The Energized Woman Podcast
With simple tweaks, you can go from exhausted and surviving to energized and thriving. Join Tanja as she shares practical, proven strategies to help you regain your energy and reclaim your time, so you can live your purpose. Through a mix of solo episodes and guest interviews, you’ll discover practical tools and insights to break free from the cycle of pushing through and start feeling your best again.
Episodes

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If you’re in your 40s or 50s and feeling like your body has betrayed you—tired all the time, in pain, and frustrated that nothing seems to work anymore—this episode is for you. I’m diving into why your body isn’t failing you, even if it feels that way.
Drawing on my own experience healing from burnout and my work with women navigating exhaustion, I’ll explain how chronic pain and fatigue are often protective signals from your nervous system—not signs of weakness or failure.
You’ll learn how to:
Understand your body’s protective loop and why it keeps you stuck in exhaustion.
Shift out of fear and frustration, and begin communicating safety to your body.
Use simple practices to gently retrain your body and rebuild trust in yourself.
Your body isn’t broken—it’s protecting you. Let’s help it feel safe enough to let go.
What You’ll Learn:
The real reason you’re feeling exhausted and in pain (it’s not your fault)
How your body gets stuck in a protective loop—and how to break free.
4 simple, actionable steps to start retraining your brain and rebuilding trust in your body
How to shift out of frustration and start creating a sense of safety and possibility
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Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Rest Is Not A Reward
Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
What if rest isn’t something you earn after finishing your to-do list — but something your body needs to be able to function optimally so you can thrive and live your life’s purpose?
In this episode, Tanja sits down with Fran Watson, a Transformational Coach, to explore why rest isn’t about naps, vacations, or stepping away from life, but about weaving moments of slowing down into your daily rhythm.
Fran shares her personal journey through burnout and breast cancer, revealing how illness forced her to see rest as essential, not optional. Together, Fran and Tanja challenge the cultural belief that productivity equals worth, and uncover simple and practical ways to incorporate real rest — even in the busiest of lives.
What You’ll Learn:
Why rest isn’t a luxury, but a core part of life
Simple ways to experience rest as receiving
Small daily practices that energize you
Why rest leads to deeper connection, creativity, and a fuller life
🎧 New episodes drop every Wednesday.
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Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Tap Into Your Inner Power: Awaken the Energy at Your Core
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
In this episode of The Energized Woman Podcast, we dive into the secrets of life force energy—what it is, why so many women lose touch with it, and how reconnecting can help you feel more vibrant, intuitive, and magnetic.
You’ll hear personal stories, learn about the power of your of tapping into your life force energy, and discover how tuning in can transform your daily life. Stay tuned for a simple guided practice to help you awaken your energy and step into your authentic power.
Key Takeaways:
Life force energy is your natural source of vitality and intuition
Reconnecting helps you go from exhausted to energized and magnetic
Small daily practices can make a big difference
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Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Powerful Rituals to Calm Anxiety
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Check out this episode, where we explore the transformative power of rituals to calm anxiety and reconnect with your truest self. My inspiring guest, Cara Faith, shares her wisdom from years of guiding women to peel back the layers and discover who they are on a soul level.
You’ll learn a beautifully simple visualization practice—one you can use anytime, anywhere—to ground yourself and find peace amidst life’s chaos.
Join us for a heartfelt conversation that invites you to nurture self-compassion and embrace your unique journey. Whether you’re seeking calm, clarity, or a deeper sense of self, this episode offers warmth, insight, and actionable practices to support your well-being. Tune in and discover how small rituals can spark big changes.
🎧 New episodes drop every Wednesday.
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Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Is Being Independent Sapping Your Energy?
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Do you ever catch yourself saying, “I’ve got it,” even when you’re barely holding it together?Do you struggle to ask for help — or feel guilty when you do?
In this episode of The Energized Woman Podcast, we’re diving deep into hyper-independence — the quiet survival strategy that many high-achieving women carry… and the surprising ways it’s keeping you stuck, exhausted, and disconnected.
We’ll explore:
What hyper-independence really looks like
7 signs you may be operating from this place (and why it’s not your fault)
How this pattern impacts your relationships, health, and energy levels
Small, powerful steps to start receiving support
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or burnt out from doing it all yourself — this conversation will help you breathe again. You don’t have to carry everything alone.
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🎧 New episodes drop every Wednesday.
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Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Break Free of The Habit of Overworking
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Ever feel like you’re running on empty, stuck in a cycle of overworking and exhaustion? You’re not alone—so many of us are caught in this loop, looking for a way out.
