What if your healing story could become the very thing that helps others heal?

In this episode of Live Brighter with Tara, Tara sits down with Heather Hughes—co-developer of the Splankna Therapy Institute—to share her journey from childhood trauma to deep emotional and physical healing.

Together, they explore how trauma can impact both the mind and body, why traditional talk therapy doesn't always reach the root, and how healing can happen through a deeper connection between faith and the healing process.

This conversation covers:

• Childhood trauma and its lasting impact
• Healing beyond traditional talk therapy
• Faith, identity, and personal transformation
• Why healing happens one step at a time

If you've ever felt stuck despite doing "all the right work," this episode offers a thoughtful perspective on healing, growth, and transformation.

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PODCAST CHAPTERS:

01:41 Heather's Healing Journey: From Childhood Trauma to Splankna Therapy

06:57 How Splankna Therapy Transforms Emotional and Physical Healing

10:00 Inside Upperdogs: Understanding Emotional and Spiritual Authority

21:55 New Age Beliefs vs Faith: Exploring the "Upper Dog" Perspective

29:21 Faith, Love, Authority, and Money: A Deeper Conversation

33:59 Finding Peace, Comfort, and Gratitude in Everyday Life

36:31 Living Brighter: Daily Practices for Deep Healing

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What if healing requires going deeper than conscious thought alone?

In this episode of Live Brighter with Tara, Tara sits down with Sarah Thiessen—licensed therapist, founder of the Splankna Training Institute, and author of Splankna: The Redemption of Energy Healing for the Kingdom of God.

Sarah shares her journey from skepticism to developing a Christian mind-body healing protocol designed to help address trauma, emotional wounds, and subconscious patterns that traditional talk therapy may not fully resolve.

Together, they explore faith, trauma healing, spiritual discernment, and the deeper roots of emotional pain through the lens of Sarah's personal and professional experience.

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PODCAST CHAPTERS:

00:59 Introduction to Splankna: Origins, Faith, and the Healing Journey

15:29 The Transformational Power of Splankna Healing

21:05 Inside Splankna: Protocols, Foundations, and Core Approaches

27:48 What a Splankna Session Really Looks Like

35:33 Splankna vs Traditional Therapy: Key Differences Explained

41:07 Generational Healing: Breaking Patterns and Personal Stories

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What if the ways you've learned to love others… have come at the cost of abandoning yourself?

In this episode of Live Brighter with Tara, I explore the concept of self-abandonment—what it looks like, how it shows up in our daily lives, and the quiet ways it impacts our emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. We talk about the subtle patterns of self-abandonment, like prioritizing others' needs over your own, habitual self-sacrifice, and losing trust in your own voice. I share how these behaviors disconnect us from who we truly are—and why rebuilding self-trust is the foundation for real change.

This conversation also offers practical, empowering steps to begin choosing yourself again. From honoring your thoughts and feelings to making small, intentional decisions that support your future self, this episode is about returning to self-love in a grounded, sustainable way. ✨

An invitation to reconnect with yourself, rebuild self-trust, and live brighter from a place of alignment and authenticity.

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PODCAST CHAPTERS:

01:20 — 6 Signs of Self-Abandonment

09:29 — Shifting from Self-Abandonment to Self-Love

11:57 — Building Self-Awareness & Self-Trust

15:56 — Having Your Own Back & Creating Empowering Narratives

17:58 — The Advantages of Self-Love Over Self-Abandonment

18:30 — Guided Reflection Session

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Tags: #SelfAbandonment #SelfTrust #ChooseYourself #EmotionalHealing #PersonalGrowth #Boundaries #AuthenticLiving #LiveBrighterWithTara

What if the pressure to "stay positive" is actually disconnecting you from yourself?

In this episode of Live Brighter with Tara, Tara explores the hidden impact of toxic positivity and why denying difficult emotions can lead to emotional avoidance, stress, and disconnection. She shares why acknowledging and feeling the full range of emotions is essential for self-awareness, mental health, and authentic living.

✨ An invitation to release the pressure to always be positive, reconnect with your emotional truth, and live brighter with honesty and self-compassion.

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PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:

00:40 The Hidden Dangers of Toxic Positivity
02:19 How Toxic Positivity Shows Up in Abusive Relationships
05:28 Why Emotional Disconnection Happens
09:03 Practical Tools to Move Beyond Toxic Positivity

15:33 Training Your Brain for Gratitude While Accepting Reality
18:29 Reflection: Choosing Authenticity and Deeper Connection

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Tags: #ToxicPositivity #EmotionalSuppression #MentalHealthEducation #EmotionalIntelligence #HealingJourney #SelfAwareness #PsychologyOfEmotions ##EmotionalHonesty #MentalHealthAwareness #EmotionalHealing #SelfAwareness #AuthenticLiving #PersonalGrowth #LiveBrighterWithTara

What if perfectionism and being "the good one" are quietly disconnecting you from yourself—and others?

