One Girl To Another

Alright, before you go hating on me for the title, hear me out.  I 100% believe that happiness is found in health, love, faith, etc.  But, can we all agree that money helps a bit too?  Whether we are talking about bills that basically every adult human has coming in monthly, or the extra costs of things like self care, wine and dining, or a vacation, money helps pay for those things, and therefore...

Ever wondered why getting your hair done is so spendy? Or why it’s so frowned upon to cancel on your stylist?  This episode is a fun interview with my friend and Salon Teas owner, Paige Teas, giving us an overview of the behind the scenes costs of being a hair stylist, the many reasons a last minute cancellation is less than ideal, plus some quick tips on hair do’s and don’ts! 

It’s so easy to look in the mirror and pick ourselves apart.  It’s so easy to compare ourselves to the cool girl, the skinny girl, the pretty girl, or even the girl we see online that is clearly using a filter or has been photoshopped.  But think about it - while you’re busy judging yourself, 99.9% of other people are NOT judging you.  They don’t notice or definitely don’t care about the zit on yo...

At dinner with the besties the other night, in the midst of catching up, laughing, and venting, one of them said “We need to be more unbothered.”  She had recently read a post on Facebook by a girl named Kristen Joy Martin about becoming an “unbothered” person, and she sent it to us.  While I think I need this tattooed on my forearm to remind myself to be unbothered in the MANY moments I find myse...

Our face is like our brand, and a lot of us women strive for it to be in the best shape possible. But how do we get there?  There’s Botox and Dysport, but what’s the difference? How much is it? Is it safe?  There’s filler, but again, how much is it? Is it safe?  There’s SO many different skin care products, but which one is best and most affordable?  All of those questions answered and SO much mor...

As women, we have to navigate A LOT in life. A significant other, a mom, a friend, a family member, having a career, a grocery getter, a bill payer, a calendar organizer, etc. - some of us are ALL of those things. And if no one else has told you lately, let me tell you LOUD AND CLEAR - Girlfriend, you are an absolute rockstar. And don’t you ever forget it! 

Think about future you and what you want that girl’s life to look and feel like. What could present you do to make that happen? For instance, future Tana wants to get rid of some flab and not have my back hurt when I’m bathing my daughter. So present Tana should probably stop be lazy and start getting some daily exercise in.  Truly, take a minute to think about future you. Whether that’s 6 months...

How has it been 6 months since the last episode?  LIFE. IS. NUTS.  This quick episode is an update on life with hubs & I, and my 1,000,000 excuses why it’s been so long since the last episode (with a side of some recognition from the hubs as to why my excuses are valid).  But, here we are. The One Girl To Another podcast is back (and tumblers are on the way).  2024, we’re coming for ya!

Girl, if you’re anything like me when you scroll social media, you find yourself comparing yourself to others and how perfect their life is, how pretty they are, how successful they are, etc.  But, we have to keep in mind, pretty much no one posts the shit of their life on social media. It’s literally a highlight reel of people’s lives. This podcast is bringing you real life. Even the shitty parts...

Y’all, it’s been a hard week for multiple different reasons. So much so that I took a half day from work today to get some things done so I could stop feeling so overwhelmed. While it did help, I still felt PSYCHO. What 34 year old woman has to leave work so they don’t have a mental breakdown? PICK ME! And guess what? I’m kind of proud of myself for recognizing that tightness in my chest and doing...

You know those times when someone is over the top happy or really freaking cranky, and we are so quick to judge? Do you ever stop and wonder what life is like for them behind the scenes? Maybe that happy person is really drowning in depression. Maybe that cranky person is having a terrible day for whatever reason. Instead of being so quick to judge, perhaps we can pause and realize maybe we aren’t...

Within two days I got two rock chips in my windshield. Insert brand new windshield and first drive with it, and I got hit with ANOTHER rock.  While it didn’t leave a chip that I could tell, I know for damn sure I would’ve let it ruin my mood for the entirety of the day. But, why? Over a rock chip?  In the grand scheme of things, if a rock chip is the worst of my day, things are pretty damn good. 

