Becoming Lotus

Tamara O'Shaughnessy
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A podcast about the power in becoming. For women who are still in motion, still rising, still blooming— and choosing to live with purpose, passion, and presence. For women who know there’s more to life—and refuse to waste a single moment of it. Becoming Lotus is a space for raw and real stories that stir us—stories that inspire, empower, and awaken. It’s for the women who are still in motion, still rising, still blooming—with strength, grace, and resilience. Here, we don’t chase perfection. We honour the unfolding. One story, one moment, one breath at a time.

  1. 3D AGO

    The Extraordinary Ordinary

    In a world that can often feel heavy and uncertain, it’s easy to get caught in the noise of headlines, social media, and the pressures of everyday life. But what if the moments that help steady us are the ones we’re most likely to overlook? In this episode of Becoming Lotus, Tamara reflects on the quiet power of the extraordinary ordinary — the small, often unnoticed moments that can shift our perspective and restore a sense of balance. From the simple act of listening to birds on a spring morning, to the unexpected healing found in pulling invasive weeds during a difficult season of grief, Tamara explores how nature, pause, and presence can help us reclaim our footing when life feels uncertain. Drawing inspiration from the writings of Anne Frank during World War II, this episode reminds us that even in the darkest chapters of history, people have found ways to notice the beauty that still remains. If the world has been feeling heavy lately, this conversation is an invitation to slow down, look up, step outside, and tune into a different frequency — the one where the extraordinary ordinary lives. Because even the smallest moments can be opportunities to make it count. Until next time—keep rising, keep blooming, and keep soaking it all in. If this episode spoke to you, please share it with someone who might need to hear it and it would be greatly appreciated if you would take a moment to write a review. Subscribe to Becoming Lotus so you never miss an episode. 📖 Explore my book I AM LOTUS and my life coaching offerings at tamaraoshaughnessy.com Instagram – @soakingitallin

    14 min

  2. FEB 28

    Training for Life: Strength for the Moments That Matter

    Life will throw curveballs we never see coming. The question isn’t if they will arrive — it’s whether we will be strong enough — physically, emotionally, and spiritually — to meet them when they do. In this deeply personal episode, Tamara shares the story behind one of the hardest podcasts she’s ever written — a week when life interrupted her plans, forced her into stillness, and ultimately revealed a different kind of wisdom. Dedicated to her beloved Australian shepherd Calvin, this episode explores love, loss, preparedness, and the quiet strength required to live fully right up until the end. Drawing on her experiences in palliative care, midlife reinvention, and her unexpected journey into hybrid racing, Tamara reflects on the concept of “training for life” — building resilience, vitality, and inner capacity long before the hard moments arrive. She introduces the idea of a “muscle bubble,” a protective field of strength created through movement, discipline, and self-care that helps us stay standing when life hits hardest. This conversation isn’t really about racing. It’s about being ready to live… and ready to love… no matter what comes. An invitation to examine your own life, your strength, and the gift of time — and to consider how you are preparing for the moments that will matter most. 💛 Dedicated to Calvin — healer, protector, and deeply loved companion.  Until next time—keep rising, keep blooming, and keep soaking it all in. If this episode spoke to you, please share it with someone who might need to hear it and it would be greatly appreciated if you would take a moment to write a review. Subscribe to Becoming Lotus so you never miss an episode. 📖 Explore my book I AM LOTUS and my life coaching offerings at tamaraoshaughnessy.com Instagram – @soakingitallin

    19 min

  3. JAN 30

    Season 2 Episode 2- The Pen Is Still in Your Hands- A Conversation on Authorship, Happiness and Becoming- With My Daughters

    A Conversation on Authorship, Happiness, and Becoming — with My Daughters In this special episode of Becoming Lotus, I’m joined by two of my favourite humans — my daughters, Grace and Julianna. This conversation is about authorship — of our lives, our choices, and the stories we tell ourselves. We talk about happiness, intention, and what it means to realize that no matter where you are in life, the pen is still in your hands. This episode was born from laughter, honesty, and the kind of conversations I always hoped would live on — not just for my girls, but for anyone who needs the reminder that you’re not behind, you’re not stuck, and it’s never too late to choose again. Whether you’re navigating change, questioning what’s next, or simply craving a deeper conversation, this episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and remember that you are still the author of your story. Until next time—keep rising, keep blooming, and keep soaking it all in. If this episode spoke to you, please share it with someone who might need to hear it and it would be greatly appreciated if you would take a moment to write a review. Subscribe to Becoming Lotus so you never miss an episode. 📖 Explore my book I AM LOTUS and my life coaching offerings at tamaraoshaughnessy.com Instagram – @soakingitallin

    29 min

  4. JAN 9

    The Purse: Skulls, Crows and the Call to Live Your Dash

    In the opening episode of Season 2, I share a story that arrived through the most unexpected of places — a handmade purse, a chance encounter, and a poem that will have a deeply profound impact on your life- should you choose to allow it... The Purse: Skulls, Crows and the Call to Live Your Dash is a reflection on contrast and meaning — light and dark, beauty and fear, life and death — and how sometimes the things we resist most are the very things here to teach us. What began as a simple moment at a local artisan market became a powerful reframe for how I see my own life, my past, and the choices I’m making now. Through skulls, crows, and a poem that feels like it could have been written from my own lived experience, this episode explores what it truly means to live intentionally. At the heart of this episode is The Dash — that small line between the date we are born and the date we will someday leave this world. What we choose to put into that dash matters. The story it tells matters. This episode is an invitation. Not to become someone new — but to live more fully as who you already are. To choose with intention. To notice what you’re carrying. And to ask yourself whether the life you’re building is dash-worthy. Season 2 begins here. Poem featured in this episode: “The Dash” by Linda Ellis (1996) Used for discussion and reflection purposes. All rights remain with the author. Featured Artisan Handmade purse featured in this episode by Sweet Seamz — a local artisan brand creating beautiful cork and cotton designs. Until next time—keep rising, keep blooming, and keep soaking it all in. If this episode spoke to you, please share it with someone who might need to hear it and it would be greatly appreciated if you would take a moment to write a review. Subscribe to Becoming Lotus so you never miss an episode. 📖 Explore my book I AM LOTUS and my life coaching offerings at tamaraoshaughnessy.com Instagram – @soakingitallin

