The Energized Woman Podcast

Letting Go of The Need to Please

If you’ve spent years making sure everyone else is okay—constantly giving, keeping the peace, and avoiding conflict or discomfort—I invite you to join this conversation. You might find yourself saying “yes” when you really mean “no,” or feeling completely drained after being around others. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
My guest, Morrighan Lynne, knows this pattern all too well. She’s walked the path of people pleasing herself and shares how she dismantled this pattern, recovered from burnout, and now helps others do the same.
Together, we talk about:• What people pleasing really looks like in everyday life• How early experiences can shape these patterns• Practical ways to build self-awareness and make choices that feel true to you• The surprising peace and freedom that come when you stop overgiving
This conversation is a loving reminder that putting yourself first isn’t selfish—it’s a non-negotiable for your health and energy levels. Through her wisdom and honesty, Morrighan shows that letting go of the need to please is one of the most powerful acts of courage and self-love.
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Moving Past Resentment

Have you ever caught yourself replaying the same situation over and over in your mind — wishing someone would just get it or finally make things right? You’re not alone.
In this episode, Tanja talks about the hidden weight of resentment — how it quietly builds when we stay silent, why it drains our energy and joy, and what it takes to finally free ourselves from it. You’ll hear real-life stories, honest reflections, and powerful insights from neuroscience to help you understand what’s really going on beneath the surface.
If you’ve ever felt:
Exhausted from keeping the peace while your own needs go unmet
Disconnected or distant from someone you care about but unsure how to fix it
Stuck replaying a conversation or situation you can’t seem to move past
Angry at yourself for not speaking up sooner — or afraid you’ll explode if you do
Overwhelmed by the emotional and physical toll of carrying unspoken hurt
…this episode will help you begin to release what’s been weighing you down.
Tanja shares how resentment affects your brain and body — and how to shift from being stuck in reaction to responding with clarity, calm, and self-compassion.
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Lessons From Water - Returning to Flow

In this episode Tanja sits down with Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Mike Meyer, who shares how reconnecting with nature — especially water — can calm the nervous system, release emotional tension, and help us return to flow. Together they explore how presence, curiosity, and movement in nature can help us process emotions, reduce stress and process healing. 
If you’ve been craving more ease, and balance, and flow, this conversation is for you.
You’ll discover:
How nature helps you process emotions and restore calm
The connection between your nervous system and the natural world
Simple ways to reconnect with yourself when life feels heavy or chaotic
Listen in to reconnect with your natural rhythm and discover how nature can support your emotional well-being, calm your nervous system, and bring you back into flow.
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Stop The All-Or-Nothing Cycle

Do you ever feel like you’re either doing everything "right", like eating healthy, working out, being productive, or like you are completely off track and frustrated with yourself?That’s the all-or-nothing cycle. And it’s exhausting.
In this episode, Tanja explores how this mindset quietly drains your energy, fuels perfectionism, and keeps you stuck in a cycle of all-or-nothing thinking. You’ll learn why your brain tends to see things in extremes, how that impacts your motivation, and most importantly: how to step into the grey area where real progress and peace happen.
If you’re ready to stop swinging between “I have to do it all” and “why bother,” this conversation will help you find a middle path that feels calmer, kinder, and much more sustainable.
You’ll discover:
✨ Why all-or-nothing thinking feels so familiar — and how it sneaks into your daily life🌿 The emotional toll it takes on your health, energy, and confidence💗 Practical steps to shift your thinking and make lasting changes
It’s time to let go of perfection and embrace progress. Because when you stop the all-or-nothing cycle, you open up space for balance, joy, and energy to flow back in.
🎧 Tune in now — and take the first step toward living life on your terms.
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Small Shifts, Big Impact: Optimal Health Made Simple

If you’ve been feeling constantly drained, foggy, or like your body just isn’t keeping up the way it used to — this episode is for you.
I’m joined by Dr. Thea Rabb, a Naturopath who helps people restore energy and vitality by working with the body’s natural healing intelligence — not against it. Her philosophy is simple yet profound: your body knows how to heal when you give it what it truly needs.
We talk about the often-overlooked fundamentals that create real, lasting energy — and how small daily choices can have a powerful impact on your mood, hormones, and resilience.
If you’ve ever wondered why you feel so exhausted despite doing “all the right things,” or how to finally support your body in a more natural and sustainable way, this conversation will give you hope — and some simple, doable steps to begin shifting out of depletion and back into balance.
You’ll walk away feeling inspired to slow down, tune in, and trust your body’s wisdom again.
🎧 Listen in to learn:
The often-missed daily habits that can restore your energy naturally
Why your adrenals, sleep, and breath matter more than you think
How to start feeling vibrant again — without adding more to your to-do list
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Stop Carrying What's Not Yours

