Becoming Lotus

The Truth Beneath "I'm Fine": What Our Body Already Knows

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2518489/fan_mail/new] There are moments in life when something deep inside us starts asking questions we can no longer ignore. Am I really happy? Am I living authentically? What truth am I avoiding by telling myself “I’m fine”? In this solo episode of Becoming Lotus, Tamara explores the quiet tension between comfort and truth, and the courage it takes to listen to what we already know beneath the surface. Inspired by a recent conversation, Carl Jung’s powerful quote about the unconscious mind, and even the surprising wisdom behind Heart Rate Variability (HRV), this episode dives into the connection between our nervous system, our inner truth, and the life we are creating in the spaces in between. This is a conversation about: * complacency and self-honesty * the stories we tell ourselves * vulnerability and emotional awareness * listening to the body’s signals * unlocking new versions of ourselves * and trusting what rises to the surface when we finally stop suppressing it Because maybe the coin never really decides anything. Maybe it only reveals what we already knew. And maybe the truth we keep pushing down isn’t there to disrupt our life… Maybe it’s there to guide it. Until next time—keep rising, keep blooming, and keep soaking it all in.   If this episode spoke to you, please share it with someone who might need to hear it and it would be greatly appreciated if you would  take a moment to write a review.  Subscribe to Becoming Lotus so you never miss an episode. 📖 Explore my book I AM LOTUS and my life coaching offerings at tamaraoshaughnessy.com   Instagram – @soakingitallin [https://instagram.com/soakingitallin?utm_source=chatgpt.com]

Global Perspectives on Living by Choice, Not Default — A Conversation with Matt Sochon

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2518489/fan_mail/new] What does it really mean to live by choice… not default? In this episode of Becoming Lotus, I sit down with Matt Sochon—coach, mentor, founder of the Sochon Method, and someone who played a pivotal role in my own journey of pushing beyond what I thought I was capable of. Just over a year ago, I stepped into Matt’s world in Dubai—completely outside of my comfort zone—and that experience became a catalyst for everything that followed. This conversation is a full-circle moment. Together, we get into what it’s like living—“smack dab in the middle of a war zone”—and the perspective that comes with that reality. We also explore what women often underestimate in themselves, and open up a powerful conversation around masculinity—challenging outdated stereotypes and redefining strength through vulnerability, authenticity, and personal responsibility. Matt is someone who embodies edification—the act of uplifting, encouraging, and bringing out the best in others—and it’s something you’ll feel throughout this conversation. This episode is an invitation to stop living by default… and start living with intention. Because your life is happening now— and you get to choose how you show up in it. Until next time—keep rising, keep blooming, and keep soaking it all in.   If this episode spoke to you, please share it with someone who might need to hear it and it would be greatly appreciated if you would  take a moment to write a review.  Subscribe to Becoming Lotus so you never miss an episode. 📖 Explore my book I AM LOTUS and my life coaching offerings at tamaraoshaughnessy.com   Instagram – @soakingitallin [https://instagram.com/soakingitallin?utm_source=chatgpt.com]

