After gaining and losing 80–100 pounds five times, Julie finally realized that she didn’t need fixing — she needed healing. That curiosity sparked a five-year journey through pain, perfectionism, and people-pleasing, grief, ultimately leading her back to the truest version of herself.

Through vulnerability, self-compassion, and honest reflection, Julie shares how she began to release old patterns, reconnect with her body, and rediscover joy in the simple moments.

Timestamps & Highlights:

• 00:00 – Introduction to Healing Journeys

• 02:15 – Who is Julie / Background & Community Involvement

• 04:56 – How Julie and Tami Met

• 08:04 – Early struggles with self-worth & joy

• 12:03 – Growing up in a “Leave it to Beaver” family

• 17:30 – Embracing imperfection & the ongoing healing journey

• 20:32 – Setting boundaries & prioritizing herself

• 22:35 – Realizing emotions are a strength, not weakness

• 28:38 – Lessons from her mother & family legacy

• 37:18 – Grief as a catalyst for deeper self-healing

• 41:22 – Childhood influences & people-pleasing patterns

• 49:39 – Healing’s ripple effect on relationships

• 55:12 – Vulnerability in relationships & leadership

• 01:04:52 – Gratitude for support through healing journeys

• 01:10:53 – Understanding comfort food & emotional cues

• 01:11:52 – Full circle moments & personal growth

Key Takeaways:

• Healing is about reconnecting with your authentic self, not fixing yourself.

• Vulnerability is a strength that deepens connection and personal growth.

• Boundaries and prioritizing yourself are essential for long-term well-being.

• Grief and loss can catalyze transformation and self-discovery.

• The ripple effect: healing yourself naturally supports those around you.

Jared Markiewicz’s story started long before opening up his gym, Functional Integrated Training. Growing up as an only child with an absent father working to provide, he often struggled to feel seen. After losing the “big brother” energy he once found with neighborhood friends, Jared carried the sting of abandonment. That wound shaped his mission to become the “big brother” figure he once needed, whether training at his gym, mentoring high-achieving men, or showing up daily for his daughters and the young girls on their team.

For over 13 years, Jared has helped busy parents and professionals thrive through strength training, small group coaching, and mentorship. In this heartfelt conversation, Tami and Jared go beyond fitness to explore its impact on fatherhood, failure, and fulfillment. They dive into how childhood experiences shape purpose, why presence matters more than perfection, and the ripple effect of physical health on emotional well-being and relationships.

Takeaways:

• How childhood wounds shape leadership and purpose
• Fitness as a foundation for emotional connection & self-worth
• Progress over perfection in growth, parenting, and coaching
• The power of validation, repair, and mentorship
• Why being physically healthy impacts kids’ emotional health

Connect with Jared: Instagram: @coachjmark Facebook & LinkedIn: Jared Markiewicz Functional Integrated Training FIT Legacy

In this episode of Tami Talks: Unscripted Healing, Tami takes you on a journey of breaking through invisible blocks — but not in the way you might expect. From a hike full of barriers (and bugs) that mirrored life’s obstacles, to the moment in the gym when “I’m dying” really meant “I’m alive,” these stories reveal how fear, conditioning, and old beliefs disguise themselves as protection — when in reality, they’re keeping us stuck.

Through lessons in nature, community, and even her own body demanding attention, Tami unpacks what it really means to trust the unseen, lean into intuition, and let faith lead the way.

If you’ve been exhausted, second-guessing yourself, or waiting for the “perfect” path to appear, this episode is your reminder that clarity comes in motion — and your path isn’t meant to look like anyone else’s.

✨ You’re not broken. You’re realigning. And sometimes the bugs, the barriers, and even the burn are proof that you’re exactly where you need to be.

Show Notes:

• 00:00 – Welcome to Unscripted Healing
• 02:22 – When the Universe Gets Your Attention
• 04:18 – Lessons from the F45 Community
• 06:02 – A Live Example of Subconscious Blocks
• 09:56 – Climbing Higher at Ferry Bluff – what a hike taught me
• 18:40 – Paving Your Own Path
• 22:57 – Women Supporting Women
• 30:47 – What Happens When You “Make It Big”
• 36:00 – You’re Not Dying in the Gym –
• 40:16 – What If You Already Knew It Would Work Out?
• 44:23 – Why This Episode Feels Different
• 52:31 – When Ego’s Fear Gets Loud
• 1:00:37 – Asking for Help – from my ex
• 1:04:00 – Closing Reflections