Tabitha Brown: The Illness, the Loss & the Vegan Turning Point That Saved Her Life

Tabitha Brown: The Illness, the Loss & the Vegan Turning Point That Saved Her Life

Before the Target collabs, before the McCormick's deal, before millions of people called her their favorite auntie on the internet,Tabitha Brown was sitting in the dark, convinced she was dying. In one of the most honest conversations Happy With Tammi Mac has ever produced, host Tammi Mac creates a sacred space for Tabitha Brown to go all the way back. Back to 2016 and 2017, when she spent over a year battling a mysterious autoimmune illness that left doctors baffled and left Tabitha terrified. With a headache that lasted one year and seven months, vision loss, chronic pain, and failing strength in her hands, Tabitha's mind went to the place she feared most, her mother. Her mother, who died of ALS at just 51. Her mother, who was told by doctors that it was all in her head for 11 months, before being given six months to two years to live. Tabitha saw the mirror. And she prepared herself for the end. What saved her wasn't another doctor's appointment. It was a documentary. A conversation with her daughter. A decision to go vegan for 30 days. And on Day 10, the headache that had been her constant companion for nearly two years was gone. This episode moves through all three segments of Happy With Tammi Mac: The Dark Journey, Tabitha's health crisis and grief; The Turning Point, the plant-based decision that changed her biology and her destiny; and Finding Happy, what it means to look back at the viral car video that launched everything and choose gratitude over forgetting. Tammi Mac also shares her own story, the pandemic depression that inspired this entire podcast, reminding us that sometimes the most honest thing you can say is "I did this for me." This episode is for anyone who has been dismissed by a doctor. For anyone who has watched someone they love die too young. For anyone who has sat in the silence of a body that won't cooperate and a mind that has started saying goodbye. And for anyone who needs proof that a turning point is still possible. Happiness has been a hard word to come by, but it will exist again. 🎧 Subscribe to Happy With Tammi Mac [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-with-tammi-mac/id1808321046] on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Part of the Inflection Network. Hosted by Tammi Mac, known and loved from KJLH Radio. Coming up on future episodes: MC Lyte, Kelly Price, James Wright Chanel, and Judge Mathis. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Finding Strength in the Pause : How to Pivot Without Giving Up | Episode 209

What if the pause you’re avoiding is the very thing that will help you grow? In this deeply affirming and grounded episode of The Hope In Between, MAJOR. and Eunice Elliott explore how we can reclaim the pause—not as a setback, but as a sacred strategy. Inspired by Tabitha Brown’s viral message to entrepreneurs, the duo dives into why pivoting doesn’t mean quitting, and how pride often keeps us from taking the necessary steps toward real success. MAJOR. opens up about the release of The Hope Dealer Sessions, and Eunice shares how she chose to pause her Los Angeles dreams in order to preserve her peace. They also unpack cultural pressures around constant productivity, the guilt of slowing down, and how getting a job (or any bridge plan) can fund the dream, not bury it. Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or just someone navigating uncertainty—this episode will leave you encouraged, inspired, and equipped to keep going. ✨ A pause isn’t a punishment. It’s preparation for your next breakthrough. Chapter Markers 00:00 – Welcome Back & Breathwork 02:00 – The Beauty of Fall & Slowing Down 04:00 – Eunice’s Tour & Life Updates 07:00 – MAJOR.’s Sister Gets Married + Hall of Fame Performance 09:00 – Behind the Scenes of Hope Dealer Sessions 12:00 – Today’s Topic: Strength in the Pause 13:00 – The Tabitha Brown Controversy 17:00 – Pride, Pivoting, and Misunderstood Wisdom 22:00 – Creative Hustles That Fund the Dream 25:00 – Eunice on Leaving LA with Peace 29:00 – The Power of Choosing Pause 31:00 – “Say La, Be Still” — Spoken Word from MAJOR. 33:00 – Final Words + Where to Find the Music #TheHopeInBetween #MajorTheHopeDealer #EuniceElliott #FindingStrengthInThePause #HopeDealerSessions #TabithaBrown #FaithAndCreativity #PivotWithPurpose #PauseWithPower #HopePodcast #CreativeEncouragement #iHeartPodcast #SpiritualPodcast #PodcastForCreators #LifeWisdom See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Rocking Even With the Ls: How to Find Purpose Through Loss | The Hope In Between | Episode 208

What happens when the win doesn’t come? When the award goes to someone else, or when the path you prayed for doesn’t open the way you expected? In this transparent and empowering episode of The Hope In Between, MAJOR. opens up about his recent nomination at the Stellar Awards—and what it felt like to lose. Joined by co-host Eunice Elliott, the two unpack the real, raw emotions of facing a disappointment while still choosing to show up, celebrate others, and hold onto purpose. From navigating success and loss in public to redefining what “winning” really means, this conversation is full of life lessons, joyful moments, and soulful reminders. Eunice also shares reflections from her ongoing national tour and how she reconnected with herself after a season of pause. This isn’t just a conversation about awards—it’s about identity, resilience, and how to keep going when life doesn't go your way. ✨ You are not your loss. You are how you choose to rise in the midst of it. Chapter Markers 00:00 – Welcome Back + Centering Breath 03:00 – Tour Life, Love Life & Remembering Who You Are 08:00 – MAJOR.’s Family Updates + Stellar Awards Performance 11:00 – New Drop: The Hope Daily Sessions 13:00 – When You Lose the Award 17:00 – How to Handle the L with Grace 22:00 – Eunice on Perspective & What Really Matters 27:00 – Art Is Subjective—So Is “Winning” 32:00 – Final Reflections: It Ain’t About You 34:00 – Hope Daily, Hope Always #TheHopeInBetween #MajorTheHopeDealer #EuniceElliott #RockingWithTheLs #StellarAwards2025 #IPRAYEDForYou #HopeDealer #TourLife #ChoosingHope #LossAndPurpose #HopeDaily #FaithOverFailure #PurposeDrivenPodcast #BlackVoicesInFaith #TheHopeDailySessions 💛 Download this episode — we’re building a community that knows how to rock even with the Ls. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Which "I Am" Am I? : Discovering Your Genius & Purpose | The Hope In Between | Episode 207

