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

Feeling deeply isn’t easy—but it can be beautiful. Tami and Scott, from The Assist Podcast, dive into what it means to live as empaths, including Scott’s life-changing near-death experience. If you’ve ever been told you’re “too sensitive” or felt weighed down by the emotions of others, you’ll resonate with this episode. They discuss self-discovery, trauma, parenting, and building meaningful connections for those ready to feel, heal, and grow.

Whether you’re navigating your own empath journey, supporting your kids through relationships, or simply seeking to understand yourself more deeply, this episode will remind you that healing happens in connection—and that we’re not meant to do life alone.

Show Notes:

• 1:34 – Scott isn’t a creeper (and the coffee shop mix-up)
• 4:00 – “Empaths in the wild” & challenging gender roles
• 9:30 – Why we self-sabotage (The Assist Podcast)
• 11:24 – Growing up as an empathic kid
• 17:09 – The death of Scott’s former self
• 20:32 – Stop chasing butterflies—build the garden
• 24:38 – How we learned we were empaths (Episode 2)
• 34:45 – Parenting, modeling conversations, & Episode 75 call-back
• 47:35 – Don’t close doors on healing connections
• 57:00 – Embracing authenticity
• 1:01:34 – Why deep connections can feel scary
• 1:20:00 – Scott’s go-to “cry movie” 1:22:22 – The Assist Podcast: Tami's Episode

What if your workouts and nutrition aren’t failing because of discipline but because of your inner child? In this episode, we dive into the deep connection between exercise, nutrition, trauma healing, and reparenting your inner child. You’ll learn why your inner child rebels when health feels like punishment, how your ego sabotages your fitness goals, and why showing up without “tools” (fuel, rest, or support) leaves your body unable to build the strong, healthy life you want.

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We’ll explore:

• Why movement is medicine for stored energy, emotions & trauma
• How neglecting nutrition after a workout is like showing up to a job site without tools
• The 3 people you must keep your promises to: your inner child, tomorrow-you, and 80-year-old-you
• The worthiness wound — and why healing it changes everything about fitness, food & self-care
• Strength training as a metaphor for life, growth, and proving your inner child right: you are capable

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why do I keep sabotaging myself?” or “Why do I fall off track when things are going well?” this conversation will help you break free from old patterns and see fitness, health, and self-love in a whole new way.

👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs the reminder: you are worthy, strong, and capable of healing.

Show Notes:

• 00:00 Introduction and Emotional Journey
• 03:23 The Role of Water in Healing
• 05:42 Experiencing Movement and Its Spiritual Significance
• 08:19 The Complicated Relationship with Fitness
• 11:09 Creating a Supportive Environment
• 13:15 The Importance of Functional Fitness
• 16:28 Inner Child and Movement
• 18:37 Making Promises to Yourself
• 21:23 Nutrition and Self-Care
• 24:12 Long-Term Health and Aging
• 26:34 Confidence and Self-Expression in Fitness
• 34:08 Healing Through Nutrition and Movement
• 40:31 Empowering Strength and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
• 48:33 The Importance of Nutrition and Hydration
• 54:12 Reparenting Your Inner Child
• 01:08:49 Making Promises to Your Inner Child

What happens when a relationship shows you the deepest parts of yourself you were previously afraid to face? In this episode of Tami Talks: Unscripted Healing, I share how the last 5 months in a deeply transformative relationship helped me see where I was still abandoning myself, where my voice needed to grow louder, and how love can hold space for mutual healing.

From the start, we both knew we didn’t know how long God would keep us in each other’s lives. This experience reminded me that some people are sent only for a season — long enough to deliver the lessons we’re ready for.

You’ll hear about:

• How relationships can help heal the father wound

• The role of vulnerability and compassion in growth

• Why trusting God’s bigger plan brings peace during endings

• Lessons in honoring your journey and the other person’s journey

If you’ve ever felt a deep connection that cracked you open in unexpected ways, this conversation is for you.

If you want to catch up on the previous podcasts mentioned in this episode regarding this relationship, check out episodes #64 and #65.

Show Notes:

• 00:00 Navigating Emotional Turmoil
• 10:10 Understanding Father Wounds
• 22:06 Healing Through Connection
• 34:47 Navigating Difficult Conversations
• 37:14 Setting Boundaries in Relationships
• 40:38 Understanding Soul Contracts
• 42:59 Healing Through Connection with Parents
• 46:11 Symbolism of Water in Healing
• 54:01 Embracing Personal Growth and Healing
• 01:02:50 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Community

In this unique episode, Tami reconnects with returning guest Karen Johnson (from Episode #7) for an unscripted conversation that began as a private 1-on-1 session. With openness and vulnerability, Karen pulls back the curtain on what it has been like to contemplate leaving a 30-year career after accepting a voluntary severance. Together, they explore the emotional weight of major life transitions and the challenge of trusting divine guidance - even when the Ego resists and the path ahead doesn't make logical sense.

