Tami Talks: Stories to Heal Your Inner Child

In this unique episode, Tami reconnects with returning guest Karen Johnson (from Episode #7) for an unscripted conversation that began as a private 1-on-1 session. With openness and vulnerability, Karen pulls back the curtain on what it has been like to contemplate leaving a 30-year career after accepting a voluntary severance. Together, they explore the emotional weight of major life transitions and the challenge of trusting divine guidance - even when the Ego resists and the path ahead doesn't make logical sense.
They explore the spiritual and emotional layers of letting go, surrendering control, and honoring the inner nudges that call us into a new season. This episode is for anyone standing at a crossroads - feeling the pull to leave the familiar and step into something more aligned, but unsure of how to trust the process.
In this episode:
Why walking away from a long-term career can be a spiritual awakening
The inner battle between ego and intuition
How emotional vulnerability is a doorway to healing
The power of storytelling and community during major transitions
How to recognize signs and nudges from a higher power
Whether you’re being called to release a job, a role, or a version of yourself, this episode is a reminder: you’re being guided.
Feel called to work 1-on-1 with Tami or to turn your session into a podcast? Reach out and Let's Talk! 
Show Notes:
00:00 Introduction and Context Setting
02:36 Navigating Life Changes and Emotional Turmoil
05:21 The Power of Vulnerability and Authenticity
07:43 Facing Major Career Decisions
10:15 The Gift of Opportunity and Surrender
12:44 Ego vs. Faith: The Internal Struggle
15:19 Trusting the Process and Embracing Change
17:59 The Role of Community and Support 20:48 Conclusion and Moving Forward
25:07 Navigating Emotions and Ego
28:13 Understanding Physical and Emotional Connections
31:09 The Journey of Self-Discovery
34:10 Sharing Personal Stories for Collective Healing
35:47 The Power of Reaching Out
39:25 Letting Go and Embracing Change
42:54 The Process of Purification and Growth
48:13 Navigating Marriage Dynamics
50:09 Embracing Feminine Energy
52:19 The Shift in Career Perspectives
54:56 Menopause and Personal Transformation
58:33 Surrendering to the Journey
01:06:22 The Power of Intention and Faith

What if the very emotions you were taught to suppress - rage, grief, desire - were actually the keys to your freedom? In this raw and liberating episode of Tami Talks: Unscripted Healing, Sarah Pittz and I dive deep into the sacred power of healing the inner child to awaken the sovereign woman within. Because when you tend to the wounds of the little girl inside, the woman you were always meant to be can finally rise.
We explore:
How suppressed rage becomes sacred fire
Why gratitude, when weaponized, can block true desire
The feminine’s reclaiming of power, voice, and visibility
How healing childhood wounds unlocks creativity & confidence
Nature is a mirror and medicine for your soul
When you heal, your children feel it too
Disappointment does not equal abandonment
Feminine energy isn’t weak. It’s wildly powerful
This one’s for the woman who’s done shrinking herself to be “grateful.” The one who’s tired of holding it all in. The one ready to rise. 🔥
Download & share this with the women who are ready to remember who they are. This is about reclaiming your voice, your truth, and your worth one layer at a time.
Show Notes:
00:00 – The divine timing of this conversation
03:02 – Sarah’s call to step into her personal power
05:02 – When God calls, RUN: Trusting the nudge
07:42 – From creeping to connecting: Intuition over fear
10:04 – Entering the world of Inner Child healing
14:39 – A moment of maternal grief triggering childhood memories
18:44 – Learning that disappointing people means losing their love
23:20 – Redefining success: Who gets to decide?
27:35 – Opposites attract and what they teach us
30:56 – How healing impacts our relationships and parenting
33:51 – Finding your voice when it’s been suppressed
38:36 – Healing the little girl inside so the woman can rise
44:24 – “Just because I can do it all…doesn’t mean I should.”
46:00 – When gratitude becomes a spiritual bypass
49:00 – Being a woman in a masculine environment
56:36 – Tapping into the wisdom of feminine energy
1:00:10 – The grounding power of nature
1:05:14 – Rage Hikes & why women need to scream
1:12:19 – Body battles: Losing and gaining the same 30 lbs
1:18:00 – Why healing can feel so lonely and why it’s worth it
1:20:02 – The journey back to self-worth
Episodes Mentioned: 
Episode #17 with Colleen - Lies & Loss
Episode #41: Inner Child Healing - Rebirth Retreat

