Tender Space

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Tender Space is a soft place for honest conversations about life, mental health, fading friendships, emotional exhaustion, healing, freedom, and the quiet struggles we carry alone. This podcast explores the parts of being human we don’t always know how to explain — overthinking at night, feeling lost in life, outgrowing people, trying to heal while still hurting, and learning how to exist in a world that can feel both beautiful and unfair. Through deep reflections, real conversations, and vulnerable storytelling, Tender Space reminds listeners that they are not alone in what they feel.

  1. 21h ago

    In a Rush to Go Nowhere with Tony Tenaglier

    What if being busy isn’t the same thing as moving forward? In this episode of Tender Space, Tony Tenaglier invites us to slow down and question the constant rush that has become so normal in modern life. Tony is an aerospace Quality Manager, PhD researcher in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, author, and podcast host. His work sits at the intersection of psychology, leadership, flow, engineering, meaningful work, and yoga philosophy. We talk about integrity, purpose, burnout, meaningful careers, self-awareness, and the difference between practicing something and performing it. Tony also shares the philosophy behind his upcoming book, In a Rush to Go Nowhere: Finding Savasana, and why slowing down may be one of the most important forms of internal work we can practice. If you've ever felt like you're constantly moving but somehow not really arriving, this conversation is an invitation to pause, breathe, and ask a different question: What actually matters to me? About Tony Tenaglier Tony Tenaglier is an aerospace Quality Manager, PhD researcher in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, author, and podcast host. His work bridges science, psychology, engineering, and philosophy to explore meaningful work, leadership, personal growth, self-awareness, integrity, and flow. Tony hosts two podcasts: Work Sucks, But I Like It, which explores careers, organizations, leadership, and meaningful work, and Yoga is a Practice, Not a Performance, which focuses on self-awareness, yoga philosophy, mindfulness, and the lifelong practice of becoming a better human being. His upcoming book, In a Rush to Go Nowhere: Finding Savasana, explores slowing down, reducing stress, cultivating presence, and reconnecting with what matters most. Guest Link https://inarushtogonowhere.com/

  2. 22h ago

    The Questions We Don’t Know to Ask About Our Health with Norbert Heuser

    What if some of the things affecting our health are things we have simply learned to consider normal? In this episode of Tender Space, Norbert Heuser shares the extraordinary journey that began with a serious illness 45 years ago and ultimately led him from business management into health coaching, alternative medicine, research, invention, and public speaking. Norbert discusses his experiences with food and beverage addictions, his early work with kinesiology, the doctor who changed the course of his life, and his belief that health requires us to look beyond symptoms and consider the bigger picture. We also explore curiosity, questioning conventional assumptions, environmental factors, electromagnetic radiation, water, his approach to developing health-related technologies, and the personal calling that continues to drive his work. This is a conversation about asking questions, staying curious, and being willing to keep learning—even when the answers take us somewhere we never expected to go. About Norbert Heuser Norbert Heuser is a German-born inventor, entrepreneur, public speaker, life and health coach, management consultant, author, and philosopher. He has delivered more than 200 one- and two-day seminars and participated in podcasts, interviews, and talks across seven countries, visiting 39 countries throughout his life. After becoming seriously ill 45 years ago, Norbert began an extensive personal journey into self-healing and alternative medicine. He says this experience led him to research food and beverage addictions, food intolerance, health, performance, and other areas he believes are often overlooked. Over the years, he developed proprietary technologies and products focused on health and energy-related concerns, including his ProtectPro and HiEnergy technologies. He describes his work as an effort to educate people, encourage them to look at health from a broader perspective, and find solutions to problems they may not realize they are experiencing. Guest Link https://improveyourlifewithnorbert.com/

