Live Brighter With Tara

What does it really mean to live free? In this episode of Live Brighter with Tara , Tara explores how our relationship with ourselves, our past, and our relationship with God all shape our ability to live authentically and experience true freedom. Using the analogy of a light bulb, Tara shares how healing begins when we learn to care for ourselves, process our past, challenge limiting beliefs, and...

In this episode of Live Brighter with Tara , Tara explores the journey of healing from self-abandonment and learning how to reconnect with yourself. Through her personal story, she discusses how people-pleasing, suppressing emotions, avoiding conflict, and ignoring boundaries can impact our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. This conversation explores finding your voice, honoring your emo...

In this episode of Live Brighter with Tara , Tara explores the impact shame can have on our emotional health, relationships, and ability to connect with ourselves and others. Through personal experiences and reflection, Tara discusses why shame often causes us to hide, the difference between guilt and shame, and how healing begins when we bring our struggles into a safe and compassionate space. Th...

What if the symptoms you've been struggling with… are actually hormonal? In this episode of Live Brighter with Tara, Tara opens up about her personal experience navigating perimenopause, hormonal changes, and the confusing emotional and physical symptoms that so many women experience without understanding why. If you've been feeling exhausted, anxious, emotionally overwhelmed, struggling with slee...

What if your past didn't have to define your future?   In this episode of Live Brighter with Tara, Everdawn Charles shares her powerful journey of healing from childhood trauma, addiction, and emotional pain through faith in Jesus Christ.   Together, we explore trauma, identity, addiction, deeper healing through Splankna, and the hope of redemption no matter your past.   This is Part 3 of the Spla...

What if your healing story could become the very thing that helps others heal? In this episode of Live Brighter with Tara , Tara sits down with Heather Hughes—co-developer of the Splankna Therapy Institute—to share her journey from childhood trauma to deep emotional and physical healing. Together, they explore how trauma can impact both the mind and body, why traditional talk therapy doesn't alway...

What if healing requires going deeper than conscious thought alone? In this episode of Live Brighter with Tara, Tara sits down with Sarah Thiessen—licensed therapist, founder of the Splankna Training Institute, and author of Splankna: The Redemption of Energy Healing for the Kingdom of God. Sarah shares her journey from skepticism to developing a Christian mind-body healing protocol designed to he...

What if the ways you've learned to love others… have come at the cost of abandoning yourself? In this episode of Live Brighter with Tara, I explore the concept of self-abandonment—what it looks like, how it shows up in our daily lives, and the quiet ways it impacts our emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. We talk about the subtle patterns of self-abandonment, like prioritizing others' ne...

What if the pressure to "stay positive" is actually disconnecting you from yourself? In this episode of Live Brighter with Tara, Tara explores the hidden impact of toxic positivity and why denying difficult emotions can lead to emotional avoidance, stress, and disconnection. She shares why acknowledging and feeling the full range of emotions is essential for self-awareness, mental health, and auth...

What if perfectionism and being "the good one" are quietly disconnecting you from yourself—and others? In this two-part episode of Live Brighter with Tara, we explore the essence of fierce conversations, the power of authentic connection, and why conversations shape the health of every relationship. Tara shares how to build courage through honest dialogue and offers a simple structure for having c...

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...

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...

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...

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 re...

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 p...

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 men...

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 re...

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...

In this guided meditation, you're invited into a moment of stillness where the warm, shimmering golden light of God gently surrounds you. Together, we walk through a powerful visualization that helps you release what's been weighing on you, soften your body, and return to a place of unconditional love and self-acceptance. As the light moves from your head to your heart and down through your entire...

What if your emotional reactions, anxieties, or moments of overwhelm aren't personal failures—but signals from a nervous system that's been carrying more than you realize? In this Season Rewind mash-up, we explore why we react the way we do and how to move toward emotional steadiness and nervous system peace. These four episodes dive into the cost of suppressing emotions, the roots of mental and e...

In this week's Season Rewind, we're revisiting three of the most impactful conversations of the year—episodes listeners returned to again and again. In this compilation, I explore the life-changing choices that shape our future, how to de-weaponize the pain of our past, and why embracing the season we're in can bring unexpected clarity and peace. Through personal stories and practical insight, we'...

What if your friendships reflected your own emotional and spiritual growth? In this episode of Live Brighter with Tara, I unpack the "flip slide" of friendship—the subtle ways connection can drift from healthy to unhealthy. Through real stories and gentle reflection, we'll explore how to recognize red flags, take responsibility for our circles, and choose relationships that nurture mutual respect,...

What if the secret to deeper, more meaningful friendships starts with how you love yourself? In this week's episode of Live Brighter with Tara , we're taking a step back from relationships with others to focus on the most important one you'll ever have—the relationship with yourself. Because true self-love isn't selfish—it's sacred. It's the foundation where every healthy friendship, partnership,...

What if friendship wasn't just a part of life—but one of the most powerful reflections of our emotional and spiritual health? In this episode of Live Brighter with Tara, I share how authentic connection is built—through intention, vulnerability, and time. We'll explore what it takes to create friendships that are grounded in honesty, equality, and love, and why being at peace with ourselves is the...

What if finding balance in life and love began with understanding your masculine and feminine energy? In this episode of Live Brighter with Tara, we explore how both men and women carry healthy and wounded expressions of these energies—and how fear, trauma, and control can pull us out of alignment. Through self-awareness, compassion, and faith, we can learn to create safety, shift from reaction to...