    14 min

  5. 12/10/2025

    Season One Finale: The Bridge- Becoming the Vision

    Season One Finale: The Bridge — Becoming the Vision This final episode of Season One is an invitation to stand at the edge of who you’ve been… and take a step toward who you are becoming. We explore the power of visualization, the images that shape our identity, and the inner bridge each of us must cross to meet our future self. You’ll hear stories, science, guided reflection, and the behind-the-scenes evolution of this podcast — and of me. This is the work of becoming: One breath. One image. One step closer to the vision you hold within. Thank you for walking this bridge with me. Season Two awaits. Until next time—keep rising, keep blooming, and keep soaking it all in. If this episode spoke to you, please share it with someone who might need to hear it and it would be greatly appreciated if you would take a moment to write a review. Subscribe to Becoming Lotus so you never miss an episode. 📖 Explore my book I AM LOTUS and my life coaching offerings at tamaraoshaughnessy.com Instagram – @soakingitallin

    18 min

  6. 11/27/2025

    Reflections of Change: Letting go of the Banana

    When we stop gripping who we were, we create space for who we’re becoming. In this episode, I explore the spiritual symbolism of mirrors and broken glass, a powerful lesson on non-attachment from the Yamas & Niyamas, and three stories — from Ted Lasso, from my own life, and from a client — that remind us what happens when we finally learn to let go. Sometimes freedom is as simple as releasing the banana… and trusting the timing of the swing. Until next time—keep rising, keep blooming, and keep soaking it all in. If this episode spoke to you, please share it with someone who might need to hear it and it would be greatly appreciated if you would take a moment to write a review. Subscribe to Becoming Lotus so you never miss an episode. 📖 Explore my book I AM LOTUS and my life coaching offerings at tamaraoshaughnessy.com Instagram – @soakingitallin

    15 min

  7. 11/13/2025

    Episode 8 Beyond the Brand: The Art of Life-ing and the Courage to Become with Keka Dasgupta

    Today’s conversation is one that will stay with you long after you’ve listened — the kind of episode you’ll want to share with someone who’s on the edge of their next chapter. In this episode, I sit down with Keka Dasgupta, award-winning brand strategist, TEDx speaker, gratitude researcher, and the founder of The Art of Life-ing. After years in corporate branding, Keka shifted her focus to something deeper — helping people understand that our most powerful brand is not what the world sees, but what we believe about ourselves. Together, we explore how identity is shaped from the inside out, how gratitude becomes a grounding force in moments of reinvention, and why aligning your inner truth with your outer expression is one of the most courageous things you can do. We talk about the art of “life-ing,”and the evolution of becoming. I won’t apologize for this episode being a little longer than expected, because every moment is rich, generous, and filled with insight and wisdom. Enjoy every single minute. Follow  @kekadasgupta or visit www.artoflifeing.com  Until next time—keep rising, keep blooming, and keep soaking it all in. If this episode spoke to you, please share it with someone who might need to hear it and it would be greatly appreciated if you would take a moment to write a review. Subscribe to Becoming Lotus so you never miss an episode. 📖 Explore my book I AM LOTUS and my life coaching offerings at tamaraoshaughnessy.com Instagram – @soakingitallin

    1h 3m

  8. 10/30/2025

    Episode 7 Awareness — The First Rep of Change: The Strongest Thing You Can Lift is Yourself

    The strongest thing you can lift is yourself. “Awareness is the greatest agent for change.” — Eckhart Tolle This isn’t a story about fitness — it’s a story about awakening. What began as a 12-week “transformation challenge” became a lifelong practice of strength, awareness, and gratitude. A journey that is about so much more than aesthetics. It’s about honouring the gift of time… and a body that can still move. This episode is a reminder that transformation begins the moment you wake up to what’s possible — and that the most rewarding thing you can lift in your life… is yourself. Until next time—keep rising, keep blooming, and keep soaking it all in. If this episode spoke to you, please share it with someone who might need to hear it and it would be greatly appreciated if you would take a moment to write a review. Subscribe to Becoming Lotus so you never miss an episode. 📖 Explore my book I AM LOTUS and my life coaching offerings at tamaraoshaughnessy.com Instagram – @soakingitallin

    23 min
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A podcast about the power in becoming. For women who are still in motion, still rising, still blooming— and choosing to live with purpose, passion, and presence. For women who know there’s more to life—and refuse to waste a single moment of it. Becoming Lotus is a space for raw and real stories that stir us—stories that inspire, empower, and awaken. It’s for the women who are still in motion, still rising, still blooming—with strength, grace, and resilience. Here, we don’t chase perfection. We honour the unfolding. One story, one moment, one breath at a time.

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  • Creator
    Tamara O'Shaughnessy
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Becoming Lotus
  • Show Website
    Becoming Lotus