Episode 22: Self-Care, Boundaries & Honoring Your Energy with Amy Donovan
In this soul-nourishing episode of The F.E.E.L. Podcast, Melissa Crook welcomes the insightful and vibrant Amy Donovan to explore what it means to truly honor your energy—especially during life’s most chaotic seasons. From setting emotional boundaries to letting go of societal timelines, Amy shares how she’s learned to prioritize wellness without apology.
Together, they unpack how self-care isn’t a reward for productivity but a non-negotiable part of living well. Whether it’s the emotional weight of “keeping score” in relationships or the myth of waiting for the “perfect time” to rest, Amy reminds us that small, consistent acts of self-love matter most.
Listeners will walk away with tools to:
Set boundaries that protect your energy.
Release guilt and stop waiting for permission to rest.
Practice self-compassion through life’s unpredictable phases.
Build authentic relationships without “keeping score.”
Reclaim joy and wellness on your own terms.
Ways to Engage: Take a moment to list what you genuinely like about yourself—your character traits, your strengths, even physical features. Start building confidence by naming the good and letting go of what no longer serves your self-worth.
Timestamps:
Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:39 )
Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 5:58 )
Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 15:03 )
Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 22:44 )
Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 33:59 )
Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 42:32 )
Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 49:51 )
Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 55:05 )
5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 59:01 )
5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:03:37 )
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Original FEEL Podcast Theme Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis