Made Easy Method

In this heartwarming episode, Ady opens up about her life as a Type 1 Diabetic and a Pilates instructor. She shares her story of facing embarrassment when she first learned of her condition and how she has come to embrace it with grace. Ady also speaks about the helpful tools she uses to manage her diabetes, such as the Dexcom wireless device and insulin pump. The conversation then turns to the de...

In this episode,  Tanya will be sharing her personal experience of shifting from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset when it comes to managing finances. She'll be discussing the importance of being prepared for the unexpected, managing finances as a couple, and investing in a financial planner. One of the key takeaways from this episode will be the importance of being prepared for the...

In this powerful episode of the Made Easy Method, Tanya had the honor of sitting down with Kim Nothdurft, a mother of five who bravely shares her journey of marriage, raising a special needs child, adoption, and much more. From the very beginning, Kim opens up about the immense love and heartache that comes with being the parent of a child who experiences seizures. She candidly reflects on the har...

In this emotional podcast episode, Tanya offers a compassionate exploration of the theme of loneliness in widowhood. Drawing upon her own experiences and insights, she delves into the complex emotions that come with grief and the challenges of navigating the many changes that come with losing a partner. Tanya also touches on the difficulties of maintaining and building relationships during widowho...

On today's new podcast, Tanya's middle daughter Ashley returns to the show. In this episode, Ashley, a former labor and delivery nurse and now business owner, openly discusses the unique and often challenging aspects of her career in healthcare. She candidly shares her personal experience of dealing with loss at work and at home. The discussion also touches on the sensitive topic of reli...

In this episode of the "Made Easy Method" podcast, we sit down with Shawna Yarbrough to talk about her journey which started as a Division 1 collegiate athlete, and how her faith has played a role in her personal and professional growth. From transferring schools to start a new chapter in her volleyball career, to launching a Chick-Fil-A business with her husband and finding strength in...

In this episode, Tanya is sharing her Made Easy Method for communicating with the people you love in your life. Tanya shares proven ways of communicating that have changed her life and the lives of those around her. These techniques are applicable in a variety of settings, including family, work, and friendships. Tune in to learn tangible takeaways that you can use to improve your relationships an...

We can often look at circumstances and say “this is going to break us.” This episode with Tanya’s good friend Ann Doucette is about a crazy story about her husband’s health journey. Ann’s determination to advocate for her husband and herself turned out to be such a blessing. From expecting a Covid diagnosis, to belly pain leading to 175 gallstones, to a rare form of leukemia called Harry Cell Leuk...

Today Tanya welcomes long time family friend Jenna Hart to the Made Easy Method Podcast. When God takes our messy parts, and turns it into our mission, you know we are in for something good. On this episode, Jenna courageously shares about her struggle with an eating disorder - and goes more in depth about her life journey. Please give this episode a share if it impacts you in any way! Topics Cove...

Today Tanya welcomes back Marcie McGee to the Made Easy Method Podcast! Marcie is Tanya's friend & life coach, and on this episode she shares a sensitive story about finding out her daughter had an eating disorder. Marcie shares her advice on how to navigate a challenging time like this with a family member. Please share this with someone who needs to hear this today! Topics Covered: Ment...

On this episode, Tanya shares her journey to success - which may look like an easy road on the outside, but it was truthfully a beautiful disaster. Tanya feels blessed with the responsibility of showing up as the "cool older sister" giving stories and advice from her experience to help as many other women as possible achieve what they want out of life. This episode embodies one of Tanya&...

In today's episode, Tanya is joined by Teri Vogel! Teri's nonprofit, Thrive AZ, has made it their mission to change the lives of countless Arizona families for the better. Thrive AZ has played an integral role in foster care prevention, biological family reunification, and services for aged out by connecting deserving families and youth with critical resources and support that would othe...

No matter how busy your life is, you have to make it a priority to take care of yourself so you can be your best self for your family and friends. On this episode, Tanya gets very vulnerable and shares her experiences with health check and procedures. In an effort to help educate women and girls who never had a mother or friend who shared all of the details and reasons why all of these things are...

Today Tanya welcome Marcie to the Made Easy Method Podcast and what a treat it was to have her on the show! Marcie is Tanya's friend & life coach, and her advice that she shares is GOLD. Get your note books ready and share this with your friends! Topics Covered: Pilates Life Coaching Taking time for yourself The hard truths Avoiding “Imposter Syndrome” Investing in yourself Healing past t...

Today Tanya sits down with Luke Hessler on the Made Easy Method Podcast. Luke Hessler, a branding expert, is the founder and CEO of INS Branding, a digital marketing agency helping individuals improve online reputations through personal branding, social media & digital press. Hessler started his career with a Network Marketing company, but originally failed to gain traction because no one woul...

Tanya created this episode because she believes it's really important to give you a foundation of Who Is Tanya Kirkpatrick? What what are some of the experiences that she has had in order to teach you how to use your experiences and put it in your jet pack for jet fuel. From "little t" traumas, to "big T" traumas: how to utilize your story that you’ve been given and not wa...

On today's podcast Tanya is joined by author, speaker, and good friend: Bob Fabey. Bob's new book, The Dignity Gap, officially hits the bookstands later this month! He shares in this episode what this treasure of a book encompasses and more about his expertise on the meaning of dignity 📖  Topics Covered: Bob’s Philanthropy  Bob’s book: The Dignity Gap Loving someone where they are at Di...

On this episode, Tanya is joined by Ann Doucette. Ann has a passion to help others walk through the pain of grief. She believes there is power in the "been there" people helping the “"now there" people. Grief isn't something that is fixable - but we can move forward with HOPE. Ann has experienced 7 family members pass within 10 years, and she has so much empathy for others...

Tanya is so grateful to have such an amazing close knit family. It's one of the many things that makes her proud in life, and she is asked all the time "How do you create a close knit family?" On today’s episode Tanya explores this longing for more connectedness with your loved ones! Topics: Creating a safe space Patience Taking ownership Showing appreciation for your children Tanya...

In this episode, Tanya and her middle daughter Ashley unpack a tough story about the lining up of Ashley's time in nursing school, meeting her husband, the pandemic, the passing of her father Jeremy, and working in the hospital as a new nurse. This girl battled a lot, and her story about deciding to NOT put her happiness on hold when it was in her nature to put others first is a special one....

When Tanya lost her husband, the amount of support and help that was extended by friends and family was massive. With that said, there are so many things she learned while grieving that helped her understand how to REALLY help a family that has lost a loved one. In this episode Tanya unpacks everything you should know about supporting a potential family who has experienced loss. Things from meal t...

In this episode, Tanya and her oldest daughter Bailey and pull the curtain back and share behind the "scenes" (what you don't see on social media). You won't want to miss this up close and personal talk between Tanya and her phenomenal daughter.  In Tanya's words: "Bailey is multifaceted in so many extraordinary ways and she is someone I admire not only as my daughter...

Tanya's husband, Jeremy, passed away April of 2021 from a Widowmaker heart attack. The number one thing Tanya wants to achieve with this episode is helping to educate those you love around this topic. If you yourself have had any kind of heart issues, or someone in your family has, talk to your kids and then your grandkids and pass this information forward. NOTE: Tanya is not a medical profes...

On the very first episode of the Made Easy Method, your host Tanya Kirkpatrick introduces herself and her passion behind this project. Tanya is passionate about helping women in all aspects of their lives, from finances and business to health and wellness to grief and mental health. Throughout the journey of the Made Easy Method, you will see two kinds of episodes. One, where Tanya shares thoughts...