How Manifesting Cancer Became a Path to Authentic Healing: The Radical Story of Amanda Reece
What happens when the universe delivers the most unexpected lesson? This episode dives deep into manifesting, radical self-healing, and reclaiming your power—even when the journey looks nothing like you imagined.
When we talk about manifesting, most people imagine vision boards, dream vacations, or soul-aligned abundance - not a life-threatening diagnosis. But sometimes, the path to healing cracks us wide open.
This week on the You World Order Showcase Podcast, I sat down with Amanda Reece, life and manifesting coach, to explore her raw, real journey through cancer, chronic pain, and the deeper lessons hidden in our biggest challenges.
What If the Hardest Thing That Happens to You Is Also the Key to Your Freedom?
Amanda’s story isn’t just about surviving cancer - it’s about finally listening to her body, trusting her own intuition over the “experts,” and claiming her right to heal on her own terms.
For decades, Amanda lived with excruciating pain, self-medicating, numbing out, and being dismissed by the medical system.
Like so many women, her experience with endometriosis was minimized and misunderstood. When her body finally forced a reckoning, the universe delivered what she’d (almost desperately) been asking for - a radical hysterectomy that, thanks to a cancer diagnosis, she could no longer be denied.
Amanda shares:
“All those years, I wanted a hysterectomy, and my doctors would not do it. I was told I’d change my mind and want kids. Turns out, I was right to trust my own knowing. It was the symptoms from endometriosis that helped them catch the cancer early. Without that pain, I wouldn’t be here today.”
Holding Space, Not Just Answers
This episode isn’t just about Amanda’s physical healing - it’s about the power of community, authentic expression, and holding space for each other (and ourselves) to be exactly where we are.
Amanda’s work now centers on creating those brave, judgment-free zones - whether through her self-esteem workshops, women’s circles, or coaching other women through dating, adult friendships, and building networks.
Real talk:
Nobody has it all figured out.
The medical system doesn’t always have your answers - you do.
Your anger, grief, and even your pain are sacred messengers (not obstacles to bypass).
Radical Gratitude & Conscious Manifesting
Amanda’s journey is a powerful reminder that manifesting isn’t always about attracting what’s easy - it’s about calling in what’s truly needed for your next expansion. She reframes even the darkest moments as part of her spiritual alchemy:
“Now, whenever something challenging comes up, I remind myself: this is the gift. This is what’s getting me where I need to go, as hard as it feels in the moment.”
And the results? Amanda has released 70 pounds, traveled the world, rediscovered joy in her body, and become a true guide for other women seeking healing—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Lessons for Spiritual Entrepreneurs
Here’s what Amanda’s story reminds us as soul-led entrepreneurs and conscious coaches:
Trust your intuition above anyone else’s opinion - including “experts.”
Community and safe spaces are vital. When you feel seen and heard, healing accelerates.
Your story is your superpower. The vulnerability you’ve walked through is the magnet for your tribe.
Challenges are part of the path. Instead of resisting, ask: “How is this shaping me for something bigger?”
Don’t be afraid to speak up and demand what you need. Authority comes from self-knowing.
Want to Connect with Amanda?
Amanda offers free self-esteem workshops and group coaching for women through amandafesting.com. You can also find her on Instagram and TikTok by searching “amandanifesting,” or join her Bumble workshops for everything from dating to business networking.
Her signature approach—AIM and ALIGN—will help you manifest with clarity and authenticity (and yes, she’s working on a new course to guide you step by step).
An aside note: working on my video editing game…
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If Amanda’s story resonated with you, be sure to listen to the full episode, and let her journey remind you: You have the power to create a new reality, even when the path looks nothing like you planned.
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What’s one challenge that turned out to be your greatest catalyst for growth? How are you alchemizing your story right now?
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