The Energized Woman Podcast

The Healing Power of Forest Bathing

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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"I Don't Have Time": The Belief That Keeps You Stuck

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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Revive Your Energy Through Nature Connection

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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You Know What To Do - Why Aren't You Doing It?

You’ve read the books, taken the courses, collected the tools—but somehow, you’re still stuck in the same patterns. Why?
In this episode, Tanja explores the frustrating (and incredibly common) gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it. From nervous system overload to perfectionism and the hidden ego boost of “I already know this,” we unpack why awareness alone isn’t enough to create change.
You’ll learn:✨ Why “just knowing” a tool doesn’t mean you’ve embodied it✨ The hidden costs of staying in information mode✨ How fear, ego, and stress keep us from taking action✨ Why revisiting the basics is a radical act of self-trust✨ Simple steps to start using what you already know—today
If you’re tired of collecting insights but not seeing results, this episode is your invitation to stop overthinking and start embodying the change you crave.
🎧 Tune in and get honest about what’s holding you back—and how to move forward with compassion and clarity.
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Exhausted? It’s Prime Time to Change That!

You’re doing all the things—meeting deadlines, supporting everyone, pushing through the tiredness. But underneath it all, there’s a quiet voice asking: Is this really how life is supposed to feel? What’s the point?
In this episode, Tanja sits down with guest Kristin Collier, an expert in the practice of priming—a powerful yet under-the-radar technique that helps you shift from survival mode to a place of getting more of what you want.
We’re not talking about pretending everything’s fine. Priming is about connecting to the feeling behind what you truly want, and using it to gently rewire your brain.
You’ll learn:🌿 What priming is and how it works (in real life, not theory)🌿 How to start using it in just a few minutes a day🌿 Real-life examples of how it’s helped women move from frustrated to joyful
If you're feeling depleted and longing to feel more like yourself again—this conversation is your invitation to pause, reset, and discover a different way forward.
🎧 Tune in and let this gentle but powerful practice meet you right where you are.📱 Available on all podcast platforms. New episodes drop every Wednesday.
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When "Good Vibes Only" Becomes Harmful - The Truth About Toxic Positivity

We’ve all heard it:"Just think positive!""Good vibes only!"
But what if those well-meaning phrases are doing more harm than good?
In this episode, we dive into what toxic positivity really is, how it shows up both internally and externally, and why it can leave you feeling unseen, invalidated, and even more disconnected from yourself.
You’ll learn:
What toxic positivity sounds like (and why it's so common)
How external toxic positivity can deny your real experience — and why it’s not your fault if you feel hurt by it
The hidden costs of suppressing "negative" emotions
How to accept reality as it is without falling into hopelessness
Simple ways to validate your emotions and make space for true healing and resilience
If you’ve ever felt guilty for not feeling grateful enough, happy enough, or "positive" enough — this episode will help you appreciate and honor your whole experience.
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Breathe Your Way to Energy & Clarity

Did you know the way you breathe impacts your energy, emotions, and stress levels?
Most of us have never been taught how to breathe properly—but retraining your breath can be life-changing.
In this episode, Tanja and Breath Work Practitioner and Educator Christopher Villanella discuss how breath is at the core of how we create energy, regulate emotions and shift form stress to relaxation.
It can be used to rewire your nervous system for greater calm, vitality, and mental clarity.
Tune in and discover how simple shifts in your breath can transform the way you feel every day.
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6 Reasons You Have a Hard Time Putting Yourself First - And What To Do About It

If you're always the one holding everything together, putting others first, and pushing through exhaustion—this episode is for you.
This week, I explore six powerful, often overlooked reasons why putting yourself first feels so hard, even when you know you need it most. From internalized guilt and survival mode to deeply rooted beliefs about worth and strength, this conversation is a permission slip to pause, reflect, and begin reclaiming your energy.
You’ll hear how these patterns show up, why they’re so common (especially for high-achieving women), and what it actually takes to shift them. Because you can put yourself first—without everything falling apart.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
Why being “the strong one” can become a trap
How guilt and people-pleasing keep you from rest
The impact of long-term survival mode on your nervous system
What happens when you wait to “earn” your self-care
How generational modeling shapes your beliefs about self-worth
A simple exercise you can use today to get you started on putting yourself first
Whether you’re feeling stretched too thin or just longing to reconnect with yourself, this episode will help you understand what’s holding you back—and what you can do to shift it.
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Crystal Reset to Break Free From Overwhelm

Feeling overwhelmed and stuck in constant stress?
In this episode, Tanja talks with Victoria Roybal about how crystals can help us break free from overwhelm and reconnect with ourselves.
Learn how to use crystals as gentle reminders throughout the day to pause, breathe, and reset.
If you're looking for a simple, grounding practice to bring more balance into your life, don’t miss this episode!
Listen now and discover:✨ How crystals can support emotional balance and clarity✨ The connection between crystals, nature, and our well-being✨ Practical ways to use crystals as mindfulness tools in daily life
👉 Tune in and start using crystals to shift from overwhelm to calm!
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Why You Stay Up Late (Even When You're Exhausted) - And How To Fix It

Do you find yourself scrolling, watching just one more episode, or tackling tasks late at night—even though you know you should be sleeping? You’re not alone.
Many women push bedtime later and later, caught in a cycle of exhaustion and frustration.
But why does this happen, and how can you break free?
In this episode, we explore:✅ The surprising reasons you delay sleep (it’s not just lack of discipline!)✅ How stress, mental overload, and emotional exhaustion keep you wired at night✅ The role of “revenge bedtime procrastination” and why it’s so common for women✅ Simple, effective ways to reclaim your evenings and actually feel rested
If you’re tired of staying up too late and waking up drained, this episode will help you shift the cycle—without relying on willpower alone.
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