Live Brighter With Tara

Tara Wolfe Schaan
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Have you experienced an emotionally or religiously destructive relationship? This community encourages you to Living Brighter 1% at a time. I'm Tara, Christian Life Coach and two times psych ward attendee from a destructive relationship.

  1. FEB 2

    115. When Your Body Says "Enough": Understanding Burnout as a Signal, Not a Failure

    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.   Get Your FREE Unravel Notebook Chapter for This Week: https://www.livebrighter.info/lead-collection   For More Information: https://www.livebrighter.info/   Get the Unravel Notebook HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Unravel-Notebook-Tara-Wolfe-Schaan/dp/B0CTPDWJ8L   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   Follow us on our Socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livebrighterwithtara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Live-Brighter-with-Tara/61552844352218/   Grow 1% each day, I believe in you! Thank you for Listening!   Tags:   #BurnoutRecovery #HighFunctioningBurnout #WhenYourBodySaysEnough #NervousSystemHealing #EmotionalBurnout #ChronicStress #MindBodyConnection #TraumaInTheBody #RestIsHealing #EmotionalWellness #SomaticHealing #MentalHealthPodcast #HealingJourney #ListenToYourBody #LiveBrighterWithTara

    22 min

  2. JAN 19

    114. Running on Empty: When Success Outpaces Capacity (Interview with Alisha Fickert)

    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 Get Your FREE Unravel Notebook Chapter for This Week: https://www.livebrighter.info/lead-collection For More Information: https://www.livebrighter.info/ Get the Unravel Notebook HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Unravel-Notebook-Tara-Wolfe-Schaan/dp/B0CTPDWJ8L     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       Follow us on our Socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livebrighterwithtara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Live-Brighter-with-Tara/61552844352218/   Grow 1% each day, I believe in you! Thank you for Listening!   Tags: #BurnoutRecovery #RunningOnEmpty #HighAchieverBurnout #EmotionalWellness #PermissionToRest #SustainableSuccess #BoundariesMatter #MentalHealthAwareness #WomenAndBurnout #NervousSystemHealing #SelfCareIsEssential #HealingJourney #LiveBrighterWithTara #EmotionalResilience #FaithAndHealing

    32 min

  3. JAN 5

    LB SPECIAL: A Different Kind of New Year: Healing, Alignment & Becoming

    What if 2026 isn't about pushing harder—but about becoming more aligned with who you truly are? In this New Year replay of Live Brighter with Tara, we revisit a powerful conversation about shifting from goal-chasing to identity-based growth. This episode explores how healing past experiences, practicing self-love, and clarifying your future self can lead to meaningful, lasting change. If you're ready to begin the year with intention instead of pressure, this episode offers a grounded, compassionate path forward. ✨ Tune in and start 2026 aligned, clear, and living brighter. Get Your FREE Unravel Notebook Chapter for This Week: https://www.livebrighter.info/lead-collection For More Information: https://www.livebrighter.info/ For free affirmations: https://forms.wix.com/92afa3c4-cdce-4001-8b89-7d69785eeab9:0b817886-a600-4dee-9177-f0847ad749cc Get the Unravel Notebook Here: https://www.amazon.com/Unravel-Notebook-Tara-Wolfe-Schaan/dp/B0CTPDWJ8L/ref=sr_1_1?crid=8HEZHNF2F962&keywords=unravel+notebook%2C+schaan&qid=1707165877&sprefix=unravel+notebook%2C+schaan%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-1     PODCAST CHAPTERS: 01:25 The roles of our brain and spirit in Embracing change 03:09 Healing and Growth: Transforming our Being 06:42 The Power of Love: Embracing God's love 10:38 Self-Acceptance: The Journey to Inner Love 13:07 Imagining the Future: Visualizing your best self 16:42 Taking Action: Steps towards Transformation   Follow us on our Socials!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livebrighterwithtara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Live-Brighter-with-Tara/61552844352218/ Listen on apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-brighter-with-tara/id1706176973 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XRuiEdnUyrHjXi0kA5F8H Grow 1% each day, I believe in you! Thank you for listening!