  3. 2d ago

    From Surviving to Finally Living with Margie Allman

    What happens when surviving is no longer enough? In this powerful episode of Tender Space, Margie Allman shares a deeply personal story of trauma, addiction, prostitution, resilience, physical endurance, grief, and ultimately, healing. Margie’s journey took her from surviving institutionalized child abuse and addiction to becoming a Pilates instructor and Ironman triathlon contender. For years, triathlon gave her a way to keep moving forward—but after losing her partner of 22 years shortly before turning 50, she realized there was deeper healing waiting beneath all that strength. We talk about shame, survival, addiction, resilience, grief, failure, self-acceptance, and what it means to become comfortable in your own skin. Margie’s story is not simply about everything she survived. It’s about what happened when she finally began creating a life beyond survival. About Margie Allman Margie Allman is the author of the forthcoming book The Sufferfest: How Sex, Drugs, and Triathlon Saved My Life. Her memoir chronicles her journey from surviving institutionalized child abuse at Straight, Inc., through addiction and prostitution, to becoming a Pilates instructor and Ironman triathlon contender. Margie became a Pilates instructor at 33 and a triathlete at 38. Her story also includes serious health challenges, including epilepsy following a high fever at 19 and Toxic Shock Syndrome at 30. After losing her partner of 22 years shortly before her 50th birthday, Margie began confronting the deeper healing she had needed all along. Today, at 60, she shares the tools and lessons that have helped her move toward peace, self-acceptance, and a life she genuinely wants to live. Guest Link https://www.instagram.com/margieallman?stkn=aXJuZ2dlbWk4MjQx https://www.linkedin.com/in/margieallman https://www.facebook.com/margie.allman/

  4. 4d ago

    When Success No Longer Feels Like Success with Richard Jack III

    What happens when success no longer feels like success? In this episode of Tender Space, Richard “Coach Jack” Jack III joins us for a thoughtful conversation about identity, alignment, burnout, leadership, pressure, purpose, and the quiet internal conflict that can exist behind achievement. After 20 years as a Senior Noncommissioned Officer in the U.S. Air Force, Richard developed a perspective shaped by leadership under pressure, behavioral science, counseling, coaching, strategy, and personal development. Today, through his CEI Ecosystem—Clarity, Execution, Impact—he works with executives, high performers, veterans, and professionals who are navigating moments when their responsibilities, identity, and ambitions no longer seem to fit together. We explore why people can become successful at living a life they’ve already outgrown, how identity influences decision-making, why clarity matters before execution, and what it means to rebuild a life around the person you’re becoming. This is a conversation about the uncomfortable space between who we were and who we’re becoming—and the possibility that feeling stuck may sometimes be an invitation to realign. About Richard Jack III Richard “Coach Jack” Jack III is an Alignment Coach and Strategist and creator of the CEI Ecosystem—Clarity, Execution, Impact. His work helps executives, high performers, veterans, and mid-level professionals explore identity-driven patterns, internal conflict, decision-making, leadership, and personal direction. Richard spent 20 years as a Senior Noncommissioned Officer in the U.S. Air Force and draws from military leadership, graduate-level counseling and behavioral science training, coaching, personal development, and strategic execution. Through his coaching and consulting work, Richard focuses on helping people understand the gap between their current identity and the person they are becoming, then develop practical ways to move forward with greater clarity and purpose. He has also impacted more than 1,200 youth through his nonprofit work and has coached leaders, high performers, and transitioning veterans through periods of change and reinvention. Guest Link https://www.linkedin.com/in/rj3consultants https://www.rj3consultants.com/clarity-assessment

  5. 4d ago

    Working With Your Brain, Not Against It with Kathryn Riordan

    What if you don’t need more discipline—you need a different way of working with yourself? In this episode of Tender Space, Kathryn Riordan joins us for an honest conversation about neurodivergence, burnout, executive dysfunction, time blindness, food struggles, sensitivity, and the pressure so many women feel to constantly do more. Kathryn shares how her own long search for healing eventually led her to a different understanding of wellness: instead of forcing herself to follow systems that didn’t fit, she began learning how to work with her brain, body, and nervous system. We talk about sustainable goal-setting, nourishment without restrictive rules, sensitivity, burnout prevention, and the importance of building a life that supports you rather than constantly asking you to overcome yourself. If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing because you can’t seem to stick to the routines that seem so easy for everyone else, this conversation offers a gentler question: What if the goal isn’t to become someone else, but to understand yourself better? About Kathryn Riordan Kathryn Riordan is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and founder of For The Sensitive. She specializes in supporting neurodivergent women, including women with ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, and those who identify as Highly Sensitive People. After years of navigating gut issues, anxiety, depression, OCD, migraines, and chronic health challenges, Kathryn eventually took medical leave from Corporate America and began rethinking her approach to wellness. Today, she helps driven and sensitive women navigate burnout, exhaustion, executive dysfunction, food struggles, and other challenges while building health, confidence, and success in ways that feel sustainable and aligned with their individual needs. Guest Link https://forthesensitive.com/ https://www.instagram.com/healthforthehighlysensitive?stkn=MW0ycTRwanJrcm51cA==

