Hard Beautiful Journey - Vulnerable Conversations about Grief, Trauma, Addictions and Mental Health

In this episode, my friend Sheila recounts her harrowing experience with COVID-19, starting with her diagnosis and subsequent hospitalization, to her miraculous recovery and the profound personal transformation that followed. Through insights into her dreams while intubated, her battle with long COVID, and her decisive shift towards a healthier and toxin-free lifestyle, Sheila’s story emerges as a beacon of hope, faith, and resilience. Join me as she shares the lessons learned from facing death, the importance of faith, and how she turned a life-threatening situation into an opportunity for incredible personal growth. This episode is a testament to the human spirit's ability to find beauty and purpose in the hardest of times. To learn more about Sheila you can contact her at sheilasousa@shaw.ca. To share your own Hard Beautiful Journey, go to tiffcarson.com and fill out the application on the home or podcast page.  I look forward to talking about your story! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtiffcarson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamtiffcarson/ Website: https://tiffcarson.com/  

I did it!!  I finished recording the audiobook format for my book "Dancing in the Rain"!  Because I have been completely consumed with finishing this last part of my book journey, I haven't had time to produce a podcast episode.  Sooooo, I thought I would share the first 3 chapters of my book, in audio format! I'd love to hear your thoughts on them.  If you'd like to hear more, send me a message, let me know!  I'd love your feedback.  I may release 3 more later this week! To share your own Hard Beautiful Journey, go to tiffcarson.com and fill out the application on the home or podcast page.  I look forward to talking about your story! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtiffcarson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamtiffcarson/ Website: https://tiffcarson.com/  

What do we need more of when we are going through some of life's challenges?  Our health...physical, mental, spiritual...all of it!   Today on the podcast, my beautiful friend Catherine Roscoe Barr is here to talk about all things wellness, including her 'Magic Formula', a game-changer in self-care. The Magic Formula is a proven self-coaching model to generate ongoing self-discovery and self-healing (Discover - Diagnose - Prescribe - Practice - Pause).   We also talk neuroplasticity, which I absolutely love learning about, and also the 5 Pillars of Wellness.  We round out this interview with Catherine coaching me through my recent grief journey and as always, she gave me such GREAT and comforting advice! To learn more about Catherine, check out her Website and Instagram here! To share your own Hard Beautiful Journey, go to tiffcarson.com and fill out the application on the home or podcast page.  I look forward to talking about your story! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtiffcarson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamtiffcarson/ Website: https://tiffcarson.com/  

In this powerful episode, we delve into the profound journey of self-love and self-expression with Sal Holden a kinesiologist, life coach, and author of 'A Joyful Life: Align Your Heart, Speak Your Truth, Embrace Your Freedom'. Throughout our conversation, we explore impactful themes such as induced shame, trauma, personal growth, body appreciation, and spirituality. Key Discussion Points: 1. **Understanding Self** - Sal shares her intimate journey towards self-discovery following her divorce and the diagnosis of her mother with terminal cancer. This phase marked a critical turning point in her life, leading her to pursue training as a kinesiologist and a life coach. 2. **Navigating Spirituality and Love** - In a heartfelt discussion, Sal opens up about the role of spirituality in her self-healing process and how it led her to attract her soulmate. She underscores the importance of self-love in forging deep connections with others. 3. **Embracing Unique Self** - From fear to personal victories, listen to Sal discuss the complexities of expressing one’s unique self and the importance of maintaining authenticity. 4. **Taking Care of Self** - Sal delves into the critical theme of self-care, emphasizing the concept that our bodies are a 'gift', not us. She details how changing her perception towards her body helped her in her journey of self-love. Be sure to tune into this episode to learn from my friend Sal, who has walked through life's storms and emerged stronger, using her experiences to guide others on similar life journeys. To learn more about Sal check her out her Website. To share your own Hard Beautiful Journey, go to tiffcarson.com and fill out the application on the home or podcast page.  I look forward to talking about your story! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtiffcarson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamtiffcarson/ Website: https://tiffcarson.com/  

In this episode, Matt, an entrepreneur and high achiever, shares his personal journey from experiencing anxiety attacks to finding healing and success in both his personal and professional life. He talks about the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and acknowledging childhood trauma. Matt also discusses how yoga and journaling played a significant role in his healing journey and how he now helps other entrepreneurs find balance and success in their businesses.  Matt gives us a description of his offering called the Abundance Activation Mindset and how he is helping other entrepreneurs create a life of emotional and financial abundance. To learn more about Matt check him out on Instagram and his Website. To share your own Hard Beautiful Journey, go to tiffcarson.com and fill out the application on the home or podcast page.  I look forward to talking about your story! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtiffcarson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamtiffcarson/ Website: https://tiffcarson.com/

