FIRE IN HER EYES PODCAST

Tania Skowronski
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A podcast about women who persevered! Stories and conversations with and about resilient women. 

  1. Aug 22

    How Honoring Your Truth Changes Everything for You and Your Kids: A conversation with my son, Joseph

    Send us Fan Mail The hardest decision of her life didn’t just end a marriage - it tested motherhood, identity, and whether a family can break apart and still come back stronger. Tania opens up about the choice that changed everything, and her son Joseph joins her for a raw, deeply honest conversation about what it was like to live through the fallout and eventually rebuild their bond.What starts as a painful reflection becomes a powerful blueprint for navigating change, parenting through uncertainty, and choosing truth over appearance. Joseph shares what he learned from watching his mother survive the storm, and Tania explains why she believed staying would have meant betraying her own values - even when the cost felt unbearable.You’ll discover: Why “trading one set of problems for another” is often the real reality behind big life decisionsHow perspective, maturity, and time can heal even a painful parent-child riftWhy Tania believes children benefit from being allowed to struggle, fail, and growThe difference between protecting your kids and rescuing themHow living in alignment with your truth can create a life you never could have imaginedJoseph speaks candidly about the hurt, the distance, and the hard-earned respect that came from seeing his mother as a human being, not just a parent. Tania shares the internal compass that guided her through divorce, remarriage, counseling, and rebuilding a family on new terms - all while learning to release external validation and trust her own path.This episode is for anyone facing a major life reset, parenting through change, or wondering whether the pain they’re in might one day become the very thing that frees them. If you need proof that devastation and growth can coexist, this conversation will stay with you long after it ends.

    How Honoring Your Truth Changes Everything for You and Your Kids: A conversation with my son, Joseph

  2. Apr 26

    Navigating Trauma: Insights on Healing, Resilience, and Emotional Freedom

    Send us Fan Mail Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of trauma and its psychological effects. Listener discretion is advised. Trauma isn't just a scar from the past - it's a complex neurological experience that shapes how we think, feel, and behave today. But what if healing is possible, and understanding your trauma is the first step?  Dr. Tara Tozzi, a licensed clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience, shares powerful insights. She discusses:  How trauma at different life stages affects our healing process, with unexpected insights about childhood versus adult trauma. Why our brains are pre-wired for resilience, equipped with survival instincts that, with awareness, can be harnessed rather than hindered. Practical methods to recognize trauma's lingering effects on temperament, relationships, and behavior-and how understanding these shifts can free you from shame and frustration. The importance of creating safe spaces for trauma processing, and how to approach conversations with loved ones when supporting someone through pain.How to regulate your nervous system when hypersensitivity or hypervigilance threaten your peace, including simple tactics rooted in evolutionary biology and neurofeedback.https://mindcareohio.com/

    Navigating Trauma: Insights on Healing, Resilience, and Emotional Freedom

  3. Apr 12

    The Hidden Power of Financial Clarity During Major Life Transitions

    Send us Fan Mail Leah Hadley, a financial advisor and divorce expert, shares how women can transform their relationship with money to gain freedom and confidence during life's transitions. Discover how major events like marriage and divorce impact financial decisions and why understanding your mindset is crucial. Leah introduces practical tools from her Intentional Money Method to help women break free from financial overwhelm and build wealth with purpose. This episode is perfect for women ready to redefine their financial future and embrace clarity and empowerment. Join Leah to learn how intentional wealth can create freedom and peace in your life. Intentional Money: The Modern Woman’s Guide to Building Wealth, Purpose, and Peace https://a.co/d/0cUbnvNC

