The Amaru Podcast: Recent Episodes
Amaru Küng
Join weekly intimate conversations on navigating un-spoken insecurities, fears and obstacles on the journey to building dreams with Zürich based first-time-mama, Award-winning Ugandan performing artist, serial entrepreneur, coach and community builder, Amaru Küng.If you're ready to stand naked in front of a mirror and vulnerably face your deepest and darkest fears, then this podcast is for you!
What's stealing your happiness?
Today, we'll tackle those sneaky thieves of happiness that might be lurking in the shadows of your life. We're all unique, and what brings joy to one person may be different for another. Our backgrounds, stories, personality types, and values shape our sources of happiness. As I share my experiences and struggles, I invite you to reflect on your life - are there elements silently sapping away your happiness?
Your journey to true happiness begins with understanding yourself - your needs, desires, preferences, hopes, and dreams. It's about exploring what refuels you when you're running dry and discovering what depletes your energy.
This episode isn't about making others happy, it’s about uncovering what sparks joy for YOU.
Listen in, pick up your journal, and let's embark on this enlightening journey of self-discovery together. Be prepared to challenge yourself, understand what makes you tick, and discover what truly brings you joy.
If you'd like extra support on this, Order your copy of The Self Discovery Journal here!
I'd LOVE to Connect with you:www.amarukueng.com
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Ever expected a certain reaction from someone and felt disappointed when it didn't happen? That's what we're delving into on this episode of The Amaru Podcast.
This episode is a deep-dive into the dynamics of how expectations from others can impact our emotional state and often lead to unhappiness.
Opening up about my vulnerabilities, I discuss my experiences of feeling let down and even sad when things didn't play out as I had envisioned. But here's the catch: we can't control how others act, feel, or respond. I am still learning to let go of expectations, to be more open-minded, and most importantly, to understand that my happiness should not hinge on them. Join me in this episode as I explore the emotional landscape of expectations and how by reassessing their role, we can reclaim our happiness.
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In this episode, I reveal another huge thief of my personal happiness.. 😭
Does this resonate? I’d love to hear from you here !😘
With All My Heart,
Amaru Küng
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In this week’s episode, I unpack what I’ve observed to be one of the biggest thieves of happiness in mine and many other’s lives: PEOPLE-PLEASING!
Are you a current or recovering people-pleaser? I’d love to hear form you on Instagram.
Listen to this episode to explore this.
With All My Heart,
Amaru Küng
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Kicking off Season 3, in its first episode, I share some of my discoveries from Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky (one of the world’s leading researchers in the field of positive psychology)’s research on Happiness to explore:
- Why happiness is important to
- A definition of happiness
- Some surprising benefits of Happiness
What is your own definition of happiness & do you think it’s important at all?
Please let me know here!
With All My Heart,
Amaru Küng
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IT'S HEREEEE! The end of season 2! In this week's episode, I introduce one the main goals for my 2023, and also the topic that will be Season 3's focus: HAPPINESS!
Im curious to hear about what your focus is for 2023, so please let me know on Instagram.
With All My Heart,
Amaru Küng
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In this episode I share 3 HUGE MISTAKES I made in 2022 (& what things I'm being intentional about doing differently in 2023)
Listen if you'd like to set yourself up for:
- More happiness & joy in 2023
- More fulfilment and satisfaction in 2023
- More peace and rest in 2023
And I would LOVE to hear what your own lessons from 2022 are, over on my Instagram.
With All My Heart,
Amaru Küng
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In this return episode after a sudden break, I share 3 big lessons from what was arguably the BEST YEAR OF MY LIFE YET!!
Listen to learn exactly what lessons helped me:
- EARN MORE than I ever have in my life!
- GROW immensely in my SELF-CONFIDENCE
- DO things I NEVER thought I'd get to do at this point in my life
And of course, don't forget to check out my bestie's journal that started all this for me here. (ps. For now, I think it's currently available to Kenya residents only)
I'd LOVE to hear about your personal lessons from 2022 over on my Instagram!
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Amaru Küng
In this week's episode, I dive deep into my favorite 3 tools for cultivating radical self kindness!
This will change your life if you currently often:
- Feel like you're your worst enemy
- Are your harshest critic
- Say cruel things about yourself to other people
I'm also curious? Do you use any other tools to cultivate radical self-kindness? If so, I would LOVE to hear from you over on my Instagram account!
