The Thriving and Surviving Podcast

Hosted by Amanda Marxen

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Jun 2026

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Hi and welcome to The Thriving and Surviving Podcast. I'm your host Amanda Marxen and I'm a woman, a mum, a coach and a business owner and this podcast will be taking about it ALL. Think of this podcast as a wine and cheese night with your besties, sharing your deepest darkest thoughts and struggles while learning a thing or two. So whether you are thriving or just surviving, this podcast is here to enlighten you, heighten you and most certainly brighten you. So lets dive right into it and I am so glad that you're here.

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June 14, 2026Episode 111 min

S5EP:1 Shes Baaaack! Relocating, ASD & Album Release!

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Season 5 of The Thriving & Surviving Podcast! Amanda's back, and she's got a lot to fill you in on. This first episode is a real, unfiltered life update on the three big things that have shaped the last little while: coming to terms with an ASD diagnosis and how it's reframed the way she sees herself and the world, the emotional rollercoaster of packing up and moving to a new home, and the wild, vulnerable journey of finally releasing an album. Expect plenty of honesty, a few laughs, and the usual reminder that you can be both thriving and surviving at the same time. Settle in - it's good to be back. Support the showFind us on instagram:@thethrivingandsurvivingpod_@coach_amandajaneWild Discount: AMANDALOVES CLICK HEREwww.estro-physiques.com.au

November 2, 202529 min

S4E9: Madi and Amanda: Dating Non-Negotiables - PART #2

Send us Fan MailMadi and Amanda explore the deal breakers, boundaries and must-haves that define healthy relationships. Each episode helps you understand your non-negotiables, make intentional choices and navigate dating with confidence. Find us on instagram:@thethrivingandsurvivingpod_@coach_amandajaneWild Discount: AMANDALOVES CLICK HEREwww.estro-physiques.com.au

October 19, 202527 min

S4E8: Madi and Amanda: Dating Non-Negotiables - PART #1

August 17, 2025Episode 638 min

S4E6: Our “Romantic” Weekend Away (lol)

Send us Fan MailJoin me and Madi on a very unserious getaway — this episode was recorded on the drive up to the Sunny Coast, where romance was nowhere in sight, but chaos and questionable snacks definitely were. We chat road trip confessions, friendships that feel like therapy, and all the random sh*t that comes up when you're stuck in a car for hours Find us on instagram:@thethrivingandsurvivingpod_@coach_amandajaneWild Discount: AMANDALOVES CLICK HEREwww.estro-physiques.com.au

August 10, 2025Episode 51 hr 17 min

S4E5: The “other girlfriend” I didn’t know about at the time (Part 2)

Send us Fan MailThis is Part 2 of the convo with Mallory — if you missed Part 1, hit pause and go catch up. We’re picking up right where we left off. We’re diving into dating patterns, breaking toxic cycles, and what it looks like doing the work while juggling single mum life. Find us on instagram:@thethrivingandsurvivingpod_@coach_amandajaneWild Discount: AMANDALOVES CLICK HEREwww.estro-physiques.com.au

August 3, 2025Episode 426 min

S4E4: The “other girlfriend” I didn’t know about at the time (Part 1)

Send us Fan MailReuniting with Mallory after a decade. Last time I saw her, I was stark naked in a bathroom. Now we’re finally spilling the tea on what actually went down. Find us on instagram:@thethrivingandsurvivingpod_@coach_amandajaneWild Discount: AMANDALOVES CLICK HEREwww.estro-physiques.com.au

July 20, 202543 min

S4E3: The Truth About Having Just One Sexual Partner

Send us Fan MailEmma shares her experience of only ever being with one sexual partner, what that’s meant for her relationship, identity, confidence and growth. It’s raw, honest and refreshingly different from the usual narrative. Whether you're team "tried it all" or "ride or die," this one's a juicy listen about trusting your path, whatever that looks like. Find us on instagram:@thethrivingandsurvivingpod_@coach_amandajaneWild Discount: AMANDALOVES CLICK HEREwww.estro-physiques.com.au

July 13, 2025Episode 215 min

S4EP2: Pitfalls of your first ever business

Send us Fan MailIn this ep, I'm sitting down with Emma — my OG business partner and the other half of Train With The Girls (TWTG), the first company we built from the ground up. We’re chatting about what it was really like starting a business together with zero roadmap, just a shared vision and a whole lot of trial and error.From figuring out how to balance friendship and business, to the lessons we learnt the hard way (hello, launch chaos and growing pains), this convo is a raw, honest look at what it takes to start something from scratch. We also unpack how those early wins and stumbles shaped how we run things today — with way more clarity, confidence, and boundaries.If you’ve ever launched something before, worked with a partner, or just love a behind-the-scenes on how a brand really starts — this one’s for you. Find us on instagram:@thethrivingandsurvivingpod_@coach_amandajaneWild Discount: AMANDALOVES CLICK HEREwww.estro-physiques.com.au

July 6, 2025Episode 133 min

S4E1: Life Lately — Surgery, Healing & What’s Been Going On

Send us Fan MailBit of a life update ep for you. I’ve just had tummy surgery — a combo of a tummy tuck, hernia repair, and abdominal wall reconstruction (yep, the full works) — so I’m filling you in on all of it.Why I did it, what the lead-up was like, how I’m feeling now, and the stuff no one really talks about when it comes to recovery. It’s been a big experience both physically and mentally, and I wanted to share it while it’s still fresh.If you’re curious about surgery, going through something similar, or just want the raw, real update — this one’s for you. Find us on instagram:@thethrivingandsurvivingpod_@coach_amandajaneWild Discount: AMANDALOVES CLICK HEREwww.estro-physiques.com.au

March 1, 2025Episode 752 min

S3E7: The Online Dating Game

Send us Fan MailIn this chaotic (and slightly unhinged) episode, Madi and Amanda pull back the curtain on their experiences with online dating — the good, the bad, and the downright weird. From cringe-worthy pickup lines to unexpected gems, they share their honest thoughts, hilarious stories, and a bit of unsolicited advice.Whether you’re deep in the dating app trenches or just here for the tea, this episode’s got something for you.Grab a wine (or a coffee) and let’s talk dating in the digital age! Find us on instagram:@thethrivingandsurvivingpod_@coach_amandajaneWild Discount: AMANDALOVES CLICK HEREwww.estro-physiques.com.au