    21 min

  4. 12/29/2025

    LB SPECIAL: When Life Feels Heavy: Finding Hope, Questioning Faith, and Creating Joy Again

    What if the new year isn't about reinventing yourself—but about gently returning to hope? In this special Season Rewind episode of Live Brighter with Tara, we're revisiting three powerful conversations that speak to the heart of renewal: how we move through life's hardest challenges, what it means to question faith when things don't make sense, and how we intentionally create joy—even after deep pain. Together, we'll explore what it looks like to walk through the "dark night of the soul," wrestle honestly with God's promises, and choose joy not as denial—but as a grounded, courageous act. Through personal stories, spiritual reflection, and emotional insight, this mash-up offers space for honesty, healing, and hope. This episode is a reminder that even after loss, confusion, or exhaustion, a new season is possible—and you don't have to rush to arrive there. ✨ Ready to step into the new year with clarity, compassion, and renewed purpose? Tune in now to reflect, reset, and live brighter—one intentional step at a time.   Get the free Barf Plan HERE - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrbikzjZIyJegIWjLMzqElmHw0SQVEBpZX-xA20GVDaF06Sw/viewform   For free affirmations: https://forms.wix.com/92afa3c4-cdce-4001-8b89-7d69785eeab9:0b817886-a600-4dee-9177-f0847ad749cc   Get the Unravel Notebook Here: https://www.amazon.com/Unravel-Notebook-Tara-Wolfe-Schaan/dp/B0CTPDWJ8L/ref=sr_1_1?crid=8HEZHNF2F962&keywords=unravel+notebook%2C+schaan&qid=1707165877&sprefix=unravel+notebook%2C+schaan%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-1   FREE MEDITATION: https://youtu.be/LagCjvLunnQ?si=gBJzNKOThfnrMdFt     PODCAST CHAPTERS: 00:51 My dark night of the soul 03:08 Re-looking at my beliefs and redefining myself 04:38 What I learned from my darkest season 07:28 Love as the answer 10:04 The promise that things work together for good 13:33 Four good things that came from my experience 15:15 Five helps for when you're going through a hard time 20:11 Joy vs. happiness 20:52 How our belief system shapes joy 24:00 Purpose, relationships, and emotional health 26:50 Using our choices to create change 29:31 Creating joy internally and externally   Follow us on our Socials!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livebrighterwithtara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Live-Brighter-with-Tara/61552844352218/   Listen on apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-brighter-with-tara/id1706176973 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XRuiEdnUyrHjXi0kA5F8H Grow 1% each day, I believe in you! Thank you for listening!  Have a great Holiday Season!     Tags: #NewYearNewYou #EmotionalHealing #SpiritualGrowth #PurposeAndHealing #WomenOfFaith #OvercomingChallenges #JoyNotHappiness #FindYourPurpose #TrustingGod #DarkNightOfTheSoul #CreatingJoy #MentalHealthSupport #EmotionalResilience #SelfKindness

    33 min

  5. 12/22/2025

    LB SPECIAL: Holiday Stress & Family Drama: How to Stay Calm and Centered

    The holidays aren't always easy. Family dynamics, emotional triggers, and stress can rise quickly this time of year. In this replay episode of Live Brighter with Tara, we explore how to protect your peace, set healthy boundaries, and navigate holiday gatherings without losing yourself. You'll learn simple strategies to stay grounded, make requests with clarity, and care for your emotional and mental well-being—even in the middle of family tension. 🎄 Tune in for a gentle, practical guide to handling holiday stress and making the season feel brighter, calmer, and more supportive for you.   Get the free Barf Plan HERE - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrbikzjZIyJegIWjLMzqElmHw0SQVEBpZX-xA20GVDaF06Sw/viewform   For free affirmations: https://forms.wix.com/92afa3c4-cdce-4001-8b89-7d69785eeab9:0b817886-a600-4dee-9177-f0847ad749cc   Get the Unravel Notebook Here: https://www.amazon.com/Unravel-Notebook-Tara-Wolfe-Schaan/dp/B0CTPDWJ8L/ref=sr_1_1?crid=8HEZHNF2F962&keywords=unravel+notebook%2C+schaan&qid=1707165877&sprefix=unravel+notebook%2C+schaan%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-1   FREE MEDITATION: https://youtu.be/LagCjvLunnQ?si=gBJzNKOThfnrMdFt     PODCAST CHAPTERS: 01:20 Conscious choices and Boundaries 06:26 Decide Ahead of time who we want to be with 09:31 Attending to Ourselves 11:24 Practical Applications and Self-Care   Follow us on our Socials!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livebrighterwithtara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Live-Brighter-with-Tara/61552844352218/   Listen on apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-brighter-with-tara/id1706176973 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XRuiEdnUyrHjXi0kA5F8H Grow 1% each day, I believe in you! Thank you for listening!  Have a great Holiday Season! Tags: #HolidayStress #HolidayBoundaries #EmotionalWellness #ProtectYourPeace #LiveBrighterWithTara #MentalHealthDuringHolidays #FamilyDynamics #PeoplePleasingRecovery #NervousSystemRegulation #EmotionalHealing #SelfCareTips #HolidayAnxiety

