In this Tami Talks - Soul Talk episode, I sit down with my friend Odalo for a raw, unfiltered conversation about healing, spirituality, and the fire of personal growth. Together, we explore the deeper layers of what it means to grow beyond old patterns, reclaim our truth, and step into authenticity.

This isn’t a “typical” self-help chat! It’s about the messy, real, and transformative journey we’re all on. We basically hit "record" and let the conversation go from there! Enjoy!

Together we explore:

• How speaking your truth can change everything
• Healing is a lifelong journey that asks for patience and self-compassion.
• The difference between religious belief and personal spirituality
• Anger, when embraced, can be a powerful tool for transformation.
• Success is not about societal standards but about personal fulfillment.
• Authenticity and vulnerability are what rebuild trust and deepen connection.
• Growth often comes through the fire — the moments that stretch and challenge us most.

This conversation dives beneath surface-level “self-help” and into the real work of growth — facing wounds, leaning into discomfort, and embracing the fire that shapes who we become.

Show Notes:

• 4:44 – How Odalo and I first met
• 11:59 – A pivotal moment when Odalo chose to speak his truth
• 22:22 – The gift of time to grow and change
• 27:42 – The problem with too much or not enough anger
• 29:10 – When Odalo flips the script on me
• 39:26 – True measures of success
• 46:00 – How I track my growth
• 49:30 – Why we fail as humans and lose trust in one another
• 1:00:00 – Why Korbey’s episode triggered my ego
• 1:08:40 – How the “hard stuff” can make you stronger

In this episode, Tami dives deep into clarity, purpose, and connection, and why so many of us unconsciously dim our own light. She explores how fear of judgment and self-sabotage often mask an even deeper fear: the fear of our own power.

Tami shares personal stories, reflections on the recent eclipse, and the pivotal moment she overcame her fear of being fully seen. This is your permission slip to stop playing small and start showing up as the brightest, fullest version of YOU.

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

• Venustas Heated Vest
• F45 Training Madison West - Back 2 School FREE Week, Sept 15-20th
• Maria's Virtual Summit

Chapters:

• 00:00 – Introduction to Unscripted Healing
• 03:06 – Back to School Free Week Announcement
• 03:59 – The Power of Connection and Timing
• 08:26 – When God Sends Gifts Through Football Tickets & DMs
• 11:29 – Cosmic Energy and Lunar Eclipse Significance
• 13:49 – What You Really Fear Isn’t Judgment—It’s Your Own Power
• 19:51 – How the Ego Dims Your Light Through Self-Sabotage
• 25:03 – Reflecting on Triggers and Personal Growth
• 27:24 – Embracing Your Inner Light 30:01 – The Power of Authenticity
• 34:04 – Where You’re Still Playing Small
• 37:02 – The Moment I Overcame Fear of My Own Power
• 38:58 – The Impact of Your Message
• 41:31 – Midlife Crisis or Midlife Awakening
• 46:30 – The Word: The Energy We’re Being Called to Embody

Back-to-school is about more than schedules and supplies. It’s a chance to heal. In this episode, I share the first-day-of-middle-school adventures with my daughter, how burnout crept up on me, and why parents need to “check themselves before they project themselves.” Together, we’ll talk about supporting kids emotionally, recognizing when our old wounds are triggered, and why parenting isn’t about perfection, it’s about connection.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• The real-life parenting moment that turned into an inner child healing lesson

• Why burnout sneaks up on parents and how to spot the signs

• What it means when kids aren’t opening up—and how to build trust

• How to check yourself before you project yourself (and why radical responsibility matters)

• The importance of creating safe spaces for communication at home

• How meeting emotional needs (to be seen, heard, accepted, valued, and loved) changes family dynamics

Whether you’re a parent navigating back-to-school chaos or someone healing your own inner child, this episode will give you practical tools, heartfelt stories, and reminders that healing happens in connection.

Show Notes: 1:54 – Why I postponed this week’s episode 2:50 – FREE Back to School Week at F45 (Sept 15–20) 7:10 – My sister helped me see the burnout coming 9:36 – Andy Weins Episode 11:59 – First day of middle school “healing moments” 19:19 – Using back-to-school to support your inner child 23:20 – Parenting isn’t about perfection—it’s about connection 51:32 – Check Yourself Before You Project Yourself / Heal, So Your Kids Don’t Have To 54:19 – What it means if your kids aren’t opening up 55:55 – That time when Aria didn’t feel safe in my energy