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  • 116. Sensuality Reimagined: Why it's not about being Seen, but being Present (WIth Susan Beth Bruener)
    Feb 16 2026

    What if sensuality is less about performance and more about presence?

    In this episode of Live Brighter with Tara, I'm joined by Susan Beth Breuner for a meaningful conversation about sensuality as self-expression, confidence, and embodied awareness. We explore the feminine gaze, the empowering nature of intimate photography, and how embracing individuality can support personal growth and joy.

    ✨ A thoughtful invitation to reconnect with your worth, creativity, and authentic self—one intentional moment at a time.

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    PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:

    00:20 Exploring Sensuality: A New Perspective

    02:32 The Feminine Gaze in Photography

    07:50 Empowerment Through Intimate Photography

    14:15 Living Brighter: Personal Practices for Confidence

    17:33 Embracing Sensuality Beyond Sexuality

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    Tags: #BurnoutRecovery #HighFunctioningBurnout #WhenYourBodySaysEnough #NervousSystemHealing #EmotionalBurnout #ChronicStress #MindBodyConnection #TraumaInTheBody #RestIsHealing #EmotionalWellness #SomaticHealing #MentalHealthPodcast #HealingJourney #ListenToYourBody #LiveBrighterWithTara

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    22 min
  • 115. When Your Body Says "Enough": Understanding Burnout as a Signal, Not a Failure
    Feb 2 2026

    Have you been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected—and can't quite pinpoint why?

    In this episode of Live Brighter with Tara, I explore burnout through an emotional, spiritual, and physical lens. Drawing from personal experience, I share how cumulative stress, unprocessed emotions, and prolonged high capacity can lead to deep depletion—and why burnout is often a signal, not a failure.

    We talk about how to recognize burnout early, why emotional processing and rest are essential, and how healing happens when we listen to the body with patience, compassion, and care. This conversation offers a grounded, holistic perspective on recovery—one gentle step at a time.

    ✨ A thoughtful invitation to slow down, reconnect, and support yourself back to wholeness.

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    PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:

    00:21 — Understanding Burnout: The Hidden Struggles & How It Develops

    03:33 — Common Ways Burnout Shows Up (and Where We're Most Vulnerable)

    04:51 — The Emotional Cost of Burnout

    11:13 — Supporting Yourself Through Burnout Symptoms

    13:53 — Navigating the Spiritual & Physical Dimensions of Burnout

    16:57 — Why Self-Care and Healing Are Not Optional

    19:41 — Closing Reflections: Growth, Support, and Moving Forward

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    Tags:

    #BurnoutRecovery #HighFunctioningBurnout #WhenYourBodySaysEnough #NervousSystemHealing #EmotionalBurnout #ChronicStress #MindBodyConnection #TraumaInTheBody #RestIsHealing #EmotionalWellness #SomaticHealing #MentalHealthPodcast #HealingJourney #ListenToYourBody #LiveBrighterWithTara

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    22 min
  • 114. Running on Empty: When Success Outpaces Capacity (Interview with Alisha Fickert)
    Jan 19 2026

    What happens when success keeps going—but your capacity doesn't?

    In this episode of Live Brighter with Tara, I sit down with Alisha Fickert, top-producing Realtor who openly shares her journey through burnout following the devastation of the Camp Fire in 2018 and the prolonged strain of the COVID-19 pandemic. What looked like resilience on the outside slowly turned into exhaustion, overwhelm, and disconnection on the inside.

    Alicia reflects on how burnout shows up, why so many high-achievers miss the early warning signs, and what it truly takes to recover—not by doing more, but by honoring limits. We talk about the power of boundaries, the necessity of self-care, and why scheduling time for joy isn't indulgent—it's essential.

    ✨ This conversation is for anyone who loves their work but feels stretched thin, reminding us that sustainable success is rooted in well-being, balance, and permission to rest.

