Is It Really That Serious?!

What We Had Growing Up... Do You Even Know What Any Of This Is?

“Is It Really That Serious?!” Send Me A Text! 🫣❤️ [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2349970/fan_mail/new] Episode 9 is here and this one is pure fun  What We Had Growing Up… Do You Even Know What Any Of This Is?! This week, Amanda is joined by her niece Mariyah for an Auntie vs Gen Z episode full of laughs, nostalgia, and generational chaos. From old school items and life before smartphones to the things we grew up using that today’s teens may have never seen, Amanda puts Mariyah to the test to see if Gen Z really knows anything about the old days. From house phones and pagers to Black family sayings and growing up in a different era, this episode is funny, relatable, and guaranteed to make you laugh. Whether you’re Team Old School or Team Gen Z, this one is for you. Tune in now and let us know… who had it better?  Connect with Me & My Podcast: * Personal Instagram: @lovabl3_mee [https://www.instagram.com/lovabl3_mee] * Podcast Instagram: _isitreallythatserious [https://www.instagram.com/_isitreallythatserious] * TikTok: @notthatseriousbutkinda [https://www.tiktok.com/@notthatseriousbutkinda] * Listen on Buzzsprout: Is It Really That Serious?! [https://isitreallythatserious.buzzsprout.com/] * Shop My Etsy Store: Real Life Reset Shop [https://www.etsy.com/shop/RealLifeResetShop] Intro Music by: @hunchoskeazo [https://www.instagram.com/hunchoskeazo] Episode Editing Help by: @cella_12 [https://www.instagram.com/cella_12]

"We're Not Crazy... Ya'll Just Don't Understand"

“Is It Really That Serious?!” Send Me A Text! 🫣❤️ [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2349970/fan_mail/new] Episode 8 is here, and we’re keeping it all the way real We’re Not Crazy… Y’all Just Don’t Understand!  This week, Amanda is joined by her best friend Haven for a funny, honest, and relatable conversation about the ups, downs, and emotional rollercoaster that can come with being a woman. From mood swings and hormones to cravings, irritation, and trying to explain yourself when nobody gets it we’re talking about it all. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, blamed your hormones, or just needed somebody to say “girl, same,” this episode is definitely for you. Get ready to laugh, nod your head, and feel seen. Because being a woman ain’t for the weak.   Connect with Me & My Podcast: * Personal Instagram: @lovabl3_mee [https://www.instagram.com/lovabl3_mee] * Podcast Instagram: _isitreallythatserious [https://www.instagram.com/_isitreallythatserious] * TikTok: @notthatseriousbutkinda [https://www.tiktok.com/@notthatseriousbutkinda] * Listen on Buzzsprout: Is It Really That Serious?! [https://isitreallythatserious.buzzsprout.com/] * Shop My Etsy Store: Real Life Reset Shop [https://www.etsy.com/shop/RealLifeResetShop] Intro Music by: @hunchoskeazo [https://www.instagram.com/hunchoskeazo] Episode Editing Help by: @cella_12 [https://www.instagram.com/cella_12]

Still Trusting God in an Uncertain Season

“Is It Really That Serious?!” Send Me A Text! 🫣❤️ [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2349970/fan_mail/new] After a few weeks away, this surprise drop of Is It Really That Serious?! is a special mini reset episode straight from the heart. In this episode, Amanda reflects on navigating an uncertain season mentally, emotionally, and spiritually and what it looks like to keep trusting God even when life feels unclear. Without sharing every detail, she speaks to the quiet battles many of us face and reminds listeners that pauses don’t mean failure… sometimes they’re a reset for what’s next. Rooted in Proverbs 3:5–6 — “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” this episode is for anyone feeling tired, unsure, or overwhelmed but still holding onto faith. If you’ve ever felt like giving up but chose to trust God anyway, this conversation is for you. 🎧 Episodes 1–6 of Is It Really That Serious?! are also streaming now on all major platforms.  Connect with Me & My Podcast: * Personal Instagram: @lovabl3_mee [https://www.instagram.com/lovabl3_mee] * Podcast Instagram: _isitreallythatserious [https://www.instagram.com/_isitreallythatserious] * TikTok: @notthatseriousbutkinda [https://www.tiktok.com/@notthatseriousbutkinda] * Listen on Buzzsprout: Is It Really That Serious?! [https://isitreallythatserious.buzzsprout.com/] * Shop My Etsy Store: Real Life Reset Shop [https://www.etsy.com/shop/RealLifeResetShop] Intro Music by: @hunchoskeazo [https://www.instagram.com/hunchoskeazo] Episode Editing Help by: @cella_12 [https://www.instagram.com/cella_12]