In this illuminating episode, the two Tami's (Tammy Waldron) explore the hidden emotional wounds that mindset work alone can’t touch and how energy healing helps us go deeper. Sponsored by the Believe Crew, this episode dives into Tammy's personal story of healing from the invisible wounds of adoption, the limits of positive thinking, and how energy healing became a lifeline.
From “feeling literacy” to the power of relationships, Gene Keys, and being the buffalo in the eye of the storm, this conversation invites listeners to explore who they are beneath personality and parts.
Whether you're new to energy healing or deep into your own healing journey, you'll walk away with insights, tools, and hope for the path ahead.
Episode Sponsored by Believe Crew ✨Jamie WhiteConnect with Tammy Waldron
Show Notes:
1:09 – Sponsored by Believe Crew
2:54 – Why mindset work alone doesn’t work
4:24 – Tammy's invisible wound of adoption
6:00 – Facing fears and embracing solitude
10:11 – Realizing energy healing was the next path
13:47 – Upper limits and what we believe we’re worthy of
16:19 – Why affirmations only scratch the surface
17:49 – Rethinking the idea that “everything happens for you”
23:00 – What is “feeling literacy”?
26:25 – How relationships mirror your unresolved issues
29:43 – What are Gene Keys and why they matter
31:47 – What to expect during an energy healing session
34:51 – Healing ancestral patterns and the inner child
36:14 – The role of the inner critic and integration
38:21 – Community and the healing journey
43:00 – You are not your personality or parts
46:04 – How numbing is a protective helper
50:30 – Creating your own healing journey
56:19 – Staying centered in life’s chaos
57:02 – How to connect and work with Tami
1:00:33 – Be the buffalo in the eye of the storm

What if your body holds memories from this life and beyond? In this deeply spiritual episode, Tami is joined by healing and empowerment guide, Carolyn Weiss, to explore how trauma gets stored in the body, how energy work and the Akashic Records can help release it, and why your emotions are the key to lasting physical transformation.
They dive deep into ancestral patterns, intuition, and how the mind-body-spirit connection can radically change your health, relationships, and self-worth while emphasizing the need for personalized healing paths and integration of spiritual practices into everyday life.
Topics include:
Healing generational trauma and energy blocks
Why suppressed emotions impact physical health
Akashic Records, past lives & spiritual healing
Reclaiming your voice, your truth, and your intuitive power
Parenting, body image, and learning to trust yourself again
This episode is for the feelers, seekers, parents, and pattern-breakers. The ones ready to stop carrying what was never theirs and start remembering who they truly are.
Show Notes:
00:00 | Introduction: How Tami met Carolyn through past guest Keith Batenhorst
02:30 | Who is Carolyn Weiss? Hypnotherapist, Akashic Records Reader & Spirit Guide Facilitator
04:55 | Carolyn’s spiritual awakening + How to connect with your Spirit Team
07:30 | When healing got dark for Tami—why asking for support matters
08:20 | Carrying emotional energy across lifetimes + ancestral trauma
11:33 | “Where attention goes, energy flows” and how healing begins
12:46 | The physical toll of blocked energy (Herxheimer reactions & more)
15:07 | How Tami’s body changed when she added energy work to her “plan”
19:07 | Birth trauma, blame, and the stories we carry in our bodies
21:07 | How intuition saved Carolyn when the medical system failed her
24:11 | How unhealed trauma can affect your kids and your parenting
27:45 | Tami’s emotional podcast with her dad + inherited emotional wounds
29:33 | What Carolyn’s Akashic Records session revealed about Tami’s past lives
33:12 | “Words f***ing matter”—how language shapes healing (Andy Weins, Episode #66)
34:34 | The fear of being seen for people with spiritual gifts
39:45 | What an Akashic Records reading is like and what it can reveal
42:56 | How to care for your physical body after deep energetic work
45:20 | The dance between religion, spirituality, and finding your path
53:22 | When your beliefs make others uncomfortable
57:10 | “The issues are in your tissues”—how trauma literally lives in the body
Connect With Carolyn:
Love of My Life Energetics: Website: loveofmylifeenergetics.com
Email: loveofmylifeenergetics@gmail.com

