I have a biopsy scheduled!  I'll walk you through my journey with Hashimoto's so far and what my next steps are.  Do you know anyone dealing with Hashimoto's?  It's definitely an ongoing journey.Follow me on Instagr...

 I got the results back from my yearly thyroid ultrasound.  They aren't great.  I'll take you guys along on this journey I'm about to embark on.  I hope you join me!Follow me on Instagram @lifeanddna_with_amanda_renee

  I've missed this!  But I'm back at it now.  In this episode I talk about some interesting things I recently found in my family history.  We have a WWII war hero on my mom's side.   Follow me on Instagram @...

The holidays are always a stressful time.  Especially when you're a mom!  This year I'm determined not to let the stress ruin my mood!  We have a lot of fun traditions for Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Do you do any of these?...

I'm sorry I've been MIA the past few weeks!  In this episode I talk about my journey of rediscovering myself.  I had an epiphany last night and it helped me to reconnect with parts of me that I have neglected or forgotten about for ye...

 As a woman, do you find it hard to make time for yourself?  I always have.  I'm finally at a point in my life, though, where I'm going to start making the time for things I enjoy.    Follow me on Instagram @lifeand...

I'll go into a little more detail on my progress towards healing after being raised by a narcissist.  It's going to take a while but I'm ready to get started!Follow me on Instagram @ lifeanddna_with_amanda_reneeEmail me at Amanda@l...

Who am I?  I've struggled to really answer that for years but especially after discovering I was raised by a narcissistic mother.  After going through the emotions of anger, sadness and confusion, I'm finally ready to get answers!&nbs...

Why do I talk about narcissism occasionally?  Watch and find out.  It took me years to discover that my mother is a narcissist and it turned my word upside down.  A recent text message from her prompted this video.  When a n...

 Watch and hear all about our trip to Scotfest!! It was so much fun!!  I'll also give a little life and health update.  Any advice is welcome!!Email me at Amanda@lifeanddna.comFollow me on instagram @lifeanddna_with_a...

I need to get back to the basics!  In homeschooling, how I eat, how I feed my family, working out, and just my daily routine in general.  Join me as I discuss how I'm going to go about doing that! Join me on Patreon at Life a...

I made it a whole year!!  Yay!!!  I'm excited for this milestone and I can't wait to keep going.  What do you want to hear me talk more about?  Let me know!  Email me at Amanda@lifeanddna.comFollow me on Instagr...

Hashimoto's can affect people differently.  For me, I tend to forget what a flare feels like until I'm experiencing one.  Today, though, I had an epiphany as to why I've had so many lately!  Watch to see what I discovered!  ...

Finding balance in life is hard but add homeschooling to that and it's even harder.  Listen and find out how I've tried to find balance (and sometimes failed) in our homeschooling journey. Join me on Patreon at Life and DNA with A...

One of the big perks of homeschooling is how flexible you can be with it!  I had to lean on that flexibility this week.  Listen to find out how and also, what I'm learning in other areas of my life.Join me on Patreon at Life an...

See how I get myself and my kids organized and ready for the new school year!  I always look forward to this time of year.  I love going through all of the new books and getting everything organized and ready to use!  How do you ...

Check out the planners I picked out for the upcoming school year!  I'm excited to use them!  See if they might be one you'd like to use too.  Plus, hear all about the two book clubs I am starting in August!  I hope you join ...

Having trouble deciding on a homeschool or teacher planner?  I'll tell you about my favorites and give you the pros and cons of each.  What am I using this year?  I'll also give a quick health update.  My doctor DID call...

 I am getting beyond frustrated with having to wait months for answers from my doctors!  Listen and find out how my latest appointment went and see what my last round of testing showed.  Have you struggled to get answers from you...

  A few years ago my kids and I switched to homeschooling year round.  We love it!  There are a lot of benefits.  Are there any drawbacks?  Watch to find out!  Also, I have a big announcement for my channel!  ...

 I have a big announcement!!  First, though, how is my Hashimoto's journey going and how much weight have I lost with the semaglutide?    Also, if you or someone you know has thyroid issues, I have a spreadsheet that I c...

Our daughter's 8th grade graduation went great!  There were a few annoying things that happened but besides that it was perfect.  Thank you all for the prayers!  Also,  I'll give you a quick health update.  Follow m...

 I've been busy planning our daughter's 8th grade graduation!  But that also means dealing with the narcissist in my life.  Listen to find out how I'm handling that at the moment.  Do you have any advice for homeschool gradu...

 It's week 5 of being on Semaglutide!  How is it going?  How much weight have I lost?  What are my side effects?  Listen and find out!    Comment and let me know if you've tried going on Semaglutide too an...

 In the past few years I've had to come face to face with a narcissist in my family.  This has helped me to be able to spot them more easily.  I've had some thoughts on things happening on Vanderpump Rules and Summer House the pa...