The Big Ask Podcast

Brooke Runn & Tara Renze

We are two women on a mission to help women rise, be bold & be who they came to be one ASK at a time!!

  1. 5D AGO

    The Transition No One Prepares You For: Watching Your Kids Grow Up

    In this episode, we’re opening up about a season that so many moms quietly find themselves in but do not always talk about. Tara is preparing to send her son Ben off to college. Brooke is watching her daughter step into high school while her son begins to pull away into his pre-teen independence. And in all of it, we are both feeling the weight of what it means to love deeply and still learn to let go. This conversation is about the mixed emotions that come with these transitions. The pride. The grief. The confusion. The beauty. It is about realizing that our children are not ours to keep. They are ours to guide, to nurture, and to release into becoming who they are meant to be. We talk about what it looks like to navigate this shift with emotional intelligence, to resist the urge to hold on too tightly, and to instead create space for growth while staying deeply connected. If you are in a season where your kids are changing, growing, or pulling away, this episode will remind you that nothing has gone wrong. This is the process. This is the purpose. And you are not alone in it. If this episode spoke to you, we would love for you to share it with another mom who needs to hear it. Be sure to follow us on Instagram to stay connected and continue the conversation. Follow us:Tara RenzeBrooke Runn Leave us a review and let us know what resonated most with you. Your voice helps us reach more women walking through the same season.

    32 min
  2. APR 2

    SEASON TWO: Homebody Era or Healing Era? The Truth About Your 40s (And Why They Might Be Your Best Yet)

    Welcome back to The Big Ask Podcast - Season 2 starts here, and we’re not easing in… we’re telling the truth. In this episode, we’re diving into two conversations that are everywhere right now: Becoming a homebody…and the idea that your 40's, are supposed to be the hardest years of your life. And we’re asking the real question…Is something wrong with me… or is something actually shifting for me? Because here’s what we’ve both experienced: Yes, our world got smaller for a season. Yes, there has been grief, change, and moments that stretched us. Yes, there were times we questioned everything. But also… Our 40's have been some of the most freeing, clarifying, and aligned years of our lives. So what’s actually happening here? In this episode, we talk about: • The “homebody era” and what it really means for your nervous system • When pulling back is protection… and when it becomes disconnection • How to gently retrain yourself to re-engage with life and people again • The narrative that your 40's are the worst and why we don’t agree • The emotional weight of this season, including grief, identity shifts, and letting go • What it looks like to choose yourself without guilt • Taking responsibility for your mental health, your energy, and your life This isn’t about forcing yourself to be who you used to be. It’s about becoming who you’re meant to be now. More grounded. More honest. More you. We want this podcast to be a safe place for you. A place for open and honest conversations.A place where you feel seen in what you’re navigating.A place where growth, responsibility, and real life can all exist together. And we want to build this with you. If you’re seeing trending topics or conversations, you want us to dive into, message us on Instagram: Follow TARA RENZEFollow BROOKE RUNN We’re listening. You don’t have to navigate this season alone. Let’s talk about the things that actually matter. ✨

    35 min
5
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9 Ratings

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We are two women on a mission to help women rise, be bold & be who they came to be one ASK at a time!!