From being jumped into a gang at age 12, to bodybuilding through emotional pain, to chasing escape through substances and NYC underground parties, Jamie’s story is anything but ordinary.
In this raw and unfiltered episode of Tami Talks: Unscripted Healing, we explore what it looks like to go from a life built on survival and ego to one rooted in emotional regulation, inner child healing, and radical self-awareness and acceptance.
Together, we unpack how early trauma shaped Jamie’s identity, the masks he wore to survive, why you can’t out-lift, out-hustle, or out-numb your pain, and what finally cracked him open to a new way of being where vulnerability became strength and stillness became power.
Whether you're a parent, a Projector in Human Design, a coach, or simply someone on a healing journey, this episode offers insight, validation, and a powerful reminder: You’re not broken. You are "perfect, whole, and complete!"
Resources Mentioned: 
Connect with Jamie
Facebook 
Celebration Spiritual Center 
 
Catherine Ponder: Open Yourself to Receive 
Show Notes:
00:00 Introduction and Connection
03:52 Personal Growth and Excavation
06:32 The Importance of Authenticity
09:08 Childhood Trauma and Memory Gaps
11:26 Navigating Emotional Intelligence
14:13 Surrendering to Life's Flow
16:43 Understanding Projector Energy
19:39 The Balance of Masculine and Feminine Energy
22:05 Embracing Emotional States
24:56 Parenting and Emotional Honesty
27:09 Breaking Generational Patterns
29:27 The Journey of Self-Discovery
32:15 Physical and Spiritual Growth
35:03 The Impact of Relationships on Growth
36:38 Embracing Identity and Parental Influence
39:46 Navigating Parenthood and Emotional Regulation
43:57 Inner Child Work and Self-Connection
47:32 The Importance of Needs and Emotional Awareness
50:55 Surrendering to Life's Flow
53:23 Facilitating Growth and Healing
57:10 The Role of Intrinsic Motivation in Change
01:12:02 Embracing the Inner Child and Personal Growth
01:14:02 The Journey of Self-Acceptance and Body Positivity
01:17:15 Intuitive Fitness and Listening to Your Body
01:18:59 The Tug of War: Balancing Ego and Authenticity
01:21:44 Life's Journey: From Trauma to Transformation
01:28:00 The Power of Vulnerability and Authenticity
01:37:49 Embracing All Aspects of Self
01:42:12 Commitment to Healing and Growth

