Talk with Tara | Divorce, Dating & Women’s Midlife Reinvention

Have successful women become so good at doing everything that we've forgotten how to slow down, receive and reconnect with our feminine energy? In this episode of Talk with Tara, I'm joined by Katrina Valente, a Dubai-based beauty, wellness and energy healing expert who has spent decades working with celebrities, royalty and high-profile clients around the world. Now 60, Katrina is embracing a new chapter and sharing what she's learned about beauty, confidence, relationships and living life on her own terms. We get into some fascinating and occasionally provocative territory. Can being too independent affect our romantic relationships? What does it really mean to embrace feminine energy without sacrificing our ambition? And why has Katrina always preferred dating younger men? Katrina shares her perspective on masculine and feminine energy, attraction and dating, along with her personal approach to anti-aging, glowing skin, strength training and longevity. We also explore the spiritual side of her work, including energy healing, manifestation, cutting energetic ties with past relationships, soulmates and twin flames. Katrina explains the practices she uses with clients and her beliefs about how our energy influences our lives and relationships. And perhaps my favorite part of our conversation is Katrina's perspective on turning 60. Rather than letting age define her, she's embracing her freedom, sexuality and confidence while encouraging other women to stop waiting for permission to live the lives they want. Whether you're navigating dating after divorce, feeling exhausted from years of being the strong one, curious about feminine energy or simply ready for your next chapter, this conversation will give you plenty to think about. Connect with us: Katrina Valente Instagram: @glamupwithkatrina Website: katrinavalenti.com Talk with Tara Website: talkwithtara.com Instagram: @talkwithtarapodcast If you enjoy this episode, please follow Talk with Tara, leave a rating and review, and share it with a friend who might need a little inspiration to embrace her next chapter. Get Real. Get Bold. Get Reinvented.

Love honest conversations about life, love, and reinvention? Follow Talk with Tara, rate and review the show, and share this episode with someone who needs it. What happens when your husband leaves after 27 years of marriage and the future you counted on suddenly disappears? In this episode of Talk with Tara, I sit down with author, attorney, and podcaster Allison Carmen for an honest conversation about gray divorce, financial independence, and rebuilding your life after heartbreak. Allison shares how she navigated the unexpected end of her marriage while supporting her daughters, facing financial uncertainty, and rebuilding her career. We explore her “maybe” philosophy, a simple practice that helped her leave room for hope when she couldn’t imagine what came next. We talk about the emotional and financial realities of divorce after 50, why women need to stay connected to their finances and professional skills, and how to rebuild confidence when rejection shakes your sense of worth. I also share my mother’s advice about keeping a foot in the working world and how that shaped my own independence. In this conversation, we explore: • Finding your footing when a marriage ends unexpectedly • Facing the fear of starting over and supporting yourself • Rebuilding self-worth without rushing the healing process • Understanding the emotional habits behind spending • Letting go of regret and opening yourself to new possibilities • The lessons behind Allison’s books, The Gift of Maybe and A Year Without Men One thought I’m taking away: when someone leaves you, don’t leave yourself. Whether you’re navigating divorce, facing a major life change, or wondering what comes next, this conversation offers an honest look at finding your way through uncertainty. Connect with Allison Carmen: Website: allisoncarmen.com Instagram: @allisoncarmen Podcast: Ten Minutes to Less Suffering Books: The Gift of Maybe and A Year Without Men, available through major booksellers. Connect with me, Tara: Website: talkwithtara.com Instagram: @talkwithtarapodcast Email: [email protected]

