Must Haves for a Healthy Relationship | Live Brighter With Tara Episode 18

I was in a destructive marriage for 22 years which resulted in two psych ward visits. During those two stays, I learned six lessons that really helped me look at things differently and grow. Join me in this week’s episode as I share my insights on resilience, self-love, and embracing living brighter.

Join me as I reveal what I learned from the psych ward and how I grew amidst the chaos and mental health stigma.

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PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:

00:49 History of why it happened

03:09 Overview of the six main things I learned from the psych ward

03:44 Lesson #1: I am not my diagnosis

05:50 Lesson #2: I am never stuck

08:46 Lesson #3: Listen to my body and emotions

13:01 Lesson #4: To change, I must do things differently

18:08 Lesson #5: It’s my job to take care of myself

20:14 Lesson #6: God will never leave you or forsake you

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Have you ever heard the phrase “Forgive and forget?” Well, I believe it is a recipe for disaster! Forgiveness is usually taken out of context in the Christian world, and if we don’t understand what forgiveness really means, there can be consequences to our body, mind, and spirit. In this week’s episode, we will discuss how we can forgive fully as well as learn to forgive ourselves.

Join us in the last episode of Season 3- talking about the misconceptions when it comes to forgiveness, and breaking free from forgiveness myths.

Let's unravel the controversial christian perspectives on Forgiveness.

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PODCAST CHAPTERS/HIGHLIGHTS:

00:38 Push in the Christian world to forgive and forget - forgiveness that’s taken out of context

00:56 Forgiveness as a means of releasing yourself

01:51 My experience with forgiveness during my 22 years of destructive marriage

02:53 What it’s like not to forgive fully: the consequences

04:40 God’s Spirit of forgiveness

05:30 How can we forgive fully: feel the feelings completely

09:39 How can we forgive fully: choosing forgiveness 

12:35 How can we forgive fully: resolve, learn, and release 

13:10 Forgiving ourselves

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In this week’s episode, my husband, Michael, will join us for the second time. My husband and I both came from domestically destructive relationships, and we talked about it during his first interview. During this week’s episode, we will be talking about how we live brighter. Getting out of a destructive relationship is one thing, and healing is another. Join us as we discuss how to recover from toxic relationships, the tools needed to accomplish it, and building the relationship of our dreams.

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PODCAST CHAPTERS:

01:58 Communication in Michael’s past relationship, now with Tara, and his recovery

03:41 Michael and Tara’s Relationship Rules/Plan: the two-day rule

07:46 Mind reading 

14:26 Intentionally living brighter: building a good foundation 

15:59 Conflict resolution

17:18 Importance of saying sorry

18:48 Applications to Living Brighter

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Tags: Healing Journeys Relationship Redemption Thriving After Trauma Rebuilding Love Empowerment in Love Overcoming Toxicity Building Dream Relationships Resilience Strategies Breaking Free Together Transformation Stories Love Beyond Destruction Recovery Tools Unveiled Rekindling Hope Raw Relationship Talk From Darkness to Light Love After Struggle Empathetic Healing Relationship Resurgence Overcoming Domestic Despair The Path to Radiant Love

Do you consider yourself a people pleaser? Focusing too much on other people's opinions can lead to loneliness and a lack of fulfillment in life. In this week's episode, we will discuss how people-pleasing can be a "silent killer" and how we can learn to prioritize ourselves and be more present in our own lives.

Listen to learn the silent killer of self-worth and overcoming social validation addiction! 

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PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:

01:08 Where does “people-pleasing” start?

02:20 Result of my people-pleasing

05:22 Impact on my kids

06:05 Recovering from people-pleasing as an addiction.

07:49 What does the Bible have to say about it?

08:30 Lying to ourselves and others

09:27 How do we recover?

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Empowerment, Self-Discovery, Break Free from Approval, Authentic Living, Prioritize Yourself, Loneliness Solutions, Overcoming People-Pleasing, Fulfillment Secrets, Authentic Self-Care, Empathetic Boundaries, Liberation from Others' Opinions, Unmasking Loneliness, Inner Fulfillment Journey, People-Pleasing Pitfalls, Embrace Authenticity, Self-Validation Strategies, Rediscover Your Worth, Authentic Relationships, Silent Killer Unveiled, Living Presently

Are you considerate of others, caring, and pretty easy-going? Do you consider yourself a kind-hearted person? I do! However, being a Kind Girl comes with its own set of challenges. The flip side of those attributes makes us a natural target for destructive relationships and gives us a bullseye on our forehead. In this week’s episode, join me as I talk about how we can diminish our Kind Girl Bullseye and instead use our kindness as a strength.

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PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:

00:43 5 Things that make a Kind Girl

01:03 Flip Side of the Kind Girl attributes

02:58 Kind Girls with a bullseye: My experience

03:31 “Claire’s” story

06:48 How do we diminish the Kind Girl Bullseye? 

