The Ambition Society with Amanda Adams
The Ambition Society with Amanda Adams
Podcast Description
Welcome to the place where real talk meets big dreams. Hosted by Amanda Adams -- part big sister, part business bestie -- this podcast is a safe space to reset, reflect, and reconnect with the version of you that knows you’re meant for more. Whether you're navigating your first big career move or rewriting your story in midlife, you’ll find honest conversations, personal growth, and the occasional pep talk to remind you: ambition is not a dirty word -- and ambition looks good on you.
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The podcast focuses on themes of personal growth, ambition, and the challenges of pursuing dreams, with episodes exploring topics like navigating career changes, overcoming setbacks, and embracing life's unexpected twists. For instance, Amanda discusses the concept of ambition in her debut episode, inspired by Will Packer's philosophy, and later features guests like Will Hunt to share personal stories about trust and resilience in the face of change.
DRINK MORE WATER is the advice show for embracing who you are and who you’re still becoming.
Hosted by Amanda Adams, every episode feels like sitting with your big sister and her funniest, smartest friends as they unpack the real stuff: the twists that shaped them, the ugly-cry moments that turned into wins, the hacks that actually help, and the mistakes that somehow became magic.
It’s fun, refreshing, and heartfelt — a weekly dose of honest conversations that make you laugh, think, and maybe feel a little less alone. And because we love a challenge, each guest closes with their best life advice in three words or less.
Easygoing, upbeat, and full of big-sister energy… It’s the kind of show you come back to because it just feels good.
New episodes every Tuesday!
Anastasia Brown is one of the most influential women in the Nashville music industry. She discovered Keith Urban and worked with legends like Peter Frampton, Leon Russell, and Sting. She later became a pioneer in Hollywood, serving as a music supervisor on Emmy-winning film and television projects, including Steven Spielberg’s miniseries Taken and the iconic, music-driven film August Rush.
But this episode goes far beyond her career.
In a heartbreaking period of her life, Anastasia lost her son, her sister, and her father in rapid succession. The trauma and grief that followed didn’t just affect her emotionally — it changed how her brain functioned, impacting her memory, mood, and ability to think clearly.
In this conversation, Anastasia opens up about:
• Child loss and surviving the death of her only son
• Complicated grief, PTSD, and mental health after trauma
• Discovering Keith Urban and building a career in Nashville
• Her transition from the music industry to Hollywood music supervision
• Working on Steven Spielberg projects and August Rush
• Why therapy and medication weren’t enough
• How a brain scan finally revealed what was wrong
• Targeted TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) therapy and brain-based healing
She is also joined live from California by her doctor, Dr. Jabour, who explains how advanced MRI brain imaging and neuro-navigated TMS therapy work, what happens to the brain during extreme grief and trauma, and how the brain can be retrained to support healing from depression, anxiety, PTSD, and complicated grief.
This is a powerful story of resilience, science-backed mental health treatment, and rebuilding a life after unimaginable loss.
If you or someone you love is struggling with grief, trauma, depression, or PTSD, this episode offers honesty, hope, and a path forward.
Follow Anastasia Brown on Instagram: @anastasiabrown
Learn more about Dr. Jabour and his ground-breaking therapy: https://www.smartbrainandhealth.com/contents/about-us/our-doctors
Connect with Amanda on Instagram: @askamandaadams
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