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I Was on 14 Medications & Still Suicidal—Here’s How I Took My Life Back | Tara Mackey (Fan Fav)

Apr 15, 2025
Tara Mackey, founder of The Organic Life and best-selling author, shares her powerful journey from struggling with prescription medications to embracing holistic wellness. She discusses her WILD method for transforming life through willingness, intuition, love, and discipline. Tara emphasizes the importance of rewriting one's narrative, trusting intuition, and finding healthier alternatives to pharmaceutical solutions. Her uplifting story inspires listeners to reclaim their empowerment, build supportive relationships, and embrace personal growth.
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ANECDOTE

Tara's Harrowing Early Life

  • Tara Mackey was born to a drug-addicted mother and began medication at age 12.
  • By 24, she was on 14 prescriptions and realized the meds might be destroying her after a suicide attempt.
INSIGHT

Power of Changing Your Story

  • Changing your life starts with changing your story and beliefs.
  • Tara stopped 14 medications cold turkey, realizing her mental habits required a different approach.
ADVICE

Dismantle Toxic Habits

  • To change, dismantle habits and associations that don’t serve you.
  • Say no to toxic friends, bad food, and unnecessary meds to feel better.
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