Join me, Jason LaChance host of the Knockin' Doorz Down podcast, certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with special guest the wonderful Amanda Kazzy Cryer. Amanda Kasmira Cryer is a Filmmaker, who creates projects that reflect her work as an influencer, social impact consultant, philanthropy advisor, and keynote speaker. Presently she serves as Chief Global Ambassador for GetBundi, which is spearheading STEM and digital skills education across Africa. Notably, she holds pivotal roles on advisory boards for national and international nonprofits, including the National Incarceration Association. Amanda is also known for her YouTube Channel. I am so grateful that Amanda opened up about the various traumas and life circumstances that led her to do the work that she does today. In part 1 of this 2-part episode, we cover the following. Surviving COVID and bacterial pneumonia at the same time 5:00 What type of mindset kept you wanting to live 12:00 I'm the biggest love addict 38:00 How can we become more discerning? 45:30 We Chase the dopamine hits 52:30 This is part 1 of Amanda Kazzy Cryer Knockin’ Doorz Down. For more on Amanda Cryer: https://amandakasmira.com/ Please subscribe and share and to get the YouTube visit https://www.KDDPodcast.com for more Celebrities, everyday folks, and expert conversations on turning your greatest adversities into your most significant advantages. Get your copy of Carlos Vieira's Autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down. Hardcover, Paperback & Audio Book https://linktr.ee/kddbook For the KDD Inspired t-shirts brought to you by 51FIFTY. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/shop For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices