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Hello New Beginnings-Certified Mental Health & Sobriety Coach, 132 Industrial Drive, Lawrenceburg Junction, IN (2026)

02/05/2026

QUIT CARRYING WHAT ISN’T YOURS

There’s a quiet way relationships fall apart that doesn’t look dramatic on the outside.

It looks like staying silent.
It looks like minimizing your needs.
It looks like telling yourself, “This isn’t that big of a deal.”
It looks like keeping the peace while slowly abandoning yourself.

This is where codependency often hides.

Not in control.
Not in chaos.
But in self-erasure.

For years, many of us learn to be “easy,” “low-maintenance,” or “understanding,” while our nervous system is screaming that something is missing — connection, repair, affection, presence.

And when you finally speak up, it can feel like you caused the rupture.

But here’s the truth most people miss:

Naming a need does not destroy a relationship.
It reveals whether the relationship can hold truth.

Silence doesn’t preserve love.
It preserves comfort — often for the other person.

From a faith perspective, this matters deeply.

God did not create you to disappear to keep someone else regulated.
You are not disobedient for having needs.
You are not selfish for wanting connection.
You are not ungrateful for asking for more than survival.

Scripture talks about truth setting us free — not silence keeping us safe.

Sometimes obedience to truth looks like disruption.
Sometimes it looks like losing what was to honor who you’re becoming.

And yes — when you stop suppressing yourself, things may shift.
That doesn’t mean you broke it.
It means you stopped carrying it alone.

This work — habits, boundaries, self-worth — isn’t about blaming anyone.
It’s about coming home to yourself.
It’s about trusting that the version of you who finally speaks is not the villain — she’s the one choosing integrity.

You weren’t asking for too much.
You were asking the wrong environment to meet a holy, human need.

And God sees the difference — even when others don’t.

Want more information on how to navigate anxiety, codependency or other habits?

Call or text 513-202-6290
Coachambersiegel@gmail.com
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02/05/2026

Four things that are making your anxiety worse

1. Saying yes to everyone
When you say yes out of guilt, fear of disappointing others, or wanting to keep the peace, your nervous system pays the price. Overcommitting leads to resentment, exhaustion, and that constant feeling of being behind. Boundaries are not selfish. They are regulating.

2. Alcohol
Alcohol is sneaky. It may feel like it helps in the moment, but it increases anxiety later. It disrupts sleep, spikes stress hormones, and leaves your brain trying to rebalance the next day. What feels like relief often becomes part of the anxiety cycle.

3. Lack of exercise
Movement is not about weight or punishment. It is one of the most effective ways to release stress. When your body does not move, tension builds and anxiety has nowhere to go. Even gentle movement helps regulate emotions and improve sleep.

4. Not putting your oxygen mask on first
When you constantly put yourself last, anxiety gets louder. Taking care of yourself is not a luxury. It is a necessity. You cannot show up grounded for others when you are depleted.

If anxiety or other habits feel overwhelming, you do not have to navigate it alone. I help people understand the why behind their patterns and create realistic, sustainable change.

CoachAmberSiegel@gmail.com
513-202-6290
Website/Hello New Beginnings

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01/29/2026

Stop Looking for Water in Empty Wells

One of the biggest patterns I see in coaching — and one I lived myself — is this:
we keep seeking validation from people who consistently invalidate us.

That’s codependency.

Not because we’re “weak,” but because we’re hoping for closure.
We want proof they care.
We want them to finally understand us.
We convince ourselves this time will be different.

So we go back to them for advice, comfort, reassurance…
and every time, we walk away feeling smaller, confused, or hurt.

Here’s the hard truth:
when someone has shown you they can’t meet you emotionally, continuing to seek their approval keeps you stuck.

Codependency teaches us to override our own knowing and outsource our worth.
It keeps us chasing connection in places that were never safe to begin with.

Healing often starts with one brave decision:
stop asking the wrong people the right questions.

Closure doesn’t usually come from another conversation —
it comes from accepting who someone is, not who we wish they’d be.

This isn’t bitterness.
It’s boundaries.
It’s self-trust.
It’s learning to give yourself the validation you were trained to seek elsewhere.

And that shift?
That’s where freedom begins.

Reflection question:
👉 Who have you been going to for validation that hasn’t actually been safe for you?
(If you’re not ready to name them publicly, just notice it.)

💬 If this resonated and you want more information or resources around codependency and emotional boundaries, feel free to private message me.