Making It Count: What Happens Between Fear and the Finish Line

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2518489/fan_mail/new] What happens when life forces you to start over… and you actually listen? In this episode of Becoming Lotus, I sit down with Jessie Thomas, founder of Farm Girl Fitness—an anomaly in the fitness world and a space that has become so much more than a gym. Set on an 88-acre farm, workouts take place in a converted barn, out in the fresh air, and within a community that values connection over comparison. After losing her job during the pandemic, Jessie didn’t have a plan… but she started anyway. What began with four people, hay bales, and uncertainty has grown into something rare—a space where people don’t come to shrink themselves, but to expand into who they are. We talk about: * Starting before you feel ready * Why fear is often the beginning—not the barrier * The truth about competition (it’s you vs. you) * How consistency quietly changes everything * And why what you build in fitness carries into every part of your life This isn’t just about workouts. It’s about identity. It’s about showing up. It’s about becoming. If you’ve ever thought “I don’t know if I can do this”… this episode is your reminder that maybe you can. 📍 The next DEKA event at Farm Girl Fitness is May 3rd. Come compete—or just come watch and feel the energy. You might surprise yourself. Because it’s never too late to start. Until next time—keep rising, keep blooming, and keep soaking it all in.   If this episode spoke to you, please share it with someone who might need to hear it and it would be greatly appreciated if you would  take a moment to write a review.  Subscribe to Becoming Lotus so you never miss an episode. 📖 Explore my book I AM LOTUS and my life coaching offerings at tamaraoshaughnessy.com   Instagram – @soakingitallin [https://instagram.com/soakingitallin?utm_source=chatgpt.com]

The Extraordinary Ordinary

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2518489/fan_mail/new] In a world that can often feel heavy and uncertain, it’s easy to get caught in the noise of headlines, social media, and the pressures of everyday life. But what if the moments that help steady us are the ones we’re most likely to overlook? In this episode of Becoming Lotus, Tamara reflects on the quiet power of the extraordinary ordinary — the small, often unnoticed moments that can shift our perspective and restore a sense of balance. From the simple act of listening to birds on a spring morning, to the unexpected healing found in pulling invasive weeds during a difficult season of grief, Tamara explores how nature, pause, and presence can help us reclaim our footing when life feels uncertain. Drawing inspiration from the writings of Anne Frank during World War II, this episode reminds us that even in the darkest chapters of history, people have found ways to notice the beauty that still remains. If the world has been feeling heavy lately, this conversation is an invitation to slow down, look up, step outside, and tune into a different frequency — the one where the extraordinary ordinary lives. Because even the smallest moments can be opportunities to make it count. Until next time—keep rising, keep blooming, and keep soaking it all in.   If this episode spoke to you, please share it with someone who might need to hear it and it would be greatly appreciated if you would  take a moment to write a review.  Subscribe to Becoming Lotus so you never miss an episode. 📖 Explore my book I AM LOTUS and my life coaching offerings at tamaraoshaughnessy.com   Instagram – @soakingitallin [https://instagram.com/soakingitallin?utm_source=chatgpt.com]

Training for Life: Strength for the Moments That Matter

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2518489/fan_mail/new] Life will throw curveballs we never see coming. The question isn’t if they will arrive — it’s whether we will be strong enough — physically, emotionally, and spiritually — to meet them when they do. In this deeply personal episode, Tamara shares the story behind one of the hardest podcasts she’s ever written — a week when life interrupted her plans, forced her into stillness, and ultimately revealed a different kind of wisdom. Dedicated to her beloved Australian shepherd Calvin, this episode explores love, loss, preparedness, and the quiet strength required to live fully right up until the end. Drawing on her experiences in palliative care, midlife reinvention, and her unexpected journey into hybrid racing, Tamara reflects on the concept of “training for life” — building resilience, vitality, and inner capacity long before the hard moments arrive. She introduces the idea of a “muscle bubble,” a protective field of strength created through movement, discipline, and self-care that helps us stay standing when life hits hardest. This conversation isn’t really about racing. It’s about being ready to live… and ready to love… no matter what comes. An invitation to examine your own life, your strength, and the gift of time — and to consider how you are preparing for the moments that will matter most. 💛 Dedicated to Calvin — healer, protector, and deeply loved companion.  Until next time—keep rising, keep blooming, and keep soaking it all in.   If this episode spoke to you, please share it with someone who might need to hear it and it would be greatly appreciated if you would  take a moment to write a review.  Subscribe to Becoming Lotus so you never miss an episode. 📖 Explore my book I AM LOTUS and my life coaching offerings at tamaraoshaughnessy.com   Instagram – @soakingitallin [https://instagram.com/soakingitallin?utm_source=chatgpt.com]