In this episode of Talk with Tara, I sit down with internationally recognized clinical hypnotherapist Christina L. Woods to explore how hypnotherapy can help us uncover and shift the subconscious beliefs that keep us stuck. We talk about why insight, affirmations and willpower are not always enough to change patterns like perfectionism, people pleasing, anxiety, self-doubt, conflict in relationships, scarcity and feeling “not enough.” Christina explains what actually happens in a hypnotherapy session, why you remain fully in control, and how accessing a deeply relaxed state can help identify the root of old emotional patterns. Christina also shares her own journey from corporate executive to hypnotherapist, powerful client stories, trauma healing, past-life regression, manifestation, and the importance of reconnecting with moments of joy, love and belonging when life feels especially hard. This is a thoughtful conversation for anyone ready to understand themselves more deeply and create change from the inside out. I love to hear from you: [email protected], I am going to start a Dear Tara regular episode, send me your thoughts and questions. XO Connect with Christina L. Woods: Website: https://christinalwoods.com Instagram: @christina.lwoods Free community and weekly hypnosis experience: The Reset Room, available through her website  

Why do so many successful women struggle to find lasting love? In this episode of Talk with Tara, I sit down with Palm Beach matchmaker, entrepreneur, and relationship coach Rose Lambert of Rose’s Circle for an honest conversation about modern dating, meaningful relationships, and the search for genuine connection. Rose shares her remarkable journey from immigrating to the United States from Turkey at 19 without speaking English to building multiple successful businesses and becoming a luxury matchmaker. Drawing on her professional experience and the spiritual wisdom passed down by her grandmother, Rose explains why finding love requires more than manifestation. You have to believe in what you want, recognize the opportunities around you, and take action. We explore dating after divorce, online dating, old school matchmaking, feminine and masculine energy, flirting, relationship trauma, love bombing, chemistry, and why accomplished women may need to reconsider what truly matters in a partner. Rose also shares practical dating advice, including how to create a stronger dating profile, approach a first date, recognize genuine interest, and decide whether chemistry deserves time to grow. We also tackle a question many successful women face: Does a man need to earn as much as you do to be the right partner? Rose challenges women to look beyond income and status and consider the value of emotional availability, respect, attraction, companionship, and shared goals. If you are navigating modern dating, returning to dating after divorce, frustrated with dating apps, or wondering how to attract a healthy relationship without lowering your standards, this conversation is for you. My biggest takeaway is simple: Life is short, love is beautiful, and the right relationship may arrive in a package you did not expect. Connect with Rose Lambert Learn more about Rose’s matchmaking and relationship coaching services at RoseLambertMatchmaker.com. Connect with Talk with Tara Visit TalkWithTara.com for more episodes, guest conversations, and updates. Follow Talk with Tara on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode.

For many women, midlife brings unexpected questions about confidence, attraction, dating, relationships, and intimacy. After years of raising children, navigating careers, or leaving long marriages, many women find themselves wondering how to reconnect with themselves and what intimacy looks like in this next chapter. In this candid conversation, intimacy expert Susan Bratton joins me to talk about why confidence is more attractive than perfection, how women can communicate what they want without hurting their partner's feelings, and why many of us have been taught to think about intimacy in ways that simply don't serve us anymore. She tells us exactly what men want. It may not be what you think.  We also dive into women's sexual wellness, body confidence, dating after divorce, and the science behind maintaining intimacy as we age. Whether you're happily partnered, newly dating, or simply curious about this stage of life, this conversation is honest, practical, and full of insights that every woman deserves to hear. In this episode we discuss: • Why confidence becomes more attractive than youth • Dating and intimacy after divorce • How to tell your partner what you like without embarrassment • The biggest communication mistakes couples make • Body image and learning to feel comfortable in your own skin • Why women and men experience desire differently • The importance of slowing down and building connection • Vaginal health, hormones, blood flow, and intimacy after menopause • Practical ways to improve intimacy and sexual wellness • How to build stronger relationships through honest communication About Susan Bratton Susan Bratton is a leading intimacy educator, bestselling author, and advocate for lifelong sexual wellness. She has authored dozens of books and educational programs and has appeared on more than 1,000 podcasts, television shows, and media outlets, helping millions of people build healthier, happier intimate relationships. Connect with Susan Website: BetterLover.com, SexualSoulmatePact.com Connect with Tara Website: TalkWithTara.com Instagram: @talkwithtarapodcast If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who might need this conversation today.