grief that we normally do not discuss. About Amy A. Palmer As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. After a lifelong struggl ..read more

We call them Blueprint Breakers, Karin Lynn Bellantoni calls them Rebel Leaders. It doesn’t matter which term you use, Karin is the epitome of both. I am re-releasing this episode of Blueprint Breakers - to honor and say goodbye to an amazing and powerful woman. A woman who took life by the horns- lived it fully & deeply impacted everyone who knew her. Karin was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer back in 2019, and you would never know it by this interview I was honored to have with her last summer. She left us on December 25th and her friends & family laid her to rest on Jan 2nd. I wil ..read more

If you are determined to go into this New Year differently than you have in the past, this episode is for you! In this abbreviated Blueprint Breakers episode, I share a very basic concept about how to get yourself into the right mindset as we move forward into 2024! Watch, listen to, and do something that excites you! Here are the numerous resources I talked about in this episode: 1. Mel Robbins How to make 2024 Your Best Year, Six Questions to Ask podcast episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6du4uLBuPk2SN4LVzNKY8T?si=9e72ebfdfd774a59 Guide: melrobbins.com/bestyear 2. Previous episodes ..read more

Are you a caregiver or do you think about what it may be like to someday be a caregiver?  This information-packed episode is for you. This week’s guest, Dr. Logan DuBose, is certainly a Blueprint Breaker, but not in the way we usually discuss.  He is our first male guest, and he is not over 40, but his mission is critically important and I decided you needed to meet him and hear all about it. We discuss the state of the current eldercare system, and it is easy to get discouraged when you hear about how far we have to go to be able to provide good care for our elderly loved ones.  ..read more

I am taking a break from hosting and interviewing this week! As part of my birthday celebration, I considered doing a “turn the tables” episode where I get put in the hot seat and get interviewed by a friend/colleague.  Then I remembered I was interviewed by a colleague recently and really enjoyed the conversation!  My fellow nomadic podcaster, Lori Saitz, interviewed me for her podcast “Fine is a 4-letter word” for an episode called "Breaking the Blueprint”. We discuss starting over, taking sabbaticals, my personal history leading up to the events of recent years and more.  Lor ..read more