09:27 Learning to use our kindness as a strength 

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Tags: Empowerment Kindness Revolution Empathetic Living Strength in Kindness Relationship Resilience Overcoming Kindness Struggles Empowered Vulnerability Compassionate Boundaries Self-Care for Kind Hearts Building Healthy Connections Navigating Toxic Relationships Emotional Resilience Kindness as a Superpower Transformative Empathy Authentic Kindness Shielding Your Heart Redefining Kindness Unmasking Relationship Dynamics Mindful Empathy Flourishing in Kindness

Have you had some mental challenges, struggled with mental illness, or been in a terrible situation that is affecting your mental health? You are not alone; I am, too! In this episode, we will discuss the many things that can cause mental challenges and how we can improve our physical, emotional, and mental health.

Join me in this week's episode as we talk about mental wellness, and new resources that can help us further understand Mental health.

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PODCAST CHAPTERS:

01:10 My own experience with mental challenges

03:50 How our whole body can affect us mentally

04:08 Gut health can affect our mental health

05:08 Hormones

06:02 Processing emotions and how it can affect our mental health

07:09 Past traumas

08:56 New resources/books that can help us understand our mental health 

11:52 Learning a new way to process our emotions: Unravel Notebook/Barf Notebook

13:00 Stillness is the key 

14:47 What is the next best step for you? 14:47

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Tags: mental wellness, overcoming adversity, Mental health journey, empowerment, resilience, coping strategies, breaking stigmas, self-care tips, personal growth, mental health advocacy, mind-body connection, healing journey, thriving amid challenges, mental health awareness, coping mechanisms, inner strength, emotional wellbeing, mental resilience, triumph over struggles, holistic health approach, the ugly truth about mental challenges, dark side of mental wellness, controversial mental health debates, rethinking mental health solutions, controversial perspectives on healing

Are you afraid to speak up, stand up, or fight? Do your beliefs still serve you, or are they hindering your progress toward where you want to be? In this week’s episode, we will be joined by one of my good friends – Jewels Daly – as she talks about overcoming our past beliefs and fears and how we can stay authentic and live our deepest truth.

Join us as we talk about unmasking our limiting beliefs, dismantling our fears, and the journey to self-discovery after a destructive situation. Listen to how she went from Insecure to Confident!

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PODCAST CHAPTERS:

01:06 All about our special guest: Jewels Daly

01:53 Challenges in Jewels’ marriage

03:59 Financial challenges and a porn addiction

05:30 How did this situation affect Jewels and was there buffering?

07:03 What Jewels learned from her situation

08:35 Some of the ways Jewels is living in a healthier state 

13:18 Living Brighter: making Jewels’ dream happen and helping other

16:50 All about Jewels’ podcast 

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When you’re going through a hard time, has someone told you, “It will all work out,” but you think it won’t? In this week’s podcast, we will discuss the uncomfortable truth about struggle, coping beyond prayer, and the things that can help you when you’re struggling and holding onto God’s promise.

 Join me as we do a Reality Check on God's Promises in this week's episode.

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:

00:50 The promise: things are going to work together for good

01:18 My experience and story

04:20 Four good things that came from my experience

06:38 Best example for Romans 8:28 

07:31 God’s redirection and protection 

10:11 People who are destined to be in our lives

10:42 5 Things that can help if you’re going through a hard time

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Is your body a comfortable HOME for you? Does your environment or house bring you peace? This week’s episode will discuss how we can intentionally create a HOME within ourselves.

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PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS

00:48 What H.O.M.E stands for
01:05 Our bodies being our H.O.M.E
02:09 H - Healthy
03:01 O - Owning it
05:22 M - Mentally Safe 
06:28 E - Emotionally Safe 
07:34 Making your house your home
08:30 Being intentional with your family
11:15 A house is not a home until you create it

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Do you and your partner have any unspoken agreements or rules that you never discussed? It can be challenging to navigate such situations, whether you are in a relationship or not. In this week's episode, we will cover the topic of unspoken rules and silent agreements to help you gain deeper self-awareness or work on these issues in your relationships.

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PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 

00:58 Silent agreements and unspoken rules in my then 22-year destructive marriage
01:50 My situation now with my husband
03:20 Relational challenges and roommate challenges
04:00 Relationship plan: Knowing what’s important to you
06:41 My relationship plan with Michael: Freedom
09:28 My relationship plan with Michael: Time 
10:00 My relationship plan with Michael: Good Intentions, Love, and God
11:19 My relationship plan with Michael: Vulnerability and Pressure
12:09 Bringing up anything that bothers us
13:36 Daily reminders
13:56 Time out/Time to self
15:17 Creating a solid foundation and knowing your needs

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