the tara bixby podcast
Tara Bixby
If you’re tired of struggling alone in silence and crave real, unfiltered conversations about the good, the hard, the messy, and the inspiring parts of life, you’re in the right place.
Hi, I’m Tara — wife, momma, therapist, and the voice behind the tara bixby podcast. Nothing is off limits here. We talk about mental health, motherhood, addiction, trauma, holistic healing, spirituality, personal growth, and everything in between.
This podcast is a safe space to heal. My hope is that every episode leaves you feeling seen, supported, and just a little more empowered. Whether you're working through the hard stuff, regulating your nervous system, or simply searching for more joy and calm, you’ll find conversations here that meet you where you are.
New episodes drop every Wednesday, with surprise solo chats on Sundays.
If you’re enjoying these conversations, please follow, leave a review, and share with someone who needs to hear these chats too.
Come say hi on Instagram @thetarabixby. I always love meeting new friends.
Hi, I’m Tara — wife, momma, therapist, and the voice behind the tara bixby podcast. Nothing is off limits here. We talk about mental health, motherhood, addiction, trauma, holistic healing, spirituality, personal growth, and everything in between.
This podcast is a safe space to heal. My hope is that every episode leaves you feeling seen, supported, and just a little more empowered. Whether you're working through the hard stuff, regulating your nervous system, or simply searching for more joy and calm, you’ll find conversations here that meet you where you are.
New episodes drop every Wednesday, with surprise solo chats on Sundays.
If you’re enjoying these conversations, please follow, leave a review, and share with someone who needs to hear these chats too.
Come say hi on Instagram @thetarabixby. I always love meeting new friends.
Episodes
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May 5, 2020 • 56min
5. When a Drunk Driver Hits With Carey Portell
On December 29, 2010, what started as a typical evening commute quickly ended with Carey Portell's life being turned upside down. Carey is a survivor of a drunk driver that has left her partially disabled. After a four year recovery, and thirteen surgeries, Carey splits her time between cattle farming and speaking on how to break limitations. In today's episode, Carey shares her pain and also her triumph from the lens of what it looks like when you are the victim of drinking and driving, but most importantly, she explains how she refused to play the victim in her circumstances. If you're ready to hear Carey's courageous story, hit that play button and join us inside Episode 5: When a Drunk Driver Hits With Carey Portell. __________ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/?p=2133 COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393 COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/
Apr 28, 2020 • 37min
4. Battle of the Fluff and How We Can Overcome It Together
Friends tell each other secrets, right?!? Well, friend, I am dropping some juicy secrets in today's episode. I'm whispering in your ear why I'm down to one pair of pants and how the realization I had gone up four pants sizes drove me to want a Mrs. Fields sugar cookie. On top of all that, I'm letting you into what feels like my lifelong battle with weight. Oh, and let's not forget, I may or may not have cried. You'll just have to hit that play button to find out. I'm also sharing 12 tricks and tips to help both of us break free from the diet cycle, learn to love our bodies, and how to help the younger generation avoid the toxic cycle of body shaming. P.s. There's also a freebie in the show notes that has your name written all over it! __________ ALL THE GOODIES FROM THIS EPISODE: Anxiety Freebie: Get your free 4 week action plan with tips and tricks to help you not only reduce anxiety, but also coexist peacefully with it. Click here to download. __________ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/?p=2118 COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393 COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/
Apr 21, 2020 • 1h 20min
3. Q & A With My Anxiety Mentor Dr. Pittman
Dr. Catherine Pittman, Ph.D., HSPP, is a licensed Clinical Psychologist, and psychology professor at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, IN. A practicing Clinical Psychologist treating anxiety for over 30 years, she's also experienced in neuropsychological rehabilitation for individuals who have experienced brain injuries or strokes. On top of all of that, she is my anxiety mentor, and I am soooo excited to share her with you today! In this episode, Dr. Pittman is dropping some serious nuggets of wisdom on how to not let anxiety stop you from living your life. In this episode, I decided to switch things up and gave my courageous community over on Instagram an opportunity to ask Catherine some of their biggest burning questions. Well, friend, today is the day she delivers, so if you're ready to dive in, hit that play button and let's do this! __________ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/?p=2073 COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393 COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/
Apr 14, 2020 • 1h 7min
2. Everything You Need to Know About Non-Toxic Skincare
As someone who is currently struggling with hormonal acne on a whole new level, I was beyond excited to sit down with Courtney O'Conner. Courtney Joy O'Connor is Primally Pure's in-house Holistic Esthetician and has been involved in the beauty industry for over a decade. After working with an international beauty brand for several years, she took a step back from the spa industry to focus on the healing power of non-toxic skincare products and joined the Primally Pure team in 2016. In today's episode, she is dropping so many nuggets of wisdom on why our overall wellness must shift to non-toxic natural skincare. She also discusses having a holistic perspective to skincare and what it looks like to treat the whole person without toxins. If you're ready to knock your socks off, hit that play button and join us inside today's game-changing episode. __________ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/?p=1966 COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393 COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/
Apr 7, 2020 • 36min
1. Who the Heck Is Tara Bixby?
Welcome new best friend to the very first ever episode of The Courageously.u Podcast. If we are new besties, you might be a little curious as to who I am and why I am the best friend you never knew you needed. If that's the case, you are in luck, buddy. In today's episode, I am diving deep into all things that make me, me, and why I chased the overwhelming fire in my soul to show up for you. We talk about my struggles, my why, my passions, and why I am making it my mission to help you live your best life. I share with you how courageously.u was born out of my own need for connection and how my insecurities almost held me back. You'll walk away with a better understanding of what courageously.u is and all the goodies it delivers. I do have to tell you, though, that yes, I am a therapist, but I am not your therapist. I am sharing with you years and thousands of dollars worth of self-work as an everyday girl who just happens to know how to help people. So, if you're feeling courageous, go ahead and hit that play button. Stay courageous, my new BFF! __________ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/?p=1973 COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393 COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/
