Speak Loud

Today I’m joined by Amanda Ferrat, founder of “Value Yourself Counseling,” certified Emotional Wellness Counselor, and EFT practitioner. Amanda is a queer, disabled woman who strives to create safe spaces for women to empower and guide them through grief and hardship.Raised in Montana, Amanda was sassy and outspoken from the start. But as she grew up, Amanda found her voice silenced by those around her. It wasn’t until she went to college that she started to “ask for forgiveness rather than permission.” Amanda believes she’s so outspoken now because of how much she was shut down as a child. During college, Amanda lost several loved ones. Within two years, she was out of fingers and toes to count them on. With her life derailed, Amanda decided to take a step back from school for her mental health. As the dust settled, she asked, “How am I going to use this?” The universe was telling her she was ready to move on to something new. Amanda realized her business, “Value Yourself Coaching,” to work as a grief and se