the tara bixby podcast

Join me in today's minisode as I process through why I'm changing my narrative, why I'm leaning towards the grey, what I want you to know, and why I don't want to die on "this" hill. Happy listening!!

In today's episode, I'm going deep… and I get a little emotional. You ready?! Today, the wonderful Kate White is hanging out with us to help me unpack my birth trauma and to also help you gain insight into how labor and delivery impacts the birthing parent's nervous system.   Kate is an award-winning educator and an advanced bodyworker. She is trained in somatic therapies, prenatal and perinatal s...

I'm excited to share today's conversation with you because I'm currently navigating a season where I crave friendships and I like to think I'm not alone. Today the fabulous Anna Goldfarb joins us on the podcast to help us understand why we need a new approach to navigating friendships in a time when it's so easy to shed them. Anna is a journalist, author, and speaker. Called "The New York Times' f...

Consider this an emergency (spontaneous) minisode where I let it alllll out. Sparked by the wild comment section of an Instagram post and the even wilder loss of followers (something I'm actually grateful for), I'm sitting down with you here to process it... I'm also sharing with you what you need to know about me if we're going to be friends.  Enjoy! 

Are you ready to escape conformity, ignite creativity, and awaken your genius? If yes, than you're in the right spot. Today the brilliant Ozan Varol is hanging out with us to help you do just that.  Ozan is a rocket scientist turned award-winning professor and bestselling author. He is one of the world's foremost experts in creativity, innovation, and critical thinking. In today's episode, we talk...

Today the fabulous Ruby Warrington is hanging out with us to chat about why it's okay for women to decide that being a mother just isn't for them. Ruby is a British-born author, editor, and creator of the term Sober Curious.  Author of the 2018 book Sober Curious, and podcast of the same title, her work has spearheaded a global movement to reevaluate our relationship with alcohol. Other works incl...

Are you languishing? No idea what languishing is? No worries, the wonderful Corey Keyes is here to break it all down for you. Corey Keyes is professor emeritus of Sociology at Emory University and a member of the prestigious international MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Successful Midlife Development and Aging. He has participated in several National Academies of Science initiatives – "Th...

Hey, friends!! I wanted to update you on the podcast, my status, my plan, and all that good jazz. Chat more with you soon.  P.S. Miss you!

I know. I suck! I paused the podcast again (for good reason). Hit play and find out why I hit pause, when I'll be back, and where I'm hanging out in the meantime.  ...and if you want to hang out in the coziest corner of the internet and be part of a courageous community, come hang out with me in substack . Till next time,  biggest hugs. 

Are you struggling with burnout (I mean who isn't, right?!) ? If you're nodding your head yes, you most definitely want to hit play on today's episode of the courageously.u podcast. Today the fabulous Emily Ballesteros is joining us on the show to talk about all things burnout and what you can do to prevent and manage burnout in today's busy world.  Emily holds a master's degree in industrial-orga...

Today we are creating a much-needed conversation about maternal mental health with the wonderful Dr. Nicole Amoyal Pensak. Dr. Pensak is a clinical psychologist, author, and mother. Trained at Harvard and Yale, Dr. Pensak provides empirically-based treatment that is uniquely tailored to meet the needs of her clients. She is certified in Postpartum Mental Health and serves on the Expert Review Boar...

Hey, friends! Today the courageous ( and kick-ass ) Kimberly Shannon Murphy is joining us on the show. Kimberly's a leading Hollywood stuntwoman who has served as a double for numerous A-list actresses, performing in 133 feature films and television shows, including Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Captain America, Bird Box, The Hunger Games, Salt, Euphoria, Big Little Lies, and many more. She's als...

Today's guest is the fabulous Cameron Rogers.  Cameron is the founder and host of the Conversations with Cam podcast ( formally known as Freckled Foodie & Friends ), the voice behind Fill Your Cup over on Substack, a mental health advocate, and a momma to two little boys.  In today's episode, we chat about… How pregnancy and postpartum impacted Cameron's mental health  How Cameron navigated sleep...

