Testimonials
Coaching
Coaching
"Amanda excels at meeting you where you are in your journey - whether you need a lot of listening, a lot of interaction, or a lot of support, she'll find the right mix for you. And if you're like me, that changes over time, and she adapts as you do. I came to Amanda because she was a holistic counselor, and I wanted therapy, but I didn't want a medical/clinical approach. My sessions with Amanda helped me learn so much about myself, and accept and love myself, and that's just what I was looking for."
Lisa, Nashville
Lisa, Nashville
"I am thankful that I found you and that I spent all that time in the last few years working on me and my stuff, because I can see as things come up in my romantic relationship, or in life, that I react to them differently now that I would've a couple of years ago, and that I'm so much happier too. And it's a lifetime process, so hopefully I'll keep learning more ways to be peaceful and open to everything."
Lisa, Nashville
Lisa, Nashville
"Amanda is simply the best resource I've ever had. Understanding, flexible, very professional and always willing to help. I've done tons of traditional therapy and nothing really worked out as much as the time I spent with her. Open your heart and let her expertise help you! It helped me in the worst time of my life! :) Thank you ALWAYS Amanda!"
Olimpia H.
Olimpia H.
"I started seeing Amanda at a dark time in my life. I had no idea what I needed from a counselor- I just knew I needed help. She knew exactly how to help me through my problems and helped me see the light and joy inside myself. I now consider her to be so much more than a counselor, but also a friend I can go to whenever I need emotional/spiritual support and guidance. Can't recommend her enough!ā
Rachel H.
Rachel H.
āI've recently reconnected with the therapist I used to see in my young adulthood, but got little to nothing out of them...You always teach me something new about myself and/or give me new, useful tools.ā
DS
DS
"When going through an uncertain time in my life, a friend suggested a life coach. Ironically Amanda's name came up on Facebook so I 'hesitantly' made an appointment as I was scared and unsure of the process. On my first visit, Amanda made me feel safe and immediately at ease so I had no fears in sharing my personal issues with her. She has never judged me and was always able to untangle the feelings and emotions I couldn't make sense of. An excellent listener. Honest. Trustworthy. Flexible. Compassionate and truly empathetic. She was able to bring to light the gifts and strengths I had hidden and kept buried after years of self neglect. I highly recommend Amanda and cannot say enough good things about the positive way she changed my life!"
Jackie S.
Jackie S.
Speaking
Speaking
Jake
Top 100 Global University
āFor our kickoff to the Spring Semester, we had Amanda come in and speak! Amanda's authentic charisma and strong message resonated with our students. It was tremendous working with Amanda. Highly recommend!ā
Betsy Hollis
Major Telecommunications Company
āDuring Covid I asked Amanda to join a Team Virtual Happy Hour to speak about Holding Space. It was a very uplifting and enlightening talk and Amanda has a very easy communication style and ability to say things in a way that is very relatable. The team thoroughly enjoyed her talk.ā
Taylor Lueke
"Amanda spoke at our Moms in Business Association Networking event and blew us away with her wit, understanding, and speaking skills while engaging the audience in recognizing the power of space. She taught us that just holding space for ourselves or another is sometimes the best answer-to allow the person to figure out the problem organically. Holding space for you, I, and our kids, is one of the most under looked concepts- yet the first thing we come face to face with. Amanda had us laughing and digging deeper, and provided great skills. I will recommend her to any and everyone looking for that next level inspiration."
Lady Jane Ndukwe- Genuine Womanhood Initiative
"Amanda Dobra Hope was a guest speaker on a Zoom meeting organised by Genuine Womanhood Initiative Pathway to Nation Building (GWI), a Social Reform group in Enugu, Nigeria, on 8th August, 2020. Amanda spoke on the topic: Creating Healthy Partnerships - Know thyself and love thyself. She connected with the teaming audience of youths and adults. It was indeed a delightful session with lots of questions and eye-opening suggestions. Amanda is filled with so much love for humanity and the common good of all. A great speaker and a congenial lady in totality!
We wish you the very best in all your endeavours and look forward to having you in our group again."
Beth Inglish- Nashville Creative Group
"As the Founder of the Nashville Creative Group, I have invited Amanda Dobra Hope to speak numerous times at our events over the past five years. She consistently has a relevant message to share and her positive attitude naturally attracts the audience to engage. Amanda is a dynamic speaker whose energy excites us all, and her thoughtful ideas teach us something new every time. I highly recommend Amanda!