    17 min

  6. 12/15/2025

    LB SPECIAL: When Being "Nice" Costs You Breaking Free from People-Pleasing, Guilt, and Unhealthy Patterns

    What if the way you show up in your relationships is being shaped more by guilt, fear, and old patterns than by true choice? In this Live Brighter Season Rewind episode, Tara revisits powerful conversations around people-pleasing, guilt, toxic environments, and the cost of chronic overgiving. Together, these episodes explore how our inner world influences our boundaries, our self-worth, and the relationships we stay in—even when they drain us. This episode invites you to notice what you tolerate, question why saying no feels so hard, and begin rebuilding relationships from a place of clarity, self-trust, and emotional safety. ✨ If you've ever felt stuck between being kind and being honest with yourself, this conversation is for you. Tune in and live brighter.   Get the free Barf Plan HERE - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrbikzjZIyJegIWjLMzqElmHw0SQVEBpZX-xA20GVDaF06Sw/viewform For free affirmations: https://forms.wix.com/92afa3c4-cdce-4001-8b89-7d69785eeab9:0b817886-a600-4dee-9177-f0847ad749cc   Get the Unravel Notebook Here: https://www.amazon.com/Unravel-Notebook-Tara-Wolfe-Schaan/dp/B0CTPDWJ8L/ref=sr_1_1?crid=8HEZHNF2F962&keywords=unravel+notebook%2C+schaan&qid=1707165877&sprefix=unravel+notebook%2C+schaan%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-1   FREE MEDITATION: https://youtu.be/LagCjvLunnQ?si=gBJzNKOThfnrMdFt   PODCAST CHAPTERS: 01:02 — Where does "people-pleasing" start? 02:42 — Result of my people-pleasing 07:20 — How do we recover from people-pleasing? 10:31 — Our environment and how it affects our self-love process 14:05 — Relationships and knowing what's important to us 14:56 — Creating boundaries 16:31 — Our physical environment 18:42 — Check up on your environment and creating a nurturing environment 21:36 — Where do we get our guilt? 26:01 — Our belief system 29:26 — Boundaries and false guilt 31:07 — How do we change this and work with false guilt? 36:28 — The journey from overly kind to empowered kind 41:12 — Knowing myself and advocating for myself 44:27 — Authenticity, empowered kindness, and future growth     Follow us on our Socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livebrighterwithtara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Live-Brighter-with-Tara/61552844352218/   Grow 1% each day, I believe in you! Thank you for listening!   Tags: #PeoplePleasing #Boundaries #SelfWorth #EmpoweredKindness #EmotionalHealing #HealingJourney #NervousSystemHealing #TraumaRecovery #CodependencyRecovery #AuthenticLiving #FaithAndHealing #EmotionalWellness #LiveBrighterWithTara

    49 min

  7. 12/08/2025

    When Holidays Hurt: Understanding Domestic Abuse During the Festive Season | Holiday Special

