Tami Talks: Stories to Heal Your Inner Child

What if the most meaningful gifts this holiday season aren’t wrapped at all? In this healing podcast episode, Tami explores presence, inner child healing, emotional regulation, and why it’s not the event—but the emotional support around it—that shapes our wounds, memories, and joy.
Through personal stories, faith-based reflection, and nervous system healing insights, this episode invites you to slow down, reconnect with your inner child, and create meaningful moments rooted in presence, connection, and love—especially during the holiday season.
✨ Includes an announcement about The Nourished Woman Within, a 4-month healing journey for women ready to reconnect with themselves. 
If you’re craving deeper connection, more intentional self-care, and a way to honor both your inner world and your loved ones during this season, this episode is a reminder that the greatest gifts are the ones we feel—not the ones we open.
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction & Gratitude
07:10 – The Gift of Presence
12:47 – Creativity, Regulation & Lessons from a Pickle
18:00 – Why the Gift Is Never the Thing
23:03 – Reconnecting with Your Inner Child
28:25 – Finding the Gift God Left for You

Are you missing the sacred invitations God, the Universe, and your Inner Child have been sending you?Most of us don’t realize how many invitations we decline every single day—invitations to heal, to rise, to trust, and to step toward our purpose.
What if your next chapter…your breakthrough…your healing…has already been invited in,but you’ve been too overwhelmed, distracted, or afraid to see it?
In this episode, Tami unpacks:
The invitations you’ve been ignoring (and why they matter NOW)
Why your Inner Child holds the key to your next chapter
How fear and imposter syndrome block your blessings
What happens when you let what you’ve always wanted “drive by”
How slowing down helps you hear divine guidance
Why 2025 was your year of shedding
And how to accept the invitation to move forward into 2026 with clarity and courage
Through stories of faith, synchronicity, spiritual insight, and even an unexpected lesson from the Abominable Snowman, this conversation helps you recognize your own divine invitations—the ones gently nudging you toward your highest self.
If you’ve felt stuck, unseen, disconnected, or unsure of your path…THIS is the episode that will reconnect you with your purpose, your Inner Child, and the voice within that’s been whispering your next step.
Chapters
2:00 — Where in your life are you waiting for an invitation?6:28 — The Pastor’s message about sports cars + spiritual timing9:24 — What it means to watch your desires “drive by”13:14 — Healing childhood wounds through adult invitations17:17 — Running toward your highest self25:05 — Life lessons from the Abominable Snowman28:54 — If your Inner Child holds the key, why are you running from them?31:40 — Turning down the volume to hear your Inner Child36:30 — When is the last time you stopped to adore something?44:50 — 2025: The year of shedding what no longer serves50:45 — Accepting the invitation to move forward
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If you’ve ever brushed off your birthday or tried to convince yourself it’s “just another day,” this episode is going to make your Inner Child feel deeply seen! 
Because the real reason you downplay your birthday has nothing to do with age…and everything to do with guarding your heart.
Behind every “I don’t need anything” is a younger you who once felt unseen, forgotten, or overshadowed. And your protective ego learned to shrink your desires before disappointment could show up.
In this eye-opening episode, Tami unpacks the childhood wounds that shape how we feel about birthdays—unmet expectations, sibling comparison, the guilt of wanting anything at all, and the emotional disconnect created by busy or overwhelmed parents. She shares personal stories, real-time revelations, and practical tools to reconnect with your Inner Child, understand your love languages, and rewrite the narrative around celebration and receiving.
You’ll explore:
Why adults dismiss their birthdays
How childhood wounds impact self-worth
Why your Inner Child still craves acknowledgment
How love languages shape your birthday experience
The guilt around wanting gifts, time, or attention
Why emotional presence matters more than the party
How to finally let yourself be celebrated
Your birthday isn’t just another day. It’s the day God sent you here.And your Inner Child deserves to feel seen, loved, and celebrated.
Tune in and start rewriting your birthday story.
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Healing rarely shows up through big, dramatic signs. It’s more often woven into the tiny ones you overlook. From painful reminders to unexpected setbacks, this episode reveals how the everyday is trying to transform you.
From a lost earbud to a pair of boots that just wouldn’t fit to a game of Chutes & Ladders, this episode is full of the real-life metaphors, soul whispers, and intuitive nudges that remind us:
God is always speaking to us
Stop settling for half@$$ effort
Time does NOT heal
Your pain is always pointing you toward healing
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or struggling to hear your intuition, this episode will remind you that you don’t have to wait for a breakdown or a big sign. Your healing is already happening…in the simplest moments. Listen, breathe, and let these stories meet you where you are. Your soul already knows the way!
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The song my Niece sent me: New Wine