Are you insecure, intimidated, or inspired by greatness? In this powerful episode of The Hope In Between, MAJOR. and Eunice Elliott explore what it truly means to discover your genius, embrace your unique gift, and move through the world with purpose and authenticity. Fresh off his performance in Inglewood and attending Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour finale, MAJOR. unpacks what it means to witness excellence up close—and how we all have a spark of that same greatness inside us. Eunice reflects on the tension between rest and productivity, and how aging, transformation, and stillness can open new paths to purpose. From personal growth and creative reinvention to cultural impact and soul-level awakening, this episode dares us to ask: “Which I Am Am I?” The one who shrinks back or the one who rises? Whether you're in a season of pause, self-discovery, or breakthrough, this conversation will remind you: you were designed to renew, to grow again, and to shine in your own lane of genius. Greatness is your birthright—you just have to say yes to it. 🕊️ “Far too big is the sky for only one bird to fly.” Let this be your permission to soar. 🔔 Download this episode 💬 Comment below: What gift or genius are you ready to share? ⏱️ Chapter Markers: 00:00 – Opening Breath + Centering 03:00 – Rest vs. Productivity: The Inner Battle 05:00 – Inglewood Performance Recap 06:30 – MAJOR. on Cowboy Carter & Beyoncé’s Brilliance 13:00 – What Makes a Genius-Level Talent? 17:00 – “Which I Am Am I?”—Inspired, Insecure, or Intimidated 23:00 – You Were Made for Greatness 29:00 – Discovering Your Purpose at Any Age 32:00 – Sit Still, Go Within, Find the Gift 36:00 – Be a Good Steward of Your Gift 38:00 – Closing Words: Hope Ain’t Ever Canceled #TheHopeInBetween #MajorTheHopeDealer #EuniceElliott #DiscoverYourGenius #BeyonceCowboyCarter #PodcastForPurpose #FaithBasedPodcast #BlackVoicesMatter #PodcastForTheSoul #SpiritualPodcast #InspiredNotIntimidated #MidweekMotivation #PurposeDrivenLife #FindYourGift #DailyEncouragement #LiveOnPurpose #CulturalCommentary #HopePodcast #InflectionPointNetwork #BlackExcellence #iHeartPodcast #PodcastAboutGreatness #CowboyCarterReview #WhatIsMyPurpose #YouWereMadeForMore #StillnessAndStrength #PersonalGrowthPodcast #CreativeInspiration #FaithOverFear #InspiredToLead #WhichIAmAmI #YouAreTheGift See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Inevitables of Life: Finding Hope Through Heartbreak, Change, and Growth | Episode 206

In this powerful and emotionally grounding episode of The Hope In Between, co-hosts MAJOR. and Eunice Elliott invite us into a soul-level conversation about what it means to live through the inevitables of life—heartbreak, grief, transition, uncertainty—and still hold on to hope. From MAJOR.'s moving tribute to the late Malcolm-Jamal Warner to Eunice’s deeply personal reflections on turning 50 and discovering a “new self,” this episode offers listeners space to breathe, reflect, and rise. Together, they explore how grief and growth often coexist, how joy can show up in the middle of the battle, and how we are all designed to endure, evolve, and begin again. MAJOR. shares behind-the-scenes stories from his recent NAACP performance, including a touching reminder that we are “not our last victory.” Meanwhile, Eunice reminds us that life’s blank pages—even the painful ones—are meant to be written with intentionality and grace. Whether you're grieving a loved one, navigating change, or simply trying to keep the lights on (literally and metaphorically), this episode delivers healing perspective with humor, heart, and honesty. 🕊️ If life feels heavy right now, take this breath. This is your midweek relief. 🎧 Subscribe and listen on iHeart or wherever you get your podcasts 💬 Comment below: What have you survived that made you stronger? ⏱️ Chapter Markers: 00:00 – Opening Breath + Centering 03:00 – The Gift of Present Awareness 05:00 – The Process of Becoming Someone New 08:00 – MAJOR. on Performing at the NAACP Convention 10:00 – Legacy vs. Labels: Moving Beyond One Song 17:00 – Remembering Malcolm-Jamal Warner 23:00 – The Inevitables of Life: Sadness, Disappointment, Loss 25:00 – How Pain Shapes Purpose 28:00 – Gratitude as the Key to Joy 32:00 – Bills, Blessings, and Perspective 34:00 – Built for the Battle 36:00 – Closing Words of Hope #TheHopeInBetween #MajorTheHopeDealer #EuniceElliott #PodcastForTheSoul #HopePodcast #GriefAndGrowth #YouAreNotAlone #MalcolmJamalWarner #FindingJoy #DailyHope #FaithBasedPodcast #SpiritualWellness #PersonalGrowthJourney #MidweekMotivation #HealingThroughHope #LiveIntentionally #EmotionalWellness #KeepBreathing #WeAreResilient #HopeIsAChoice #NAACP #LegacyAndLove #NewBeginnings #GratitudeChangesEverything #InflectionPointNetwork See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.