    How do we navigate the painful realities of domestic abuse—especially during the holidays, when everything is supposed to feel joyful? In this replay episode of Live Brighter with Tara, I revisit one of our most meaningful conversations about recognizing the signs of domestic abuse, understanding the emotional toll it takes, and finding the courage to choose healing and self-love. Drawing from my own journey of leaving an abusive relationship, I share how clarity and self-awareness become the first steps toward freedom. We'll talk about breaking cycles of abuse, rebuilding self-worth, and creating a safe space for emotional and spiritual recovery. ✨ Whether you or someone you love is struggling, this conversation offers awareness, compassion, and hope—reminding you that healing is possible and you are never alone. Get the free Barf Plan HERE: https://www.livebrighter.info/lead-collection For more information: https://www.livebrighter.info/ For free affirmations: https://forms.wix.com/92afa3c4-cdce-4001-8b89-7d69785eeab9:0b817886-a600-4dee-9177-f0847ad749cc Get the Unravel Notebook Here: https://www.amazon.com/Unravel-Notebook-Tara-Wolfe-Schaan/dp/B0CTPDWJ8L/ref=sr_1_1?crid=8HEZHNF2F962&keywords=unravel+notebook%2C+schaan&qid=1707165877&sprefix=unravel+notebook%2C+schaan%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-1   PODCAST CHAPTERS: 01:15 Recognizing the Signs: Identifying Domestic Abuse 05:12 When Change Begins Within: Why We Must Transform Ourselves First 11:07 The Turning Point: My Journey to Leaving an Abusive Relationship 13:43 Generational Healing: Emotional Intimacy & Becoming a Cycle Breaker 16:08  Life After Abuse: Rebuilding, Recovering, and Moving Forward with Strength   Follow us on our Socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livebrighterwithtara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Live-Brighter-with-Tara/61552844352218/   Grow 1% each day, I believe in you! Thank you for listening!     Tags: #DomesticAbuseAwareness #EmotionalHealing #ToxicRelationshipRecovery #HolidayStress #HealingJourney #YouAreNotAlone #LiveBrighterWithTara #TraumaRecovery #FaithAndHealing #MentalHealthAwareness #WomenEmpowerment #EmotionalWellness #RelationshipRedFlags #SelfWorthHealing #BreakTheCycle

    20 min

  8. 12/01/2025 · BONUS

    The Golden Light Meditation: Feel Safe, Loved, and Held | Live Brighter

    In this guided meditation, you're invited into a moment of stillness where the warm, shimmering golden light of God gently surrounds you. Together, we walk through a powerful visualization that helps you release what's been weighing on you, soften your body, and return to a place of unconditional love and self-acceptance. As the light moves from your head to your heart and down through your entire body, you'll be reminded that you are supported, seen, and deeply loved. This meditation is here to help you let go, reconnect with your breath, and rest in a peace that has been reaching toward you all along. Take a deep breath, settle in, and allow this golden light to hold you.   Get the free Barf Plan HERE - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrbikzjZIyJegIWjLMzqElmHw0SQVEBpZX-xA20GVDaF06Sw/viewform For free affirmations: https://forms.wix.com/92afa3c4-cdce-4001-8b89-7d69785eeab9:0b817886-a600-4dee-9177-f0847ad749cc Get the Unravel Notebook Here: https://www.amazon.com/Unravel-Notebook-Tara-Wolfe-Schaan/dp/B0CTPDWJ8L/ref=sr_1_1?crid=8HEZHNF2F962&keywords=unravel+notebook%2C+schaan&qid=1707165877&sprefix=unravel+notebook%2C+schaan%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-1   Follow us on our Socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livebrighterwithtara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Live-Brighter-with-Tara/61552844352218/   Grow 1% each day, I believe in you! Thank you for listening!     Tags: #GuidedMeditation #HealingMeditation #ChristianMeditation #GoldenLight #NervousSystemHealing #FaithBasedMeditation #EmotionalHealing #InnerPeace #StressRelief #MeditationForAnxiety #GodsLove #SpiritualHealing #LiveBrighterWithTara #SelfAcceptance #ChristianWellness #RelaxationMeditation #HealingFromWithin

    8 min
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Have you experienced an emotionally or religiously destructive relationship? This community encourages you to Living Brighter 1% at a time. I'm Tara, Christian Life Coach and two times psych ward attendee from a destructive relationship.

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  • Creator
    Tara Wolfe Schaan
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    130
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    Live Brighter With Tara