In this two-part episode of Live Brighter with Tara, we explore the essence of fierce conversations, the power of authentic connection, and why conversations shape the health of every relationship. Tara shares how to build courage through honest dialogue and offers a simple structure for having conversations that create clarity instead of conflict.

✨ An invitation to speak truth with compassion, strengthen your relationships, and live brighter through authentic connection.

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PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:

00:50 Understanding Perfectionism and "Goodism"

02:04 The Hidden Cost of Perfectionism and People-Pleasing

05:34 Where Perfectionism Begins: Early Messages and Conditioning

14:49 The Path Toward Self-Compassion and Authentic Self-Worth

17:00 How Hypnotherapy Can Help Rewire Perfectionism

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Tags: #HowToStopPeoplePleasing #Perfectionism #HardConversations #CommunicationSkills #EmotionalHealth #RelationshipAdvice #BoundariesInRelationships #perfectionismrecovery #goodism #recoveringperfectionist #subconsciousreprogramming #overcomingselfcriticism #overcomingselfdoubt #childhoodtrauma #innerchildhealing

What if sensuality is less about performance and more about presence?

In this episode of Live Brighter with Tara, I'm joined by Susan Beth Breuner for a meaningful conversation about sensuality as self-expression, confidence, and embodied awareness. We explore the feminine gaze, the empowering nature of intimate photography, and how embracing individuality can support personal growth and joy.

✨ A thoughtful invitation to reconnect with your worth, creativity, and authentic self—one intentional moment at a time.

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PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:

00:20 Exploring Sensuality: A New Perspective

02:32 The Feminine Gaze in Photography

07:50 Empowerment Through Intimate Photography

14:15 Living Brighter: Personal Practices for Confidence

17:33 Embracing Sensuality Beyond Sexuality

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Tags: #BurnoutRecovery #HighFunctioningBurnout #WhenYourBodySaysEnough #NervousSystemHealing #EmotionalBurnout #ChronicStress #MindBodyConnection #TraumaInTheBody #RestIsHealing #EmotionalWellness #SomaticHealing #MentalHealthPodcast #HealingJourney #ListenToYourBody #LiveBrighterWithTara

Have you been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected—and can't quite pinpoint why?

In this episode of Live Brighter with Tara, I explore burnout through an emotional, spiritual, and physical lens. Drawing from personal experience, I share how cumulative stress, unprocessed emotions, and prolonged high capacity can lead to deep depletion—and why burnout is often a signal, not a failure.

We talk about how to recognize burnout early, why emotional processing and rest are essential, and how healing happens when we listen to the body with patience, compassion, and care. This conversation offers a grounded, holistic perspective on recovery—one gentle step at a time.

✨ A thoughtful invitation to slow down, reconnect, and support yourself back to wholeness.

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PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:

00:21 — Understanding Burnout: The Hidden Struggles & How It Develops

03:33 — Common Ways Burnout Shows Up (and Where We're Most Vulnerable)

04:51 — The Emotional Cost of Burnout

11:13 — Supporting Yourself Through Burnout Symptoms

13:53 — Navigating the Spiritual & Physical Dimensions of Burnout

16:57 — Why Self-Care and Healing Are Not Optional

19:41 — Closing Reflections: Growth, Support, and Moving Forward

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What happens when success keeps going—but your capacity doesn't?

In this episode of Live Brighter with Tara, I sit down with Alisha Fickert, top-producing Realtor who openly shares her journey through burnout following the devastation of the Camp Fire in 2018 and the prolonged strain of the COVID-19 pandemic. What looked like resilience on the outside slowly turned into exhaustion, overwhelm, and disconnection on the inside.

Alicia reflects on how burnout shows up, why so many high-achievers miss the early warning signs, and what it truly takes to recover—not by doing more, but by honoring limits. We talk about the power of boundaries, the necessity of self-care, and why scheduling time for joy isn't indulgent—it's essential.

✨ This conversation is for anyone who loves their work but feels stretched thin, reminding us that sustainable success is rooted in well-being, balance, and permission to rest.

Contact Alisha HERE: Alisha@alishafickert.com

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PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:

00:20 Introduction to Alisha Fickert and Her Journey

01:41 Understanding Burnout: Alicia's Personal Experience

05:18 The Impact of the Camp Fire and COVID-19 on Burnout

09:32 Recognizing the Symptoms of Burnout

17:39 The Importance of Self-Care and Healthy Boundaries

24:37 Practical Strategies for Overcoming Burnout

26:53 Alicia's Current Life and Business Balance

29:20 Conclusion and Resources for Support

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Tags: #BurnoutRecovery #RunningOnEmpty #HighAchieverBurnout #EmotionalWellness #PermissionToRest #SustainableSuccess #BoundariesMatter #MentalHealthAwareness #WomenAndBurnout #NervousSystemHealing #SelfCareIsEssential #HealingJourney #LiveBrighterWithTara #EmotionalResilience #FaithAndHealing