Tamara til the break of Dawn

What does it look like to step into a new season with gratitude, reflection, and a fresh sense of what God is doing? In this episode, I’m reflecting on my birthday, my baptism, and the ways God has been meeting me in this season of growth, healing, and new beginnings.  This is a personal conversation about getting older, becoming more grounded, celebrating what God has done, and stepping into a ne...

What if starting over doesn’t mean you failed? In this episode, I’m talking about perseverance, pivoting when God redirects the plan, and learning how to begin again without believing everything was wasted.  This conversation is about staying faithful when the process takes longer than expected, discerning the difference between quitting and being redirected, and remembering that starting over wit...

What if closure is not the thing you actually need to heal? In this episode, I’m talking about letting go when you don’t have every answer, when the apology never comes, and when your heart is still trying to make sense of what happened.  This conversation is about surrender, honesty with God, releasing what keeps pulling you back, and trusting that healing can still happen even without the explan...

Have you ever called it discernment, but deep down, it was really anxiety trying to find evidence? In this episode, I’m talking about the difference between peace and panic, and how easy it can be to confuse clarity with control. We’ll get into overthinking, forcing outcomes, managing responses, and the freedom that comes when we stop trying to manipulate what we need to surrender. Because manipul...

What do you do when waiting on God feels less like peace and more like character development you did not sign up for? In this episode, I talk about how waiting can be frustrating, confusing, emotional, and still deeply purposeful. This episode is for anyone who feels tired of waiting, tempted to force what God is still forming, or unsure if anything is actually happening in the delay. I talk about...

Have you ever looked back at something you wanted so badly and realized God was actually protecting you? In this episode, I talk about rejection, closed doors, and the uncomfortable realization that sometimes I was trying to force things that simply did not fit. This episode is for anyone struggling not to take rejection personally, grieving something that did not work out, or learning that not ev...

What do you do when you realize you might be slipping back into patterns you thought you already healed from? In this episode, I talk about the frustration and honesty that comes with recognizing old relational habits, emotional cycles, and familiar thought patterns trying to resurface. This episode is for anyone who feels discouraged by their healing journey, is tired of repeating the same emotio...

Why does setting boundaries feel so uncomfortable after years of saying yes to everything? In this episode, I talk about what it actually looks like to start establishing boundaries after living in people-pleasing patterns, and why it can feel so hard even when you know it’s necessary. I share how to navigate the guilt, the discomfort, and the identity shift that comes with choosing honesty over a...

What if the reason things feel off isn’t because you’re doing something wrong, but because something is out of alignment? In this episode, I talk about what it looks like to be aligned with God and your purpose, and how even small shifts can bring clarity, peace, and confidence back into your life. I share how to recognize when you’ve drifted, why misalignment creates tension, and how to realign w...

Why do we let someone else’s bad attitude decide how we show up? In this episode, I talk about what it means to be the thermostat in a room instead of the thermometer and how to stop absorbing every shift in energy around you. I share how to stay steady when tension rises, how to separate empathy from absorption, and how to protect your peace without becoming passive or fake positive. This episode...

What if your feelings are pointing to something deeper, not defining something permanent? In this episode, I talk about how to name what you’re feeling so you can understand what’s going on in your heart and mind without turning those feelings into your identity. I explore why language matters, how emotions work more like signals than labels, and how to stop letting temporary feelings become perma...

What if starting over isn’t proof you failed, but proof you didn’t quit? In this episode, I talk about what it really means to begin again without shame, especially when this isn’t your first restart. I explore why starting over feels so heavy, why progress is rarely linear, and how to separate who you are from what you’re still working through. This episode is for anyone who feels stuck at the be...

What if this season is not about saying more but about listening more? In this episode, I talk about seasons where God invites us to pray more and talk less, and what it looks like to choose quiet trust over constant explanation. This episode is for anyone learning to guard what God is doing, choose prayer over noise, and create space to hear Him more clearly. A reminder that not every season need...

What do you do when holding on feels safer than trusting God? In this episode, I talk about what it really looks like to stop fighting for control and start trusting God’s plan, His process, and His timing. This episode is for anyone navigating waiting seasons, uncertainty, or frustration and learning what surrender actually looks like when life does not unfold the way we expected. It is a reminde...

