In this episode of Mind Over Matter, host Aanya sits down with Amanda J. Scott, author and kinesiologist, to discuss her courageous journey of leaving an abusive marriage after 17 years. Amanda shares how abuse—whether emotional, financial, or physical—often begins in silence, and why self-care became the cornerstone of her healing. Through her book Finding My Way Back to Me, Amanda offers a roadmap for women to rediscover self-worth, reclaim their voices, and build lives rooted in respect and freedom. This episode is a powerful reminder that no one needs permission to define their experiences as abuse and that healing begins with a single act of self-care.

About the Guest :

Amanda J. Scott is an author, kinesiologist, and advocate for survivors of domestic abuse. After experiencing 17 years in an abusive marriage, she rebuilt her life through the power of self-care, resilience, and community support. Her book, Finding My Way Back to Me, documents the pivotal steps she took toward freedom and serves as a guide for others navigating similar journeys. Amanda is dedicated to shining light on hidden forms of abuse and empowering women to reclaim their sense of safety, respect, and identity.

Key Takeaways

• Abuse can take many forms—emotional, financial, mental, physical—and often hides behind silence and shame.

• Recognizing and naming abuse is the first step toward change; your feelings are valid even without visible scars.

• Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s sacred. Reclaiming small daily practices helps survivors rebuild trust, confidence, and inner strength.

• Support systems, even one trusted friend, can serve as a lifeline during the journey out of abuse.

• Healing isn’t a single moment but a daily commitment to self-respect, boundaries, and personal growth.

• Staying “for the children” can perpetuate harmful patterns; modeling self-respect shows them what healthy love looks like.

• Freedom begins when you acknowledge that abuse is not love and reclaim the right to live without fear.

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Website: https://www.amandajscott.com/

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