This episode is all about resurfacing — that transformative moment when the old version of you finally releases its grip, and you rise with clarity, strength, and unapologetic truth.
Straight from Tami's Paddleboard, she dives into (pun intended):
The “underworld phase” and shadow work — why breakdowns often lead to breakthroughs
Outgrowing old identities and stepping into your next evolution
Recognizing where you’ve been giving away your power
Releasing the people-pleaser and embracing authentic self-expression
Speaking your truth, even when it scares you
Healing fear of rejection and choosing self-trust
What it feels like to resurface into a new timeline — grounded, aligned, and empowered
If you’re navigating spiritual awakenings, emotional healing, reclaiming your voice, or shedding old patterns, this episode is your permission to rise, reclaim, and resurface fully as your most authentic self.

I was prepared for the physical challenges of my first HYROX event. What I didn’t expect was for it to reveal just how much emotional weight I’d been carrying.
Somewhere between the training, the illness, the IV drips, and the intensity of race day, HYROX pulled up years of grief, loneliness, self-protection, and the quiet ache of doing life solo for far too long.
The sudden 14-pound weight spike in just two weeks became the wake-up call I couldn’t ignore — the physical proof of everything I’d been holding in.
This event didn’t just test my body. It cracked open everything I’ve been avoiding. It forced me to feel the pain I’ve suppressed… maybe even used fitness to outrun. And it made me face the ways I’ve kept people at a distance because it felt safer than risking disappointment.
This is the real story of how HYROX became less about the competition and more about healing, trauma patterns, and emotional clarity.
If you’ve ever pushed down your pain until it showed up in your body…If you’ve ever kept people at arm’s length because disappointment hurts more than loneliness…If you’ve ever been confronted with the truth you’ve been avoiding...
This episode is going to hit home.
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Show Notes:
00:00 — Welcome to Unscripted Healing01:16 — The (chaotic) weeks leading up to HYROX05:08 — Getting sick + training setbacks08:37 — Hydra Life experience + recovery10:45 — The electric energy of HYROX14:06 — Team dynamics, vulnerability, and growth18:22 — Emotional transference through physical intensity20:53 — Community, connection, and letting yourself be supported29:19 — When unprocessed sadness finally breaks through31:32 — How isolation becomes a habit33:40 — Ignoring physical symptoms (including the heart attack story)40:02 — Emotional ↔ physical health45:52 — The spiral of healing and being witnessed52:54 — Where are you blocking yourself from love + support?

What if the reason you're exhausted is because you're holding on to something that’s already trying to fall away? This episode invites you to notice what’s no longer aligned so you can step into your next season with clarity and power.
We explore seasonal living, emotional release, protecting your energy, rebuilding self-trust and trust with others "one marble at a time," and the significance of 11/11 as an energetic reset.
Chapters: 03:58 — 2025 Reflection: Why slow growth can feel lackluster08:10 — A year of true nervous system regulation11:07 — Learning to live like the seasons14:28 — Where is your energy going? What’s not reciprocal?18:08 — Understanding energy as a privilege18:43 — The Marble Jar: How to rebuild trust with yourself26:00 — Why protecting your energy matters29:43 — Who is adding marbles to your jar?30:58 — 11/11 as the Energetic New Year34:40 — Evolve or remain: The moment of choiceConnect with TamiF45 Free 7-Day Trial: Use Code "Tami"