In this episode, I sit down with Chelsea Glanz, an inspiring Artist and Coach who knows the weight of burnout all too well. She opens up about her own journey through the fog of exhaustion, sharing the unexpected role her art played in bringing her back to herself. It wasn’t just about painting or creating—it was about rediscovering what it means to truly reconnect, to bring all parts of herself back online.
Now, she helps others do the same, guiding them to break free from overwork by tapping into the power of art – even those who think they’re not creative😉.
Curious about how creativity can be your own lifeline out of burnout? You’ll want to hear her story—it just might change the way you see rest, work, and the art of living.
Tune in to discover how creativity can be the key to unlocking a more vibrant, balanced life. (Hint: It’s not what you think!)
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🎧 Available wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. New episodes drop every Wednesday.
I’m a Coach. This information is for educational purposes only. For medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment please talk to your health care practitioner about your specific health needs.

Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Are Your Thoughts Burning You Out?
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Do you ever feel completely exhausted—even when you haven’t done anything physically demanding? In this episode, we explore how your thoughts and worries might be draining your energy by keeping your nervous system stuck in overdrive.
Discover why your body responds to imagined threats just like real ones, the surprising ways this impacts your health, and a simple practice you can use anytime to shift your nervous system response.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Why overthinking and anxiety can leave you feeling tired and burnt out—even if you don’t notice it happening
How the brain’s threat detection system triggers a stress response in your body
Why trying to “think your way” out of anxiety rarely works
Step-by-step guidance through a science-backed technique to calm your nervous system and regain your energy
If you are ready to regain your energy and want a simple tool to get you started, make sure you check out today’s episode.
🎧 New episodes drop every Wednesday.
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Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
The Healing Power of Forest Bathing
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Feeling foggy, frazzled, or disconnected? This episode invites you to slow down, step outside, and tap into the transformative power of nature. 🌲
In this nourishing conversation, Tanja talks with Alyse Rynor—a licensed therapist and certified forest bathing guide—about the incredible mental, emotional, and physical benefits of forest bathing (aka Shinrin-yoku). Together, they explore how simply being in nature (no hiking boots or step goals required!) can reset your nervous system, support your immune health, and restore clarity.
🌿 In This Episode, You'll Learn:
What forest bathing really is—and how it's different from a walk in the woods
The science-backed benefits for your immune system, stress response, and mental health
Simple ways to start connecting with nature, even if you live in a city
How to turn outdoor moments into deeply healing rituals
🧠 Key Takeaway:
You don’t have to escape to a cabin in the woods to feel better—you just have to slow down and notice.
Learn more about Alyse Rynor and her work by visiting https://www.forestbathingfinder.com or connect with her directly at: greettheforest@gmail.com
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Wednesday May 28, 2025
"I Don't Have Time": The Belief That Keeps You Stuck
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I don’t have time for this”—and believing it without question? In this episode, we explore what’s really behind that phrase and how it might be keeping you stuck, overwhelmed, and disconnected from what truly matters.
Tanja breaks down the deeper layers of this common belief, touching on how gender roles, cultural conditioning, and perfectionism can shape the way women—especially high-achieving women—experience time. You’ll hear why this mindset can be so limiting and how shifting it can help you reclaim your energy, clarity, and sense of control.
You’ll walk away with a new perspective on time and a simple but transformative question to ask yourself the next time you feel pulled in too many directions.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The hidden messages behind “I don’t have time”
How perfectionism and people-pleasing feed the time scarcity story
Why your to-do list doesn’t always reflect your true priorities
How to shift from powerlessness to agency with a new narrative
A simple practice to reconnect with what really matters
Takeaway:You’re not at the mercy of your schedule—you're in charge of how you spend your time and energy. Let's stop giving our power away with words that don’t serve us.
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Wednesday May 21, 2025
Revive Your Energy Through Nature Connection
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Feeling drained, disconnected, or like you're just going through the motions? You’re not alone—and the solution might be simpler (and closer) than you think.
In this episode, Tanja interviews Kim Riley, Adventure Health Retreat Facilitator and Transformational Coach, on how nature connection—especially through immersive retreats—can help you recover from exhaustion and restore your sense of vitality. Whether you're exhausted, overwhelmed, or simply feeling “off,” tuning into the rhythms of nature can be a powerful way back to yourself.
Kim shares insights from her work guiding women through nature-based adventure health retreats designed to reconnect mind, body, and spirit. Together, they explore:
🌿 How nature can help with regaining your energy🌿 The surprising ways nature connection restores clarity, calm, and energy🌿 Simple ways to start re-connecting with nature—even if you’re short on time
This episode is your reminder that you don’t have to push harder to feel better. Sometimes, the most powerful shift comes from slowing down, stepping outside, and letting nature do what it does best: restore balance.
🎧 Listen in and discover how nature connection could be the missing piece in your healing journey.
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