<![CDATA[Off The Hamster Wheel]]>The anti-self-help podcast you didn't know you needed.

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www.instagram.com/amylolliscreative

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 03:02:20 GMTTue, 09 Dec 2025 17:52:19 GMT60Amy Lollis<p>The anti-self-help podcast you didn't know you needed.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.amylollis.com" target="_blank">www.amylollis.com</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.instagram.com/amylolliscreative" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/amylolliscreative</a></p><p></p>episodicAmy Lollisinfo@amylollisdesign.comyes<![CDATA[I'm Going Analog In 2026]]>In this episode, Amy Lollis shares her journey of self-discovery and the challenges of building an online business while maintaining authenticity and mental health. She discusses the changing dynamics of social media, going analog in 2026, and the importance of being genuine in content creation. Amy emphasizes the need for mindfulness, community connection, and redefining success in a way that prioritizes personal fulfillment over societal expectations. She also shares her strategies for accommodating her mental health needs and finding joy in the present moment.

Takeaways

  • People are tired of seeing fake, curated, heavily branded content.
  • The market is saturated with information that has been watered down.
  • We need to be wildly authentic in our content creation.
  • If it's not a fuck yes, it's a fuck no.
  • I want to run a business that feels like an invitation into the life I'm already living.
  • I love money in the hands of women, as it empowers them.
  • I am radically accommodating my spicy brain and my mental health needs.
  • I want to find the magic in every day and appreciate the present moment.
  • If all my business does is pay for windows, that's enough.

Chapters

00:00 The Journey of Self-Discovery

09:37 The Shift in Social Media Dynamics

19:12 Authenticity Over Perfection

28:46 Redefining Success and Personal Fulfillment

38:36 Embracing Community and Connection

]]>ce4d54dd-84ae-45c9-8f8d-9f8662217353Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:03:17 GMT<p>In this episode, Amy Lollis shares her journey of self-discovery and the challenges of building an online business while maintaining authenticity and mental health. She discusses the changing dynamics of social media, going analog in 2026, and the importance of being genuine in content creation. Amy emphasizes the need for mindfulness, community connection, and redefining success in a way that prioritizes personal fulfillment over societal expectations. She also shares her strategies for accommodating her mental health needs and finding joy in the present moment.</p><p></p><p><b>Takeaways</b></p><ul><li>People are tired of seeing fake, curated, heavily branded content.</li><li>The market is saturated with information that has been watered down.</li><li>We need to be wildly authentic in our content creation.</li><li><i>If it's not a fuck yes, it's a fuck no.</i></li><li>I want to run a business that feels like an invitation into the life I'm already living.</li><li>I love money in the hands of women, as it empowers them.</li><li>I am radically accommodating my spicy brain and my mental health needs.</li><li>I want to find the magic in every day and appreciate the present moment.</li><li>If all my business does is pay for windows, that's enough.<p></p></li></ul><p><b>Chapters</b></p><p>00:00 The Journey of Self-Discovery</p><p>09:37 The Shift in Social Media Dynamics</p><p>19:12 Authenticity Over Perfection</p><p>28:46 Redefining Success and Personal Fulfillment</p><p>38:36 Embracing Community and Connection</p><p></p>yes00:31:48I'm Going Analog In 2026full<![CDATA[Coffee Chats: Interview With Melanie Stofka (@thevintagecalico)]]>Join me and my quilt bestie Melanie (@thevintagecalico) for a wildly entertaining episode of Off The Hamster Wheel. Melanie walks me through her offbeat business model of turning estate-sale finds into fabric bundles for her Etsy shop. You’ll hear about the strangest treasures she’s uncovered, including a 1930s quilt stuffed with pantyhose and an 1800s quilt full of human hair.

We dive into parenting philosophies, the realities of online retail, and how Melanie is AI-proofing her business. She also shares how she went from taking a quilt-pattern-writing course to becoming a successful reseller with zero formal business plan.

Expect entrepreneurial insight, heartfelt moments, and a lot of laughs.

Links:

Melanie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevintagecalico/

Melanie’s Vintage Fabric Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagecalicofabric/?etsrc=sdt

Bella’s Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/isabellastofka_author/?hl=en

Join Scrap Academy: https://www.amylollis.com/scrap-academy

 

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:20 Melanie’s Unique Business Model