In this powerful episode, I sit down with EMDR therapist, trauma specialist, and creator of the Embodied Rise Method, Cassandra Quick, to explore how true healing begins with understanding our inner world.
Together, we unpack the emotional layers of trauma, the impact of attachment styles, and the healing power of reconnecting with the inner child. Cassandra shares how modalities like EMDR therapy, EFT tapping, and trauma-conscious yoga can help rewire the nervous system and create a sense of safety in the body.
Key Topics Covered:
What “parts work” really means—and how our protective parts are trying to help
Why so many women were conditioned to suppress anger, and how that shows up today
How EMDR works and why it’s so effective for trauma recovery
Big T vs Little t trauma—and why all trauma is valid
Navigating attachment styles and emotional safety in relationships
Tools for emotional regulation, energy shifts, and intuition
The 3-step Illuminate Blueprint and the Embodied Rise Method for holistic healing
A personal story about being triggered after a big life moment—and how to move through it with grace
Whether you’re new to trauma work or deep in the healing process, this episode is a reminder that your triggers are treasures, your body is a messenger, and healing happens when you learn to connect with yourself, with others, and with your story.
Connect With Us:
Follow Cassandra on Instagram @cassandraquick
Follow Tami on Instagram @TamiSchiltz 
Show Notes: 
00:00 – Introduction & Connection 02:38 – Life’s Curveballs & Surrender 05:29 – Inner Child & Understanding “Parts” 12:57 – What Are Protective Parts? 17:47 – Complex PTSD & Performance-Based Identity 19:00 – Why Women Struggle to Express Anger 21:52 – How EMDR Works 22:53 – Big T vs Little t Trauma 24:34 – Healing in Relationship 29:07 – Self-Care & Inner Child Reparenting 32:31 – Attachment Styles & Their Influence 32:40 – Letting My Daughter Express Anger Safely 34:49 – Attachment & Relationship Dynamics 35:21 – Communication & Emotional Awareness 39:44 – That Time I Accidentally Played Matchmaker 42:34 – The Power of Vulnerability 45:52 – Feeling Safe in Relationships 46:26 – Reading & Validating Energy Shifts 49:01 – Intuition vs Trauma Responses 51:12 – What Is Trauma-Conscious Yoga? 53:41 – The 3-Step Illuminate Blueprint 56:22 – Healing as a Path of Illumination 1:00:55 – EFT Tapping & Cortisol Reduction 1:04:22 – Listening to the Body as a Messenger 1:07:05 – You Don’t Have to Clear Your Mind to Meditate 1:11:18 – When Therapy Isn’t the Answer & The Embodied Rise Course 1:15:51 – Embodied Rise Method Overview 1:17:15 – Getting Triggered After Announcing the New Gym

In this episode, Tami and Andrea share the long-awaited news they've been hinting at for months: they're officially re-opening F45 Madison West—and the story behind it is nothing short of divinely orchestrated.
Together, they explore how movement became medicine, how grief became growth, and how working out together and a coffee date turned into a soul-aligned business partnership.
From battling toxic relationships with exercise to reclaiming movement as a form of therapy, this conversation highlights the transformative power of healing—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. You’ll hear stories of rock-bottom moments, divine timing, intuitive yeses, and full-circle moments that remind us: nothing is random, and the body always keeps the score.
Tami and Andrea also share what makes their gym different—why it’s not just a space to get fit, but a sacred, welcoming community designed to support your whole self, inner child included.
Join Us for a Workout at F45!
Special Re-Opening Offer: 1-Time - 1 Month for $45
Past F45 Members: 3 Months for $300
Show Notes:
00:46 | A special life + career update
04:00 | The official announcement we’ve been teasing for months
06:40 | How we found community, passion, and each other through fitness
08:27 | The original closure of F45—and why Andrea couldn’t let it go
09:24 | How Tami got involved and what made her say yes
13:20 | The decision to open a gym—and trusting deep soul intuition
16:08 | Surrendering to timing, and how patience paved the way
16:28 | Challenging the Ego and healing worthiness wounds
19:38 | Processing personal grief—like Andrea losing her dog unexpectedly
20:12 | Why movement is medicine (and how it's helped us heal)
23:20 | Discovering that fitness is so much more than a workout
25:16 | How Andrea reconnected with her inner athlete
26:21 | Rediscovering the athlete within—and growing through fitness
29:18 | Our soul paths nearly crossing 20 years ago in college
32:16 | Struggling with (and overcoming) body image issues
35:55 | Why creating a safe, welcoming gym environment matters deeply
37:28 | Our holistic approach: bringing healing into the studio
40:44 | Why we’re removing “can’t” from the fitness vocabulary
45:30 | What F45 actually is and what to expect in a class
51:26 | The power of aligned partnership and what's coming next
This episode is filled with heart, healing, humor, and full-circle magic. Whether you’re in Madison or miles away, we hope it inspires you to trust your path, move your body with love, and believe in what’s possible.
 

