The Energized Woman Podcast

"I used to be able to do so much more."
"I used to have so much energy — I have no idea where it went."
If you’ve had those thoughts, this episode is for you.
You keep showing up. Keep pushing through. Keep taking care of everyone and everything on your list. But in the background, you're comparing yourself to a version of you that used to have more energy, fit into smaller clothes, and never seemed to run out of steam.
Comparing your current self to a past “ideal” version of yourself isn't just unhelpful — it's based on a version of the story that was never actually sustainable in the first place. In this episode Tanja unpacks what’s really going on (hint: it's not laziness, and it's not just aging) and what to do when those frustrating thoughts pop up.
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Out of the blue you get a message from an ex you haven't talked to in a long time. This person betrayed you. And he pops back up as if nothing happened. “Hey” 👋
You’ve done a lot of work on yourself. You’ve forgiven him and moved on. And now you are wondering - should you respond?
If you have ever thought “There’s no harm in a few texts or an occasional call”, this episode is for you. The text or calls actually come with a price. We're getting into why it's hard to resist the temptation of reconnecting and what's actually going on when someone like that from your past resurfaces.
I’ll share with you a simple way to make a decision about responding from a clear, grounded place instead of getting swept up in the moment – and regretting it later. Many smart, self-aware women get confused about the difference between forgiveness and right of access. Those are different things.Forgiveness does not mean he has to be back in your life. Today’s episode helps avoid that confusion.
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You just can’t stop thinking about a conversation you recently had. Your brain replays every word it, analyzes what you said, what they said, and what you should have said instead. Sound familiar?
This spiral, the ruminating, is your nervous system trying to protect you from uncertainty. The problem is, it doesn't actually find an answer. It just sucks your time, your energy and your focus. You end up in that thinking loop for hours or days.
In this episode, I'm sharing a simple process that I've been using for about 20 years to interrupt that loop in real time. Together, we’ll walk through it so you can practice it in real time.
If you've ever lost hours or even days to overthinking something you had no control over, this one's for you.
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Do you feel that pull the second someone you love starts to hurt?
That urge to jump in, say the right thing, fix it, make it stop before they've even finished the sentence. It usually means you have a lot of empathy. But over time it can wear you out.
Someone you love who's struggling and you feel like you have to be the one to make it okay. So you jump in. You fix. You carry it. And then... they don't seem grateful. Or they push back on your help. Or you're just left exhausted, wondering why supporting the people you love costs you so much.
You're not too sensitive. You're not doing it wrong. But there's a difference between empathy and enmeshment and many of us were never taught where that line is.
In this episode, I walk through:
Why some of us feel an almost physical pull to fix other people's pain (and where that pattern actually started)
Why "helping" can backfire even when your intentions are completely good
What people in pain actually need from you (hint: it's usually not a solution)
How to protect yourself from taking on their stuff
You'll walk away with one simple practice you can start using right away. No more losing yourself when you want to help someone who feels bad.
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Have you ever caught yourself saying "yeah, but it's not that bad" about a relationship, a job, or a situation you've been in? This episode is about the gap between what we tell ourselves and what's actually true – and how we keep ourselves stuck.
We talk about why resistance shows up loudest around the things that matter most and how a small shift can help you work with that resistance, so you can live a fulfilled life.
We cover one tiny, doable practice you can start using today that helps you get unstuck and opens up possibilities.
No big leaps required this week. Just a little honesty.
In this episode:
Why "it's not that bad" is usually a story we tell to avoid a harder truth
Resistance as information, not a stop sign
What it really means to "pick yourself"
The one-word language swap that changes how stuck you feel
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Do you feel exhausted no matter how much sleep you get? Foggy, forgetful, slower than you used to be even though you're doing everything "right"? In this episode, we're naming the real reason: the invisible mental load you've been carrying so long you don't even know it’s there.
We'll walk through what that load actually looks like: the endless tracking, planning, remembering, and emotional labor happening in the background of your mind, all day, every day. We dive into why it eventually leads to brain fog, decision fatigue, and full-on shutdown.
Then we'll get practical. You'll walk away with four simple steps for lightening the load starting today.
If you've ever felt like your brain just can't hold one more thing, this episode is your permission to set some of it down.
🎧 Tune in and start reclaiming your energy by decreasing your mental load.
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Have you stopped dreaming… or convinced yourself reaching your dreams is just not realistic anymore?
Maybe you’re exhausted, constantly taking care of everyone else, or so busy you don’t even have time to think about what you want. And over time, life starts to feel… flat. Like you’re just going through the motions.
If you don’t think you can reach your dreams or don’t even remember what they were anymore this episode is for you.
You may have told yourself it’s ok, maybe they weren’t that important. And you’ve learned to ignore them.
The problem is that is draining your energy.
But your dreams matter. They are important.
This episode will help you reconnect with what you want without needing to have it all figured out. It will give you a place to start dreaming again so that you can feel energized, happy and fulfilled again.
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We all make mistakes or mess up at some point, but what keeps us stuck is how we respond afterward.
In this episode, we’re breaking down how to stop the cycle of overthinking, shame, and self-blame and how to move forward with clarity and self-trust instead.
You’ll learn the difference between guilt and toxic shame, how to take responsibility without tearing yourself down, and a simple process to help you move on without replaying the situation over and over again.
If you’ve keep getting stuck in loops about a mistake or a time you messed up, this episode is for you.
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What happens when you’re surrounded by constant criticism?
In this episode, we explore how ongoing criticism impacts your nervous system, your confidence, and your ability to perform—and why even highly capable women can start to second-guess themselves in the wrong environment.
You’ll learn how to recognize the patterns criticism creates, how to filter feedback more effectively, and how to stay grounded in your self-worth even when others are critical.
If criticism tends to linger in your mind or affect how you show up, this episode will give you a new way to work with it.
🎧 Tune in to shift your relationship with criticism—and start showing up as yourself again.
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How do you know when regulating after a reaction is enough and when you need to speak up?
In this episode, we’re diving into that question, because I have seen it create confusion, especially for women who have done a lot of personal growth work.
Because you know how to regulate.
You know how to process.
You got it.
But sometimes, after you regulate, you find yourself wondering “Is this important enough to say something?” 
Today's episode will help you know the difference.
We’ll explore:
Why not all situations are resolved after you have processed them
The subtle ways self-awareness can turn into self-silencing
How to recognize when to say something
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering “Should I say something?”, check out today’s episode.
So you can stop second-guessing yourself and start speaking up with clarity and confidence.
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