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Amaru Küng
Are you nearing burnout? Do you feel yourself slowly crashing? Do you struggle with toxic productivity and a constant need to get on to the next thing? If so, you're in great company..
I'm just coming out of exactly that and in this introductory episode to "Being Kind To Ourselves," I share recent discoveries I had while on holiday last week, that led me to face the daunting realisation that I was being unkind to myself.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on this conversation over on Instagram!
I believe in what you carry and hope that you can feel encouraged to embark on a journey of becoming kinder to yourself.
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Amaru Küng
In this week's episode, I share my most valuable key in building my confidence in being able to challenge the fears and insecurities in my mind.
Listen if you:
- Struggle with believing in yourself
- Often doubt your capabilities
- Feel timid when it comes to going after your dreams
I would love to hear from you! Let's connect!
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Amaru Küng
In this episode, I dive into the core of what fear really is and how it can turn from something that cripples us to something that catapults us forward ;-)
Listen if you currently:
- Feel stuck because of fear
- Often get too scared to take the next steps
- Have been battling fear for a long time
I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode once you've had a chance to listen, so please let me know on my Instagram.
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Amaru Küng
In this week's episode, I reflect on my main goal (finishing B.2 level German) in the month of August and share lessons & personal reflections around:
- Goal Setting & Flexibility to Make Adjustments Where/When Needed
- Trusting Myself & My Intuition Enough in Decision Making
- How I Talk To Myself (Am I My Own Cheerleader / Worst Critic?)
I would love to hear your thoughts & what resonated with you over on my Instagram.
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Amaru Küng
In this week's episode, I go into the history of my previously signature look: The Rainbow Braids & the thought process into why I decided to cut off the braids and shave my whole head off.
You can see the video of how I did this here.
This episode goes into:
- Uncovering Old Scars & Traumas
- Challenging Lies about Ourselves (that we've subconsciously accepted as truths ;(
- Taking Our Power Back & Claiming Our Own Confidence
I'm super curious to hear from you!
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Amaru Küng
Do you ever feel like certain things are reserved for more beautiful people? Do you think that not being beautiful (enough) is stopping you from living out your purpose?
Do you feel like your looks are an obstacle for you achieving your dreams?
Then this episode is for you! 😉
I talk in this episode about my own battle with low self esteem and how not feeling beautiful was an obstacle that made me feel unworthy of my dreams.
I’d love to hear from you about this episode over on my Instagram! 💗😘
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Amaru Küng
Explore the story of Rebecca Nanjego, a multi-passionate entrepreneur, podcaster (host of The Connectivitea Podcast) , founder of Swap & Talk, Thrift Shop UG and your BFF who hypes you up about following your dreams..
In this conversation, in addition to Rebecca sharing the origins of her relationship with style and how it has had her back over the years.
She covers the topics of:
- Self doubt
- Self development work
- Using fashion & style as a weapon
I can't wait to hear more from you over on my Instagram.
With All My Heart,
Amaru Küng
Are you a planner? Do you map out points of focus for your months and seasons of your life?
In this week’s episode, recorded up in the mountains, I share unedited reflections and a bit of my plans and priorities for the month of August.
I hope that this episode can inspire you to reflect on what you intend to accomplish or become over the next weeks of this beautiful new month!
Let me know your plans over on my Instagram! ❤️
With All My Heart,
Amaru Küng
In this episode, I talk about my recent realizations about my insecurities and share an additional tip I've found helpful in combatting my feelings of inadequacy, as well as returning imposter syndrome..
I would love to hear your thoughts and continue the conversation over on my Instagram. ;-)
With All My Heart,
Amaru Küng
In this bonus episode, I prep my listeners for a conversation coming up on Death & Dreams, by sharing my personal thoughts on this discussion.
I'd love to know your thoughts over on my Instagram.
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Amaru Küng
Wanna know what things pre-baby Amaru did that post-baby Amaru won’t be doing anymore?
And no, it’s not sex 😋😂!
Hey my sweet loves! I missed you so much & I’m excited to be back!! In this season 2 welcome, I I share 2 BIG LIGHTBULBS from my social media break.
These are reflections leading up to & following my sonshine’s birthday.
Let me know what you think on Instagram 😉
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In the Season Finale episode of Season One,
- I share 3 tips for aspiring Podcasters, based on my learnings from creating and recording one full season of podcasts over 3 months.