They explore the spiritual and emotional layers of letting go, surrendering control, and honoring the inner nudges that call us into a new season. This episode is for anyone standing at a crossroads - feeling the pull to leave the familiar and step into something more aligned, but unsure of how to trust the process.

In this episode:

• Why walking away from a long-term career can be a spiritual awakening
• The inner battle between ego and intuition
• How emotional vulnerability is a doorway to healing
• The power of storytelling and community during major transitions
• How to recognize signs and nudges from a higher power

Whether you’re being called to release a job, a role, or a version of yourself, this episode is a reminder: you’re being guided.

Feel called to work 1-on-1 with Tami or to turn your session into a podcast? Reach out and Let's Talk!

Show Notes:

• 00:00 Introduction and Context Setting
• 02:36 Navigating Life Changes and Emotional Turmoil
• 05:21 The Power of Vulnerability and Authenticity
• 07:43 Facing Major Career Decisions
• 10:15 The Gift of Opportunity and Surrender
• 12:44 Ego vs. Faith: The Internal Struggle
• 15:19 Trusting the Process and Embracing Change
• 17:59 The Role of Community and Support 20:48 Conclusion and Moving Forward
• 25:07 Navigating Emotions and Ego
• 28:13 Understanding Physical and Emotional Connections
• 31:09 The Journey of Self-Discovery
• 34:10 Sharing Personal Stories for Collective Healing
• 35:47 The Power of Reaching Out
• 39:25 Letting Go and Embracing Change
• 42:54 The Process of Purification and Growth
• 48:13 Navigating Marriage Dynamics
• 50:09 Embracing Feminine Energy
• 52:19 The Shift in Career Perspectives
• 54:56 Menopause and Personal Transformation
• 58:33 Surrendering to the Journey
• 01:06:22 The Power of Intention and Faith

What if the very emotions you were taught to suppress - rage, grief, desire - were actually the keys to your freedom? In this raw and liberating episode of Tami Talks: Unscripted Healing, Sarah Pittz and I dive deep into the sacred power of healing the inner child to awaken the sovereign woman within. Because when you tend to the wounds of the little girl inside, the woman you were always meant to be can finally rise.

We explore:

• How suppressed rage becomes sacred fire
• Why gratitude, when weaponized, can block true desire
• The feminine’s reclaiming of power, voice, and visibility
• How healing childhood wounds unlocks creativity & confidence
• Nature is a mirror and medicine for your soul
• When you heal, your children feel it too
• Disappointment does not equal abandonment
• Feminine energy isn’t weak. It’s wildly powerful

This one’s for the woman who’s done shrinking herself to be “grateful.” The one who’s tired of holding it all in. The one ready to rise. 🔥

Download & share this with the women who are ready to remember who they are. This is about reclaiming your voice, your truth, and your worth one layer at a time.

Show Notes:

• 00:00 – The divine timing of this conversation
• 03:02 – Sarah’s call to step into her personal power
• 05:02 – When God calls, RUN: Trusting the nudge
• 07:42 – From creeping to connecting: Intuition over fear
• 10:04 – Entering the world of Inner Child healing
• 14:39 – A moment of maternal grief triggering childhood memories
• 18:44 – Learning that disappointing people means losing their love
• 23:20 – Redefining success: Who gets to decide?
• 27:35 – Opposites attract and what they teach us
• 30:56 – How healing impacts our relationships and parenting
• 33:51 – Finding your voice when it’s been suppressed
• 38:36 – Healing the little girl inside so the woman can rise
• 44:24 – “Just because I can do it all…doesn’t mean I should.”
• 46:00 – When gratitude becomes a spiritual bypass
• 49:00 – Being a woman in a masculine environment
• 56:36 – Tapping into the wisdom of feminine energy
• 1:00:10 – The grounding power of nature
• 1:05:14 – Rage Hikes & why women need to scream
• 1:12:19 – Body battles: Losing and gaining the same 30 lbs
• 1:18:00 – Why healing can feel so lonely and why it’s worth it
• 1:20:02 – The journey back to self-worth

Episodes Mentioned:

• Episode #17 with Colleen - Lies & Loss
• Episode #41: Inner Child Healing - Rebirth Retreat