01:01 Unusual Finds and Stories

06:54 Parenting Philosophies and Challenges

12:02 Quilt Pattern Writing and Business Insights

21:10 Social Media and Content Creation

24:43 Going Viral for Touching Dirty Water

26:58 Posting Cadence and Instagram Strategy

27:43 The Unplanned Business Model

28:50 Authenticity Over Perfection

32:13 The Decline of Chat Bots and Gatekeeping

34:33 Sustainable Sales and Packaging

43:19 The Joy of Fabric Bundles

47:41 Preserving History and Reselling Ethics

50:06 Concluding Thoughts and Links

]]>bfd8d7ae-bf6d-4e04-ab81-a98c92731835Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:57:41 GMT<p>Join me and my quilt bestie Melanie (@thevintagecalico) for a wildly entertaining episode of <i>Off The Hamster Wheel</i>. Melanie walks me through her offbeat business model of turning estate-sale finds into fabric bundles for her Etsy shop. You’ll hear about the strangest treasures she’s uncovered, including a 1930s quilt stuffed with pantyhose and an 1800s quilt full of human hair.</p><p></p><p>We dive into parenting philosophies, the realities of online retail, and how Melanie is AI-proofing her business. She also shares how she went from taking a quilt-pattern-writing course to becoming a successful reseller with zero formal business plan.</p><p></p><p>Expect entrepreneurial insight, heartfelt moments, and a lot of laughs.</p><p></p><p><b>Links:</b></p><p><i>Melanie’s Instagram:</i> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thevintagecalico/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thevintagecalico/</a></p><p><i>Melanie’s Vintage Fabric Shop:</i> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagecalicofabric/?etsrc=sdt" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagecalicofabric/?etsrc=sdt</a></p><p><i>Bella’s Bookstagram:</i> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/isabellastofka_author/?hl=en" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/isabellastofka_author/?hl=en</a></p><p><i>Join Scrap Academy:</i> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amylollis.com/scrap-academy" target="_blank">https://www.amylollis.com/scrap-academy</a></p><p> </p><p><b>Timestamps:</b></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction</p><p>00:20 Melanie’s Unique Business Model</p><p>01:01 Unusual Finds and Stories</p><p>06:54 Parenting Philosophies and Challenges</p><p>12:02 Quilt Pattern Writing and Business Insights</p><p>21:10 Social Media and Content Creation</p><p>24:43 Going Viral for Touching Dirty Water</p><p>26:58 Posting Cadence and Instagram Strategy</p><p>27:43 The Unplanned Business Model</p><p>28:50 Authenticity Over Perfection</p><p>32:13 The Decline of Chat Bots and Gatekeeping</p><p>34:33 Sustainable Sales and Packaging</p><p>43:19 The Joy of Fabric Bundles</p><p>47:41 Preserving History and Reselling Ethics</p><p>50:06 Concluding Thoughts and Links</p>yes00:50:32Coffee Chats: Interview With Melanie Stofka (@thevintagecalico)full<![CDATA[Deeper Meaning, ADHD, and Witchcraft Myths]]>In this episode, I’m talking about my own deep dive into the messy overlap between creativity, spirituality, and trauma healing. I share what it’s been like to move from religious trauma into a place where I actually trust my own intuition again, not because a system told me to, but because I finally stopped outsourcing my meaning making to anything outside myself.

If you’ve felt burned out by traditional spirituality or you’re ready to build a creative life that is aligned with your inner authority instead of someone else’s rules, this episode is your permission slip to claim it.

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Timestamps:

00:47 Exploring Human Creativity and Trauma Healing

02:37 Religion, Witchcraft, and Personal Meaning

03:46 Nicki Minaj: A Model of Intentional Living

06:03 The Impact of Institutions on Personal Sovereignty

07:53 Intuition, Premonitions, and Personal Struggles

13:02 The Creative Process and Self-Discovery

19:07 The Historical Context of Women’s Intuition

25:05 Practical Tips for Creative Fulfillment

26:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

]]>b087ed24-c81b-443d-8197-c94ba263fbcdTue, 09 Dec 2025 17:54:32 GMT<p>In this episode, I’m talking about my own deep dive into the messy overlap between creativity, spirituality, and trauma healing. I share what it’s been like to move from religious trauma into a place where I actually trust my own intuition again, not because a system told me to, but because I finally stopped outsourcing my meaning making to anything outside myself.</p><p></p><p>If you’ve felt burned out by traditional spirituality or you’re ready to build a creative life that is aligned with your inner authority instead of someone else’s rules, this episode is your permission slip to claim it.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/amylolliscreative/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amylollis.com/services" target="_blank">Work With Me</a></p><p> </p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:47 Exploring Human Creativity and Trauma Healing</p><p>02:37 Religion, Witchcraft, and Personal Meaning</p><p>03:46 Nicki Minaj: A Model of Intentional Living</p><p>06:03 The Impact of Institutions on Personal Sovereignty</p><p>07:53 Intuition, Premonitions, and Personal Struggles</p><p>13:02 The Creative Process and Self-Discovery</p><p>19:07 The Historical Context of Women’s Intuition</p><p>25:05 Practical Tips for Creative Fulfillment</p><p>26:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts</p>yes00:26:38Deeper Meaning, ADHD, and Witchcraft Mythsfull