Accountable
Hosted by Amanda McKinney, Accountable is a podcast that infuses grace and fun into accountability. Forget about rigid rules and feelings of guilt, this is your weekly dose of real-talk inspiration packed with honest conversations, research-backed information, actionable strategies, and inspiring interviews from those who’ve been there, done that (and maybe even cried in the bathroom once or twice). Everything is about helping you take action and see results so you achieve your goals but not lose your sanity in the process because…you deserve it!
Episodes
66 episodes
Ep. 65 - Before You Plan 2026… Do This 30-Minute Reflection Exercise
You 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, intentio...
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Episode 65
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Ep. 64 – Pep Talk Series: When You Feel Like Giving Up
Giving 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 che...
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Ep. 63 – Pep Talk Series: When Criticism Stings
Criticism 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 movin...
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Ep. 62 – Pep Talk Series: When You’re Wondering If It Even Matters
When you start questioning whether what you're doing even matters, it can stop your progress fast. But here’s the truth: if your idea, dream, or goal has been tugging at your heart… it matters. Impact always starts with one person. Someone need...
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Ep. 61 – Pep Talk Series: When You’re Not Motivated
Motivation isn’t a character trait, it’s a feeling. And feelings come and go. So if you’re not feeling motivated today, you’re not alone… and nothing is wrong. This pep talk helps you shift out of waiting mode and into action mode. Press play, ...
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Ep. 60 – Pep Talk Series: When Self-Doubt Gets Loud
If self-doubt is shouting in your ear today, this pep talk is your reminder that nothing is wrong with you, your brain is simply trying to keep you safe. I share in this episode, that your mind can’t tell the difference between real danger and ...
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Ep. 59 - [Alyson Caffrey] The Year-End Reset Every Woman Entrepreneur Needs
Before you set your goals for the new year, there’s one step most women entrepreneurs skip, the reset. In this powerful conversation with systems & maternity leave strategist Alyson Caffrey, we unpack how to pause long enough to reconnect w...
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Ep. 58 - 4 Questions to Help You Find Meaning & Gratitude in a Hard Year
If this year felt heavier, harder, or more exhausting than you expected… you’re not alone. And nothing is wrong with you for wondering: Is this still worth it? Will it ever get better?In this heartfelt Thanksgiving-week episode, I share...
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Ep. 57 - How to Make Smart Black Friday Purchases That Will Support Your Goals
Black Friday can be exciting and overwhelming. The deals are everywhere, the prices are tempting, and suddenly your cart is full of things you didn’t even know you needed. In this episode of Accountable, I share a simple 3-question process to h...
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Ep. 56 - Stop Setting Goals...Start Designing Them
If you’ve ever set a goal, lost steam halfway through, and thought, “What’s wrong with me?”, this episode will change how you think about goal setting forever. I share my signature approach of goal design, a method that helps you create goals t...
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Ep. 55 – [Ellie Steinbrink] Alignment Over Aesthetics: Building a Brand That Feels Like You
When your outside matches your inside, your goals get clearer and your confidence naturally follows. In this episode of Accountable, I’m joined by brand strategist and stylist Ellie Steinbrink, founder of Style Decoded, for a conversation that ...
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Ep. 54 - Chronic Dissatisfaction...The Hidden Cost Of Feeling Behind
You know that quiet voice that whispers, “You should’ve done more today”?Yeah, you’re not the only one hearing it. In this solo episode of Accountable, I dig into the hidden cost of always feeling behind and why so many ambitious entreprene...
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Ep. 53 - Effort Isn’t Always Progress: What To Do When You Don't Feel Like You're Getting Anywhere
You can work all day, check off every box, and still feel behind and it’s not because you’re lazy or unmotivated. It’s because effort doesn’t always equal progress. In this episode of Accountable, I unpack why ambitious, driven people often con...
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Ep. 52 - [Holly Haynes] Unraveling from Corporate: Redefining Success on Your Own Terms
What if the rules you’ve been following your whole life…aren’t actually yours?In this powerful conversation with business strategist and podcaster Holly Haynes, we talk about what it really means to “unravel” from corporate conditioning and...
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Ep. 51 - Change Is Hard: The 5 Stages of Behavior Change (and Where You Get Stuck)
If you’ve ever wondered why making progress feels so difficult, here’s the truth: change is hard because your brain is wired to resist it. In this solo episode, I walk you through the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change, a proven framewor...
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Ep. 50 - Ambition vs. Satisfaction: Finding Harmony With Gratitude Glue
Being ambitious is a gift but it can also leave you feeling like you’re never doing enough. That’s where gratitude comes in. In this episode of Accountable, I’m breaking down the tension so many high-achievers feel between striving for more and...
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Ep. 49 - [Megan Hale] Unlock Your Money Motivators to Create the Life You Want
Money isn’t just about numbers, it’s about meaning, motivators, and mindset. In this powerful episode of Accountable, I sit down with Megan Hale, former psychotherapist turned fintech founder and creator of Dream Money™. Megan shares her person...
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Ep. 48 - [Dr Amy Athey] The 3-Step Reset Navy SEALs and Olympians Use Under Pressure
Ever wonder how Navy SEALs, Olympic athletes, and top executives keep going when everything around them feels like chaos? Performance psychologist Dr. Amy Athey has worked with some of the world’s most elite performers and in this conversation,...
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Ep. 47 - Taylor Swift Was Right...Your Energy Is a Luxury Item
When Taylor Swift said, “You should think of your energy as if it’s expensive, as if it’s a luxury item. Not everyone can afford it,” the internet went wild. And for good reason because we needed to hear it. In this solo episode of Accountable,...
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Ep. 46 - [Amy Bors] Part 3: Paid Accountability Helped Me Find Joy in My Work Again
Welcome to Part 3 of our 3-part series on accountability. In this episode, I’m joined by my client Amy Bors, a successful business owner who manages nearly 200 employees and over 6,000 units in her property management company. On paper, everyth...
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Ep. 45 - [Nancy Moore] Part 2: Peer Accountability Led To 11 Sold-Out Events
Welcome to Part 2 of our 3-part series on accountability. Sometimes, all it takes is saying your idea out loud to the right people. Today I’m joined by Nancy Moore, speaker, podcaster, and event host, whose peer accountability group helped her ...
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Ep. 44 - [Danait Berhe] Part 1: Personal Accountability + AI = Successful Schedule Adjustments
Welcome to Part 1 of our 3-part series on accountability, inspired by my research (Ep. 43). In this first conversation, I’m joined by my friend and brand strategist, Danait Berhe, who shares how she leaned on personal accountability and AI duri...
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Episode 44
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Ep. 43 - Why 81% Fail: The Accountability Gap [My Research Results]
Most women believe they can hold themselves accountable but the data tells a different story. In my latest research with 116 women entrepreneurs, 81% said they prefer self-accountability tools like planners or lists…but only 6% said it actually...
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Ep. 42 - September – November: The Most Productive Time of the Year
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to make progress on your goals, this is it. We’re officially stepping into the most productive time of the year, and it’s not just my opinion, it’s backed by research. In this solo episode, I’m breaki...
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Ep. 41 - The Silent Cost of Not Taking Action (And What to Do About It)
You know that thing you keep saying you want to do…but haven’t done yet? This episode is for you. In this solo episode, I explore what it’s really costing you when you stay stuck: emotionally, energetically, and mentally. It’s not just about ti...
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