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The Tamsen Show

The Tamsen Show

By: Tamsen Fadal / Authentic Wave
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 You deserve a roadmap. Consider this your starting point. Hosted by Emmy-winning journalist, filmmaker, and New York Times best-selling author Tamsen Fadal, The Tamsen Show is where real talk meets real solutions. Each week, Tamsen sits down with top doctors, leading voices, and women rewriting the rules—from hormones and health to reinvention, relationships, and everything in between. Whether you're navigating perimenopause, deep in menopause, or facing the questions that come with midlife, this show is for you. It's time to take charge of your health, reclaim your life, and feel even better than before. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow @thetamsenshow for updates and behind-the-scenes.2025 Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Emma Heming Willis on Bruce Willis, Caregiving, and the Diagnosis She Never Saw Coming

    Emma Heming Willis on Bruce Willis, Caregiving, and the Diagnosis She Never Saw Coming
    Nov 12 2025
    Bruce Willis has spent decades on screen as one of Hollywood’s strongest leading men. Now, his wife Emma Heming Willis is redefining what strength looks like behind the scenes. In this powerful and deeply insightful conversation, Emma joins Tamsen to share what she’s learned from caring for Bruce and how her experience has become a guide for millions of caregivers around the world. Emma opens up about the early signs she noticed, what it felt like to get Bruce’s diagnosis, and how she’s learned to care for herself while caring for him. She also shares the practical lessons that every caregiver needs: the expert advice, daily adjustments, and small shifts that can change everything for both the person you love and yourself. Drawing on research and interviews from her book The Unexpected Journey, Emma breaks down real, usable information that every family can benefit from, whether you’re in the caregiving role now or know you will be one day. You’ll learn: -The subtle early signs that something may be changing with a loved one -The small, evidence-based adjustments that make caregiving easier day-to-day -How to protect your physical and mental health as a caregiver -What most families don’t realize about support systems and self-care -The mindset shifts that helped Emma move from isolation to advocacy This conversation is honest, hopeful, and full of practical wisdom.If you’ve ever cared for someone you love, or you know you might one day, Emma’s voice will give you the tools and strength to face it with compassion and grace. Watch full video episodes HERE Get Tamsen’s new book, How To Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life and Feel Even Better Than Before Follow The Tamsen Show on Instagram Follow Tamsen on Instagram Follow Tamsen on TikTok Want more from Emma? Follow her on Instagram Visit her website Read her book, The Unexpected Journey: Finding Strength, Hope, and Yourself on the Caregiving Path This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit www.joinmidi.com/tamsen today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • The Real Reason You Feel Stuck (and How to Fix It)

    The Real Reason You Feel Stuck (and How to Fix It)
    Nov 5 2025
    In this episode, you’ll learn why you feel disconnected even when your life looks full and how to start feeling safe, seen, and connected again. Tamsen sits down with Anna Runkle, trauma expert and creator of The Crappy Childhood Fairy, to unpack how early emotional wounds shape your adult relationships, why you pull away when you’re overwhelmed, and how to rebuild trust in yourself and others. Anna shares the science of nervous system regulation, what “covert avoidance” really looks like, and the small daily practices that rewire your brain for connection and calm. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: - Why trauma makes it hard to feel safe around people - How to recognize when “me time” has turned into isolation - The hidden ways you push others away without realizing it - Simple tools to re-regulate your nervous system in minutes - How to rebuild connection and community without losing yourself If you’ve ever wondered why you pull back when you most need people, or you’re ready to stop feeling so alone, this episode is for you. The healing starts with you, and it changes everything for the people who follow. Watch full video episodes HERE Get Tamsen’s new book, How To Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life and Feel Even Better Than Before Follow The Tamsen Show on Instagram Follow Tamsen on Instagram Follow Tamsen on TikTok Want more from Anna? Follow her on Instagram Visit her Website This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit joinmidi.com/tamsen today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • The Psychology of Body Image: Why We Inherit Shame and Tools to Release It

    The Psychology of Body Image: Why We Inherit Shame and Tools to Release It
    Oct 29 2025
    In this episode, you’ll learn why so many women inherit body shame, how to break free from approval addiction, and how to finally make peace with your body. Today, Tamsen sits down with Dr. Shefali, a leading psychologist and bestselling author known for helping women wake up to their power and heal the generational patterns that keep them small. Dr. Shefali is a global voice in conscious living and female empowerment whose work blends psychology, spirituality, and science to help women reconnect to themselves. This conversation will change the way you think about confidence, aging, and what it really means to feel comfortable in your own skin. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: -Why women unconsciously inherit body shame from past generations -How to stop passing those beliefs to your daughters and sons -The truth about approval addiction and how to break it -How to rebuild self-worth and confidence in midlife -The science of female biology and power that patriarchy made us forget -Simple tools to create peace with your body and yourself Whether you’ve spent years trying to “fix” yourself or you’re ready to feel free in your skin again, this episode is for you. The shift starts with you, and it changes everything for the women who follow. Watch full video episodes HERE Get Tamsen’s new book, How To Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life and Feel Even Better Than Before Follow The Tamsen Show on Instagram Follow Tamsen on Instagram Follow Tamsen on TikTok Want more from Dr. Shefali Tsabary? Follow her on Instagram Visit her website Read her book, A Radical Awakening: Turn Pain into Power, Embrace Your Truth, Live Free This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit joinmidi.com/tamsen today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
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