In this raw, relatable, and laugh-out-loud episode, Tami sits down with Brittany Wenninger—real estate pro, Airbnb queen, and fellow mompreneur—for a heart-to-heart on what it really looks like to juggle motherhood, marriage, and entrepreneurship.
From gym-floor friendship beginnings to building a thriving Airbnb business while raising kids, they dive into all the things women don’t say out loud—but absolutely should. No maternity leave, financial insecurities, relationship struggles, body image challenges, and the heavy (often silent) weight of mom guilt—it’s all on the table.
You’ll hear real stories of intuition-led business moves, the power of manifestation, emotional growth, and the messy beauty of supporting other women—even when it triggers your own fears. Whether you're a mom, a business owner, or navigating your next chapter, this episode is your permission slip to be both wildly ambitious and fully human.
You’ll walk away with:
💡 Why women need real support, not “it’s normal”
💡 How to work with your partner in life and business
💡 What to do when money shame creeps in (not enough to show off)
💡 A reminder that your body is not broken—it’s powerful
💡 Tips for trusting your gut and building a life you love 
Show Notes:
01:36 – That time Brittany “creeped” on me at the gym… and never left!
06:10 – When my leg swelled up to twice its size and I almost told Brittany to F-off.
08:36 – The reality of having no maternity leave as a new mom and entrepreneur.
10:28 – Juggling summertime chaos, raising kids, and still trying to work to support your family.
14:27 – Brittany’s journey from starting her own real estate business to becoming an Airbnb guru.
20:31 – How Brittany and her husband communicate and collaborate so they can grow together 
22:46 – The eye-opening moment Brittany realized she was earning significantly less than her peers.
26:00 – How she followed her intuition, took inspired action, and manifested three Airbnbs.
31:18 – Why it’s sometimes wise to keep your goals and dreams to yourself.
34:00 – Giving yourself permission to pivot when you feel called in a new direction.
36:33 – How to support someone else’s dream—even when it terrifies or triggers you.
47:20 – The guilt and shame that keep moms silent—and how we start breaking that cycle.
52:49 – Why “It’s normal” isn’t good enough—and why women deserve more support.
54:29 – How I began trusting my body again after gaining weight rapidly during pregnancy.
57:39 – The pressure moms feel to “bounce back”—and why it needs to stop.
1:01:31 – When Brittany put me on the spot about the huge announcement I’ve been teasing.
1:04:00 – The moment my daughter actually took my advice—and brought her BIG energy to the stage.

