While studying abroad in Italy, somebody broke into Amanda Knox’s home in the middle of the night, where they brutally assaulted and murdered her roommate. Despite her innocence, Amanda was quickly named the number one suspect and was subject to nearly four years in prison for a crime she didn’t commit. While she was released from prison nearly 15 years ago, it took her several years to reclaim her sense of freedom. In this episode of Miracle Mentality, Amanda walks through her journey of wrongful conviction and how she uses her experience to help others develop their purpose. 

Amanda Knox is an exoneree, journalist, public speaker, bestselling author, and podcast host. She serves on the advisory council for the Frederick Douglass Project for Justice, is an Innocence Network Ambassador, and sits on the board of directors for The Innocence Center. 

In this episode, Tim and Amanda discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:24) Amanda’s Definition of Freedom

(06:33) Finding Meaning in Wrongful Conviction 

(11:06) From Studying Abroad to a Prison Cell

(18:07) Daily Life While Isolated in Prison 

(23:35) The True Power of Prayer

(28:09) Letting Go of Expectations for Your Life

(31:53) Amanda’s Purpose and Mission Post-Prison

(39:46) Collaborating with Nikki Glaser

(43:58) What It Means to Lead With Love

Amanda Knox is an exoneree, journalist, public speaker, author of the New York Times bestselling memoir, Waiting to Be Heard, and host of the podcast Hard Knox. Between 2007 and 2015, she spent nearly four years in prison and eight years on trial for a murder she didn’t commit, and became a notorious tabloid story in the process. She sits on the advisory council for the Frederick Douglass Project for Justice, serves as an Innocence Network Ambassador, and is on The Innocence Center Board of Directors. Amanda received the 2024 Innocence Network Impact Award and the 2025 Catalyst of Change Award from the Washington Innocence Project. 

Connect with Amanda: 

Amanda’s book, Free: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/amanda-knox/free/9781538770719/ 

Substack: https://amandaknox.substack.com/ 

Website: https://www.amandaknox.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amamaknox/?hl=en 

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/amandaknox.com 

X: https://x.com/amandaknox?lang=en 

Connect with Tim:

Website: https://www.timstorey.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtimstorey/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MiracleMentalitywithTimStorey

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timstoreyofficial

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