the tara bixby podcast

Tara Bixby
the tara bixby podcast

If you’re tired of struggling alone in silence, and you crave real, honest conversations about the good, hard, messy, and inspiring parts of life, you’re in the right place. Hi, I’m Tara, voice behind the Tara Bixby podcast (and your new best friend). Here we dive deep into motherhood, mental health, holistic healing, addiction, spirituality, trauma, self-improvement, and so much more. Nothing is off limits. My hope is that each episode leaves you feeling seen, supported, and empowered. Whether you’re navigating the hard parts of life, healing your mental health, or simply seeking more joy and calm—you’ll find conversations here that spark courage and remind you: you’re never alone. New episodes release every Wednesday, with surprise solo episodes on Sundays. If the show speaks to you, please follow, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Your reviews help others find their way here, too. And don’t be a stranger—come say hi over on Instagram @courageously.u. I always love meeting new friends.

  1. JUL 2

    168. Dr. Julia Britz: An honest conversation about OCD, self-harming, psych meds, and more.

    Dr. Julia Britz is a licensed naturopathic doctor who specializes in helping people who are struggling with mental health issues such as OCD, eating disorders, and psychiatric medication tapering. She utilizes natural and integrative modalities including targeted amino acid therapy, peptide therapy, micronutrient therapy, bioresonance, botanical medicine, and epigenetic analysis. As a “hopeless case” who got better, her passion for helping others is real. Dismissed by doctors, Julia was told over and over that there was nothing else she could try beyond pharmacotherapy, and so she was inspired to create my OCD diary, a site dedicated to documenting the daily life of OCD and related disorders. Through this project and holistic therapies, she found new levels of wellness. In today’s episode, we talk about... Julia's past mental health struggles Her self-harming history What she did to find freedom from OCD What inspired her to get into naturopathic medicine Her thoughts on the root causes of OCD Her thoughts on how western medicine approaches mental health What she wished more people knew about psych meds Her experience with benzodiazepines One thing you need to practice to heal faster Her thoughts about safely tapering off psych meds ...and so much more.  ✨ If this podcast has ever made you feel seen, less alone, or added any value to your life, would you do me a quick favor? Leaving a review only takes a minute, but it truly helps more women like you find these conversations. It’s one of the biggest ways you can support me and the show. So if you’re here, if you’ve been listening, if this podcast has impacted you in any way, please take a quick second to scroll down and tap those 5 stars. You can even write a little review telling me how the show has helped you. I’d be forever grateful. Episode show notes...    Join my cozy community on Substack... https://courageouslyu.substack.com/ Hang out with me on Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

    53 min
  2. JUN 25

    167. Danika Brysha: Postpartum(and beyond) is a lot—let’s talk about it.

    Hey, friends. Since having a baby, I’m all about normalizing the hard parts of motherhood, and today Danika Brysha is helping me do just that. Danika is America’s leading Self-Care Expert and founder of Self-Care Society and Model Meals. She is a 3x Wellness Entrepreneur, former Plus Size Fashion Model for brands like Bare Minerals, Old Navy, and Lands End, Host of the Podcast and YouTube series "Your Morning Mindset Practice,” and mother to two young daughters. Danika has been featured on Chopped, People, InStyle, Shape, PopSugar, Create & Cultivate, and more. In today’s episode, we talk about... Danika’s postpartum experience How to protect your mental health postpartum The importance of social connection as a mom How to make self-care a priority without the overwhelm Danika’s tips for navigating body image issues post-baby The importance of knowing the hard parts won’t last forever How to cope with stressors without resorting to alcohol How to prioritize your partner post-baby Why Danika gave up social media for a year ...and so much more.  ✨ If this podcast has ever made you feel seen, less alone, or added any value to your life, would you do me a quick favor? Leaving a review only takes a minute, but it truly helps more women like you find these conversations. It’s one of the biggest ways you can support me and the show. So if you’re here, if you’ve been listening, if this podcast has impacted you in any way, please take a quick second to scroll down and tap those 5 stars. You can even write a little review telling me how the show has helped you. I’d be forever grateful. Episode show notes...  https://courageouslyu.substack.com/p/danika-brysha-postpartum-and-beyond Join my cozy community on Substack... https://courageouslyu.substack.com/ Hang out with me on Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

    53 min
  3. JUN 10

    165. Kenzie + Brandee: A vulnerable conversation about postpartum psychosis, suicide, and more.

    Today’s conversation is a special one. The hosts of the Just Stay Podcast, Kenzie and Brandee, are here to share how mental health has impacted their lives. Kenzie’s story resonated with me when she discussed her postpartum mental health experience, which included postpartum psychosis and a stay at a behavioral health center. Kenzie gets raw about her mental health struggles and her journey towards healing in today’s conversation.  Brandee’s story is just as powerful. She’s a wife and mom to three teenagers. In today’s conversation, Brandee courageously shares how she lost her oldest son to his battle with mental health and how she found purpose as she navigated through grief.  I’m telling you, friends, this conversation is raw and will have you feeling big feels.  If you have been impacted by suicide, you know someone who is struggling with suicidal ideations, or you are experiencing thoughts of wanting to die, please listen to episode 48 of the podcast. It was a conversation with Dr. Rudd, whose primary focus of his research is clinical suicidology, with an emphasis on understanding acute and chronic distinctions in risk. Episode show notes:  https://open.substack.com/pub/courageouslyu/p/kenzie-brandee-a-vulnerable-conversation?r=29mstw&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Join my cozy community on Substack... https://courageouslyu.substack.com/ Hang out with me on Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

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About

If you’re tired of struggling alone in silence, and you crave real, honest conversations about the good, hard, messy, and inspiring parts of life, you’re in the right place. Hi, I’m Tara, voice behind the Tara Bixby podcast (and your new best friend). Here we dive deep into motherhood, mental health, holistic healing, addiction, spirituality, trauma, self-improvement, and so much more. Nothing is off limits. My hope is that each episode leaves you feeling seen, supported, and empowered. Whether you’re navigating the hard parts of life, healing your mental health, or simply seeking more joy and calm—you’ll find conversations here that spark courage and remind you: you’re never alone. New episodes release every Wednesday, with surprise solo episodes on Sundays. If the show speaks to you, please follow, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Your reviews help others find their way here, too. And don’t be a stranger—come say hi over on Instagram @courageously.u. I always love meeting new friends.

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