Intuition, Double Standards & Living Fully, with Amy Safford & Misty O’Hara

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Intuition, Double Standards & Living Fully, with Amy Safford & Misty O’Hara
Matters Interview · Feb 19, 2026
Intuition, Double Standards & Living Fully, with Amy Safford & Misty O’Hara

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

Two novelists, Amy Safford and Misty O'Hara, discussed their recent books, which explore intuition, spirituality, sexuality, and societal expectations, highlighting their personal journeys and the importance of relationships and self-discovery.

WHY IT MATTERS

Themes of intuition, personal transformation, female empowerment, and challenging social double standards are central. These topics matter for fostering self-awareness, breaking gender norms, and encouraging authentic self-expression.

Whys (9)

Skiing
SKIING

Misty says skiing does not matter: "This is a sport where you're cold and you could get hurt... I never broke a bone laying in bed watching Netflix, and I'm warm."

3mo

Does SKIING matter to you?

Novel
NOVEL

Misty says novel matters because "novels are such an escape" and "if there wasn't reading or writing, the world would be a very boring place... everybody needs that."

3mo

Does NOVEL matter to you?

Supernatural
SUPERNATURAL

For Misty, supernatural matters because "being in this life is about having fun" and "it would just be super fun if aliens came down... all the books and movies written about it are amazing."

3mo

Does SUPERNATURAL matter to you?

Interpersonal Relationships
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Misty says relationships matter: "We need people in our life. We need love... I'm a sucker for love. So obviously relationships are important."

3mo

Does INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS matter to you?

Shoes
SHOES
Amy Safford
Amy Safford
M

Amy admits shoe is her "second weakness," showing a playful fondness for footwear.

3mo

Does SHOES matter to you?

Novel
NOVEL
Amy Safford
Amy Safford
M

Amy says novel writing matters: "as a novelist you get to explore those gray areas... you get closer to the truth... it's a wonderful way to... go deeper. Look behind the curtain."

3mo

Does NOVEL matter to you?

Skiing
SKIING
Amy Safford
Amy Safford
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Amy says skiing matters: "I grew up skiing... it was just a way to get outside... I love skiing and I feel so thankful... it's wonderful to experience and be one with the world around us."

3mo

Does SKIING matter to you?

Interpersonal Relationships
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Amy Safford
Amy Safford
M

Amy says interpersonal relationship matters: "relationships help you figure out who you are... they're important for building your own self-awareness... relationships keep us human... help you explore and grow as a person."

3mo

Does INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS matter to you?

Supernatural
SUPERNATURAL
Amy Safford
Amy Safford
M

Amy believes supernatural matters: "there's a lot that we don't understand... there's a metaphysical realm... a lot that we don't see going on underneath the surface that we really need to be more open to."

3mo

Does SUPERNATURAL matter to you?

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