Matt Rowe interviews Amanda about her journey, The Bend Like Bamboo Method and how she is helping thousands of clients globally to heal and thrive with the power of flexibility. Ep 56

Written By Amanda Campbell

Welcome to The Bend Like Bamboo Resilience Show
We discover that our greatest challenges often become our greatest strengths.

Each month, I sit down with remarkable leaders who've transformed adversity into triumph, sharing their inspiring journeys of resilience and renewal. Together, we explore the mindset shifts, practical strategies, and breakthrough moments that turned their setbacks into comebacks.

What you'll discover:
Real stories of people who've learned to bend without breaking, actionable tools to transform stress into strength, and evidence that when we change our story, we change what's possible for our health, relationships, and future.

Like bamboo, we're designed to be flexible.
When we embrace this truth, we don't just survive life's storms - we use them to grow stronger, wiser, and more resilient than ever before.

Join me as we explore how flexibility builds unshakeable resilience.

Matt Rowe interviews Amanda Campbell

From Paralysis to Purpose: How the Bend Like Bamboo Method Was Born

Carmen Williams

Originally featured on The MS Free Summit Podcast with Matt Rowe

What if your mindset could change your biology?

This isn't just a philosophical question—it's the foundation of everything I've discovered about healing, resilience, and sustainable success. My journey from MS diagnosis at 24 to paralysis at 29, and ultimately to becoming a thriving CEO with 16 years in remission, has taught me that our greatest challenges often become our most powerful strengths.

The Breaking Point

As a driven leader, I thought I had it all figured out. I was ambitious, hardworking, and determined to succeed. But beneath the surface, I was completely disconnected from my centre, pushing through chronic stress, chasing success but never truly achieving my goals.

Sound familiar?

I desperately wanted to feel better physically and emotionally, to thrive at work and in life. But my reality kept mirroring the struggle. Despite having all the right intentions and trying so hard, I wasn't attracting what I desired. My nervous system simply couldn't hold centre, leaving me feeling powerless and trapped in cycles of overwhelm.

Then life forced me to completely stop.

The Moment Everything Changed

Paralysed in rehabilitation, unable to walk, wash, or feed myself, I was told I'd probably never walk again. In that moment of complete helplessness, I had no choice but to return to myself and anchor deep within my heart.

It was here, in my darkest hour, that I discovered what would become the Bend Like Bamboo Method.

Learning to Bend, Not Break

I had to learn to bend like bamboo—grounding deeper mentally, emotionally, and energetically. This wasn't about positive thinking or pushing through pain. It was about discovering a different kind of strength entirely: the power of flexibility.

Bamboo survives the fiercest storms not because it's rigid, but because it bends. When the winds of life threaten to break us, we have a choice: resist and snap, or bend and bounce back stronger.

The Birth of a Method

Through my recovery journey, I discovered that transformation happens when we:

Transform limiting beliefs that sabotage success The stories we tell ourselves about what's possible directly impact our biology. When we shift from rigid thinking to flexible possibility, our entire system begins to change.

Reset our nervous system to break through overwhelm Chronic stress keeps us trapped in survival mode. Learning to regulate our nervous system allows us to access the calm, centred state where healing and success naturally occur.

Find courage to navigate impossible challenges True courage isn't the absence of fear—it's learning to dance with uncertainty while staying grounded in our core strength.

Access the inner power to reimagine our leadership and life When we stop trying to control everything and start flowing with life's natural rhythms, we discover a power within us that's been there all along.

From Patient to Practitioner

My journey from disconnection and burnout to discovering the resilience that drives sustainable success didn't end with my personal healing. It became my life's work.

Today, as both practitioner and patient, I help thousands of clients globally—stressed executives, burnt-out founders, and individuals navigating autoimmune conditions—discover their own capacity to bend without breaking.

The Ripple Effect

What started as a personal survival strategy has become a method that's transforming lives worldwide. The Bend Like Bamboo Method isn't just about healing from illness—it's about fundamentally changing how we approach stress, challenge, and change in every area of our lives.

Whether you're facing health challenges, leadership pressures, or simply feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, the principle remains the same: we're designed to bend, not break.

Your Journey Starts Here

The conversation with Matt Rowe on The MS Free Summit Podcast represents more than just my story—it's an invitation to discover your own resilience. To learn that your nervous system can be your greatest ally, that your mindset truly can change your biology, and that your biggest challenges are often disguised as your greatest opportunities.

Because when you learn to bend like bamboo, you don't just survive life's storms—you use them to grow stronger, wiser, and more resilient than ever before.

Ready to discover how the Bend Like Bamboo Method can transform your approach to stress, health, and leadership? Explore our programs designed for busy leaders and individuals navigating autoimmune conditions. Your journey to sustainable success and vibrant health starts with learning to bend, not break.

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Watch the full podcast episode on YouTube for Carmen's unfiltered insights and practical wisdom.

 
 

You can also listen to the interview on the Bend Like Bamboo Resilience podcast

Connect with Carmen

If you're looking for inspiration on how to turn life's challenges into your greatest strengths or if you're curious about how her "Love Teams" can revolutionise your business, connect with her directly:

Watch the full podcast episode on YouTube for Carmen's unfiltered insights and practical wisdom.

Work with Amanda

Connect with Amanda

You are welcome to book a complimentary discovery call to explore how we can work together: ​https://calendly.com/amanda_campbell_/15min?month=2025-01​

 

Speaking & Events: Amanda delivers wellness workshops and keynotes both in-person and virtually. To book: hello@amandacampbell.com.au | www.amandacampbell.com.au

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