22: Still Dressing for Winter: Fear, Hope, and the Habit of Bracing for Disappointment

Monday Moment: Maybe You're Not Regressing

Have you ever caught yourself slipping into an old pattern and immediately thought, "See? I haven't changed." In this Monday Moment, Tania shares a personal story that reveals why noticing old habits may actually be one of the clearest signs that you're making progress.  Send me a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2569468/fan_mail/new]

30: Why You Can't Get Enough of What Almost Works

We all have habits that offer temporary relief but never quite satisfy. Whether it's scrolling, overeating, shopping, wine, or simply staying busy, what if the habit isn't the real problem? In this episode, Tania explores one quote that transformed how she understands addiction, coping, and the needs hidden beneath our everyday behaviours.  Send me a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2569468/fan_mail/new]

Monday Moment: Where We Get Caught

A ring becomes tangled with a bracelet in the middle of the night, and an ordinary moment becomes an unexpected metaphor for how old beliefs can quietly attach themselves to the life we're trying to build. In this Monday Moment, Tania reflects on the gift of awareness and why sometimes the first step isn't untangling everything, it's simply turning on the light.  Send me a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2569468/fan_mail/new]

27: The Lie: Putting Yourself First Is Selfish | Carmen Walsh on Living the Life You've Been Given

For decades, Carmen Walsh was the supporting actor in her own life, the woman everyone could count on. After years of people-pleasing, burnout, and unhealthy relationships, she finally understood she was never here to follow or carry anyone else. She set herself free and became her own joyful authority. Today, Carmen is a speaker and writer who helps women reconnect with themselves, let go of self-abandonment, and discover the freedom that comes from living authentically. In this conversation, we explore: • The lie that putting yourself first is selfish • How responsibility can quietly become self-abandonment • Why following your joy isn't selfish • The subtle difference between personal growth and trying to fix yourself • Why life isn't a test to pass, but a gift to experience • Simple ways to reconnect with yourself when you've spent years taking care of everyone else Whether you've struggled with people-pleasing, burnout, or the belief that putting yourself first is selfish, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on responsibility, joy, and what it means to truly live the life you've been given. Connect with Carmen Website: https://carmenwalsh.com [https://carmenwalsh.com] Instagram: @carmen_livelovesavorlife Send me a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2569468/fan_mail/new]

Monday Moment: When Joy Feels Like a Betrayal

What if feeling joy while someone you love is suffering isn't selfish, but necessary?  In this Monday Moment, Tania explores the hidden belief that joy can feel like a betrayal, and why giving ourselves permission to experience both love and joy may be one of the most compassionate choices we can make.  Send me a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2569468/fan_mail/new]