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

In this Tami Talks - Soul Talk episode, I sit down with my friend Odalo for a raw, unfiltered conversation about healing, spirituality, and the fire of personal growth. Together, we explore the deeper layers of what it means to grow beyond old patterns, reclaim our truth, and step into authenticity.

This isn’t a “typical” self-help chat! It’s about the messy, real, and transformative journey we’re all on. We basically hit "record" and let the conversation go from there! Enjoy!

Together we explore:

• How speaking your truth can change everything
• Healing is a lifelong journey that asks for patience and self-compassion.
• The difference between religious belief and personal spirituality
• Anger, when embraced, can be a powerful tool for transformation.
• Success is not about societal standards but about personal fulfillment.
• Authenticity and vulnerability are what rebuild trust and deepen connection.
• Growth often comes through the fire — the moments that stretch and challenge us most.

This conversation dives beneath surface-level “self-help” and into the real work of growth — facing wounds, leaning into discomfort, and embracing the fire that shapes who we become.

Show Notes:

• 4:44 – How Odalo and I first met
• 11:59 – A pivotal moment when Odalo chose to speak his truth
• 22:22 – The gift of time to grow and change
• 27:42 – The problem with too much or not enough anger
• 29:10 – When Odalo flips the script on me
• 39:26 – True measures of success
• 46:00 – How I track my growth
• 49:30 – Why we fail as humans and lose trust in one another
• 1:00:00 – Why Korbey’s episode triggered my ego
• 1:08:40 – How the “hard stuff” can make you stronger

In this episode, Tami dives deep into clarity, purpose, and connection, and why so many of us unconsciously dim our own light. She explores how fear of judgment and self-sabotage often mask an even deeper fear: the fear of our own power.

Tami shares personal stories, reflections on the recent eclipse, and the pivotal moment she overcame her fear of being fully seen. This is your permission slip to stop playing small and start showing up as the brightest, fullest version of YOU.

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

• Venustas Heated Vest
• F45 Training Madison West - Back 2 School FREE Week, Sept 15-20th
• Maria's Virtual Summit

Chapters:

• 00:00 – Introduction to Unscripted Healing
• 03:06 – Back to School Free Week Announcement
• 03:59 – The Power of Connection and Timing
• 08:26 – When God Sends Gifts Through Football Tickets & DMs
• 11:29 – Cosmic Energy and Lunar Eclipse Significance
• 13:49 – What You Really Fear Isn’t Judgment—It’s Your Own Power
• 19:51 – How the Ego Dims Your Light Through Self-Sabotage
• 25:03 – Reflecting on Triggers and Personal Growth
• 27:24 – Embracing Your Inner Light 30:01 – The Power of Authenticity
• 34:04 – Where You’re Still Playing Small
• 37:02 – The Moment I Overcame Fear of My Own Power
• 38:58 – The Impact of Your Message
• 41:31 – Midlife Crisis or Midlife Awakening
• 46:30 – The Word: The Energy We’re Being Called to Embody

Back-to-school is about more than schedules and supplies. It’s a chance to heal. In this episode, I share the first-day-of-middle-school adventures with my daughter, how burnout crept up on me, and why parents need to “check themselves before they project themselves.” Together, we’ll talk about supporting kids emotionally, recognizing when our old wounds are triggered, and why parenting isn’t about perfection, it’s about connection.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• The real-life parenting moment that turned into an inner child healing lesson

• Why burnout sneaks up on parents and how to spot the signs

• What it means when kids aren’t opening up—and how to build trust

• How to check yourself before you project yourself (and why radical responsibility matters)

• The importance of creating safe spaces for communication at home

• How meeting emotional needs (to be seen, heard, accepted, valued, and loved) changes family dynamics

Whether you’re a parent navigating back-to-school chaos or someone healing your own inner child, this episode will give you practical tools, heartfelt stories, and reminders that healing happens in connection.

Show Notes: 1:54 – Why I postponed this week’s episode 2:50 – FREE Back to School Week at F45 (Sept 15–20) 7:10 – My sister helped me see the burnout coming 9:36 – Andy Weins Episode 11:59 – First day of middle school “healing moments” 19:19 – Using back-to-school to support your inner child 23:20 – Parenting isn’t about perfection—it’s about connection 51:32 – Check Yourself Before You Project Yourself / Heal, So Your Kids Don’t Have To 54:19 – What it means if your kids aren’t opening up 55:55 – That time when Aria didn’t feel safe in my energy

Feeling deeply isn’t easy—but it can be beautiful. Tami and Scott, from The Assist Podcast, dive into what it means to live as empaths, including Scott’s life-changing near-death experience. If you’ve ever been told you’re “too sensitive” or felt weighed down by the emotions of others, you’ll resonate with this episode. They discuss self-discovery, trauma, parenting, and building meaningful connections for those ready to feel, heal, and grow.

Whether you’re navigating your own empath journey, supporting your kids through relationships, or simply seeking to understand yourself more deeply, this episode will remind you that healing happens in connection—and that we’re not meant to do life alone.

Show Notes:

• 1:34 – Scott isn’t a creeper (and the coffee shop mix-up)
• 4:00 – “Empaths in the wild” & challenging gender roles
• 9:30 – Why we self-sabotage (The Assist Podcast)
• 11:24 – Growing up as an empathic kid
• 17:09 – The death of Scott’s former self
• 20:32 – Stop chasing butterflies—build the garden
• 24:38 – How we learned we were empaths (Episode 2)
• 34:45 – Parenting, modeling conversations, & Episode 75 call-back
• 47:35 – Don’t close doors on healing connections
• 57:00 – Embracing authenticity
• 1:01:34 – Why deep connections can feel scary
• 1:20:00 – Scott’s go-to “cry movie” 1:22:22 – The Assist Podcast: Tami's Episode

What if your workouts and nutrition aren’t failing because of discipline but because of your inner child? In this episode, we dive into the deep connection between exercise, nutrition, trauma healing, and reparenting your inner child. You’ll learn why your inner child rebels when health feels like punishment, how your ego sabotages your fitness goals, and why showing up without “tools” (fuel, rest, or support) leaves your body unable to build the strong, healthy life you want.

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We’ll explore:

• Why movement is medicine for stored energy, emotions & trauma
• How neglecting nutrition after a workout is like showing up to a job site without tools
• The 3 people you must keep your promises to: your inner child, tomorrow-you, and 80-year-old-you
• The worthiness wound — and why healing it changes everything about fitness, food & self-care
• Strength training as a metaphor for life, growth, and proving your inner child right: you are capable

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why do I keep sabotaging myself?” or “Why do I fall off track when things are going well?” this conversation will help you break free from old patterns and see fitness, health, and self-love in a whole new way.

👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs the reminder: you are worthy, strong, and capable of healing.

Show Notes:

• 00:00 Introduction and Emotional Journey
• 03:23 The Role of Water in Healing
• 05:42 Experiencing Movement and Its Spiritual Significance
• 08:19 The Complicated Relationship with Fitness
• 11:09 Creating a Supportive Environment
• 13:15 The Importance of Functional Fitness
• 16:28 Inner Child and Movement
• 18:37 Making Promises to Yourself
• 21:23 Nutrition and Self-Care
• 24:12 Long-Term Health and Aging
• 26:34 Confidence and Self-Expression in Fitness
• 34:08 Healing Through Nutrition and Movement
• 40:31 Empowering Strength and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
• 48:33 The Importance of Nutrition and Hydration
• 54:12 Reparenting Your Inner Child
• 01:08:49 Making Promises to Your Inner Child