Today I’m getting really passionate about letting yourself feel ALL the feels, and not letting ANYONE tell you your feelings aren’t valid. No one gets to tell you how you should feel or that how you feel isn’t right, and I challenge you to stand up for yourself if someone does. They’re YOUR feelings to feel, so feel them, girl.

Mother’s Day turned into making one of my best friends into my OGTA shirt making b*tch, as well as the next guest on the OGTA podcast.  Basically just a talk sesh between two besties, Jena and I talk about how we became friends from the womb, and about all things #momlife - her being a boy mom, and myself being a girl mom. 

Alright friends, podcast days are officially changing to Wednesdays! Because, welllll, life!  How do you navigate life as a mom of 2 in sports, a wife, a full time employee plus running a side business, having a husband who works full time and is running a side business, and then just regular life things?!  You just do.  And it’s stressful.  And it’s normal.  And someday we’ll look back and realiz...

After a weekend with the girls, I’ve looked at photos that should be memories and hated them because I don’t look “skinny enough”. After a night of argument with my daughter, I’m going to bed thinking “I’m not a good enough mom” After draining days at work and all of the running around in the evenings, I think “I’m not being enough for my husband.”  And the list of how I’m “not enough” goes on and...

Ok, but where have I been?  Chase and I dive into some things of the big life updates that have happened during my hiatus.  And now, with the least ideal podcast recording setting ever, I’m back. And a new studio is on the way! 

I went on a bit of a hiatus (ok, more like a BIG hiatus), but I’m BACK! And I’m not going anywhere anytime soon. I have a long list of topics coming at you weekly, and would love your suggestions for new topics and guests! I’m SO excited to be back on this journey with you! Xoxo 

Social media is one of the main roots of bullying, no matter your age. Hubs hit a curb in lots of snow and “timmmmberrrr” went the truck and camper into the ditch. Lucky for us, there was zero damage. But there was a keyboard troll who decided to post photos of it a week later in our local community group for no other reason that I can think of than to get laughs at Hubs’ expense. Lucky for the ke...

It’s been a couple of months and this girl hasn’t been in the right mindset to record a podcast or do anything super productive to be honest. I’ve let all things life consume me in a negative way. But it’s a new year and I’m dedicating 2022 to doing what makes ME happy, which will ultimately benefit everyone and everything around me. You in, girlfriend?! Cheers to 2022 & YOU!

Hey mamas of two - Is your second child a whole different person than your first? In my experience and in most cases that other fellow mamas have shared with me, the second child is WAY more of a handful! Just know you’re not alone, because my second child, while equally as fabulous as my first child, is 100% more ornery (and 100% my payback)! Enjoy a few hilarious (and trying) stories about my sw...

“You know what is best for you. You’re the only one living your life.” is a quote that I heard recently on a podcast that I listen to. Between that and the support of The OGTA Podcast Tech Dude (aka my husband), I’ve decided to not force an episode every Tuesday. Episodes will be released when there is something on my heart that I feel will be relatable and worth listening to. Please check the @on...

I am listening to a book on Audible right now, “Everybody Fights” by Penn & Kim Holderness, a book on marriage. It is a GREAT book that I highly recommend. It is funny and light hearted and I’ve connected on SO many levels. But, they say, when things are better in the bedroom, they are better outside of the bedroom. I beg to differ because … They also say “Highly active brains have less of a s...

More and more lately I have caught myself and others around me with our attention on our phones rather than giving that attention to the people that we are with and/or the tasks that we are doing. So, I challenge both myself and you to put our phones away. Hell, take off your watch that pings you with notifications if you need to. Just unplug and be present where your feet are.

Today, I have one of the most kind-hearted, genuine people as a guest - my mom. She’s lived through some shit (as we all have) that she has been judged on by people who she should’ve been able to count on to be there for her and by people who didn’t know the whole story. And more notably, by people who call themselves Catholic, Christian, etc, and that go to church every Sunday. We are all entitle...