    Contact Alisha HERE: Alisha@alishafickert.com

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    PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:

    00:20 Introduction to Alisha Fickert and Her Journey

    01:41 Understanding Burnout: Alicia's Personal Experience

    05:18 The Impact of the Camp Fire and COVID-19 on Burnout

    09:32 Recognizing the Symptoms of Burnout

    17:39 The Importance of Self-Care and Healthy Boundaries

    24:37 Practical Strategies for Overcoming Burnout

    26:53 Alicia's Current Life and Business Balance

    29:20 Conclusion and Resources for Support

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    Tags: #BurnoutRecovery #RunningOnEmpty #HighAchieverBurnout #EmotionalWellness #PermissionToRest #SustainableSuccess #BoundariesMatter #MentalHealthAwareness #WomenAndBurnout #NervousSystemHealing #SelfCareIsEssential #HealingJourney #LiveBrighterWithTara #EmotionalResilience #FaithAndHealing

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    32 min
  • LB SPECIAL: A Different Kind of New Year: Healing, Alignment & Becoming
    Jan 5 2026

    What if 2026 isn't about pushing harder—but about becoming more aligned with who you truly are?

    In this New Year replay of Live Brighter with Tara, we revisit a powerful conversation about shifting from goal-chasing to identity-based growth. This episode explores how healing past experiences, practicing self-love, and clarifying your future self can lead to meaningful, lasting change.

    If you're ready to begin the year with intention instead of pressure, this episode offers a grounded, compassionate path forward.

    ✨ Tune in and start 2026 aligned, clear, and living brighter.

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    PODCAST CHAPTERS:

    01:25 The roles of our brain and spirit in Embracing change

    03:09 Healing and Growth: Transforming our Being

    06:42 The Power of Love: Embracing God's love

    10:38 Self-Acceptance: The Journey to Inner Love

    13:07 Imagining the Future: Visualizing your best self

    16:42 Taking Action: Steps towards Transformation

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    21 min
  • LB SPECIAL: When Life Feels Heavy: Finding Hope, Questioning Faith, and Creating Joy Again
    Dec 29 2025

    What if the new year isn't about reinventing yourself—but about gently returning to hope?

    In this special Season Rewind episode of Live Brighter with Tara, we're revisiting three powerful conversations that speak to the heart of renewal: how we move through life's hardest challenges, what it means to question faith when things don't make sense, and how we intentionally create joy—even after deep pain.

    Together, we'll explore what it looks like to walk through the "dark night of the soul," wrestle honestly with God's promises, and choose joy not as denial—but as a grounded, courageous act. Through personal stories, spiritual reflection, and emotional insight, this mash-up offers space for honesty, healing, and hope.

    This episode is a reminder that even after loss, confusion, or exhaustion, a new season is possible—and you don't have to rush to arrive there.

    ✨ Ready to step into the new year with clarity, compassion, and renewed purpose?
    Tune in now to reflect, reset, and live brighter—one intentional step at a time.

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    PODCAST CHAPTERS:

    00:51 My dark night of the soul
    03:08 Re-looking at my beliefs and redefining myself
    04:38 What I learned from my darkest season
    07:28 Love as the answer

    10:04 The promise that things work together for good
    13:33 Four good things that came from my experience
    15:15 Five helps for when you're going through a hard time

    20:11 Joy vs. happiness
    20:52 How our belief system shapes joy
    24:00 Purpose, relationships, and emotional health
    26:50 Using our choices to create change
    29:31 Creating joy internally and externally

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    Have a great Holiday Season!

    Tags:

    #NewYearNewYou #EmotionalHealing #SpiritualGrowth #PurposeAndHealing #WomenOfFaith #OvercomingChallenges #JoyNotHappiness #FindYourPurpose #TrustingGod #DarkNightOfTheSoul #CreatingJoy #MentalHealthSupport #EmotionalResilience #SelfKindness

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    33 min
  • LB SPECIAL: Holiday Stress & Family Drama: How to Stay Calm and Centered
    Dec 22 2025

    The holidays aren't always easy. Family dynamics, emotional triggers, and stress can rise quickly this time of year. In this replay episode of Live Brighter with Tara, we explore how to protect your peace, set healthy boundaries, and navigate holiday gatherings without losing yourself.

    You'll learn simple strategies to stay grounded, make requests with clarity, and care for your emotional and mental well-being—even in the middle of family tension.

    🎄 Tune in for a gentle, practical guide to handling holiday stress and making the season feel brighter, calmer, and more supportive for you.

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    FREE MEDITATION: https://youtu.be/LagCjvLunnQ?si=gBJzNKOThfnrMdFt

    PODCAST CHAPTERS:

    01:20 Conscious choices and Boundaries

    06:26 Decide Ahead of time who we want to be with

    09:31 Attending to Ourselves

    11:24 Practical Applications and Self-Care

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    Grow 1% each day, I believe in you! Thank you for listening!