    The Hidden Power of Financial Clarity During Major Life Transitions

  4. Mar 22

    Why Authenticity Is a Lifelong Journey of Identity & Deconstruction

    Send us Fan Mail https://www.itsaprivilege.org/ Authenticity is more than a buzzword—it's a crucial driver of belonging, leadership, and personal impact. Yet, in systems designed without all of us in mind, showing up truly as yourself can feel both risky and revolutionary. If you've ever wondered how to stay authentic in spaces that demand conformity or the true cost of hiding your identity, this episode is for you.Join Kate Jordan-Downs, founder of It's a Privilege, as she unpacks how authentic living is a lifelong journey—shaped by self-awareness, vulnerability, and courage. She shares candid stories of how early insecurities, societal messages, and workplace dynamics threaten our ability to be fully ourselves—and reveals the unseen opportunities missed when we don't.You'll discover concrete frameworks like brave spaces that foster authenticity amid conflict, and the keys to authentic leadership grounded in transparency, vulnerability, and curiosity. Kate explains why authenticity is especially tough to sustain in professional settings, where power dynamics and cultural norms often force us to code-switch or shrink ourselves. She dives into how organizations lose innovation and talent when employees feel forced to mask their true selves, and how cultivating a sense of safety through honesty can unlock their full potential.This episode isn't just about theory—it's a call to action for anyone ready to step into their power, embrace imperfection, and create environments where authenticity fuels belonging. If you're a woman deep in the experience of balancing societal expectations, or a leader committed to building more inclusive workplaces, this is your blueprint for transformation.Authentic living isn't a privilege—it's a human right. Tune in to understand how shedding masks and trusting your true self can lead to richer connections, stronger leadership, and a more equitable world. Perfect for those craving real change and practical strategies to move from external validation to internal confidence.

    Why Authenticity Is a Lifelong Journey of Identity & Deconstruction

  5. Mar 8

    From Diagnosis to Purpose: How Cancer Inspired My New Business Venture

    Send us Fan Mail In this raw and empowering conversation, Heather shares how a sudden cancer diagnosis challenged her identity as a wife, mother, and woman- and how she found power in owning her story.  From navigating the emotional roller coaster of diagnosis and treatment to reimagining her sense of beauty and self-worth, her journey highlights the importance of authenticity and the courage to show up as your true self, scars and all.

    From Diagnosis to Purpose: How Cancer Inspired My New Business Venture

  6. Feb 22

    Leaning On Her Faith Through Divorce And Into Self-Authenticity

    Send us Fan Mail Many women grow up believing their worth is tied to sacrifice and fulfilling traditional roles. But what happens when your inner voice whispers otherwise-and you choose to listen?' Kay Ciarrone Pavicic's journey from a rigid, sacrificial marriage to embracing authentic self-love and balance reveals a powerful truth: your deepest fulfillment begins when you trust yourself enough to break free. In this episode, Kay opens up about her struggles navigating a high-stakes marriage rooted in faith and obligation, questioning long-held beliefs, and finding the courage to prioritize her happiness. You'll discover how her resilience transformed her understanding of love, faith, and identity- especially after a divorce that many saw as failure, but she saw as liberation.

    Leaning On Her Faith Through Divorce And Into Self-Authenticity

  7. Feb 8

    Turning A Diagnosis Into Empowerment And Authenticity

    Send us Fan Mail Brandie, a model and mental health advocate, transforms every "no" into a "yes" by embracing authenticity and defying societal limits. Diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy at 16 months, she redefines beauty and success through resilience and self-awareness. Discover her strategies for overcoming mental barriers and her vision for mental health advocacy. This episode is a powerful reminder that strength lies in mental fortitude and authenticity. Perfect for anyone seeking inspiration to stand boldly in their truth

    Turning A Diagnosis Into Empowerment And Authenticity

  8. Jan 25

    Belonging and Identity: A Deep Dive

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Laura Guilliam discusses the complexities of identity, belonging, and personal growth.  We explore how identity shifts and disruptions impact our lives and the importance of co-creation in relationships.  The conversation highlights the role of gratitude in grounding oneself and offers insights into managing identity changes with resilience.

    Belonging and Identity: A Deep Dive
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A podcast about women who persevered! Stories and conversations with and about resilient women. 

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  • Creator
    Tania Skowronski
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 FIRE IN HER EYES PODCAST
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