Freedom. It's what we all want. How do we get it? In the season 1 finale of The Sweet Madness Podcast, psychology counselor, Pre-Law, and world student, Nick Montoni sums up what life is all about: the balance of Change vs. Familiarity. In other words, Sweet Madness. Through his knowledge of psychology, philosophy, and law, Nick shows us how we can get to a balancing sweet spot and achieve freedom: through the power of learning. After all, the World is our classroom. You can follow Nick on Instagram at @montoni76. Follow me at @amanda.montoni and send me a DM of what you want to hear in season 2 of The Sweet Madness Podcast. To subscribe to The Sweet Madness Newsletter, head over to https://www.amandamontoni.com/. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share. Feedback is the key to growth. Till next season, Amanda Montoni.

Putting parts of ourselves into boxes is a thing of the past. In this episode, the CEO - excuse me, Head Penguin - of Red Penguin Books and Red Penguin Web Solutions bestows some beautiful advice upon us. Stephanie Larkin is a fellow multi-passionate, multi-faceted human. She has worn hats with the titles of Musician, Entrepreneur, Performer, Mom, Podcast host, and more. The road never stopped for Stephanie and in this episode, she tells us how to embrace our multi-faceted authentic selves without putting pieces of ourselves in boxes. Believe it or not, this works especially for your business ventures and brand. "Raise the bar!" she tells us. It is super important to think of ourselves as a whole, to read the room, and to never give up on ourselves. For we've got us for life. You can check out Red Penguin by clicking the hyperlinks above. To subscribe to The Sweet Madness Newsletter, click here. Don't forget to subscribe, share, like, and leave a review for The Sweet Madness Podcast.

To answer the title question: Besides being partially Italian, they have more in common than you think. Join Theatre Performer, Tara Mangione, as she discusses the importance of Vulnerability with a capital "V" in a cut-throat business. In this episode, Tara gives a play-by-play of her college audition experiences and what made her ultimately choose Molloy/Cap 21 for her college program. Tara also gives us a run-down of some of her college experiences in the program, and how theatre has helped shaped her into the socially and emotionally aware person she is today (and continues to). There's a lot of work to being a person, and it can feel overwhelming. Dive into this episode to hear 2 best friends chat about how theatre is not only applicable to performers but to all (including you). You'll hear how theatre fundamentals can help you make your life one that is fulfilling, easier, and most importantly, yours. To download your free "Let it Go to Let it Flow" phone wallpaper, click here. Subscribe to The Sweet Madness Newsletter here. To check out the episode that focuses on Perfection, feel free to hit the play button on "The Pressure to be Perfect (and the secret to taking the pressure off). Don't forget to subscribe to The Sweet Madness Podcast, rate, comment, or leave a review. We thrive on your feedback to bring you more content that you want to hear. www.amandamontoni.com @amanda.montoni

What’s more important than a sense of belonging? What’s more important than community? We can think of a few things, but this world survives on community. In this episode, Amanda speaks with 2 of the founders of Random Thursdays Radio Theatre - Actor/Director/Playwright Dany Stravino and Playwright Peter M. Carrozzo.  Dany and Peter speak of their writing practices and the very thing that keeps the theatre alive: community. Without it, where would they be?  Hear how they created something different than their usual theatre experience and what kept them going in times of uncertainty.  You can check out the Random Thursdays Radio Theatre podcast anywhere you get you get your podcasts. Who doesn’t want to listen to new and random stories?  Go to https://randomthursdays.com to learn more about their original plays, cast members, and their company.  Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the RTRT podcast. Head over to https://www.amandamontoni.com to see a full list of her theatrical credits and opportunities.  Drop a comment or review for The Sweet Madness Podcast at your will. We love your feedback - that’s how we keep the Sweet Madness Community alive. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a piece of the madness.

Are you single? Hating the dating world right now? Us too. The dating world has changed rapidly over the last few years. Apps and chances to connect are abound, and yet the single struggle feels stronger than ever. Listen in on a conversation with Professional Actor, Julio Ulloa Jr., and Amanda to hear how their experiences in the single world taught them some very valuable lessons. To listen to Amanda's giddy love playlist, click on this link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4jGM5DEv7R7xA7v2riNlxu Love lives are full of sweet madness, friends. To subscribe to The Sweet Madness Newsletter with weekly encouragements, visit https://www.amandamontoni.com/ Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to The Sweet Madness Podcast. We thrive on feedback.

Why the heck do we feel alone when we are surrounded by people?  It's not that we're alone. It's that we are lonely.  In this episode, Amanda talks about her experiences and what she has done to combat loneliness. If you’re feeling lonely, give this episode a listen. You may find the answers you’ve been looking for.  Read her lonely poems in her poetry collection Trains, New York, and the Love (or lack thereof) That Goes Along With Them here: https://a.co/d/iLttCwj  Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to The Sweet Madness Podcast or leave a review.  Sweet things are always happening in the madness.

Am I good enough? I don’t believe I did a good job. I’m a fraud.  Do those thoughts ring through your head? Do you have trouble accepting praise?  Imposter Syndrome is a killer. In this episode, you’ll learn simple tools to get you to start believing in yourself.  You’ll believe are worthy of the praise you get - because you are.   I chose to talk about Imposter Syndrome because this is something I see lots of people struggle with, including myself.  Don’t forget to like, follow, subscribe, and leave a review for The Sweet Madness Podcast. I want to hear your feedback.  As promised, here are the links I said I would drop in this episode:  The Thoughts While Singing Official Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2VwnKJLashHEpswMt3uIqh?si=537703e0ade64cbd  Subscribe to my newsletter here: https://www.amandamontoni.com/  And here’s the Psychology Today definition of Imposter Syndrome: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/imposter-syndrome  Sweet things are always happening in the madness.

Grief. Loss. It's something we all go through - whether we mourn an old friend, a loved one, or a past version of ourselves. What we often forget is that we already have the power within ourselves to guide our lives forward. In this episode, Amanda is joined by guest and author, JK Larkin (@jksnotkidding), to discuss the many ways we can heal from grief and how to move onward. Through their theatre and writing experiences, JK and Amanda highlight the beautiful ways the Arts can be a catalyst for healing. To download the free Grief Worksheet, click here: https://www.amandamontoni.com/the-grief-guide-to-growth Don’t forget to like, subscribe, or leave a review for The Sweet Madness Podcast.  Sweet things are always happening in the madness, my friend. You have the power within you to make it full of sweetness.

How many of you feel the pressure to be perfect weigh you down every day? In this episode, Amanda Montoni talks about the pressure we feel from society and the pressure we put on ourselves. She teaches us one important lesson: perfection does not exist, so take the pressure off. This episode tells you how. Soon, you'll be on your way to a much lighter life. To subscribe to the Sweet Madness Newsletter - and get a virtual hug - click here: https://www.amandamontoni.com/

Feeling like your life is a never-ending mess? It's changing all the time. How can you possibly keep up? Yes, life is messy. It's full of twists and turns, good moments, bad moments, heartbreaking moments, and moments that make our hearts flutter. It's full of sweetness. It's full of madness. It's hard to navigate. And overwhelming. Join host and author Amanda Montoni as she explores life's beautiful and contradictory nature. Through discussions and ramblings, you may find this podcast is exactly what you need to gain a new perspective, and navigate life with its ever-changing nature. In this episode, find out just what "Sweet Madness" means. This is where we talk about everything sweet, mad, and in-between. To subscribe to the Sweet Madness Newsletter, click on this link: https://www.amandamontoni.com/ There are always sweet things happening in the madness.