The Energized Woman Podcast

From Overwhelm to Clarity: How to Choose Your Priorities This Year

As you are starting the new year it’s easy to feel both clearer — and more overwhelmed. When awareness turns into pressure, the new year can quickly become another cycle of doing too much and pushing through.
In this episode, Tanja explores how to move from the year-end reflections and insights into action without overloading yourself. Instead of setting more goals or trying to change everything at once, you’ll learn how to identify what truly matters right now — in a way that supports your energy, nervous system, and long-term well-being.
In this episode you get to look at how to prioritize in a new way. It’s not about urgency or obligation, but about creating a meaningful, aligned and sustainable year.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why reflection often leads to overwhelm — and how to avoid it
The difference between what’s important, urgent, and essential right now
How to choose 1–3 focus areas without guilt or pressure
Why motivation isn’t the real issue when change doesn’t stick
A simple filter to help you decide where your energy truly belongs
Tanja takes you through a simple process to get clear on what to focus on this year. If you didn’t have a chance to complete the year-end process in Episode 44 “How to Have More Energy and Time for What Matters in 2026”, listen to that first to prepare for the reflections in this episode. You’ll find that episode here. 
Closing Thought:
A meaningful year isn’t built by doing more. It’s built by choosing wisely and allowing what truly matters to guide your choices.
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Master Stress Without Powering Through

Fear of making mistakes. Perfectionism. Powering through.
For many capable, high-achieving women, these patterns don’t always look like stress on the outside—but inside, they quietly drain energy, confidence, and peace.
In this episode of The Energized Woman Podcast, Tanja sits down with Sara Regester, a stress mastery expert, integrative health coach, and shamanic teacher who brings over two decades of experience helping people understand stress through a mind–body–spirit lens.
Drawing from her background as a Registered Nurse and her years of shamanic study, this conversation explores why fear of getting it wrong runs so deep, how perfectionism functions as a stress response, and what chronic self-pressure does to the nervous system over time.
Together, they discuss:
What we’re really afraid of when we fear making mistakes
How perfectionism fuels chronic stress
The difference between stress mastery and stress avoidance
Early warning signs of a stress response
A simple, grounded practice for moments of self-judgment
If you feel exhausted from holding it all together or afraid of getting it wrong, this episode offers a more compassionate and sustainable way forward.
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How to Have More Energy and Time for What Matters in 2026

Are you ready for 2025 to be over and have a more energized, aligned and joyful 2026?
In this episode Tanja takes you through a year-end reflection process she uses herself to create the life she wants. Lasting change isn’t an accident. It requires slowing down to look at the past year, identify what you want to see differently. To make changes you need to know where you have been and where you want to go.
We’ll look at what energized you, what drained you, and what this past year taught you about yourself. That awareness and clarity helps you identify where to invest your time and energy, so that you can avoid repeating what didn’t work and do more of what worked in the upcoming year.
This episode can be listened to all at once or paused for journaling and reflection. It’s an invitation to take inventory, reconnect with what matters most, and intentionally create a more energized, fulfilled, and joyful 2026.
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When Stress Helps — and When It Hurts

Not all stress is bad.
Some stress pushes you forward.Some stress quietly keeps you stuck.
The tricky part? From the outside, they can look exactly the same.
In this episode, we unpack the rarely talked about difference between stress that fuels growth and stress that slowly drains your energy, focus, and motivation — without you realizing it.
Because many women aren’t burned out in obvious ways.They’re still functioning. Still showing up. Still getting things done.
But life feels harder than it should.
We explore:
Why stress has become a badge of honor — and what that hides
How “productive pressure” can tip into something else without a clear breaking point
The subtle signs your stress is no longer working for you
Why doing more, pushing harder, or “handling it better” often backfires
This conversation isn’t about eliminating stress or fixing yourself.
It’s about learning to recognize when stress is helping you grow — and when it’s quietly costing you more than you think.
If you’ve ever wondered why you feel exhausted even when life looks fine…Or why slowing down feels strangely uncomfortable…
This episode will make you think differently about the stress you’re living with.
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Is your enviornment causing overwhelm? Here's what to do

What if your overwhelm, exhaustion, or sense of being stuck isn’t just about you, but about the space you’re living and working in?
In this episode, I’m joined by Amara Hamilton, a Feng Shui and Energy Clearing expert with over 26 years of experience, to explore how our physical and energetic environments quietly shape our focus, energy levels, emotions, and ability to move forward in life.
We talk about how unseen patterns in our homes and work spaces can keep us feeling overwhelmed, unproductive, or disconnected from our purpose and how small, practical shifts can create clarity, flow, and a sense of spaciousness again.
Amara explains how you can get back into the flow of living the life you want with the support of her work.
In this conversation, we explore:
How your home/work environment can contribute to overwhelm and feeling stuck
Why willpower alone isn’t enough when your space is working against you
The most important room in your home to focus on
Practical steps you can take right away to improve how your space supports you
If you’ve been doing “all the right things” but still feel stuck or frustrated that life isn’t flowing the way you want it to, this episode may offer a completely new perspective.
Join the conversation and discover how shifting your environment can help you get out of overwhelm and back into alignment.
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Make This Simple Change To Get Unstuck