  6. Sep 27

    Who Are You When the Old Dream Ends? with Josh Washington

    What happens when the dream you spent years building is no longer the life you want? In this episode of Tender Space, Josh “Juice” Washington joins us to talk about identity, money, entrepreneurship, limiting beliefs, and the courage required to reinvent yourself. After spending about a decade as a professional dancer—including performing with the Jabbawockeez, choreographing, and touring—Juice began questioning a reality familiar to many people: if his body and time stopped working, his income stopped too. That realization eventually took him from professional dance into sales, marketing, entrepreneurship, business acquisition, and coaching. But underneath the career changes is a deeper story about starting over, letting go of an old identity, learning to see yourself differently, and building a future that once might have felt impossible. About Josh Washington Josh Washington, also known as “Juice,” is a coach, connector, entrepreneur, and former professional dancer. After years in professional dance, including performing with acts such as the Jabbawockeez, Juice transitioned into sales and marketing, built his own agency, and eventually moved into coaching. Today, he serves as a Member Success Manager at Action Academy, where he guides approximately 150 members through business acquisition, while also running an independent coaching practice supporting capital raisers and entrepreneurs. His approach combines practical business frameworks with conversations around vision, goals, mindset, identity, and becoming the person capable of stepping into a new chapter. Guest Link https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaswashington619

  7. Sep 27

    Parenting While You’re Still Healing with Emily Cleghorn

    What happens when you’re trying to raise your children differently while still healing from what happened to you? In this episode of Tender Space, Trigger Recovery Coach Emily Cleghorn joins us for an honest conversation about parenting after trauma, emotional triggers, mom guilt, reactive patterns, repair, and the pressure mothers can feel to get everything right. We explore why parenting can bring old emotions to the surface, what it means to recognize patterns without drowning in shame, and how parents can approach moments of disconnection with responsibility and compassion. Emily also shares the philosophy behind her Mended Mama Method and why she believes mothers don’t need to wait until they feel completely healed before building meaningful, connected relationships with their children. This is a conversation for the mother who loves her children deeply but sometimes finds herself reacting from places she’s still learning to understand. About Emily Cleghorn Emily Cleghorn is an award-winning Holistic Trigger Recovery Coach, bestselling author, podcaster, and speaker whose work focuses on supporting trauma-surviving mothers as they navigate parenting and their own healing. She is the creator of the Mended Mama Method and host of Mamahood After Trauma. Through her coaching and educational work, Emily explores emotional triggers, reactive patterns, guilt, overwhelm, repair, and building connection between parents and children. Her central message is that mothers can begin creating healthier patterns and meaningful relationships with their children while their own healing is still unfolding. Guest Link https://www.emilycleghorncoaching.ca/

  8. Sep 26

    Reclaiming Your Voice Across Cultures with Kneet

    What happens when finding your voice becomes part of finding yourself? In this episode of Tender Space, independent recording artist and songwriter Kneet joins us for an intimate conversation about music, cultural identity, motherhood, resilience, belonging, and reclaiming your voice. Born and raised in Bangkok and now based in New York, Kneet has built her music around lived experience and the different worlds that have shaped her. Her creative journey includes RISE, which reached #1 on Apple Music’s video chart and appeared on a Times Square billboard, as well as Bangkok to New York, a song reflecting her journey between cultures. We also explore how difficult personal experiences influenced her decision to become an advocate and establish Protect Children NY, and how she navigates the intersection of motherhood, creativity, identity, and speaking up about issues that matter deeply to her. At its heart, this is a conversation about what can happen when we stop allowing other voices to define our story and begin listening to our own. About Kneet Music Kneet is a Thai Sikh–Punjabi independent recording artist, songwriter, storyteller, advocate, and founder of Protect Children NY. Born and raised in Bangkok and now based in New York, her creative work draws from her multicultural identity and experiences of motherhood, resilience, transformation, and belonging. Her music blends pop, hip-hop, soul/R&B, and cinematic storytelling. Alongside her creative work, Kneet holds a master’s degree in Developmental Psychology and advocates around child protection and family-court reform. Guest Link https://linktr.ee/kneetmusic https://www.kneetmusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kneetmusic?stkn=MTE5ZDVuaXRwcnY5cA== https://youtube.com/@kneetmusic?si=15JaQQSAfRbJp2Er

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Tender Space is a soft place for honest conversations about life, mental health, fading friendships, emotional exhaustion, healing, freedom, and the quiet struggles we carry alone. This podcast explores the parts of being human we don’t always know how to explain — overthinking at night, feeling lost in life, outgrowing people, trying to heal while still hurting, and learning how to exist in a world that can feel both beautiful and unfair. Through deep reflections, real conversations, and vulnerable storytelling, Tender Space reminds listeners that they are not alone in what they feel.

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  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    147
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