Join Coach Amber and her Creative Director Damaly Shepherd for an interview on the evolution of Amber's coaching philosophies and practices through Amber's own personal experiences and her thousands of hours of coach time with hundreds of women inspiring the rebrand: Closer
Closer is the culmination of Amber's work as a coach thus far. It's the unique 1:1 coaching experience attached to the belief that relationships are the currency to life. We are in relationship to everyone and everything around us and investing in our relationships based on our own standards and own desires is how we create the life we truly want.
Closer is the custom blueprint that takes the guesswork out of the relationship you've always dreamed of with yourself, with friends, with family, with what you do for money, with the world around you. It's how you can always get to what you want, no matter how much you evolve and the world you changes - allowing you to perpetually get closer to your dream relationships
And though it may be simple, it's not easy. So here's your invitation you to join Amber as she shows you how to get closer at her free webinar:
✨ How to Get Closer to Your Dreams Relationships:
Move on from the toxic dynamics keeping you from the life you want
Monday, August 25th
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Soft life doesn't mean no difficulties friend
In this no-fluff, kick-in-the-pants episode of The Pleasure Priority Podcast, Amber breaks down the real reason you need to do hard things—and how resilience is a skill, not a personality trait. From the secret sexism of city trees to the misunderstood "soft life" trend, we explore why challenges are inevitable, but suffering doesn't have to be.If you’ve ever told yourself “this is too hard,” this episode will lovingly call you in—and remind you that you’re stronger (and more capable) than you think.
We cover:
💪 Why you’re not too fragile for hard things
🔁 How resilience actually works
🌱 The difference between safety and stagnation
✨The only way out is through. Let’s go.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:19 The Hidden Causes of Allergies
02:53 The Importance of Resilience
15:25 Building Confidence Through Action
27:24 Final Thoughts and Announcements
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In this episode, host Coach Amber shares a self-trust and embodiment hack that shatters imposter syndrome. She shares her own struggles with other methods including the future you exercises and how she edited them to resonate and actually be helpful for her now. She explains this process and shows you how to make it your own. Amber shares insights from one of her own recent sessions and how unresolved emotions and past experiences, including feelings of guilt, unworthiness, and hopelessness, have blocked her progress and how this hack has impacted them. Listen and learn to how you too can overcome imposter syndrome by building self-trust through timeline skips
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Welcome to The Pleasure Priority Podcast
00:12 The Future You Exercise
00:48 Struggles with Embodying Future Self
02:24 Connecting with Past and Future Selves
03:19 Energy Healing Session Insights
03:35 Unresolved Emotions and Heart Walls
05:56 Lessons from Childhood and Guilt
13:03 Sending Trust through the Timeline
16:46 Manifestation and Transformation
18:16 Conclusion and Next Steps
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In this episode, Amber delves into the realities and implications of reality TV dating shows, specifically focusing on the latest season of 'Temptation Island.' She critiques the show for capitalizing on entertainment over everything by promoting harmful stereotypes and predatory tropes, such as the 'boys will be boys' mentality, the double standards between men and women and how these shows are particularly detrimental to black women, who are often marginalized and fetishized. Amber analyzes the behavior of various participants exploring themes of infidelity, emotional intelligence manipulation, and societal expectations, as well as the producers involvement and intention in manipulating situations for drama and ratings. While the show and shows like it are incredibly entertaining, they also serve to normalize a continuous lowering of the bar when it comes to expectations of romantic relationships. Amber concludes by reflecting on the broader implications of seeking love through reality TV and advises listeners on healthier alternatives for finding meaningful relationships.
TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Welcome to The Pleasure Priority Podcast
00:11 The Reality of Reality TV: Temptation Island
01:43 Boys Will Be Boys: Gender Expectations
02:52 Double Standards in Relationships
03:25 The Role of Producers in Reality TV
08:21 Toxic Masculinity and Emotional Manipulation
20:53 The Struggles of Black Women on Reality TV
30:29 Final Thoughts and Advice
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In this episode, Amber explores the topic of self-judgment and how it hinders personal growth and goal attainment. Drawing from recent client conversations and psychological studies, Amber argues that self-judgment and self-criticism are learned behaviors that serves our oppressors more than they serves us. They are optional practices, not necessary or required to make change. We can choose differently and we can choose joy. Amber emphasizes the importance of self-celebration and joy in building as a necessary part of the process when we make change, noting that positive reinforcement is more effective and sustainable than fear and punishment. Amber encourages listeners to avoid self-beratement and instead adopt practices that motivate through love and intention, ultimately leading to more fulfilling and achievable outcomes.
TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Welcome to The Pleasure Priority Podcast
00:22 The Fear of Self-Judgment
02:08 The Illusion of Success Through Self-Punishment
03:28 Positive Conditioning vs. Negative Conditioning
04:12 The Power of Positive Reinforcement
06:21 Breaking the Cycle of Self-Judgment
09:49 Sustainable Motivation Through Joy
11:40 Taking Action Without Fear
17:47 Embracing Mistakes and Moving Forward
18:39 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement
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In this episode, Amber discusses her personal journey and evolving views on marriage, relationships, and monogamy as a happily divorced woman. She shares her early beliefs around love/relationships/marriage being equated to worthiness, wholeness, lovability, and the societal and systemic influences that reinforced these notions. She recounts her struggles with self-worth, especially as a black child in a PWIs, and the subsequent unhealthy relationships and toxic patterns that stemmed from these beliefs and insecurities.
The episode delves into Amber’s realizations over time and what she thinks about love and marriage now. She urgers listeners to understand that fulfilment doesn’t come from being in a relationship, it comes from the quality of the relationship you’re in and we have so much more control than we utilize to dictate the quality of our relationships. Amber emphasizes the importance of understanding personal needs, clear communication, and not settling for less than what you want, regardless of if you currently believe you deserve it or not.
She advocates for a broader perspective on love, highlighting that it can be abundant and found in various forms, not just within monogamous or romantic contexts. The goal is to encourage listeners to seek relationships that truly meet their needs without being confined by traditional societal expectations while working to eliminate the guilt and shame imposed when you don’t align with societal norms
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Welcome to The Pleasure Priority Podcast
01:06 Personal Reflections on Marriage and Divorce
05:47 The Impact of Societal Expectations
11:59 Redefining Love and Relationships
23:24 Embracing New Perspectives on Marriage
26:43 Final Thoughts
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In this episode, Amber breaks down the life hack of approaching new or scary things with the confidence and audacity of a cis-het white man. She explores questions around how this way of thinking became their default mindset and our rallying cry.
She explores how they created their own permission for delusional self belief at the expense of everyone else. Then she breaks down how you can adopt and utilize the fundamental truths behind these beliefs for your own benefit.
Amber highlights the transformative power of embodying this confident mindset, arguing that it allows people to realize their full potential and thrive a world built on systemic inequalities. Will you accept the challenge?TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Welcome to The Pleasure Priority Podcast
00:46 Embracing Unwavering Confidence
02:00 The Power of Self-Belief
02:51 Challenging Internalized Doubts
05:35 Adopting a New Mindset
08:58 Practical Applications and Challenges
11:14 Invitation to Share Your Journey
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In this episode of The Pleasure Priority Podcast, Amber discusses the current FAFO (Fuck Around and Find Out) movement, emphasizing its relevance to Black women resting and self-care. The conversation reflects on the critical role black women have played in pushing social movements forward and the need for us to rest following the 92% turnout in recent U.S. elections that still didn't produce favorable results. The FAFO movement encourages black women to focus on self-care and allow others to take up the mantle of activism while we take the next four years to rest. Amber highlights various forms of rest, including physical, creative, mental, social, emotional, and sensory rest, as essential practices for resting intentionally ad sustaining well-being. In addition, the episode promotes National Day of Rest for Black Women on March 10th, honoring the legacy of Harriet Tubman, and invites listeners to join her for the Black Girl Burnout Society’s virtual event celebrating and discussing the National Day of Rest for Black Women on March 9th. Black women resting and prioritizing personal well-being are revolutionary acts that deserve to be honored and recognized.
TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Welcome
00:19 Understanding the FAFO Movement
00:52 Black Women's Role in Social Movements
01:41 The Call for Rest and Self-Care03:18 Honoring Harriet Tubman and National Day of Rest
04:31 Event Announcement: Black Girl Burnout Society
05:11 Embracing the FAFO Principle in Daily Life
09:34 Dealing with Disassociation and Desensitization
11:36 Prioritizing Self-Care and Rest
14:56 Types of Rest and How to Achieve Them
18:37 Responding to Criticism and Staying Focused
21:09 Practical Tips for Intentional Rest
23:59 The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
25:38 Conclusion
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In this episode of the Pleasure Priority Podcast, Amber revisits the 'Body Answers' exercise to help listeners differentiate between 'yes,' 'no,' and 'resistance' responses through physical sensations. By grounding themselves and conducting control tests and creating decision statements, listeners can cut through the noise of their brains and understand their body’s wisdom and input in decision making.
Amber shares personal examples, discusses the impact of brain versus body reactions, and highlights the importance of this practice for self-awareness and decision-making. She also announces a special buy-one-get-one-free offer for her coaching sessions in celebration of Black History Month, encouraging listeners to join her email list for early access and updates.
TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction
00:19 Body Awareness
00:40 Body Answers Exercise
01:47 Control Statements for Yes and No
03:21 Decision Statements and Real-Time Examples
05:57 Understanding Resistance
08:51 Importance of Body-Brain Communication
10:37 Special Offer and Conclusion
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In this episode, Amber concludes the RISE Relationship Matrix series by focusing on the final letter E and the importance of Excitement in relationships. This series and this tool were created to help clients develop healthy supportive relationships fostered in authenticity and aligned connection. This episode explores how all types of relationship dynamics can lack excitement and the negative impact of that lack, what excitement is and the standard we should be shooting for, as well as the positive impact of excitement in your relationships and proactive insight on how to create it. Amber emphasizes the importance of authenticity, stackable moments of joy, and celebrations to cultivate pleasurable and supportive relationships.
TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Welcome and Happy Valentine's Day!
01:15 The Importance of Excitement in Relationships
01:26 Signs of Lack of Excitement in Relationships
06:24 Revitalizing Relationships with Excitement
06:52 Defining Excitement & Creating Balance
08:48 Creating Excitement in Relationships
13:45 Practical Tips for Cultivating Joy
20:32 The Rise Relationship Matrix Recap
22:28 Final Thoughts
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In this episode, Amber discusses how we can create security even amid national and global instability. She focuses on creating that safety in ourselves and our relationships first because that’s what ripples out to society at large and what gives us the capacity to handle anything that life can throw at us. In the third installment of this series, Amber breaks down how we can create secure attachment in any relationship no matter what non secure attachment style we’re starting in, avoidant/dismissive, anxious/preoccupied, and disorganized/fearful/avoidant. Amber speaks to what non secure relationships look like in the real world as well as what secure relationships can look like. She highlights how we can earn secure attachment and some concrete things we can work on to help us get there.
TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro & Happy Black History Month00:23 Creating Safety in Uncertain Times03:45 Understanding Insecure Relationships04:14 Avoidant and Dismissive Relationship Dynamics05:58 Anxious and Preoccupied Relationship Dynamics08:32 Disorganized and Fearful Avoidant Relationship Dynamics09:47 The Impact of Childhood on Attachment Styles10:47 The Possibility of Change: Earned Secure Attachment12:25 Creating Secure Attachments15:57 Practical Steps to Improve Relationships19:29 Conclusion and Call to Action
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In this episode Amber talks about how to identify unintelligent relationships, how to foster your own emotional intelligence and determine if other’s have the level of emotional intelligence compatible with you, so that you create beneficial relationships and always move in your best interest. Amber defines intelligence and emotional intelligence, emphasizing the ability to apply knowledge and manage emotions judiciously. She discusses the negative impacts of unintelligent relationships and highlights traits and benefits of intelligent relationships, such as mutual support, healthy conflict resolution, and reciprocity. Amber continues the series on her tool, the RISE Relationship Matrix in the second part highlighting the pillar I - Intelligence. Listen and learn how to be emotionally intelligent and make smart decisions around who and how you spend your time so the people in your life are elevating and supporting you to exceed where you want to be. TIMESTAMPS: 01:38 Understanding Unintelligent Relationships 03:48 Defining Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence 08:17 Applying Intelligence in Relationships 10:02 Making Smart Relationship Decisions 11:22 Traits of Intelligent Relationships 16:27 Implementing the Rise Relationship Matrix 18:48 Conclusion
In this episode, Amber explains the signs of unreliable relationships that leave you unsupported and disconnected from yourself. She shows the path of how to shift your relationships to being Reliable so you know who you can trust and how to feel safe in trusting them.
Amber introduces her tool, the RISE Relationship Matrix, in this 4 part series highlighting each pillar starting with R - Reliable. This includes a step-by-step approach to setting clear expectations and ensuring consistent support from relationships. Listen to learn what reliable relationships look like and how they improve the quality of your life and your ability to show up authentically and wholly in it.
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction: Navigating Relationship Uncertainty 01:01 The Layers We Build: Reconciling Authenticity 02:22 Relationships as Life's Currency 03:32 Introducing the RISE Relationship Matrix 04:15 Reliability in Relationships 04:33 Identifying Unreliable Relationships 09:35 Redefining Reliability: Trust and Expectations 11:16 Practical Steps to Build Reliable Relationships 18:35 Curating a Supportive Future
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In the first episode of 2025, Amber addresses the most common barriers to achieving goals despite the goal setting method used. Amber explains how unresolved feelings of shame, disappointment, anger, etc. hinder your ability to achieve your goals effectively.
As goal setting season is in full effect, Amber highlights how to incorporate the crucial component of forgiveness into your goal setting process. In this episode she explains exactly what forgiveness is and the role it plays in in your goals, when you know you need to implement this step, why it works, and finally how to do it. Listen to this episode to stop missing the mark on your goals or abandoning them completely!
TIMESTAMPS: 00:15 The Hidden Barriers to Achieving Goals
02:47 The Power of Forgiveness in Goal Setting
03:08 Recognizing the Need for Forgiveness
07:19 Why Forgiveness is Crucial for Success
11:39 Defining Forgiveness
13:30 Steps to Practice Forgiveness
17:42 Empower Your 2025 with Forgiveness
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In the last episode of 2024, Amber invites you to reflect on your journey through life this year. A comprehensive inventory highlighting both the positive and challenging moments will guide how you evaluate progress and set intentions.
This episode emphasizes the importance of celebrating everything you want more of, so you can continue to create more of it. Amber leaves you with her heartfelt poem of reflection and intention for you to take with you into 2025 as we look forward to the new year with optimism.