01/28/2026

Being different isn’t a bad thing. It means that you’re brave enough to be yourself.

01/25/2026

Snowy days used to mean something very different to me.

When a storm was coming—or even just a few inches—I saw it as an excuse. An excuse to be “snowed in” and drink. I told myself I was being prepared… but if I’m honest, one of my main concerns was making sure I didn’t run out of alcohol. That was always on the list of “necessities.”

Today? That list looks completely different.

Now I think about snacks my daughter will love. A few cozy treats for myself. I think about slowing down. Being present. Watching her play in the snow instead of numbing myself through it.

And the thing that still amazes me…
Alcohol doesn’t even cross my mind anymore.

What I once thought I needed to have fun or feel happy was actually taking me away from the very moments that create real joy. Real connection. Real memories.

Snowy days aren’t an escape anymore.
They’re an invitation.

And I wouldn’t trade this kind of happiness for anything. 🤍❄️

01/23/2026

I know the hard seasons all too well.
I’ve lived them. I’ve walked through them.
And honestly… I’m in an extremely hard one right now.

Life has a way of testing you in ways you never imagined—mentally, emotionally, spiritually.
But what I’ve learned is this: hard seasons aren’t here to break us. They’re here to grow us, refine us, and remind us of what we’re capable of when everything feels heavy.

Even now, I’m choosing to keep showing up.
To keep learning.
To keep trusting that something meaningful is being built—inside of me.

If you’re in a season that feels overwhelming, you’re not weak and you’re not failing. You’re human. And you don’t have to walk through it alone.

🤍 If this resonates and you’re ready for support:
📞 Call or text 513-202-6290
📧 Email CoachAmberSiegel@gmail.com
🌿 Visit HelloNewBeginnings.com

01/22/2026

If you’re worried about the price of going for it,
you should see the cost of staying right where you are.

Staying in the same patterns.
Repeating the same conversations in your head.
Telling yourself “I’ll deal with this later.”

Change always costs something — time, comfort, vulnerability.
But staying stuck has a cost too… and it usually shows up quietly.

If this post keeps tugging at you, that’s not random.
It might be your sign that you’re ready for something different —
and that support doesn’t have to mean doing life the hard way anymore.

I’m opening space for people who are ready to stop circling and start shifting.
When you’re ready, the door is open.

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01/20/2026

“I thought this was just who I am.”

So many people live with anxiety for so long that it starts to feel like their personality.

“I’m just a worrier.”
“I’ve always been high-strung.”
“Isn’t everyone like this?”

When anxiety becomes your normal, you stop questioning it. You assume this constant state of tension, overthinking, and alertness is just how life feels.

Yes—there can be biological factors. Yes—life experiences matter.
But anxiety is not an end-all, be-all or a life sentence.

You don’t have to live in a constant state of hypervigilance.
You don’t have to feel high-strung all the time.
And you don’t have to just “manage” it forever.

You can learn how to navigate anxiety.
You can bring it down several notches.
And you can create a life that feels calmer, steadier, and more peaceful.

There are tools. There is support. And there is another way—especially when you walk alongside someone who understands this from the inside out.

You’re not broken.
You’re not stuck.
And this doesn’t have to be “just who you are.” 🤍

“Have you ever thought anxiety was just who you are?”

Got questions? Text 513-202-6290
Coachambersiegel@gmail.com
Website: Hello New Beginnings

01/19/2026

Guess What? Perfection Does Not Exist

Progress over perfection sounds good, but actually living it can be really hard.

So many of us struggle with all-or-nothing thinking. We see it in habit changes, mental health, physical health, and personal growth. We think, “If I can’t do it the right way, I won’t do it at all.”

Then we hear, “This is how I did it,” or “This is what you’re supposed to do,” and suddenly we feel behind or like we’re failing.

But here’s the truth: perfection does not exist. And it was never required of us.

God doesn’t ask for perfection—He asks for willingness, honesty, and small steps of obedience. Growth happens little by little. Step by step. Day by day.

Those small choices matter.
The tiny habits matter.
The days you don’t quit matter.

You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You don’t need to get it right every time.
You just need to keep showing up and trusting that God can do a lot with your imperfect progress.

Progress counts.
Grace covers the rest.

01/19/2026

You’ve been holding it together for so long, nobody would ever guess how anxious you feel inside.

And I want you to hear this clearly:

You’re not lazy.
You’re not broken.
You’re anxious.