    Have a great Holiday Season!



    Tags:

    #HolidayStress #HolidayBoundaries #EmotionalWellness #ProtectYourPeace #LiveBrighterWithTara #MentalHealthDuringHolidays #FamilyDynamics #PeoplePleasingRecovery #NervousSystemRegulation #EmotionalHealing #SelfCareTips #HolidayAnxiety

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    17 min
  • LB SPECIAL: When Being "Nice" Costs You Breaking Free from People-Pleasing, Guilt, and Unhealthy Patterns
    Dec 15 2025

    What if the way you show up in your relationships is being shaped more by guilt, fear, and old patterns than by true choice?

    In this Live Brighter Season Rewind episode, Tara revisits powerful conversations around people-pleasing, guilt, toxic environments, and the cost of chronic overgiving. Together, these episodes explore how our inner world influences our boundaries, our self-worth, and the relationships we stay in—even when they drain us.

    This episode invites you to notice what you tolerate, question why saying no feels so hard, and begin rebuilding relationships from a place of clarity, self-trust, and emotional safety.

    ✨ If you've ever felt stuck between being kind and being honest with yourself, this conversation is for you.


    Tune in and live brighter.

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    FREE MEDITATION: https://youtu.be/LagCjvLunnQ?si=gBJzNKOThfnrMdFt

    PODCAST CHAPTERS:

    01:02 — Where does "people-pleasing" start?
    02:42 — Result of my people-pleasing
    07:20 — How do we recover from people-pleasing?

    10:31 — Our environment and how it affects our self-love process
    14:05 — Relationships and knowing what's important to us
    14:56 — Creating boundaries
    16:31 — Our physical environment
    18:42 — Check up on your environment and creating a nurturing environment

    21:36 — Where do we get our guilt?
    26:01 — Our belief system
    29:26 — Boundaries and false guilt
    31:07 — How do we change this and work with false guilt?

    36:28 — The journey from overly kind to empowered kind
    41:12 — Knowing myself and advocating for myself
    44:27 — Authenticity, empowered kindness, and future growth

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    Grow 1% each day, I believe in you! Thank you for listening!

    Tags: #PeoplePleasing #Boundaries #SelfWorth #EmpoweredKindness #EmotionalHealing #HealingJourney #NervousSystemHealing #TraumaRecovery #CodependencyRecovery #AuthenticLiving #FaithAndHealing #EmotionalWellness #LiveBrighterWithTara

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    49 min
  • When Holidays Hurt: Understanding Domestic Abuse During the Festive Season | Holiday Special
    Dec 8 2025

    How do we navigate the painful realities of domestic abuse—especially during the holidays, when everything is supposed to feel joyful?

    In this replay episode of Live Brighter with Tara, I revisit one of our most meaningful conversations about recognizing the signs of domestic abuse, understanding the emotional toll it takes, and finding the courage to choose healing and self-love.

    Drawing from my own journey of leaving an abusive relationship, I share how clarity and self-awareness become the first steps toward freedom. We'll talk about breaking cycles of abuse, rebuilding self-worth, and creating a safe space for emotional and spiritual recovery.

    ✨ Whether you or someone you love is struggling, this conversation offers awareness, compassion, and hope—reminding you that healing is possible and you are never alone.

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    PODCAST CHAPTERS:

    01:15 Recognizing the Signs: Identifying Domestic Abuse

    05:12 When Change Begins Within: Why We Must Transform Ourselves First

    11:07 The Turning Point: My Journey to Leaving an Abusive Relationship

    13:43 Generational Healing: Emotional Intimacy & Becoming a Cycle Breaker

    16:08 Life After Abuse: Rebuilding, Recovering, and Moving Forward with Strength

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    Tags: #DomesticAbuseAwareness #EmotionalHealing #ToxicRelationshipRecovery #HolidayStress #HealingJourney #YouAreNotAlone #LiveBrighterWithTara #TraumaRecovery #FaithAndHealing #MentalHealthAwareness #WomenEmpowerment #EmotionalWellness #RelationshipRedFlags #SelfWorthHealing #BreakTheCycle

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    20 min