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On being the person who goes first
40 and Giving Zero F's
Honest, funny essays about midlife, ambition, pleasure, and not putting your life on hold.
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So I Asked... Grace McClure About Becoming Less Palatable
On invisible rules, trusting yourself, and why shameless, unbothered women might just change the world.
The Completely Uneventful Bikini Event
How today's impossible quietly becomes tomorrow's normal
The Slightly Inconvenient Choice
The best family memories usually require a little extra effort.
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Two Closets. Two Styles. One Conversation.
The Golden Girls Were Giving Zero F's Before It Was Cool
On why getting older isn't the same thing as growing old.
Life Is Better When You Lean Into the Theme
Why the best memories rarely come from playing it cool
Everyone Was Just Buying Groceries
How I accidentally found my summer uniform.
So I Asked... Laurie Flynn About Giving Yourself Permission
Five questions about reinvention, taking up space, and finally letting go of the need for approval
If It Isn't a Hell Yes...
Why I'm learning to appreciate mutual enthusiasm
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Why one of us thrives on structure while the other would rather make her own rules.
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21-year-old Amanda made a surprising number of decisions on behalf of 41-year-old Amanda.
The Concert Wasn't the Point
We took the kids to see Dave Matthews. They'll probably remember the broken door.
The Problem with Halfway to 80
What a cruise ship nightclub taught me about getting older
Girls Trips Are a Non-Negotiable
Not because I need a break from my life—but because this is the life I'm building.
So I Asked... Nat Sang What She's Not Waiting For Anymore
On confidence, reinvention, and refusing to wait for the right time
I Wanted Flowers, So I Bought Flowers
On the tiny decisions that make life feel richer
Becoming a Redhead
On hair dye, identity, and choosing yourself on purpose
41 and Giving Zero F's
How a fictional thong bikini accidentally changed my life
Nat and Amanda - Part 2 : Growth on Substack, Creativity in Midlife and Music
A recording from Amanda | 40 & Giving Zero F’s and Nat Sang's live video