21: Numbers Do Lie: When Metrics Start Defining Your Worth

23: I Thought I Needed Clarity. What I Really Wanted Was Certainty.

Why do some decisions feel impossible to make? In this episode, Tania shares a personal story about a seemingly ordinary decision that consumed far more time, energy, and worry than it should have. What began as a question about repairing an aging car eventually revealed something much deeper. As Tania reflects on why this decision felt so difficult, she uncovers an insight that changed the way she thinks about overthinking, uncertainty, and the search for the "right" answer. If you've ever found yourself stuck between options, endlessly researching, second-guessing yourself, or wishing for a guarantee before taking action, this episode may help you understand what's really going on beneath the surface. Because sometimes the decision isn't the hardest part. Send me a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2569468/fan_mail/new]

Monday Moment: Why I Don't Celebrate My Birthday

Today is Tania's birthday, which got her wondering: Why has she always resisted celebrating it? What began as a reflection on birthdays turned into a deeper exploration of receiving, gratitude, worthiness, and the stories we tell ourselves about taking up space.  Send me a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2569468/fan_mail/new]

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

In this episode of Banish the Lies, Tania reflects on an unexpectedly hot spring day, a wool sweater she didn’t need, and the deeper realization that many of us stay emotionally bundled up long after difficult seasons of life have passed. Through stories about perfectionism, relationships, emotional detachment, hypervigilance, self-protection, and recovery from an eating disorder, Tania explores how survival mode and the inner critic can keep us bracing for disappointment, even when life begins to get better. This episode dives into the fear of hope, the vulnerability required to dream, and the hidden cost of constantly preparing for pain. It’s a conversation about learning to unclench, trust joy again, and recognize when life has changed, even if the nervous system hasn’t caught up yet. If you’ve ever struggled to relax, trust good things, stop waiting for the other shoe to drop, or fully receive love, peace, success, or happiness, this episode is for you. Send me a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2569468/fan_mail/new]

Monday Moment: Be A Kid In A Candy Store

In this Monday Moment, Tania shares a simple journaling prompt that unexpectedly shifted the entire energy of a dark, rainy morning. Inspired by the phrase “like a kid in a candy store,” she explores how small choices, like music, color, movement, scent, and simple rituals, can help bring more joy, lightness, and play into everyday life. If you’ve been feeling heavy, stuck, or like you’re waiting for life to improve before allowing yourself to feel good, this episode is a gentle invitation to reconnect with what fills your cup. Send me a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2569468/fan_mail/new]

21: Numbers Do Lie: When Metrics Start Defining Your Worth

In this episode of Banish the Lies, Tania explores how easily numbers can become tied to our sense of worth. From the number on a scale, to money in a bank account, to podcast downloads and social media metrics, external measurements can quietly start shaping how we see ourselves. After noticing herself becoming emotionally attached to fluctuating podcast analytics, Tania reflects on self-worth, achievement, external validation, and the pressure to measure ourselves through numbers. If you’ve ever tied your value to productivity, appearance, achievement, followers, money, or validation from others, this episode is for you. Send me a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2569468/fan_mail/new]