Home Podcasts Accountable
Accountable

Accountable

Hosted By: Amanda McKinney | Inspired By: Mel Robbins, Brene Brown, Steven Bartlett, Andrew Huberman 75 episodes Latest Mar 2, 2026

Hosted by Amanda McKinney, Accountable is a podcast that infuses grace and fun into accountability. It offers real-talk inspiration with honest conversations, research-backed information, actionable strategies, and inspiring interviews. The show helps listeners take action and achieve goals without losing their sanity.

Episodes

Ep. 74 - The Power of the Intentional Pause Mar 2, 2026 772 Send a textWhat if the most strategic move you could make right now isn’t to push harder… or quit altogether… but to pause on purpose? In this episode, I introduce a third option we don’t talk about enough: the intentional pause.An intentional pause isn’t avoidance. It isn’t burnout. And it isn’t giving up. It has two key components:A conscious decision to stop something.A clear revisit date.Witho
Ep. 73 - "Miss It & Move On" The Mantra That Changes Everything Feb 23, 2026 947 Send a textThis episode is built around a simple phrase that has stayed with me for years, one that’s shaped how I coach, how I teach, and how I live my life.“Miss it and move on.”I first heard this from one of my best friends (Megan Spears) after I missed a movement practice and immediately went into guilt mode. Instead of a lecture or a pep talk, she simply said those four words and we moved on.
Ep. 72 - Embrace The Shake: Progress Despite Limitations (inspired by artist Phil Hansen) Feb 16, 2026 821 Send a textMost of us are great at following through on a plan… as long as nothing changes.But that’s not real life.In this episode, I share a story that completely reframed how I think about limitations and what to do when life throws you off your plan. It’s the story of an artist, Phil Hansen, who developed a permanent tremor in his hand and was told by his doctor to “embrace the shake.” That si
Ep. 71 - How to Stop Being Reactive and Start Feeling Proactive Again Feb 9, 2026 1045 Send a textThis episode came from a conversation I had with an entrepreneur who had a great year on paper but still felt scattered, overwhelmed, and reactive. So we went back to the basics.In this episode, I walk you through the foundational shifts that help you move from constantly reacting to your life and business… to feeling proactive, grounded, and in control again. Nothing fancy. Nothing com
Ep. 70 - Grit or Quit? How to Know When to Push and When to Let Go (inspired by Adam Grant) Feb 2, 2026 877 Send a textWe hear it all the time: don’t quit, finish what you start, push through. And while grit absolutely matters, there’s a side of this conversation we don’t talk about enough, knowing when it’s time to stop.In this episode, I share a personal story about intentionally breaking a 684-day habit streak and why that decision taught me more about progress than pushing ever could. I walk you thr
Ep. 69 - Why Frameworks Work (and How to Know If One Is Worth Following) Jan 26, 2026 1875 Send a textThis episode was inspired by a single email and it made everything click. In this conversation, I break down what a real framework actually is, why frameworks are so powerful for follow-through, and how to tell the difference between a tested system and something that just sounds good online.You’ll learn:What a framework truly represents (and what it doesn’t)Why frameworks must work for
Ep. 68 - The Money Conversation Women Are Afraid to Have Jan 19, 2026 1036 Send a textThis episode is for the woman who feels conflicted about money, especially if you don’t need it… but you want it. In this honest, unscripted conversation, I share a moment from a recent Goal Design session that cracked open a pattern I've seen for years: women feeling guilt, shame, or embarrassment for wanting to make more money, even when their needs are already met.Inside this ep
Ep. 67 - Progress Doesn’t Require a Perfect Plan (or a Perfect Life) Jan 12, 2026 1763 Send a textIf you’ve been waiting for life to calm down (or for your plan to feel “perfect”) before taking action, this episode is your permission slip to stop waiting. In this episode, I break down why progress does not require a perfect plan or a perfect life, and why waiting for either often keeps you stuck longer than necessary. Using real client stories, she shows how meaningful progress happ
Ep. 66 - How to Stop Breaking Promises to Yourself in 2026 & Achieve Your Goals Jan 5, 2026 979 Send a textHappy New Year, my friend. If this is the year you want to actually follow through on your goals, this episode is for you. Research shows that 80% of people stop working toward their goals within two weeks and it’s not because they’re lazy or incapable. In this episode, I break down why follow-through falls apart so quickly and what to do instead so you can move forward without guilt, s
Ep. 65 - Before You Plan 2026… Do This 30-Minute Reflection Exercise Dec 15, 2025 1214 Send a textYou don’t need a complicated year-end ritual, you need a clear one. In the final episode of 2025, I walk you through a simple but deeply transformative 30-minute reflection exercise designed to help you enter the new year with clarity, intention, and emotional alignment.This five-step process helps you: ✨ Identify the moments that energized you ✨ Recognize what truly drained you ✨ Under
Ep. 64 – Pep Talk Series: When You Feel Like Giving Up Dec 8, 2025 321 Send a textGiving up usually doesn’t happen at the beginning, it happens in the messy middle, after you’ve worked hard and you’re exhausted. But you might need a little encouragement right now and that's why this pep talk exists. Future you is already cheering for you and so am I. You’re closer than you think, don’t quit now.Hit play on this episode if you want to remember: That every big win
Ep. 63 – Pep Talk Series: When Criticism Stings Dec 8, 2025 495 Send a textCriticism hurts the most when it comes from someone you love or trust. This pep talk helps you navigate that pain without abandoning your dreams. Your dream was given to you, not them. Let this episode help you protect your spark and keep moving forward.Hit play on this episode if you want: To hear why other people don’t get a vote in your dreamsTo know the 4 common reasons people criti

Recommended

Playing