In this episode of Thriving Beyond Belief, Cheryl welcomes Amy Weinland Daughters—author, humorist, and unexpected time traveler—for a powerful and playful conversation about identity, healing, and the stories we tell ourselves.
In 2014, Amy was a 46-year-old stay-at-home mom in Dayton, Ohio, simply heading back to Houston for Thanksgiving and an estate discussion with her parents. But what happened next was anything but simple. Through an extraordinary twist, Amy is transported back to 1978 and given 36 surreal hours with her childhood family—including her 10-year-old self. What unfolds is a funny, emotional, and deeply reflective journey where old wounds resurface, perspectives shift, and healing begins.
Together with Cheryl, Amy opens up about how reliving her past brought new clarity to difficult family relationships and reshaped her understanding of self-worth, memory, and forgiveness. They discuss how humor and honesty go hand-in-hand in transformation—and how even the wildest detours can lead us to the truth we need most.
Amy’s background includes a Business degree from Texas Tech, a decade in corporate purchasing, and a leap into writing while living in England. She’s now the author of Dear Dana and You Cannot Mess This Up, two books that explore connection, identity, and the hilarity of being human.
This conversation is a reminder that your story matters—no matter how messy, magical, or unexpected it may be.
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