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Live Brighter With Tara

Live Brighter With Tara

By: Tara Wolfe Schaan
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Have you experienced an emotionally or religiously destructive relationship? This community encourages you to Live Brighter 1% at a time. I'm Tara, a Christian Life Coach and two-time psych ward attendee that survived a destructive relationship and learned to thrive.2023 Christianity Personal Development Personal Success Spirituality
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  • 117. The Hidden Cost of Being 'Good': How Perfectionism Blocks Real Connection
    Mar 2 2026

    What if perfectionism and being "the good one" are quietly disconnecting you from yourself—and others?

    In this two-part episode of Live Brighter with Tara, we explore the essence of fierce conversations, the power of authentic connection, and why conversations shape the health of every relationship. Tara shares how to build courage through honest dialogue and offers a simple structure for having conversations that create clarity instead of conflict.

    ✨ An invitation to speak truth with compassion, strengthen your relationships, and live brighter through authentic connection.

    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:

    00:50 Understanding Perfectionism and "Goodism"

    02:04 The Hidden Cost of Perfectionism and People-Pleasing

    05:34 Where Perfectionism Begins: Early Messages and Conditioning

    14:49 The Path Toward Self-Compassion and Authentic Self-Worth

    17:00 How Hypnotherapy Can Help Rewire Perfectionism

    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: #HowToStopPeoplePleasing #Perfectionism #HardConversations #CommunicationSkills #EmotionalHealth #RelationshipAdvice #BoundariesInRelationships #perfectionismrecovery #goodism #recoveringperfectionist #subconsciousreprogramming #overcomingselfcriticism #overcomingselfdoubt #childhoodtrauma #innerchildhealing

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    25 mins
  • 116. Sensuality Reimagined: Why it's not about being Seen, but being Present (WIth Susan Beth Bruener)
    Feb 16 2026

    What if sensuality is less about performance and more about presence?

    In this episode of Live Brighter with Tara, I'm joined by Susan Beth Breuner for a meaningful conversation about sensuality as self-expression, confidence, and embodied awareness. We explore the feminine gaze, the empowering nature of intimate photography, and how embracing individuality can support personal growth and joy.

    ✨ A thoughtful invitation to reconnect with your worth, creativity, and authentic self—one intentional moment at a time.

    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 Exploring Sensuality: A New Perspective

    02:32 The Feminine Gaze in Photography

    07:50 Empowerment Through Intimate Photography

    14:15 Living Brighter: Personal Practices for Confidence

    17:33 Embracing Sensuality Beyond Sexuality

    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

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    22 mins
  • 115. When Your Body Says "Enough": Understanding Burnout as a Signal, Not a Failure
    Feb 2 2026

    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

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    22 mins
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