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Burnout rarely hits the lazy. It hits the responsible. The dependable ones. The capable ones. The people everyone relies on. In this episode we explore why high-functioning, responsible women are often the ones who end up burned out. It’s not because they’re weak. It’s because they’ve spent years overriding their limits. Understanding this pattern helps you recognize the early signals before exhau...

Stress and burnout are often treated like the same thing. But they’re not. Stress is temporary. Burnout is accumulated. Your nervous system is designed to handle stress in waves: Activation → recovery. But when recovery disappears, overload begins. In this episode we explore the difference between normal stress and nervous system overload, and why so many people misinterpret the signals their body...

Burnout rarely starts with collapse. Most people imagine burnout as a dramatic moment when someone can’t get out of bed or has to quit everything. But in reality, burnout usually begins quietly. You’re still functioning. Still showing up. Still being responsible. But something feels thinner — your patience, your margin, your emotional capacity. In this episode, we explore the subtle early signs of...

January 1 often arrives with a strange mix of hope and pressure. The world tells us this is the day to feel clear, motivated, and ready to change everything. But what if you don’t? In this episode, we gently release the expectation that the new year must begin with urgency, productivity, or certainty. Instead, we explore what it means to start the year anchored rather than rushed — grounded in tru...

🌟 New Podcast Episode Alert! 🌟 It’s time to honor who you truly are! In Unit 10 of Mom and Me , we explore Recognizing & Honoring Your Blueprint —embracing your true self and reclaiming your power. 💖 🎧 In this episode, I’ll walk you through a reflective exercise to help you connect with your authentic self and step into alignment with your true desires. 👉 Ready to embrace your unique blue...

Today we are rewriting a story or belief that is holding us back. The coordinating workbook can be found in the episode for day 1 where I uploaded the live. Please also join us in the UnMasked facebook group!

🔑 NEW Podcast Episode! 🔑 Do you know which types of support nourish you and which ones drain you? In Unit 9 of Mom and Me , we explore Essential vs Non-Essential Support —how to stop over-supporting others at the expense of your own energy. 💫 🎧 In this episode, I’ll guide you through an Energy Mapping exercise to help you identify what and who truly supports you. 👉 Ready to check your energy?...

The coordinating workbook is linked in the Day 1 episode and ... If you haven't joined, hop on over to the UnMasked Facebook group where I do these live https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1F17Y9Pc13/

Begin to release toxic family dynamics and unhealthy emotional patterns. If you would like to be part of a group of women healing and growing together and learning more tips and techniques for stress, anxiety and inner child healing, please join me https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1F17Y9Pc13/ also in the podcast recording of my live from day 1 there is a link to the workbook that coordinates with...

✨ New Podcast Alert! ✨ Are you ready to let go of old fears and limiting beliefs? In Unit 8 of Mom and Me , we focus on Letting Go & Releasing —how to surrender fear and the “I Have To” mindset, creating space for flow and ease. 🌱 🎧 In today’s episode, I’ll guide you through a powerful Release Ritual to physically and energetically release those limiting beliefs. 👉 Let go and flow—tune in...

Join us in the 5 day Healing Generational Trauma Challenge www.tarashek.com/trauma Anticipatory Planning & Anxiety 🌿 New Podcast Episode! 🌿 Does anticipatory anxiety keep you stuck in over-planning? In Unit 7 of Mom and Me , we tackle Anticipatory Planning & Anxiety —learning to trust the present moment and let go of the need to control every detail. 🌸 🎧 In this episode, I’ll teach you...

5 day challenge to uncover the generational trauma patterns in your family and how they may be affecting you. To embrace the journey and begin to heal and shift these patterns to break the chains from past to future generations. To heal as you travel on this journey! Here is the coordinating workbook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Aj4qm547slUKdtQ1q5uCrRk4VBh4BMyD/view?fbclid=IwY2xjawJD6BJleHRuA...