On this episode I sat down with the BEAUTIFUL soul, my friend Kim Livingstone of Sand and Stone Jewelry.  Kim shares her journey of entrepreneurship, personal struggles such as getting divorced, and how she finds joy in every day. We discuss how Kim weathers life's storms, her love for her children, and the inspiration behind her business. Kim also shares her passion for spreading love, positivity, and the impact of her book 'There Is Something Beautiful In Every Day.' To learn more about Kim check her out on Instagram and her Website. To share your own Hard Beautiful Journey, go to tiffcarson.com and fill out the application on the home or podcast page.  I look forward to talking about your story! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtiffcarson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamtiffcarson/ Website: https://tiffcarson.com/

In this episode, I discuss my experience through anticipatory grief and the profound loss of my sibling. I also highlight the under recognition of sibling grief in society but also emphasize the importance of acknowledging all types of grief and offer support to those who are grieving. To share your own Hard Beautiful Journey, go to tiffcarson.com and fill out the application on the home or podcast page.  I look forward to talking about your story! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtiffcarson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamtiffcarson/ Website: https://tiffcarson.com/  

In this special episode of Hard Beautiful Journey, I invited my beautiful Mom to join me for an intimate and candid conversation about my book "Dancing in the Rain" and the loss of her beloved son and my brother, Cory.  We talk about special memories with Cory, and also some hard moments we experienced while he was here with us.  There is a lot of vulnerability and strength shown by my beautiful Momma and I know her story of loss will help someone else out in the world.   To share your own Hard Beautiful Journey, go to tiffcarson.com and fill out the application on the home or podcast page.  I look forward to talking about your story! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtiffcarson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamtiffcarson/ Website: https://tiffcarson.com/

In this episode, my guest Pamela O'Brien, an intuitive card reader and author, shares her transformative journey, discussing her spiritual awakening, navigating through major life changes, and her path to becoming a tarot reader. She also shares her insights on self-care, mental health, and the power of validation in emotional healing. Lastly, Pamela provides an insightful card reading from the Spirit Animal Oracle, demonstrating the thought-provoking wisdom that can emerge from her work. To learn more about Pamela check her out on Facebook at Indeago Rose Intuition. To share your own Hard Beautiful Journey, go to tiffcarson.com and fill out the application on the home or podcast page.  I look forward to talking about your story! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtiffcarson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamtiffcarson/ Website: https://tiffcarson.com/

Episode 81 is a solo episode where I share what's on my heart regarding my newly released book "Dancing in the Rain".  I open up about the excitement of having my words out in the world and the anxiety that comes with being so vulnerable. I share the challenges I faced in deciding to reveal deeply personal family traumas, especially those involving my brother over the course of 49 years, and the emotional struggle of potentially hurting loved ones, particularly my Dad. It's a raw exploration of the fear of judgment and the necessity of telling one's own story. Throughout the episode, I reflect on the central themes of my book, emphasizing the uniqueness of each family member's narrative, the difficulties of parenting, and the profound impact of words on relationships. To share your own Hard Beautiful Journey, go to tiffcarson.com and fill out the application on the home or podcast page.  I look forward to talking about your story! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtiffcarson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamtiffcarson/ Website: https://tiffcarson.com/

Join me for a fascinating conversation with Dave Thompson and Davina Davidson from Inspirational Book Writers, the publishers from Australia that I worked with to get my book "Dancing in the Rain" out into the world.  We share insights into the journey of writing a book, the importance of preserving the author's voice, fears and blocks an author faces, strategies for a successful book launch and much more.  Don't miss this inspiring episode.....it may even inspire you to finally write that book that's inside you! To learn more about Inspirational Book Writers, check them out at https://inspirationalbookwriters.com/.   To share your own Hard Beautiful Journey, go to tiffcarson.com and fill out the application on the home or podcast page.  I look forward to talking about your story!   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtiffcarson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamtiffcarson/ Website: https://tiffcarson.com/          