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Welcome to the Final Episode of 2024 00:58 Reflecting on the Past Year 02:34 Year-End Reflection Prompts 03:38 The Importance of Celebration 04:22 Poetic Justice 06:13 Final Thoughts and New Year Wishes
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In this episode, Amber speaks to the recent events of the United Healthcare scandal and the collective response of the residents of the US. She explores how so many people can be so indifferent, even celebratory towards the violent loss of life for an ‘innocent’ man, which brings about a discussion on the necessity of rage. Amber walks through what rage is at a fundamental level, what to do with it, and how to handle our desire for violence
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 United Healthcare Scandal: A Collective Response
02:04 The Role of Rage in Revolution
04:01 Understanding and Processing Rage
07:47 Learning from Rage: Meeting Our Needs
11:29 Consequences of Acting on Rage
13:24 Finding Solidarity and Support
14:35 Final Thoughts and Announcements
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In this episode, Amber delves into the topic of avoidance, distinguishing it from procrastination and identifying its three key drivers: fear-based, safety-based, and desire-based avoidance.
Amber provides detailed explanations for each driver and offers actionable solutions to understand and conquer avoidance. So not only how to recognize when you are being avoidant and how it's affecting you but also how to solve the avoidance at the root cause and overcome it.
This episode emphasizes the significance of understanding your own needs and creating a path towards authenticity and purpose.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction to the Pleasure Priority Podcast
01:02 Understanding Avoidance vs. Procrastination
02:09 Personal Anecdote on Procrastination
02:48 Exploring the Concept of Avoidance
03:02 Reasons Behind Avoidance
03:25 Fear-Based Avoidance
04:37 Safety-Based Avoidance
05:35 Desire-Based Avoidance
06:47 Overcoming Fear-Based Avoidance
10:57 Overcoming Safety-Based Avoidance
13:34 Overcoming Desire-Based Avoidance
14:52 Body Wisdom Exercise for Truth
19:15 Conclusion
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In this episode Amber navigates the guilty/gross feelings you can get around your family during the holidays. She challenges the societal norms that mandate familial obligations, especially when they come at the cost of one's emotional and physical well-being. She emphasizes that visiting family and all that comes with it, isn't actually mandatory, especially if it leads to discomfort or stress.
The episode provides listeners with tools to understand and alleviate guilt by exploring personal boundaries, emotional responses, and the importance of self-acceptance and self-compassion. Amber emphasizes the need for individuals to prioritize their peace and make decisions that align with their values, while acknowledging that this journey is gradual and unique to each person. Amber teaches listeners how to identify the root of the guilt and how you can create healthy nurturing family dynamics during the holidays even when that's not your norm.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Welcome to the Pleasure Priority Podcast
01:06 The Pressure of Family Obligations
02:29 It's Not Mandatory: Taking Control of Your Choices
04:46 Understanding and Addressing Guilt
08:54 Exploring Your Needs and Setting Boundaries
14:33 Reevaluating Family Dynamics
19:51 Intentional Thoughts for Emotional Well-being
22:14 Closing Thoughts and Holiday Wishes
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In this episode, Amber emphasizes the importance of allowing yourself to break free from harmful relationships, regardless of familial ties.
The discussion revolves around the detrimental effects of forgiving and maintaining connections with those who repeatedly cause harm. Highlighting a listener's question, Amber breaks down how to differentiate between relationships worth growing from and those best left behind offering insights into self-awareness and emotional health.
Key points include understanding the difference between complex and toxic relationships, the role of ego in protecting oneself, and the importance of prioritizing one's well-being.
TIMESTAMPS:
01:07 The Harmful Myth of 'Family Obligations'
03:50 Understanding Complex Relationships
06:23 The Role of Ego in Relationships
08:13 Facing Reality and Avoiding Conflict
13:39 Building Secure Attachments
14:53 Conclusion and Call to Action
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In this episode, Amber shares how to find joy again after the US Presidential election results. She explains how prioritizing your pleasure, especially for those of us that hold identities as Black, women/people socialized as women, and the LGBTQIA+ community, is a revolutionary act and the most impactful work we can focus on. Spoiler alert, that work is not social justice/reform, civil rights etc.
TIMESTAMPS: 01:56 Emotional Resilience and Personal Power
02:26 The Power of Prioritizing Pleasure
05:08 Taking a Break and Focusing on Peace
07:49 Community and Support
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