In this final episode of the year, I’m reflecting on the moments, lessons, and unexpected blessings that shaped my journey. This Year Broke Me Open…In the Best Way is an honest look at what I’m leaving behind, what I’m stepping into, and how becoming a wife at 52 reshaped my healing in ways I never anticipated.

I talk about the power of release, the courage it takes to trust yourself, and the freedom that comes with making decisions from a place of clarity instead of fear. I also share what partnership has revealed about my healing—not as a destination, but as a continuous, beautiful unfolding.

If you’ve ever wondered how to close a chapter with intention, soften into a new season, or embrace love and growth on your own timeline, this episode is for you. I hope it meets you exactly where you are.

What We Explore in This Episode:

• What I’m leaving behind this year
• The emotional, mental, and spiritual shifts of becoming a wife at 52
• How partnership can deepen your healing journey
• Releasing old expectations and self-imposed pressure
• The cost of indecision—and what trusting yourself really looks like
• What I’m carrying into the next year with intention, grace, and gratitude

Why This Episode Matters:

This conversation is an invitation to check in with yourself, honor your growth, and step into your next season with softness, courage, and clarity. Whether you’re reflecting on your own year or preparing for what’s ahead, I hope this episode gives you space to breathe, heal, and believe in the beauty of your journey.

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This week, I’m welcoming back a very special guest and friend of the show — Tara Pringle Jefferson, founder of The Self Care Suite and author of the powerful new wellness guide, Bloom How You Must.

Our conversation is a gift. Tara opens up about the holistic journey that brought her to this book — the healing, the lineage, the lessons, and the deep commitment to creating a softer, more sustainable life for Black women. We talk about what it means to truly honor our needs, the role community plays in our survival, and how we can all bloom in the ways life calls us to… even when the path feels uncertain.

This episode is full of reflection, truth-telling, joy, and reverence. Tara has been on the podcast before, and I’m honored to celebrate her again and give her all her flowers.

If you’ve been craving ease, clarity, or a stronger relationship with yourself, this one is for you.

About Bloom How You Must

Bloom How You Must is a self-empowering wellness guide rooted in the multigenerational legacy of self-care and community care among Black women. Through research, interviews, storytelling, and guided reflection, Tara offers a blueprint for creating a less stressful, more intentional life.

The book includes:

• Research from leading wellness experts
• Multigenerational interviews with women ages 19–99
• Personal stories and lived wisdom
• Explanations of key self-care components
• Reflection spaces, exercises, and practical tools
• Easy-to-follow graphics and wellness prompts

At its core, this book is a love letter — a reminder that caring for ourselves is not indulgence, but preservation.

About the Author

Tara Pringle Jefferson is a wellness advocate, certified breathwork facilitator, and founder of The Self Care Suite, a digital community dedicated to nurturing the well-being of Black women. Her work has been featured in The Cut, Essence, Black Enterprise, and more. She has led wellness conversations for WW, SiriusXM, Wayfair, Priceline, and other major organizations.

Born and raised in the Midwest, Tara now lives in Ohio with her husband and two children.

Connect w/Tara and purchase "Bloom How You Must" here: https://www.tarapringlejefferson.com/

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In this week’s episode, I’m talking about the power of showing up — for your community, for the people you love, and for yourself. Life feels heavy for so many of us right now, and community has never been more important. Sometimes the blessing isn’t in the outcome…it’s in the simple act of being present.

We’ll explore how showing up creates connection, how God can meet you right in the middle of supporting someone else, and why your own presence is one of the safest gifts you can give.

If you’ve been feeling stretched, tired, or unsure, I hope this conversation encourages you to keep showing up — gently, intentionally, and with grace.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

• Why showing up matters more than ever
• How being present for others can bless your own journey
• The difference between performative presence and real presence
• How to show up for yourself with compassion and boundaries
• Why community care is essential in times of collective stress
• Ways to stay grounded while you’re supporting others
• The quiet strength that grows when you choose to be present

Key Takeaways

• Your presence doesn’t have to be perfect — it just has to be real
• Showing up for others often reveals what you need for yourself
• Community is built one intentional moment at a time
• God can give clarity, peace, and direction when you’re serving
• Protecting your capacity is part of showing up well

Reflection Questions

• Where is life inviting you to “show up”?
• How can you honor your own needs while being present for others?
• What blessings or lessons have come from moments when you showed up, even when you weren’t at your best?

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