- I give you a preview into what you can expect in Season Two of The Amaru Podcast!
To make recommendations, share feedback or just have some private conversations with me, get in touch here on my Instagram ;)
I can't wait to hear from you!
With All My Heart,
Amaru Küng
Does dreaming come unnaturally to you? Would you like to change that? Following last week's episode where my mama & I talked about the genesis of her dreams, I heard from one of my listeners that dreaming is a new and in some ways unfamiliar concept thing to her.
And so I wanted to unpack for her ways we can learn and/or strengthen the skill of dreaming. This episode shares two ways you too can cultivate a culture, belief in, and spirit of dreaming. ;-)
I would love to hear from you on Instagram after you've had a chance to listen! <3
With All My Heart,
Amaru Küng
Have you ever wondered why I so deeply believe that dreams come true? In this Mother's Day special episode, I take y'all back to my source- in a chat with my mom- the biggest dreamer I know, and the sower of the dreamer seed inside me.
In this episode, we cover:
- Mom's first ever dream and the journey that led to it coming true,
- We go down memory lane, sharing in laughter and tears and unpacking some lessons that I hope can inspire you for your own journey to building your dreams
I can't wait to hear your thoughts after you listen to this episode, so please drop me a private message over on my Instagram.
Until next time..
With All My Heart,
Amaru Küng
Do you struggle with feeling jealous of others? Are you ashamed of admitting this to yourself? I'd like to propose to you that facing your envy of others is a major key to unlocking a happier and progressive life on your journey to building your dreams?
In this week's episode, I open up about what my journey with dealing with jealousy and envy has looked like and some ways I have learnt to navigate it.
This episode is very important as it will open the door to some exciting conversations coming up in future episodes ;-)
I'd love to read and hear your feedback and thoughts on this episode over on my Instagram!
With All My Heart,
Amaru Küng
Are you too afraid to be truly honest with yourself? Is it because you're afraid of what you will find if you do? This episode explores why most people are too afraid to be truly honest with themselves, and Amaru goes on to explore what can happen when we are so honest that we even embrace our quirks.
Are you connected to who you really are and what you truly want? Or are you living the life and dreams you think others want you to?
In this week's episode, a continuation to the last one about the value of knowing yourself, I share one of the most valuable messages I ever received.
If you'd like a sure tip for a more joyful life, please listen to this episode and take some time to meditate and reflect on what that could mean for you and how you can apply the lessons from it in your own life.
Until next time,
With all my Heart,
Amaru Küng
Btw, I'd really love to get to know you better so let's chat on instagram!
In this short episode, Amaru shares what she finds to be the most important tip for preparing for the birth.
Here's a link to the resource she references ;-) in this podcast episode.
Amaru would love to continue this conversation with you over on her instagram.
Are you preparing to birth a dream or a baby?
In this episode, which is a response to a special request from one of my listeners in which I share two of the most important things that (have & continue to) support me in preparation for birthing: my baby, my dreams & the person I know I’m called to be.
These tips also continue to help me survive the early stages of mamahood & some of the unspoken challenges on my journey of building my dreams.
I’d love to continue the conversation over on my Instagram at @amarukueng
With all my heart,
Amaru Küng
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Are you having trouble getting started on that idea you have, or dream in your heart? Do you find yourself procrastinating when it comes to getting the ball rolling? In this episode, Amaru Küng shares 2 reasons why you should just get started. If you need that extra push, this one's specially for you! ;)
Is the feeling that you’re not enough holding you back? Do you often feel like you wish you just had a bit more of something in order to do the thing you know on your heart you're supposed to be doing?
If so, then listen to this episode where Amaru Küng shares a little bit about yet another common obstacle that holds most people back from creating the life of their dreams.
In this follow-up episode, Amaru Küng shares two common causes of imposter syndrome (that "feeling of being a fraud"), giving an example from her personal life to draw two tips that she has found to be very effective in overcoming that paralysis that comes with the fear.
Continue the conversation over on Instagram!
Amaru Küng starts her podcast journey with this brief episode, in which she reflects on the role imposter syndrome and the fear that she was a fraud has played in her life.
In this episode, she shares a few things she knows now that she wished she knew back then, that would’ve demystified the paralysis that imposter syndrome caused her.
Listen to the song she references in this episode here.
And join here to continue the conversation over on her Instagram.