In this episode, Amber Cabral gets real about what Human(ing) Well actually looks like—and spoiler: it’s not about being emotionally perfect or endlessly unbothered. It’s about choosing courage over convenience, boundaries over approval, and calling folks out (or in) when basic decency gets skipped.

Through a seemingly small (but telling) moment in an elevator, Amber unpacks how true humanity shows up in everyday choices—especially the uncomfortable ones. She explores the difference between niceness and integrity, silence and care, and emotional regulation and emotional avoidance—it isn’t the absence of anger, but knowing how to channel it.

This episode is a call-in for anyone who’s ever stayed quiet to avoid conflict, struggled with how to speak up, or questioned whether their version of “wellness” included the people around them. Amber makes it clear: living with intention means being accountable for how we show up—for ourselves and for others.

If you’ve been wondering what it actually means to be a good human in a messy world, this one’s for you.

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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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Today, Amber Cabral gets beautifully raw about relationships (while navigating her own breakup). This final installment of the Stay Ready series isn't your typical relationship advice—it's honest, vulnerable, and backed by neuroscience.

Amber breaks down why some people call you "too much" (PS: you're not), how loneliness is literally killing us, and why you have permission to completely redefine what connection looks like in your life right now. She then reminds us that "healing accelerates in the presence of people who don't flinch when you're raw."

This episode isn't about chasing "the one" or rescuing dying connections—it's about gravitating toward people who celebrate your complexity and crafting relationships with intention, not suffocation. Get the real tools that shift everything: why voice notes are awesome, micro-rituals that weave intimacy into ordinary moments, and exactly why "no new friends" is sabotaging your growth.

Hit play for the relationship blueprint nobody taught you—but everyone needs.

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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

Human(ing) Well is produced by

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Welcome back to Human(ing) Well. Today’s part three of the Stay Ready capsule, Amber Cabral turns to the Health pillar—not from a place of hustle or aesthetics, but from a place of clarity and sovereignty. This isn’t about building abs. This is about building capacity.

Through candid reflections (and a raspy voice to prove she’s living it in real-time), Amber unpacks what it really means to fortify your body during uncertain times. She connects the dots between global instability, chronic stress, and the slow erosion of our nervous systems—and offers practical tools to help us get back to ourselves before the world pulls us too far out of alignment.

You’ll hear the science behind why your brain might feel foggy, your body puffy, your patience thinner than usual—and why none of that means you’re failing. Amber offers a powerful set of health rituals—from intentional sleep and strength-building to hydration, deep breathing, and healthy comfort habits—designed to bring your system back to a place where you can respond rather than just react.

You can’t fight for your future if you’re losing the battle with yourself.

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