Learning Life This Way

This week I am joined by Tennille Martinez. We discuss how she knew teaching was her passion. We also get into what she would tell her 20 year old self and it's never too late to follow some of your dreams. Here is a little about Tennille and how you can connect with her: Tennille, a passionate teacher with a side hustle that perfectly complements her love for books. By day, Tennille is a dedi...

Welcome back! This week I am joined by my cousin Ebony. She is a single mom to one son who is about to graduate high school. She is someone you won't forget. Ebony is raw, real, and unfiltered. Which is why this episode has some explicit language, so be warned. But this is why I love Ebony so much she is who she is, no apologies given. I guarantee this is an episode you won't forget becaus...

Welcome back!  This week I discuss what it is like being a stay at home mom.  I've been one for almost 6 years now.  I get into what people may not realize what it is like being one especially being a woman of color.  People may not realize how isolating and busy it can be.  I share how I made the decision to stay home with my children.  So sit back and relax and join...

This week I tie in how I've tried to lose weight from my last pregnancy.  I've made the connection that trauma stored in your body can throw off your chemistry.  I share how I've tried to lose weight naturally by balancing my hormones and now my gut health. You can always reach me at learninglifethisway@gmail.com or www.instagram.com/beingshannondora Music cred: Ivy Music @ Pixabay

Beware! This episode comes with a trigger warning!  I get into what happened in my last pregnancy in 2020.  Originally, I was pregnant with twins but we soon discovered one of my babies had a severe chromosome disorder.  The reason I chose to tell this story now is because I recently discovered that the trauma of that experience is still affecting my physical body. Later in the epis...

In this week's episode I talk about one of my all time favorite shows in the world, The Golden Girls.  I've been watching this show every night for over 25 years.  Once you have been around me long enough, I'll eventually have you watching it as well...lol! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show.  As always you can find me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/beingshan...

In this week's episode I interview my husband Jesse about first becoming a parent in his early twenties and again in his forties. We share our own stories of growing up with siblings and how we see that play out with our own kids.  We also getting into how it is to be parents of biracial children. Hope you enjoy the episode and I am so grateful for you for listening!  Please don't forget...

In this episode I discuss how I manifested the activities I did for my 40th birthday.  I'm definitely not an expert, but I'm learning to be intentional about my thoughts and words to create the life I desire. Like I mentioned in the intro, you will hear my kids in the background of this episode.  I thought I could record before they came upstairs.  I thought wrong! Haha!  ...

This week's episode I go into it was like attending an HBCU.  I explained why I made the decision and my experience like graduating from Hampton University.  I know my experience is not only unique to HU, but I am certain it applies to most Historical Black College and Universities.  So it you ever went to a HBCU or currently attending one, I know you'll can relate.  If you are...

Hello and welcome the first episode of Learning Life This Way.  I'm so grateful you all would take this ride with me. Today's episode I discuss what life has been like as I approach 40 years old.  I talk about health, motherhood, and everything in between.  I hope you all enjoy and will see you back here next Wednesday.   If you would like my opinion on anything or just need a...

Hello and Welcome to Learning Life This Way Podcast.  I am your host, Shannon Tamez.  In this podcast, I will be sharing life lessons I've learned along the way.  I will be discussing what I learned from them, what I loved about them, and how I grew from them.   Some of us may be in similar situations in life, but we've taken many different roads to get there.  I want this...