Tanya Powell and Tami Brittenham

DOUBLE TAKE: Navigating Life's Second Act

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Twin sisters navigating life after 40—with zero filter. Join us for honest conversations about midlife's messiest, most meaningful moments: raising teenagers, questioning "what's next," navigating perimenopause, shifting identities, and daring to dream in your 40s and 50s. Through our shared DNA but distinct journeys, we explore what nobody warns you about—and what nobody wants to admit—in life's second act. Raw insights, genuine laughter, and the reminder that you're not disappearing, you're just getting started. For women who refuse to shrink!

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Tanya Powell and Tami Brittenham

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Education

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Latest episode

Jun 10, 2026

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Episodes

(PART 2) Double the Joy: Our Mom's Twin Journey 11.03.2025

In this Part 2 episode with mom, we share a heartfelt conversation about the wisdom that only comes with time. Through thoughtful questions about her journey through motherhood, relationships, and personal growth, we explore the unexpected joys and challenges of raising twins. We discuss her most liberating realizations about aging, her bravest midlife decisions, how family dynamics evolved as we...

Double the Joy: Our Mom's Twin Journey (Part 1) 04.03.2025

In part one of our special conversation with our mom, Macqueline Bridges, we explore the unexpected adventure of becoming a mother to twins. With humor and honesty, Mom takes us back to the moment she discovered she was having two babies instead of one, and the beautiful chaos that followed. She shares untold stories from our childhood, the challenges of telling us apart, and how raising twins sha...

How Your Autonomic Nervous System Impacts Your Life 18.02.2025

Your autonomic nervous system silently shapes every moment of your life. In this episode, we dive deep into how this remarkable system orchestrates everything from your emotions and thoughts to your physical responses. Discover why your racing heart, butterflies in your stomach, and moments of calm all trace back to this fundamental system that shapes every aspect of your lived experience.  

The Hardest Part of Parenting: When Our Kids Struggle 13.02.2025

"...I remember the beginning of starting to do my own work and this deep realization that a lot of my fear of her struggle was so much less about her and more about my ability and capacity to hold her discomfort and pain." Join us for our most vulnerable conversation yet as we explore parenting through our children's struggles. We share personal stories about these challenging moments and discover...

The Truth About Transitions: Breaking Free from Our Stories 04.02.2025

Transitions can be tricky—no matter their size—and rarely go exactly as we plan. Anyone who claims otherwise isn't telling the whole truth. In this episode, we dive into the messy reality of transitions and the self-limiting stories that often make them harder than they need to be. Through personal stories, we explore why transitions feel so overwhelming and how our internal narratives shape our e...

New Year, No Pressure: Resolutions Need a Rebrand 22.01.2025

Why do traditional resolutions feel like a setup for failure? Skip the 'new year, new you' pressure cooker. In this episode, twin sisters Tanya and Tami share two game-changing practices that work any time of year. When old-school resolutions fall flat, discover a sustainable approach to growth that won't leave you feeling guilty by February. Whether you're starting fresh in January or hitting res...

Twin Take on Forgiveness and Control 15.01.2025

Ever notice how life keeps serving up the same lessons until we finally get the message? Join the twins as they dive deep into their ongoing dance with control and forgiveness. Through candid stories and insights, they reveal how these fundamental life lessons keep showing up in new ways - teaching them (sometimes the hard way) that true power often lies in letting go and that forgiveness might be...

All Things Perimenopause 09.01.2025

In this episode, Tanya and Tami get real about perimenopause - that wild and often confusing transition that affects millions of women. They share their top 3 practical tools that are working for them (for now!) on this hormonal roller coaster ride. From night sweats to mood swings, they dive into the signs and symptoms you might not expect, plus share honest, tried-and-tested life hacks for manag...

Midlife: A Conversation Not a Crisis 08.01.2025

It's the maiden voyage! In this first episode of Double Take, the twins share a bit of their story,  why they wanted to start a podcast together, and what you can look forward to in future episodes. 

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