Shatona Kilgore-Groves- Crown Events
"As an event planner, I am always seeking individuals that will connect with my audiences and I knew that Amanda would do just that. Amanda spoke at the Crown Events' Summer Women's Expo and delivered a message that resonated with so many people in the room. Her message actually stays with you after you leave the excitement of the day and prompts you to examine your life. I'd gladly invite Amanda back to speak, she was genuine, personable, and humorous."
Books
Books
Holding Space- A Guide to Supporting Others While Remembering to Take Care of Yourself First:
5.0 out of 5 stars Life changing
This book is an amazing helpful way to live, so many lessons to live by that would make your life amazing from transmuting your pain to taking better care of yourself and others. Words can't express the greatness of this book which I ordered as an ebook but am now ordering a hard copy so I can keep it to refer back to.
Theressa
Theressa
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2020
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most important books for our times.
This book should be in EVERY curriculum when it comes to working with a client or patient. Amanda really breaks it down in a simple read that is a must if you want to really support those you love or that you care for.
Delilah Panio
Delilah Panio
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2018
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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommend
I rarely write reviews, but I felt the author deserved this. Iāll be honest, I wasnāt sure about it at first because I wasnāt familiar with the author or her work. I realize now she clearly has many years of experience creating and holding sacred, safe space for others. My relationship with self and others has shifted since I purchased the book. I refer back to it any time I have difficulty navigating a challenging relationship. If your search has brought you this far, I would highly recommend you place it in your cart & order now. Iām confident you wonāt regret it
Amazon Customer
Amazon Customer
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2020
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it is so full of wisdom. I think I highlighted more than half the book. I am sure I will return often to the book to read parts of it again and ingrain the practices in it.
NDP
NDP
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2020
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The Healing of the Masculine and Feminine- How to Truly Change the World From the Inside, Out
5.0 out of 5 stars Different from other books based on the masculine and feminine energy
I'm just digging into the subject of masculine and feminine energy and have read a few books on the subject. I'm familiar with manifestation etc. A lot of the other books seem to throw this concept around and relate it too masculine and feminine energy but there's way more to it than that. This book really goes into depth on the subject and educates the reader on a deeper level so they can truly understand how to heal themselves and possibly the world around them if they choose. I recommend this book if you want a thought-provoking, thorough explanation on the subject.
Dominique
Dominique
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2020
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a book that the world needs now.
This wise and thoughtful book is a guide for anyone seeking to find and live their authentic self, free from the learned toxic polarities of masculine and feminine. It will transform your thinking and help you recognize the damage that happens when masculine and feminine energies are out of balance. And it will show you the wonderful possibilities of a life, a family and a community that are in balance. I especially appreciated the section on action steps to take, and recommendations for individual, family and group work.
Kerry L. Norman
Kerry L. Norman
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Balance Is Love.
In order to live at our highest potential, one must balance their masculine ( action, structure, rules) and feminine (Spirituality, relationship, creativity). The Healing of the Masculine and Feminine has taught me how to balance those energies from within so as to have a better relationship with myself, people, earth, and the universe. Amanda Dobra Hope's wisdom has inspired me to move from a place of fear to a place of love and authenticity to create what my soul desire. Anyone reading this book will feel themselves getting energetically balanced, which always ignites creative abundance and heart-based actions. After reading this book I felt more alive in love and connected with myself, which is necessary for creating change in the world. I recommend this book to anyone who is ready for joyful living!
Amazon Customer
Amazon Customer
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars A timely and powerful book to awaken and heal
What an inspiring read! Amanda does a fabulous job of explaining why healing the masculine and feminine within is so important to thriving in life. The simplicity of of her her writing style and tools allows the reader to feel confident in undertaking the journey to heal. Thanks Amanda for bringing forth such an awaking and empowering message.
Amazon Customer
Amazon Customer
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars A Thoughtful and Original Guide in Connecting With Hidden Parts of Ourselves, Making Us Whole
Amanda includes many tools for reconnecting with ourselves in a Western world that mostly teaches us, at an early age, one-half of our "whole equation". Healing guidance, such as that found within the pages of this important work, is much-needed today in this chaotic Universe. I applaud her wisdom and bravery for tackling this misunderstood(and, for some, brand new) subject which could unite us in a time where we are guided by outside forces (i.e., social media, etc.) to be divided. Thought-provoking ideology, broken down and explained, beautifully.
Dava Shepherd
Dava Shepherd
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2020