If you’ve been feeling tired in a way sleep doesn’t fix, this episode is for you.
Maybe life looks “fine,” but inside you feel drained, foggy, unmotivated, and stuck in a loop of pushing through. Your days blur together. Your body feels heavier. Your energy is scattered. And deep down you’re thinking:
Something has to change… I just don’t know where to start.
In this episode, we explore:
why you feel disconnected from yourself
what’s behind the exhaustion, brain fog, and low motivation
how years of pushing through slowly drain your system
why clarity disappears when your body is exhausted
the real reason it feels so hard to get unstuck
If you’ve been saying,“I don’t feel like myself,”“I feel stuck,”or “I can’t keep going like this,”you’ll feel deeply understood here.
You’ll walk away knowing why you’ve been feeling this way — and what needs to shift to create real energy, clarity, and momentum again.
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Living in Alignment After 40: Simple Shifts for Better Health, Hormones & Happiness

If you’re a woman in your 40s or 50s who’s tired of pushing through every day, running on low energy, or feeling like you’ve lost touch with the vibrant, purposeful version of yourself—you’re going to love this episode.
Today I’m joined by Dona Jolie, COO of Aligned Sovereignty, unschooling mom of two, and a woman who has built her life around living in alignment with nature, intuition, and what truly matters. This conversation is a breath of fresh air for anyone who’s been feeling pulled in a hundred directions, stuck in old patterns, or overwhelmed by the pressure to have everything figured out.
Together, we dive into:
Why so many women in midlife feel exhausted, inflamed, or disconnected from their bodies—and how getting back into alignment with nature can shift everything.
The link between physical health and spiritual well-being, and why you can’t keep ignoring your needs without paying the price.
What it really means to trust yourself again, especially if you’ve spent years putting everyone else first.
How to stop making choices from fear—and start choosing from desire, inner wisdom, and what actually supports your long-term energy.
How to release old stories like “I should know better” or “I need to have it all figured out” so you can take action from clarity instead of perfectionism.
How alignment not more hustle is the real path to better health, more time, and a life that feels deeply meaningful.
Dona also shares how she approaches “Earth School”—the idea that life is happening for us, not to us—and how this mindset shift can reduce stress, anxiety, and the constant feeling of being behind.
This episode is especially for you if…
You want to make healthier choices but can’t seem to stay consistent.
You feel a pull toward something deeper but don’t know where to start.
You want more ease, more clarity, and more energy.
You’re longing to reconnect with the woman you know you truly are.
You’ll leave this conversation with practical steps, grounded inspiration, and a renewed belief that you can create a life that feels aligned, joyful, and deeply supportive of your well-being.
Because you deserve to feel energized, clear, and connected again—not someday, but now.
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Why Everything Feels Like Too Much

If everything feels like a lot right now, you’re not alone—and you’re not failing. In this episode, Tanja explores why simple things can feel overwhelming when you’ve been carrying too much for too long. We dig into the emotional, mental, and nervous system layers behind that heavy “I can’t do one more thing” feeling so many high-achieving women know too well.
You’ll learn:💛 Why overwhelm is a nervous system signal—not a flaw🧠 How the invisible emotional load drains you🔥 The trap of being “the capable one”🌱 Why midlife shifts change your capacity✨ What “too much” looks like in real life🧘 Simple, compassionate steps to create more space
🎧 You’ll walk away with:
• A clearer understanding of your exhaustion• Permission to stop blaming yourself• Insight into what your body is asking for• Gentle next steps to lighten the load
✨ This episode is for you if:
• You wake up tired• You’re carrying everything for everyone• You’re the responsible one—and you’re exhausted• Small tasks feel big• You crave a calmer, more spacious life
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The Single Most Important Food for Health & Vitality For Women over 40

If you’re a woman over 40 who wants more energy, better metabolism, fewer cravings, and a body that feels strong and capable again—this episode is a must-listen.
In today’s conversation, Tanja interviews Dr. Svetlana Strelnikova about the most overlooked nutrient women 40+ need for lasting health and vitality. Most of us were taught to “eat more vegetables,” but rarely told what actually sets the foundation for metabolism, hormone balance, and strength as we age.
Here’s what we dive into:
✨ Why “eat more greens” is incomplete advice
And the surprising nutrient your body truly needs first to stay slim, strong, and energized.
✨ The #1 ingredient women 40+ should prioritize at every meal
How it boosts metabolism, supports hormones, and keeps you full for hours.
✨ What really changes with age 
We break down the silent muscle loss that starts in your 20s—and how it affects energy, fat storage, and your ability to stay active.
✨ How to build a fat-burning, energy-boosting plate
A simple 4-step formula you can follow today.
By the end of this episode, you'll feel clear, empowered, and confident about how to nourish your body so you can feel more vibrant at any age.
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The #1 Step to Get Your Energy Back

Are you constantly exhausted and unsure why? You’re not alone and it’s not your fault. In this episode, Tanja walks you through the #1 step to reclaim your energy and stop running on empty.
Find out how to do a simple practice to uncover where your energy is leaking and which activities, people, and habits truly restore you. Learn how to:
Recognize different ways you give away your energy (it’s not all physical) and how each impacts your life force.
Find the hidden drains in your daily life, from social interactions to mental overload.
Take one small, practical step that starts protecting your energy immediately.
If you’re a hardworking responsible woman 40+ who’s tired of feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or drained at the end of the day, this episode will help you get your energy back and feel more aligned, so you can start living in a way that is sustainable.
Listen in and discover a powerful practice you can start using today, so you can protect and restore your energy, and feel like yourself again.
 
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