In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral shares the story of a freak accident that literally ripped her toenail off and the unexpected lessons it taught her about resilience, recovery, emotional regulation, and being human. While deep in the process of finishing her new book, How to Be a Good Human, Amber found herself confronting a hard truth: doing all the right things is not insurance against difficult things happening.

Through humor, honesty, and reflection, Amber explores why so many of us believe that if we're disciplined enough, self-aware enough, or intentional enough, we can somehow avoid life's setbacks. But real growth isn't about preventing every challenge. It's about how quickly and intentionally we recover when life inevitably throws us off course.

As she highlights: “Just because you're doing the right things, it is not insurance against bad things… Life is going to happen no matter how diligent you are.”

This episode is a reminder that setbacks aren't proof that you're failing. They're proof that you're human because the goal isn't to avoid the hit, but to actually recover well.

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In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral shares a real-time reflection on navigating self-doubt, unexpected challenges, and emotional overwhelm while writing her upcoming book. She introduces a powerful distinction between two types of growth: the kind you prepare for, and the kind that interrupts your life without warning.

Amber opens up about the internal battle of questioning her own qualifications, dealing with imposter syndrome, and confronting the pressure of showing up as “the expert” while still being deeply human. Through that process, she uncovers a key truth: the real skill isn’t just learning tools, it’s remembering to use them when you need them most.

Amber also shares how being intentional about what you consume (from social media to news to conversations) can directly impact your ability to stay grounded and focused during intense periods of growth. This episode will remind you of one simple but powerful truth: You still have tools even when you didn’t plan for the moment you’re in.

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Amber’s substack | https://humaningwell.substack.com/

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Amber Cabral

IG | @bamcabral

LinkedIn | @ambercabral

Facebook | @amber.cabral

X | @BamCabral

Bluesky | @bamcabral.bsky.social

Watch Amber’s TED TALK here.

You can purchase Amber's books from the retailer of your choice here: https://www.ambercabral.com/books/

Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture

Say More About That: ...And Other Ways to Speak Up, Push Back, and Advocate for Yourself and Others

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In this deeply honest episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral pulls back the curtain and shares what it looks like to navigate a season where everything feels heavy, uncertain, and unfinished. From missing a podcast episode for the first time to facing a major book deadline with only a fraction completed, Amber opens up about burnout, frustration, and the pressure of trying to hold multiple identities at once.

This is not a polished “how-to” episode. It’s a real-time reflection on what it means to keep showing up when you don’t feel your best: professionally, creatively, and emotionally.

Amber shares lessons from:

• Hosting a powerful “Pour In” birthday experience and what it revealed about connection and affirmation
• Navigating a slow business season and the emotional toll of uncertainty
• Managing multiple roles and responsibilities while questioning direction and purpose
• The tension between being productive and actually feeling aligned

This episode is a reminder that growth doesn’t always look like progress. Sometimes it looks like pausing, questioning, and being honest about where you are.

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www.humaningwellpodcast.com/

Amber Cabral

IG | @bamcabral

LinkedIn | @ambercabral

Facebook | @amber.cabral

X | @BamCabral

Bluesky | @bamcabral.bsky.social

Watch Amber’s TED TALK here.

You can purchase Amber's books from the retailer of your choice here: https://www.ambercabral.com/books/

Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture

Say More About That: ...And Other Ways to Speak Up, Push Back, and Advocate for Yourself and Others

Human(ing) Well is produced by

EPYC Media Network

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.