The Bend Like Bamboo Blog.
Join me as I have the pleasure to meet and share stories of resilience with some of the countries most loved and respected people. My Resilience Show shares some surprising and inspiring stories of resilience.
I believe that flexibility builds resilience. A flexible mindset impacts everything that matters, each month I also blog about actionable tools that can help you to de-stress, master change, and reimagine what can be possible in your mind, body, and life.
The Bend Like Bamboo Resilience Show: Kijuan Amey, Wounded Warrior & Motivational Speaker, Ep 53
From Air Force Staff Sergeant to blind motivational warrior—Kijuan Amey’s story is one of grit, grace, and ground-shaking resilience.
After a devastating motorcycle accident left him in a coma and permanently without sight, Kijuan didn’t just survive—he redefined what it means to truly live.
In this unforgettable episode, he opens up about the raw reality of hitting rock bottom, the mental battles more grueling than physical ones, and the journey to reclaim his purpose.
With honesty and heart, Kijuan dismantles the stigma around mental health, especially among veterans, and shares how vulnerability, therapy, and community became the tools that saved him.
Now a mentor, speaker, and founder of Amey Motivation LLC, Kijuan’s message is clear: "I may have lost my sight, but I did not lose my vision."
This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating life after loss, seeking strength, or learning to start over.
The Bend Like Bamboo Resilience Show: Kerri Van Arsdale, Autoimmune Health Coach Ep 47
Through 7 years of health research exploring how inflammation affects our body’s systems, Kerri has transformed her life and the lives of others from illness into wellness.
The Bend Like Bamboo Resilience Show: Matt Rowe founder, of Identity of Health, Ep 42.
Matt Rowe, author of Belief to Heal, healed his own paralyzed leg to finish an Ironman triathlon. Now a Certified Health Coach, TEDx speaker, and founder of Identity of Health. Now, he is the founder of Identity of Health wellness coaching, founder of the Symptom Free MS Summit and Symposium and hosts the Identity of Health podcast.
The Bend Like Bamboo Resilience Show: Shane Boyd, resilience coach, and entrepreneur, Ep 38.
Shane Boyd has been a resilience coach and entrepreneur for 25 years, having built, bought, and sold numerous businesses in this time. He believes that resilience is the ability to have physical, mental, and spiritual resilience - which is our ability to switch from fear into faith, within ourselves, in the universe, and with others.
The Bend Like Bamboo Resilience Show: Features Nicole Campbell Amanda’s twin, make-up artist, and tattooist Ep 33.
In this episode, Amanda and her twin sister Nicole talk about their experiences living with an autoimmune disease, from symptoms, diagnoses, treatment, and remission. This episode is an eye-opening insight into overcoming adversity, with an empowering message for everyone: Never give up on yourself.
In this podcast, Nicole opens up about her struggle with her anxiety and OCD disorder - a side effect of feeling out of control with an autoimmune disease.
The Bend Like Bamboo Resilience Show: Featuring Deborra-lee Furness.
Deborra-lee Furness is an internationally acclaimed actress as well as a passionate supporter of children and defender of their human rights across the globe. Her humanitarian work for children is a driving force in her life.
The Bend Like Bamboo Resilience Show: Featuring Donna Campisi, Author, Speaker and stroke survivor.
Donna Campisi is a passionate woman, inspiring people around the world to turn their dreams into reality by hosting a podcast called Ready! Set! Goal! She is a Keynote Speaker, Author, Coach, Mentor and Adventurer.
Donna inspired many people with her stroke to marathon challenge; from only being able to run 30 tentative steps in 2012 (after a childhood stroke and diabetes) to completing her marathon goal in 2013, while encouraging many along the way that there’s no such thing as can’t… AND raising funds for the RCH Foundation.
The Bend Like Bamboo Resilience Show: Featuring Pia Kirkwood, Parliamentary Advisor and Disability Advocate.
From a young age, Pia has had a keen interest in the Victorian Parliamentary process, in particular how the legislation came to be developed, the workings of government to parliament, and Question Time. Pia has since achieved the role of parliamentary adviser.
The Bend Like Bamboo Resilience Show: Featuring Nicole Campbell, Amanda's twin!
Consistently rated as one of the most accomplished Eyebrow feathering clinics in Australia, Nicole Campbell has built Mien Brows into the leader it is today. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, with over 17 years in the Beauty Industry.