If life had a “breaking point starter pack,” I checked every box this week - smoke alarms, paying $100 to break into my own car, then a full existential meltdown in my garage. So obviously, the next logical step was to sit by a dam on the lake and cry with my inner child.

Some weeks don’t fall apart — they crack something open.

In this episode, I share a real-time story of burnout, emotional overwhelm, inner child healing, intuition, surrender, and what happens when you stop performing and start listening to what your body and heart are actually trying to say.

If you’ve been feeling anxious, drained, stuck in survival mode, or like you can’t carry the same pain into another chapter… this one is for you.

• Burnout and emotional overload • People-pleasing vs authentic leadership • Nervous system exhaustion and release • Inner child needs vs survival patterns • Intuition and following subtle guidance • Letting go of old pain, roles, and stories • Faith, surrender, and trusting the unknown • Why not everything that feels broken is beyond repair

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Share it with someone who might need permission to put something down.

And as always, do one thing today that brings your inner child joy.

Real stories. Real emotions. Real healing. No script required.

What happens when you stop forcing your life…and start trusting the nudges?

In this powerful “where are they now?” episode, returning guest Karen Johnson joins me for her fourth appearance on the podcast to reflect on how healing unfolds over time — not in a straight line, but in layers.

From her first appearance on Episode 7 to now, Karen shares how her journey has evolved through career transitions, faith, inner child healing, physical health challenges, and redefining success on her own terms. This conversation is a living example of what can happen when ego steps aside, and you begin taking the next right step, even without having the full plan.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why healing isn’t an on/off switch — it’s a knob

• Leaving a long-term career and releasing status-based identity

• Listening to intuition and faith-based nudges

• Inner child healing and reclaiming joy

• Menopause, hormones, Hashimoto’s, and rebuilding body trust

• GLP-1 medications as a support tool (not a shortcut or failure)

• How healing yourself impacts your relationships and marriage

• Creating space for peace, alignment, and possibility

This episode is for anyone who: • Feels stuck in a life that looks “successful” but feels misaligned • Is navigating midlife changes in body, career, or identity • Is tired of compartmentalizing healing and wants wholeness • Needs reassurance that it’s not too late — and you’re not behind

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s safe to listen to that quiet pull inside you, this conversation will remind you:

Get quiet. Breathe. Create space. The nudges know the way.

🎧 To hear the full evolution of Karen’s story, check out her earlier episodes:

• Episode 7

• Episode 27

• Episode 74

Thank you for pressing play and being part of this healing journey!

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If you’re feeling the nudge…trust it. Sometimes pressing play is the first step — and sometimes the next step is saying yes to support.

Episode #100 of the Tami Talks: Unscripted Healing Podcast is more than a milestone; it’s a living example of what happens when you stop forcing, start listening, and allow divine timing to lead.

This episode unfolds from a spontaneous, unplanned trip to Sedona, a place known for spiritual awakening, energetic recalibration, and deep inner work. What begins as a quiet grocery store moment (“bless you” after a sneeze) becomes a soul-level meeting that confirms why this podcast exists…and why this 100th episode could never have been planned.

Tami is joined by her newest soul sister, Maureen Webb, a former Chicago police officer turned spiritual guide who blends Human Design, astrology, Gene Keys, and shadow work into grounded, practical tools for healing and self-understanding.

Together, they share an honest, emotional, and deeply human conversation about:

• Worthiness and receiving support

• Body image and lifelong dieting patterns

• Grief, the mother wound, and nervous system safety

• Inner child healing and shadow work (without retraumatizing)

• Trusting intuition before ego steps in

• Why this moment—and this year—matters so much

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to trust your intuition…this might be it.

To celebrate 100 episodes, Tami is giving away a $100 Amazon gift card for you to spend on your inner child—something fun, playful, and joy-filled.

How to enter: • Rate this episode and leave a comment (on your listening platform), or • Comment on any of the episode’s promo posts or reels on social media

• Winner announced next week!

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As you listen, consider:

• Where in my life am I being nudged to slow down and listen instead of push?

• What would it feel like to trust that help can arrive in simple, unexpected ways?

Trust the nudge. That’s enough for today.

00:00 Episode 100 + inner child opening 05:13 Giveaway + why this episode couldn’t be planned 07:43 Meeting Maureen + the Sedona “Bless You” moment 20:30 Worthiness, body image, and grief 33:02 Sedona, surrender, and divine timing 49:06 Collective energy + breaking cycles 1:23:01 Final message: Break the cycle 1:26:44 Gratitude + what’s next