In this podcast episode, I'm delighted to have my wonderful friend Marliana Alisemon join me. We reminisce about how our friendship blossomed during the organization of the Divinity Expo event and then dive into Marliana's extraordinary abilities as a psychic medium, empath, healer, and energy worker. Reflecting on my first reading with Marliana, I share the profound impact it had on me and the immediate bond we felt. Marliana generously opens up about her lifelong connection to the spiritual realm and the pivotal moment that occurred after a near-death experience in a car accident. She shares her experiences with energy work, including Release Pour Paintings and clearing energy in people's homes. Our conversation also delves into Marliana's significant role in my book-writing process, offering insights into our friendship, mutual support, and the spiritual guidance that unfolded throughout the journey.  As I prepare to launch my book, "Dancing in the Rain," we both express gratitude for the growth and transformation we've witnessed in each other, highlighting the importance of overcoming fear and ego on the journey to authenticity. To learn more about Marliana, check her out on her website at https://www.marlianaalisemon.com/ or on Instagram @@marliana.alisemon.medium To sign up to be a part of my Book Launch Team for my first ever book, “Dancing in the Rain”…..head to this LINK!   To share your own Hard Beautiful Journey, go to tiffcarson.com and fill out the application on the home or podcast page.  I look forward to talking about your story!   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtiffcarson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamtiffcarson/ Website: https://tiffcarson.com/      

Welcome to the latest episode of Hard Beautiful Journey!    In this emotional and inspiring episode, join me as I dive deep into the incredible story behind the song 'Dance in the Rain' with the talented singer-songwriter, Kristina Nichol. Get ready to be moved as we explore the inspiration, the process, and the impact of this powerful song.   Kristina shares the acoustic version of this beautiful song which can’t be heard anywhere but here….for now!   To learn more about Kristina, check her out on Instagram @kristinanichol.   To sign up to be a part of my Book Launch Team for my first ever book, “Dancing in the Rain”…..head to this LINK!   To share your own Hard Beautiful Journey, go to tiffcarson.com and fill out the application on the home or podcast page.  I look forward to talking about your story!   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtiffcarson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamtiffcarson/ Website: https://tiffcarson.com/  

In this podcast episode, I discuss my experience as an author, going through the process of writing my book 'Dancing in the Rain'. Guided by my book-writing coach, Emily Tamayo Maher, we delve into how we transformed personal pain into a powerful memoir tackling the issues of generational trauma and sibling grief. Emily provides valuable insights on the creative and healing journey of writing a book, sharing her spiritual approach using the Chakras and the importance of authentic storytelling. To learn more about Emily, check her out at https://www.meaningmethod.com/ . To share your own Hard Beautiful Journey, go to tiffcarson.com and fill out the application on the home or podcast page.  I look forward to talking about your story! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtiffcarson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamtiffcarson/ Website: https://tiffcarson.com/  

After a hiatus of 500 days, Tiff returns to her podcast Hard Beautiful Journey, with a new/old last name, excited to be back behind the mic. She opens up about her separation from her husband James, and their ensuing challenges regarding living arrangements and their children's well-being. Tiff then discusses her move to a condo that seemed perfect for their situation, only to be asked to leave due to bylaw conflicts. She finally finds a new home and feels settled. Amid these life changes, she also started writing her first book, a memoir called 'Dancing in the Rain', which chronicles her and her late brother's journey through generational trauma and the ensuing deep sibling grief. With upcoming episodes, Tiff plans to share more about her book writing journey, interview those involved, and continue discussing mental health, addictions, trauma, grief, hope, and love. 00:04 Introduction and Return to Podcasting 01:05 The Reason Behind the Hiatus: Personal Struggles 02:57 The Healing Power of Horses 03:36 Navigating the Housing Market Amidst Separation 04:26 The Official Separation and Its Aftermath 08:43 Moving and Adjusting to New Schools 10:14 Settling into a New Home 11:08 Writing a Book Amidst Life's Challenges 13:56 Behind the Scenes of the Book Writing Journey 14:34 Book Launch Announcement and Future Plans 16:38 Invitation to Share Your Own Journey To share your own Hard Beautiful Journey, go to tiffcarson.com and fill out the application on the home or podcast page.  I look forward to talking about your story! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtiffcarson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamtiffcarson/ Website: https://tiffcarson.com/      

This was a very hard interview to prepare for and record.  Please listen....everything on my heart is in this episode.   Much love, Tiff

