On this episode of The Mindful Journey with host Sana, author and survivor Amanda J Scott breaks down what it really takes to rebuild your life after 17 years of emotional and financial abuse. This is not a feel-good highlight reel. It is a grounded conversation about exhaustion, walking on eggshells, and the moment you admit to yourself. this is abuse.
Amanda explains how self-care shifts from luxury to lifeline. From walks in the park and journaling to setting non-negotiable boundaries, she shows how daily micro-choices slowly rebuild self-worth. If you have been conditioned to please, fix, and keep the peace at any cost, this episode will help you see self-care as a strategy for survival and long-term emotional health.
Perfect for listeners searching for emotional abuse recovery tools, healthy relationship standards, and practical self-care habits they can apply today across real life, not just Instagram aesthetics.

About the Guest: Amanda J Scott
Amanda J Scott is the author of “Finding My Way Back To Me,” a candid and accessible book about leaving an abusive relationship and rebuilding identity from the ground up. After 17 years in a relationship that eroded her emotional and financial autonomy, she now supports women in recognizing abuse, reclaiming self-worth, and learning that kindness and respect are non-negotiables. Through her writing, blogs, and personal support, Amanda reminds women that it is never too late to come home to themselves.

Key Takeaways:


Self-care is not a reward after the chaos. it is a lifeline when you are emotionally depleted and physically drained


Abuse often feels “normal” when you are inside it. naming emotional, financial, or spiritual abuse is the first act of self-care and the door to freedom


Walking in nature, moving with your emotions, and creating quiet space are simple but powerful ways to process anger, sadness, and fear instead of storing them in your body


Daily self-care is about consistency. small acts like resting, drinking tea slowly, or watching a sunrise build the belief that your needs matter


Boundaries are not walls built from fear. they are gentle gates that protect your peace and reflect your self-worth in action


Saying no without over-explaining is a skill. you do not need to justify rest, distance, or limits to anyone to be “good”


Healthy love is safety, mutual respect, and room to make mistakes. when control, fear, and walking on eggshells are present, you are surviving, not loving


Good friends can be a backbone in recovery. one grounded person who sees your reality can help you remember that you deserve kindness and respect


Emotional health is as critical as physical health. unspoken emotions do not disappear. they show up as tension, exhaustion, and illness


Reclaiming yourself is a long game. but every act of alignment. choosing peace over pleasing. is evidence that you are no longer living for approval but for your own truth


 

How Listeners Can Connect with Amanda J Scott:
You can connect with Amanda and explore more of her work here.


Website. https://amandajscott.com (blog updates, resources, and contact)


Her book “Finding My Way Back To Me” is available on major online platforms


For personal support or questions, you can reach her via the contact options on her website. she replies personally and reminds women they are not alone.



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