• Infertility
• Pregnancy loss/grief
• Perimenopause discussion
• Hormone and reproductive health struggles
• Medical gaslighting/frustration with healthcare system
• Emotional distress/anxiety
• Discussion of fertility decline
• Menopause
• Mental health struggles
• Brief mention of family conflict/drama

In this solo episode of Radiant Resilience, Tawny shares a deeply honest update on her recent hormone and fertility journey after receiving conflicting information about whether or not she’s entering perimenopause. After being sent into an emotional spiral by one doctor’s interpretation of her bloodwork, she sought a second opinion and was left with even more questions about women’s health, hormones, infertility grief, and how little support and research many women receive.

She opens up about the emotional complexity of letting go of hope, navigating uncertainty, and learning how to exist in a life that no longer revolves around infertility treatments and survival mode. Tawny also shares her frustrations with the medical system, the financial barriers to hormone care, and the broader conversation around women’s health education and hormone imbalance.

On a lighter note, she talks about booking an exciting new adventure to Madagascar with Colin for his 40th birthday, the joys and challenges of travel, and the books currently consuming her life — including Mistborn, Silver Elite, Broken Dove, and more romantasy favorites.

This episode is vulnerable, reflective, honest, and full of the messy in-between moments of trying to rediscover yourself after years of struggle.

FROM THE ARCHIVES

In this powerful episode of Radiant Resilience, Tawny is joined by Dr. Tara Harding—nurse practitioner, fertility advocate, and founder of the only infertility nonprofit in the Dakotas—for a raw and eye-opening conversation about infertility, endometriosis, medical gaslighting, and reclaiming control over your body and your care.

Dr. Tara shares:

• Her own journey from unexplained infertility to motherhood—and now, a second fertility journey with new challenges

• How undiagnosed endometriosis and adenomyosis shaped her symptoms, IVF outcomes, and surgical needs

• Why she believes “unexplained infertility” is a harmful, unacceptable diagnosis

• What real care looks like—from proper excision surgery to collaborative healthcare teams

• Her fight for insurance coverage and fertility justice through legislative advocacy

• The emotional weight of navigating IVF again, even as a medical professional

This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with infertility, chronic health issues, or feeling dismissed by their doctors. You are not alone—and you deserve real answers.

• Infidelity / cheating
• Emotional betrayal
• Gaslighting / manipulation
• Sexually transmitted infections (STD mention)
• Substance use (alcohol & drugs)
• Toxic relationships
• Mental health struggles
• Grief and emotional distress
• Family addiction (alcoholism)
• Brief mention of suicidal ideation / dark mental states

What happens when you know something is wrong… but you can’t bring yourself to face it?

In this episode, Tawny sits down with Jacki to unpack a deeply personal story of a long-term relationship built on love, denial, and repeated betrayal. From high school sweethearts to engagement—and ultimately a devastating discovery—Jacki shares what it was like to live in a cycle of knowing and not knowing at the same time.

They dive into the emotional complexity of being cheated on, the survival mechanisms we use to avoid pain, and the heartbreak of realizing not just your partner, but people around you, knew more than you did.

But this conversation isn’t just about betrayal—it’s about what comes after.

Jacki opens up about the messy, chaotic healing phase (hello early 20s spiral), the unexpected way she met her now-husband, and the powerful lessons she learned about commitment, self-worth, and what real love actually looks like.

This episode is raw, honest, and ultimately hopeful—a reminder that even the most painful endings can lead you exactly where you’re meant to be.