What if saying yes to your soul meant risking everything? After leaving her corporate job, selling nearly all her belongings, and setting out to travel the world, Robin Finney — “The Wandering Aunt” — discovered what true freedom really costs.
Her leap of faith eventually led to bankruptcy — but also to deep healing, renewed trust, and a calling to help other women release shame around money and self-worth. In this raw and empowering episode, Tami and Robin explore what it means to surrender control, rebuild after loss, and live in alignment with your truth. Through her “Soulo Adventures,” Robin now helps others face the unknown with courage — proving that sometimes the breakdown is the breakthrough.
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Show Notes:
04:54 — Meet Robin Finney, “The Wandering Aunt”
07:25 — Discovering identity and freedom through travel
08:38 — Understanding neurodivergence and how it shapes self-awareness
13:24 — The spark behind Robin’s love for travel
20:02 — The hardest part of healing: letting go
23:20 — How childhood beliefs influence adult choices and adventures
29:23 — Growing up in a conservative home and healing the fear of God
38:00 — The risks and rewards of entrepreneurship and self-investment
43:10 — Releasing the weight of other people’s projections
48:00 — Finding peace and purpose after bankruptcy
7:00 — Robin’s upcoming Soulo Adventures event (Nov 11)
1:02:20 — Full-circle healing moments
1:09:30 — Why we resist adventure — and what it’s really showing us
 

You can’t build an authentic life while living for someone else’s approval.
In this episode, Tami records lakeside (while sitting on a fallen log) to unpack how to unlearn conformity, heal what’s blocking your self-expression, and reconnect with your inner child — so you can build your dreams from a place of wholeness, not wounds.
A powerful reminder that authenticity isn’t rebellion — it’s alignment.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Unscripted Healing
01:17 Channeling Sacred Anger
03:05 Dreams and Manifestation
04:54 Overcoming Doubts and Criticism
06:22 The Journey of Authenticity
08:27 The Importance of Inner Child Work
11:30 Observations from the Volleyball Game
13:15 Taking Ownership of Our Healing
15:28 Embracing Authenticity
17:38 Discomfort as a Growth Tool
20:27 Understanding Ego and Inner Child
23:25 The Power of Authentic Messaging
27:27 Embracing Your Inner Builder
29:30 Authenticity in Building Dreams
31:46 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing

Healing isn’t just something we do for ourselves, it’s something that moves through past and future generations. In this conversation, Tami and Dr. Alvin Thomas - Clinical Psychologist, Professor, and Researcher - dive deep into how self-awareness and inner healing create ripples across generations, and how the bravery to face our wounds can transform entire family dynamics.
Together, they remind us that the work we do to heal ourselves doesn’t just change us, it touches everyone connected to us and becomes one of the greatest gifts we can offer those we love most.
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Show Notes:
00:00 Podcasting Woes and Wins
02:58 Balancing Dreams and Self-Care
05:55 The Importance of Personal Journeys
09:02 Comparing Journeys: A Double-Edged Sword
11:57 Inner Child Work: A Path to Healing
17:51 Understanding Family Dynamics and Wounds
23:54 Modeling Healthy Emotions for Future Generations
36:17 Understanding Emotional Regulation and Its Impact
39:09 The Influence of Parental Modeling on Children
42:32 The Importance of Inner Child Work
46:29 Modeling Vulnerability and Emotional Expression
50:22 The Legacy of Parental Wounds
54:09 Healing Through Conversations and Acknowledgment
01:00:23 The Necessity of Unpacking Emotional Wounds
01:13:57 Healing Conversations and Personal Growth
01:16:10 The Mission Behind the Black Fathers Pulse Podcast
01:19:33 Challenging Stereotypes of Black Fatherhood
01:21:43 Common Humanity in Parenting Stories
01:23:33 The Importance of Emotional Expression
01:29:04 Recognizing and Addressing Childhood Wounds
01:33:48 The Impact of Parental Communication on Children
01:38:25 The Cycle of Emotional Neglect and Its Consequences
01:42:52 The Journey of Personal and Professional Growth