The Audacity!
The Audacity! is about breaking free from boxes and daring to live without limitations. Hosted by Ashton and Amanda, we empower women to dream bigger, embrace a growth mindset, and create fulfilling relationships. Through bold conversations and inspiring stories, we ignite purpose, freedom, and the audacity to live a limitless life.
The Audacity!
Episode 23: We Only Have One Word for Love (And It’s a Problem)
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Love is… complicated. And the English language is honestly doing us dirty with just one word for everything.
In this episode, Amanda and Ashton unpack the 8 ancient Greek types of love—from Eros (desire) and Mania (obsession) to Philia (friendship), Storge (family), Pragma (enduring partnership), and Agape (spiritual/unconditional love). Along the way, they spiral (in the best way) through Wuthering Heights, the toxic-romance trap, why society over-prioritizes romantic love, and how putting all your emotional needs on one person can leave you lonely—even in a relationship.
They also get real about self-love (philautia), ego death, conflict repair, and why healing your own relationship with yourself changes every relationship you touch. If you’ve ever wondered “Is this love… or just my nervous system screaming?”—this one’s for you.
Plus: come see them live Wednesday, March 4th (11–1) at Breezy Bar & Grill (80 N. Vermilion, Danville) for The Audacity of Supporting Other Women.