Meet Me, Amanda.
I’m Amanda, founder of Planted Life — a life shaped by movement, plants, nature, mindfulness and an ongoing curiosity about what it means to live well. For me, being “planted” isn’t about being perfect or following a set of rules. It’s about becoming more grounded in yourself, more connected to the world around you and more aware of how the choices you make influence the way you feel, move and live.
My own journey has been one of movement and exploration. I discovered running in my thirties and what began as a simple way to move through a busy day grew into a lifelong relationship with running, trails, endurance and nature. Along the way, I discovered that running could be so much more than physical fitness. It became a way of understanding myself, learning to listen to my body, quieten my mind, accept discomfort, build resilience and be present in the moment.
My plant-based journey has followed a similar path. More than 30 years of living eating planted has taught me that food can be both nourishment and connection, supporting everyday health as well as an active and adventurous life.
Today, I bring these experiences together through personalised run coaching, plant-based nutrition guidance and meditation and mindfulness. My coaching is not simply about becoming faster or running further. It is about understanding where you are now, where you want to go and learning to move towards it with awareness, kindness and consistency. Through personalised training, I help runners develop physical strength, endurance and confidence while also exploring the relationship between the mind and body.
Meditation and mindfulness are woven through this approach. They offer an opportunity to slow down, notice what is happening within us and reconnect with the breath, body and present moment. Whether sitting quietly or moving through nature, we can learn to recognise the difference between what the mind is telling us and what the body is actually experiencing. For me, this is where the real exploration begins — learning to sense, feel, listen and respond rather than simply push through.
Food is another part of the Planted Life. I share my experience of living a plant-based lifestyle and help others become more plant curious, whether they are already vegan, vegetarian, simply looking to eat more plants or wondering where to begin. It’s about discovering how plants can nourish everyday life, support an active body and become part of a way of living that feels good and sustainable for you.
At the heart of everything I offer is the belief that MIND | BODY | FOOD are not separate. They continually influence one another. How we think affects how we move. How we move affects how we feel. What we eat helps nourish the body that carries us through life. And when we become more aware of these connections, we create an opportunity to live with greater intention.
Planted Life is my invitation to explore all of this with me, to move through nature, nourish yourself with plants, quieten the mind, listen to the body and remain curious about the person you are becoming. Life comes in chapters, and every chapter has something to teach us. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You simply need to be willing to explore.
I’m Amanda. This is my Planted Life.
