'She’s been through a lot': Amanda Bynes' close circle expresses concerns about actress working too much

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Amanda Bynes, the former child star, has sparked concerns among her close friends and family, who believe she may be taking on too much, urging her to prioritize her health, reports RadarOnline.com.

Bynes, who recently launched a podcast named 'Amanda Bynes & Paul Sieminski, has faced suggestions to slow down on work and focus on her overall well-being.

Amanda Bynes' inner circle urges her to slow down 

After almost two years since the end of her nine-year conservatorship in 2013, Bynes had kept a low profile until she launched a podcast on December 9 with cohost Paul Sieminski.

Bynes had not worked on a one-screen project since 2010.

Despite the initial success of the podcast, Bynes decided to put it on hold and eventually canceled the entire project.

In a statement, Bynes expressed gratitude for the positive response to the first episode but revealed a change in plans, "The 1st episode of my podcast did really well," Bynes said. "I was actually surprised and of course was going to keep going after friends encouraged me to."

"After thinking about it, though, I would rather get my manicurist license and have a consistent job, she added. "I'm going to follow that path instead. Thank you for following my journey!"

While Bynes is eager to get back to work and has gained confidence, there are worries among her inner circle that she might be overextending herself.

According to friends close to Bynes, “She’s more than ready to get back to work. That’s where she’s focusing all her energy.”

While Amanda Bynes embraces newfound confidence and returns to work, concerns are mounting among those close to the former child star, fearing she may be overextending herself.

As reports emerged of her placement on a psych hold after wandering the streets of L.A. without clothes, Bynes spent several weeks in a mental health facility in June. Friends and family are expressing concern that Bynes, who has been through significant challenges, might be taking on too much.

“There are friends and family who think Amanda’s beginning to take on too much,” said a source. “She’s been through a lot, so they’re worried.”

“All of this stuff she’s got going may seem like red flags, but Amanda says it’s helping her stay on track,” said the insider. “Amanda sounds great, and she says she’s happier than ever.”

Amanda Bynes debuts striking new hairdo amidst podcast cancellation

Amanda Bynes made waves in Los Angeles with her striking new buzzcut, exclusive photos from Daily Mail show Bynes with long mullet-style blonde extensions. The 37-year-old actress showcased the unique hairstyle while out and about, garnering attention from paparazzi. Bynes, sporting her distinctive look, was captured puffing on a vape before heading to an auto body shop.

Coinciding with her bold hair makeover, Bynes announced the cancellation of her podcast on Instagram. Despite the encouragement from friends following a successful first episode, Bynes shared that she'd "rather get my manicurist license and have a consistent job."

She also shared on TikTok video earlier this month which is now deleted that she underwent a blepharoplasty to remove the skin from her eyelids, a decision she says has made all the difference.

"So I saw a couple of stories online that say I have a new look and I was never open about this before but I actually had blepharoplasty surgery," Bynes says in the video. "I don't have those skinfolds anymore -- it was one of the best things I could have ever done for my self-confidence and it made me feel a lot better in my skin."

"I feel a lot better now about myself and I'm so glad I had the blepharoplasty surgery and it's one of the greatest things I could've ever done," she says in the clip.