Listen in as I process my thoughts and feelings with you regarding why I need you to get curious. Word of warning... The audio quality isn't the best because I recorded on a voice memo (through bluetooth) while driving to work. However, the message is still important, so I hope you find this helpful.  Feel free to share this with anyone you think would find it helpful.  biggest hugs. 💛 P.S. If yo...

Today's guest is the wonderful Elise Loehnen. Elise is a writer, editor, podcaster, momma, horse whisperer, and serious book lover. She's the host of the Pulling the Thread podcast, which is a podcast focused on pulling apart the stories we tell about who we are—and then putting those threads back together. She's also the author of the instant  New York Times  bestseller On Our Best Behavior: The...

I'm back and couldn't think of a better guest to help me kick off my return than Dr. Richard Schwartz. Dr. Richard Schwartz is hanging out with us to discuss all things internal family systems and to help you understand why you're the one you've been waiting for. In today's episode, we talk about...  What internal family systems looks like The role your protector parts play How you can recognize y...

I'm back (at least I think I am). Man, have I missed you!! After a year away, I'm so excited to be back. In today's minisode, I'm sharing my postpartum experience. Man, did it kick my butt! I'm talking about navigating postpartum during a season when I already struggle with seasonal depression, the horrific anxiety that sank in as soon as the sun set, how attempting to go to a Christmas party left...

Hey, friend! Today we're chatting about why we need to normalize hard and stop expecting people to "suck it up." If you've ever felt alone in a struggle or are navigating a hard season of life, this episode is for you. When you're ready, hit play, and I'll be waiting for you inside today's minisode. Biggest hugs! 

Well, hello, friend! It's been a hot minute since I've shown up here. In today's minisode, I'm discussing why I went mia from the courageously.u podcast. If you're curious, go ahead and hit play, and I'll be waiting for you inside today's minisode. Biggest hugs!

Tara Schuster is an author, contributor to InStyle, The New Yorker, and Forbes, among others, and former vice president of talent and development at Comedy Central. Her latest book, Glow in the F*cking Dark, is a guide to healing your deepest wounds, getting off your "good enough" plateau, and creating the spectacular life that you most desire. We're talking about...  - What it was like growing up...

March is endometriosis awareness month, and If you know me, you know I'm passionate about women's hormonal health. That's why I invited the wonderful Morganne Skinner onto the show to help me spread more awareness about endo. Morganne Skinner is a registered nurse, freelance nurse writer, and fertility awareness educator. Her experience with endometriosis led her to discover the wonders of fertili...

Today Deb Dana is hanging out with us to chat all things Polyvagal Theory.  Deb Dana is a clinician, consultant, author, and speaker who specializes in complex trauma. Her work is focused on using the lens of Polyvagal Theory to understand and resolve the impact of trauma and in creating ways of working that honor the role of the autonomic nervous system.  In today's episode, we talk about...  - W...

Today Scott Stossel is helping me create a conversation around anxiety and psych meds. You might recognize his name if you watched the Netflix documentary Take Your Pills: Xanax as he was featured in it.  Scott is the National Editor of The Atlantic, the author of My Age of Anxiety: Fear, Hope, Dread, and the Search for Peace of Mind  and  Sarge: The Life and Times of Sargent Shriver . We're talki...

Did you know that most Americans are deficient in several essential vitamins and minerals - vitamins and minerals that can help improve your mental health? Today the brilliant Chris Kresser is hanging out with us to discuss the role nutrient deficiencies play in mental health and what we can do about it.  Chris is the co-founder of the California Center for Functional Medicine, the founder of Kres...

Today the wonderful Donald Altman is hanging out with us to discuss his newest book, Travelers - a story about overcoming grief while finding hope, healing, and renewal.  Donald Altman   is a psychotherapist, Award-winning writer, international workshop trainer, former Buddhist monk, and past Vice-President of The Center for Mindful Eating. In today's episode, we talk about...  - Donald's experien...