Is It Really That Serious?! "Kid Edition"

“Is It Really That Serious?!” Send Me A Text! 🫣❤️ [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2349970/fan_mail/new] In this special Kid Edition of Is It Really That Serious?!, host Amanda Hodges sits down with her son for a funny, honest, and heartwarming mom and son podcast conversation about life, school, family, and the things adults tend to overcomplicate. This episode is extra meaningful because it was recorded on his 11th birthday, making it both a celebration and a real-life reflection of their close bond. Through goofy moments, playful jokes, and raw kid honesty, this episode explores parenting, childhood perspectives, emotional growth, and family dynamics in a way that’s relatable, lighthearted, and unexpectedly deep. From school stress to kindness, laughter, and love, listeners get an authentic look at life through a child’s eyes — and a reminder that not everything is as serious as we make it. Whether you’re a parent, mom, dad, caregiver, or simply someone who enjoys real conversations with humor and heart, this episode will make you laugh, reflect, and feel seen. 🎉 Happy 11th Birthday to my son — and welcome to Episode 6 of Is It Really That Serious?! Kid Edition.  Connect with Me & My Podcast: * Personal Instagram: @lovabl3_mee [https://www.instagram.com/lovabl3_mee] * Podcast Instagram: _isitreallythatserious [https://www.instagram.com/_isitreallythatserious] * TikTok: @notthatseriousbutkinda [https://www.tiktok.com/@notthatseriousbutkinda] * Listen on Buzzsprout: Is It Really That Serious?! [https://isitreallythatserious.buzzsprout.com/] * Shop My Etsy Store: Real Life Reset Shop [https://www.etsy.com/shop/RealLifeResetShop] Intro Music by: @hunchoskeazo [https://www.instagram.com/hunchoskeazo] Episode Editing Help by: @cella_12 [https://www.instagram.com/cella_12]

"We're Trending But Still Not Fully Heard"

“Is It Really That Serious?!” Send Me A Text! 🫣❤️ [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2349970/fan_mail/new] I’m joined by my nieces Kayla and Laniyah, with a bonus appearance from my nephew Jordan, for a real and relatable conversation titled “We’re Trending But Still Not Fully Heard.” In this 54-minute episode, we talk about mental health, growing up in the age of social media, feeling seen online but overlooked in real life, and what it’s really like being young, vocal, and still trying to find your voice. The conversation is honest, funny, and serious all at the same time — just how we like it. If you’ve ever felt visible but not understood, this episode is for you. 🎙 Is It Really That Serious?! 📲 Streaming on all major podcast platforms  Connect with Me & My Podcast: * Personal Instagram: @lovabl3_mee [https://www.instagram.com/lovabl3_mee] * Podcast Instagram: _isitreallythatserious [https://www.instagram.com/_isitreallythatserious] * TikTok: @notthatseriousbutkinda [https://www.tiktok.com/@notthatseriousbutkinda] * Listen on Buzzsprout: Is It Really That Serious?! [https://isitreallythatserious.buzzsprout.com/] * Shop My Etsy Store: Real Life Reset Shop [https://www.etsy.com/shop/RealLifeResetShop] Intro Music by: @hunchoskeazo [https://www.instagram.com/hunchoskeazo] Episode Editing Help by: @cella_12 [https://www.instagram.com/cella_12]