Today we are talking about a topic of addiction that we haven’t touched on yet so I’m really looking forward to exploring this as I know it is an addiction that deserves just as much awareness as any other.  The topic today is porn addiction and I couldn’t think of a better guest to start this conversation with than Jeremy Lipkowitz.   Jeremy is a mindfulness and emotional intelligence facilitator, and porn addiction recovery coach for men. Jeremy overcame his own addiction to pornography in his early twenties with the help of mindfulness meditation and Buddhist philosophy, which not only helped him let go of his destructive behaviors, it also allowed him to connect with deeper meaning and purpose in his life.   For the past 11 years Jeremy has been teaching mindfulness and emotional intelligence practices at universities, recovery centers, and companies throughout Europe, Asia and the US. He has been featured in places like Men's Health and Livestrong Magazine for his work in helping people overcome compulsive behaviors and addictions.    He holds a Bachelors and Master’s degree in Genetics and Genomics, and spent several years at Duke University working towards a PhD in Genetics & Systems Biology before he turned full-time to teaching and coaching.   I'm so grateful for Jeremy being open and real about the hard beautiful journey he had with porn addiction.  Today he has given many people some comfort to know they are not alone and that they too can hopefully speak their truth and reach out for support.     To contact Jeremy and learn more about how he can help support you on your own journey please check out https://www.jeremylipkowitz.com/ or on Instagram at this link.   I want to remind all my listeners that I have a private Facebook group called “Finding Hope Through Your Siblings Addiction”.  I would love if you would let anyone know that is dealing with this that there is a place of support for them as well and I would love for you to join.  This hard beautiful journey is much easier with someone to walk it with.  We weren’t meant to do any of this alone.  Again the name is “Finding Hope Through Your Sibling’s Addiction” and can be found at this link.   Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts. While there, please leave a 5-star rating and review; it would mean so much to me!    I would love to connect with you on social, so please give me a follow on: Instagram Facebook YouTube LinkedIn   Thanks for listening, Tiff    

Today on the podcast I have someone I have wanted you to hear from for about a year.  A beautiful soul named Rhonda Watt is here to talk about the loss of her BEAUTIFUL son Erik to an accidental, recreational use of drugs when he was 19 years old.   Rhonda so willingly shares her Hard Beautiful Journey with us to remind us that the people with addictions are real people who truly want connection and compassion.  Rhonda is working hard on the front lines, in the trenches to help these people and remind them that they are important and loved.  Such a beautiful way to honour the memory of her son Erik. Rhonda also has a Facebook Group named "Grief Warrior" that is there for other Momma's who have lost children in any manner find community and support.  That group can be found at this link.  Please reach out if you need to talk, they are there to listen and support. Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts. While there, please leave a 5-star rating and review; it would mean so much to me! Also, if you haven't done so already, join the Hard Beautiful Journey community to connect with other like-minded people.  I would love to connect with you on social, so please give me a follow on:  Instagram Facebook YouTube LinkedIn  Thanks for listening, Tiff

Today on the podcast I have a beautiful soul named Taija McLuckie.     Taija describes herself as a middle class, white female, born and raised in BC with lived experience.  She was in and out of illicit substance misuse for 3+ years and prescribed substance misuse for 4+ years.  Taija is here to talk about her lived experience in addiction and how she now does work as a support and outreach worker in various settings and her thoughts on how our Canadian government is handling the drug crisis in our country.   Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts. While there, please leave a 5-star rating and review; it would mean so much to me! Also, if you haven't done so already, join the Hard Beautiful Journey community to connect with other like-minded people.   I would love to connect with you on social, so please give me a follow on:   Instagram Facebook YouTube LinkedIn   Thanks for listening, Tiff

Welcome back for the follow-up to episode 70 and the conclusion of my interview with Corey Gauthier.   In our last episode, Corey discussed his journey into plant medicines and psychedelic therapies after realizing that his "live fast, die young" lifestyle had some deep-rooted trauma. For those who missed it, I strongly encourage you to check it out first! Today, we're going to continue along on our journey with him.   Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Listen to Corey's personal experience with an African Rites of Passage ceremony, as well as the incredible story that gave me goosebumps. Discover why the Sacred Soul Center closed its doors. Hear Corey's recommendations for plant medicine clinics.   Are you enjoying the Hard Beautiful Journey podcast?   Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts. While there, please leave a 5-star rating and review; it would mean so much to me! Also, if you haven't done so already, join the Hard Beautiful Journey community to connect with other like-minded people.   I  would love to connect with you on social, so please give me a follow on: Instagram Facebook YouTube LinkedIn   Thanks for listening, Tiff