Join us in the 5 day Healing Generational Trauma Challenge www.tarashek.com/trauma  Ever feel like your emotions are controlling you? In Unit 6 of Mom and Me , we dive into Emotional Independence —how to stop reacting and start acting with emotional regulation. 🌟 🎧 Tune in as I guide you through a soothing technique called the “Pause and Breathe” to help you pause before reacting, creating emoti...

🚨 NEW Podcast Episode! 🚨 Feel like you need to do everything yourself? In Unit 5 of Mom and Me , we’re talking about Hyper-Independence & High Functioning Codependency —how to release the need to do it all and start trusting others. 🤝✨ 🎧 In this episode, I’ll walk you through a simple yet powerful “Trust Fall Exercise” to help you let go of the burden of hyper-independence and start leani...

💌 NEW Episode Alert! 💌 Want to enhance your emotional intimacy and connection? In Unit 4 of Mom and Me , we dive into The 5 Love Languages and how to honor your own, as well as communicate more deeply with others. 💕 🎧 In today’s episode, I’ll guide you through an exercise to start honoring your own love language every single day and create more nourishing connections. 👉 Tune in now and nurtur...

💖 New Podcast Episode! 💖 What if we stopped being so hard on ourselves? In Unit 3 of Mom and Me , we explore Non-Judgment —how to embrace self-compassion and shift from self-criticism to self-kindness. 🌸 🎧 Tune in for a soothing, healing technique called the “Compassionate Pause” to help you embrace your imperfections and start seeing yourself with love. 👉 Ready to soften your inner dialogue?...

✨ NEW Podcast Alert! ✨ Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the need to control everything? In Unit 2 of the Mom and Me program, we tackle Non-Attachment — learning how to release the need to control every outcome and trust that things will unfold as they should. 🌱 🎧 In this episode, I’ll introduce you to a powerful technique to help you breathe into surrender and practice letting go of control. Tr...

 Ladies, it’s time to prioritize YOU! In this first episode of the Mom and Me podcast, we dive into Unit 1: Auto-Accommodating — how to stop putting everyone’s needs before your own and start prioritizing yourself without guilt. 💪✨ 🎧 Tune in to hear about the importance of setting boundaries and how you can start honoring your own needs without feeling guilty. Plus, I’ll guide you through a sim...

Today we’re diving into something truly transformative: how you can use your inner child to heal anxiety and overwhelm. It’s a process that’s both simple and profound, and I’m excited to share it with you Apologies for sounding stuffy ... I'm getting over covid To grab your Rediscovering Yourself spot you can schedule Here: https://calendly.com/tara-tarashek/30 or from any of the links on this...

First a little apology ... the episode is a few hours late AND I sound kinda funny ... very congested from this covid I'm experiencing. However, I’m so glad you’re here because today, we’re diving into a big topic—a mindset shift that, when you really grasp it, can change everything about how you handle anxiety and what you believe is possible for your life. I’m talking about the moment when y...

I’m so glad you’re here today, because we’re going to talk about something that can completely shift the way you approach your anxiety—and really, the way you approach your whole life. It's about believing in the inevitable . Now, I know what you’re thinking: “I’m anxious—how is anything inevitable when my mind is all over the place?” Trust me, I get it. When anxiety is running the show, nothi...

Now, if you’ve ever been in a situation where someone stops reaching out, stops replying, and just disappears without explanation, you probably know how hurtful that can feel. But here’s the twist: What if I told you that we sometimes do this to ourselves, especially when anxiety takes over? What if we’re the ones who disappear when things get tough? Today, we’re going to explore what it means to...

After you listen to this episode ... there is a freebie at the bottom of the show notes! Today, we’re diving into something that can feel a little uncomfortable, but also incredibly freeing: how to build emotional wealth by healing and connecting with your inner child—especially when you’re navigating anxiety. If you’re someone who’s struggled with anxiety, you know how it feels to have emotions t...

It’s one thing to feel anxious—it’s another to feel trapped in it. But what if I told you that asking “Why?” might actually be the thing keeping you stuck? Yep, it’s true. So today, we’re going to talk about how shifting your mindset from why to how and who can not only help you break free, but also help you thrive despite anxiety. If you're ready to start releasing the control of anxiety on y...