This episode of "Words F*cking Matter," is a masterclass in conscious language, radical responsibility, and what it really means to heal and grow one word at a time.
In this bold and unscripted episode, Army Veteran and author Andy Weins drops truth bombs that will challenge everything you think you know about language, healing, and accountability. Andy doesn’t tiptoe around transformation—mid‑show, he flips the script and calls ME out for using his so‑called “sh*t words,” exposing how my language was quietly sabotaging my own growth.
He believes (and proves) that words f*cking matter—words like “if," "but,” “should,” “easy,” “can’t." These might sound harmless, but they carry weight. They limit our choices, muddy our intentions, and keep us stuck in cycles of blame, avoidance, and ego.
If you’ve ever said “I just don’t know how” or “It’s too hard”—this episode is your mirror and your medicine. Bring your notebook, bring your humility, and bring your willingness to grow so you can rewrite your story—one word at a time.
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🔗 Connect with Andy
🔗 Connect with Andy on LinkedIn 
🔗 Andy's Book: Words F*cking Matter
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Show Notes:
00:44 – When my guest flips the script and calls me out on my language
03:21 – Grab your pen and paper—you’re going to want to take notes
04:09 – Quick favor: Vote for Tami Talks: Unscripted Healing for Best of Madison - Local Podcast
05:48 – Meet today’s guest: Andy Weins—speaker, author, entrepreneur, podcaster, and Army Veteran
10:47 – Why Andy makes decisions quickly (and how failing fast leads to better choices)
11:51 – How one word can shift everything + the “Start - Stop - Continue” method for growth
13:54 – Three practical ways to eliminate the word “but” from your vocabulary
17:34 – What “truthful adjustment” means and how to apply it when you fall short
21:02 – Boundaries vs. expectations—and the quote Andy has tattooed on his arm
27:48 – How lack of confidence is often rooted in a wounded inner child
30:35 – The difference between “simple” and “complicated”
31:00 – The OODA Loop: Observe, Orient, Decide, Act + Reflect, Realize, Regulate
35:10 – Breaking down the Savior Complex—how it helps (and hurts)
41:48 – The OAR Model: Ownership, Accountability, Responsibility vs. Blame, Excuses, Denial
48:35 – Why Andy says “truth” is just another sht word—and why “perspective” is more powerful
50:20 – That time I completely froze…on my own podcast
54:10 – Why self-talk matters + the Harvard research to back it up
59:43 – “Sometimes, Always, Never” people—and how to protect your energy
1:02:44 – Specifics vs. details—what’s the difference, and why it matter
1:06:37 – The HALT Method: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
1:11:03 – The 5-5-5 Principle: 5 minutes in the morning, after work, and before bed
1:12:34 – The six most powerful ways to start a sentence
1:14:09 – Helping others label their feelings by mislabeling (yes, you read that right)
1:19:13 – The ultimate “sht word” revealed

What happens when your ego hijacks your healing? That’s exactly what this week’s episode dives into—with real, raw stories that reveal how emotional growth can get derailed by the very part of us that’s trying to protect our wounds: the Ego. I open up about how not wanting to feel like a burden led me to ignore my body’s needs—and ultimately abandon my Inner Child. The result? A full-blown crash…and a gut-level wake-up call I couldn’t ignore.
I also reflect on moments when my ego took the wheel—deflecting blame, taking things personally, and unintentionally hurting people I care about. This is what it looks like when healing gets hijacked.
But more importantly, this episode is a call to step up as the adult in your Inner Child’s life, especially when the ego wants to run the show. That may mean reaching for tools, support, or resources that were never modeled for you—and choosing to respond in new, grounded ways.
Healing isn’t about perfection. It’s about recognizing when old patterns are in charge, pausing, and making a conscious choice to do things differently—even when it’s hard.
🔗 Join the Roots & Wings Inner Child Program (starts June 5th)
🧁 Shoutout to Sweet Magpie’s Bakery—go treat your inner child!
Show Notes:
6:07 Feeling like a burden as a child
7:49 Roots & Wings: Inner Child Healing program starts June 5th
10:36 Sweet Magpie’s Bakery shoutout
14:58 Stone of the Episode: Larimar - Throat Chakra Activation
17:09 Calling out the Ego
20:28 Suppressed emotions & gut health
30:00 How ego hijacks logic during emotional triggers
33:45 Low blood sugar = body & inner child screaming for care
40:17 Inner child tantrum vs ego deflecting blame
50:18 Ego taking things personally & hurting others
59:30 The importance of asking twice: “How are you really doing?”
1:04:00 Why asking for help is hard and holding space is harder
1:07:50 Knowledge vs emotional maturity
1:11:21 Why we need “training wheels” on the healing journey
Episodes Mentioned: 
#64: When Love Triggers
#63: Unlocking Relationship Dynamics with Christie Bemis
#30: Healing Through Darkness with Erika from Sweet Magpie's Bakery