Anxiety has a way of making even simple things—making a call, sending a message, asking for help—feel overwhelming or impossible. So you keep pushing through. You tell yourself it’s “not that bad.” You convince yourself others have it worse.

But here’s the truth we don’t say enough:
Even the strongest people deserve support.

You don’t have to face this alone. Walking alongside someone who’s been there—who understands the spirals, the avoidance, the exhaustion—can help you find calm in the chaos without judgment or labels.

If this resonates and you’re tired of carrying it all by yourself, I’m here.
No pressure. Just a conversation.

📩 Email: CoachAmberSiegel@gmail.com
📱 Text/Call: 513-202-6290

You’re not weak for reaching out.
You’re human. And you matter. 🤍

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01/16/2026

Tell Me I’m Not the Only One

Why is it that some women experience postpartum anxiety or depression, and others don’t?

I truly thought I was in the clear.

I had a good career. I was financially stable. I was 33 years old. I had been the oldest sibling for years, with my youngest sibling 13 years younger than me. I helped raise them. I was responsible. I had already been an aunt for several years—taking my nephew once a week, planning fun activities, even having overnight visits.

So when I had my daughter, I honestly believed, I’ve got this.

And yes—every new mom feels nervous bringing a newborn home. Being fully responsible for a tiny human life is overwhelming. That part is normal.

What no one prepared me for—not even my OB/GYN, despite knowing my history of anxiety and panic disorder—was what came next.

I brought my beautiful daughter home on November 18 after a three-night hospital stay due to an emergency C-section. For me—and for so many women—that experience was traumatic. I still remember it vividly. My blood pressure was dropping. Her heart rate was dropping. After a 12-hour labor, they had to take her quickly.

Those three nights in the hospital, nurses kept telling me to rest and sleep—but every couple of hours someone was coming into the room. There wasn’t much sleep at all. Years later, I would understand just how critical sleep is for everyone, but especially for new mothers and those who already struggle with anxiety.

I hadn’t had a panic attack in over eight years.
Then, on the third night in the hospital, I jolted awake out of a deep sleep, ran into the hallway, and had a full-blown panic attack.

When we brought our daughter home, she didn’t sleep well—and neither did I. I was convinced that every little thing could harm her. That’s when it began: the postpartum anxiety, followed later by depression.

The intrusive thoughts came.
Panic attack after panic attack.
Living in a fog so thick that, to this day, I barely remember the first year of her life.

Meanwhile, I watched social media fill up with smiling moms, joyful captions, and perfect moments. And while I was deeply grateful to be a mother, I couldn’t shake the constant, consuming fear that followed me all day, every day.

My fears shifted—from something happening to my daughter, to something happening to me. It took over a year before I could finally name what I was experiencing: postpartum anxiety and depression.

So many women suffer in silence.

They’re afraid of what people will think.
Afraid of being labeled.
Afraid of not being seen as a “good mom.”
Afraid of being called crazy.

I was terrified that if I told people what was really going on in my head, they would judge me. All I saw were happy moms going to playdates, smiling for photos. And even though I did those things too, I was fighting every single day to keep a fake smile on my face.

Once I finally realized what I was dealing with—and sought out support, understanding, and tools to sleep better and manage my anxiety—I slowly began to come out of the fog. But for me, that fog lingered for years.

I know I’m not alone.
And I know there are women reading this right now who have been—or still are—right where I was.

If that’s you, please hear this:

You are not broken.
You are not a bad mom.
You are not alone.

There are safe people who can hold space for you. People you can share those darkest thoughts with—without judgment. People who can look you in the eye and say, “I get you. I’ve had those thoughts too.”

And mean it.

If you’re struggling, you don’t have to carry it by yourself anymore.
Tell me I’m not the only one—because I know I wasn’t.

01/13/2026

The only approval you need is from the One who made you—you already have it inside.

So many of us spend our lives looking for approval—trying to be enough for everyone around us. In codependency, this can feel like a constant tug-of-war between what they want and who we truly are. We bend, we people-please, we worry we’ll be rejected if we don’t measure up.

Here’s the truth: You don’t have to earn anyone’s love, acceptance, or validation. Your worth isn’t dependent on their reactions or opinions. It’s already written, already secured, already declared by the One who created you.

Faith isn’t just about prayer—it’s about remembering who you are in Him. When you fully accept that you are loved, seen, and enough as you are, the chains of codependency start to loosen. You can finally stop looking outside yourself for what’s already inside.

Your self-worth starts with Him—and when that truth settles in, freedom follows.

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