In this episode I discuss my New Year reset, navigating big changes, and learning how to embrace transition instead of fighting it. I share life updates, health progress, podcast shifts, and what this season is teaching me about growth and obedience. This one is an honest check-in as I step into what’s next. If you want to check out my new podcast, Big E & Lady T, Let's Talk About It , her...

In this episode I share the lesson God has been pressing on my heart lately: believe again. After a busy stretch of being sick and overwhelmed, I talk about how doubt shows up in waiting seasons, how God met me through someone else’s words, and why hope is worth picking back up. This one is for the person who needs the reminder that some prayers are still alive. If you want to check out my new pod...

Super quick episode with my 2 year-old grandson Zy’Aire… If you want to check out my new podcast, Big E & Lady T, Let's Talk About It , here are the links ⁠Big E & Lady T on Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Big E & Lady T on Spotify⁠ ⁠Big E & Lady T YouTube Playlist⁠ My YouTube, Social Media & ALL OTHER LINKS! #TamaratilthebreakofDawn #Podcast #TamSpecial Thanks so much for tuning in! The...

In this episode I share how I went from night owl to 4 AM early bird and how it’s changing my energy and focus. I talk about new routines, staying consistent with health and nutrition, and talk briefly about a new podcast Eric and I are launching. It feels good to have healthy rhythms again. My YouTube, Social Media & ALL OTHER LINKS! #TamaratilthebreakofDawn #Podcast #TamSpecial Thanks so muc...

I am back after a much needed break and life has been lifing. From perimenopause surprises and realizing I was basically underfeeding myself, to dialing in macros and slowly getting my energy back, this season has been stretching and refining. In this episode I also talk about the annual Trashey Corn war, new creative projects on the horizon, and staying grounded in mental health and self-care. It...

I’m back after a short break caused by exhaustion, sickness, and being stretched thin. In this episode, I talk about my low energy, shifting health habits, and unexpected weight gain, plus what it looks like to heal and grow while navigating a new “love” interest and more… My YouTube, Social Media & ALL OTHER LINKS! #TamaratilthebreakofDawn #Podcast #TamSpecial Thanks so much for tuning in! Th...

In this episode I discuss my struggle with waiting; the importance of trusting God’s timing; Trashey Corn 2025 shenanigans and more… My YouTube, Social Media & ALL OTHER LINKS! #TamaratilthebreakofDawn #Podcast #TamSpecial Thanks so much for tuning in! The love and support y’all have been showing is definitely appreciated! You can email me at: tamarathedawn@gmail.com Intro and Outro- Beat by:...

In this episode I discuss my intentional podcast hiatus; mid-40s thoughts and questions; my newest creative projects and more… My YouTube, Social Media & ALL OTHER LINKS! #TamaratilthebreakofDawn #Podcast #TamSpecial Thanks so much for tuning in! The love and support y’all have been showing is definitely appreciated! You can email me at: tamarathedawn@gmail.com Intro and Outro- Beat by: $niper...

Sometimes we allow our fears to stop us from walking through doors that God has already opened for us… tune in as I discuss what I am doing to move forward despite my fears of the unknown… My YouTube, Social Media & ALL OTHER LINKS! #TamaratilthebreakofDawn #Podcast #TamSpecial Thanks so much for tuning in! The love and support y’all have been showing is definitely appreciated! You can email m...

In this episode, I reflect on my weekend celebrating different stages of life and discuss the importance of being intentional in relationships. I also give an exciting update on my fitness journey. My YouTube, Social Media & ALL OTHER LINKS! #TamaratilthebreakofDawn #Podcast #TamSpecial Thanks so much for tuning in! The love and support y’all have been showing is definitely appreciated! You ca...

In this episode, I open up about my self-care journey, body image struggles, and fitness ups and downs. I share why I switched up my hairstyle, how community has kept me going, and why finding balance is everything. My YouTube, Social Media & ALL OTHER LINKS! #TamaratilthebreakofDawn #Podcast #TamSpecial Thanks so much for tuning in! The love and support y’all have been showing is definitely a...