Hooked on Rage Bait: How Reactivity Nearly Ruined My Marriage (and What Healed It Instead)

Small Towns, Big Decisions with Matt Ford

This one matters more than people think. I sat down with Matt Ford, who's currently running for county commission, and had a real conversation about what's actually happening in our county--and what's coming next. Not talking points, not rehearsed answers...just honest discussion about things that affect everyday life here.  Because the truth is, most people don't pay attention to local politics until something hits close to home. And by then, a lot of the decisions have already been made. We talked about the future of our community, what people are getting right, what they are missing and what's actually at stake. No pressure, no agenda--just a conversation worth hearing before you form an opinion. Stay connected: Instagram [https://instagram.com/theamandareed] Substack [https://substack.com/@theamandareededit?utm_source=top-search] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/amandareedphotographer/] The Amanda Reed Edit [https://www.facebook.com/amandareedphotograph]

Is it Perimenopause or Am I Dying?

Perimenopause, hormones, brain fog, mood swings, exhaustion, low libido… if you’ve been wondering what in the world is happening to your body, you’re not alone. In this episode, I sit down with Family Nurse Practitioner Stephanie Holliday of Appalachian Hydration and Wellness in Lewisburg, West Virginia to talk about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), what’s actually happening during perimenopause and menopause, and the real options women have to start feeling like themselves again. We break down the symptoms so many women are silently dealing with, the myths around hormones, and how Stephanie helps patients find balance through personalized care, testing, and treatment. If you’ve been told “this is just part of getting older,” this conversation might open your eyes to what’s actually possible when your hormones are supported the right way. This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider regarding your personal medical needs. Stay connected: Instagram [https://instagram.com/theamandareed] Substack [https://substack.com/@theamandareededit?utm_source=top-search] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/amandareedphotographer/] The Amanda Reed Edit [https://www.facebook.com/amandareedphotograph]

Welcome to the Show

The Amanda Reed Edit is a podcast about entrepreneurship, family and marriage, faith, and the courage to edit your life so it reflects what truly matters. Hosted by photographer, entrepreneur, and storyteller Amanda Reed, the show explores what it looks like to build a meaningful life — through business, relationships, faith, and the everyday decisions that shape who we become. Some episodes are honest reflections on life, marriage, motherhood, and personal growth. Others feature conversations with entrepreneurs and builders who are creating businesses, families, and lives they’re proud of. Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is step back, look at the life you’re living… and make the edits that bring it back into alignment with your true intentions. Stay connected: Instagram [https://instagram.com/theamandareed] Substack [https://substack.com/@theamandareededit?utm_source=top-search] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/amandareedphotographer/] The Amanda Reed Edit [https://www.facebook.com/amandareedphotograph]

Closer Than Your Phone

We keep our phones within arm’s reach 24/7. We panic when the battery drops, when the signal disappears, or when we miss a notification. Most of us can’t even leave the house without it. But here’s the real question this episode asks: Do we keep Jesus that close? In this episode of The Amanda Reed Edit, Amanda takes an honest look at how easily we stay connected to everything in the world while drifting from the One who actually gives us peace, direction, and strength. Using the everyday habits we all recognize — charging our phones, checking notifications, watching the signal bars — this conversation challenges us to think about our spiritual connection the same way. Are we staying charged? Are we paying attention when the connection gets weak? Or have we gotten so distracted that we don’t notice the distance until we’re already in trouble? This episode is a simple but powerful reminder to bring Jesus closer than the noise, the scrolling, and the constant notifications. Because your phone can tell you about the emergency. But Jesus is the One who can actually handle it. Stay connected: Instagram [https://instagram.com/theamandareed] Substack [https://substack.com/@theamandareededit?utm_source=top-search] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/amandareedphotographer/] The Amanda Reed Edit [https://www.facebook.com/amandareedphotograph]

Hooked on Rage Bait: How Reactivity Nearly Ruined My Marriage (and What Healed It Instead)

Not a long time, I lived in reaction mode and I will be honest, sometimes I still live there. Something would happen, someone would say something, I would feel hurt or disrespected… and before long I was already building a case in my head. Defending myself. Proving a point. Escalating instead of pausing. I didn’t realize it then, but I had become hooked on emotional ragebait — not the kind you see online, but the kind that shows up inside everyday life. The comments, the misunderstandings, the moments that trigger old wounds and pull you straight into a reaction. And when you live like that long enough, it doesn’t stay contained to one moment. It starts shaping the way you show up in your marriage. In this episode of The Amanda Reed Edit, I talk honestly about how my own reactivity nearly destroyed the peace in my marriage, how easy it is to get trapped in cycles of defensiveness and resentment, and the hard realization that healing sometimes starts with learning how to pause instead of react. Because protecting your marriage isn’t just about love. Sometimes it’s about learning not to take the bait. Stay connected: Instagram [https://instagram.com/theamandareed] Substack [https://substack.com/@theamandareededit?utm_source=top-search] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/amandareedphotographer/] The Amanda Reed Edit [https://www.facebook.com/amandareedphotograph]