Do you ever feel like you’re carrying the weight of everyone else’s emotions? You start the day feeling fine, but by the time you’ve been around coworkers, family, or friends, you’re drained—like their stress has somehow become yours.
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many women in midlife are natural caregivers and problem-solvers, but it often comes at a cost: exhaustion, resentment, and feeling like there’s nothing left for yourself.
In this episode, we’re diving into the power of emotional boundaries—how to stop absorbing stress that isn’t yours, protect your energy, and still show up with love and compassion.
This conversation will help you:
Understand why you might be taking on other people’s stuff
Recognize when you’re carrying what isn’t yours
Create space to breathe, recharge, and actually feel like yourself again
Practical tools you can implement today
You don’t have to build walls to protect your peace. With small shifts, you can stay grounded, connected, and energized—without taking on everyone else’s stress.
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Boundary Tips You Need For Increased Energy and Fulfilling Relationships

Are you feeling stretched thin, pressed for time, and longing for deeper, more rewarding relationships? If life as a woman 40+ leaves you weary and wishing for a reset, this episode is your invitation to rediscover what nourishes you. Explore how new boundaries can help you reclaim your energy and open the door to more authentic, fulfilling connections.
Instead of detailed steps, we’ll meet you in the messy, real-life space where cravings for rest, respect, and belonging collide. The conversation will help you reflect on what you need most—and why it matters.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
What’s at stake when your needs go unmet for too long
The hidden impact of always saying “yes”
Simple shifts that can help you put yourself back on the priority list
Ways to honor your limits while deepening your bonds with others
You don’t need to have it all figured out. If you crave more ease, energy, and meaningful connection, tune in for insights, gentle guidance, and a reminder: the boundaries you choose are worthy of respect—because so are you.
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Bring Back The Fun!

When was the last time you did something just for fun?
If you’re like so many women in their 40s and beyond, life has been running at such a fast pace that joy and play slipped to the bottom of the list… if they made the list at all. Between work, responsibilities, and simply trying to keep it all together, the thought of fun can feel almost impossible — maybe even selfish.
But here’s the truth: fun isn’t frivolous. It’s fuel.
In this episode of The Energized Woman Podcast, we’ll talk about why making time for fun matters even when you feel completely exhausted — and how it can actually help you feel lighter, more energized, and more focused. You’ll hear simple, realistic ways to bring joy back into your life without adding more to your already full plate.
✨ If you’ve been stuck in survival mode and missing that spark of joy, this conversation will give you permission — and inspiration — to reconnect with the parts of life that leave you smiling.
Because you deserve more than just getting through the day. You deserve to enjoy it.
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Turning Loneliness Into Connection—and Renewed Vitality

We’ve all heard that eating well and exercising are key to good health. But what if one of the biggest influences on your physical and mental well-being isn’t about food or fitness at all?
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Joe Sage, a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Lifestyle Medicine, a former Assistant Professor of Medicine at Case and Med-Peds Residency Program Director at Case MetroHealth and Transformation Coach who has spent over 20 years caring for patients and now helps people move beyond just the absence of disease to truly thrive. Together, we explore a topic that often hides in plain sight: loneliness.
We talk about loneliness is not only about being alone—it’s also about how healthy and energized we feel. Loneliness shows up in our bodies in powerful (and surprising) ways.
We talk about:
Why people often don’t recognize loneliness as the root of their exhaustion or health struggles
How being disconnected and lonely impacts our health (we learn what areas with the highest concentration of 100 year olds do differently)
The difference between loneliness and depression—and why understanding it matters
Practical ways to build deeper connection with yourself and others, even if your life already feels full
If you’ve ever felt out of balance, uninspired, or constantly drained, this conversation will open your eyes to a missing piece you might not have considered. Dr. Joe offers not only insight but also real practices to help you nurture meaningful relationships—and, in the process, improve your overall health.
Because when it comes down to it, connection is essential.
Tune in and discover how to start reclaiming your energy and well-being through the power of connection.
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Are you staying in harmful situations too long? Here's how to move on

Are you quietly wrestling with exhaustion or indecision, stuck in a job, relationship, or pattern you know isn’t right for you? Ever wonder why it’s so hard for women over 40 to break free—no matter how much you dream of something better?
This episode goes beneath the surface. From hidden forces that keep us anchored in place to unexpected ways our minds trick us into staying too long, you’ll hear honest stories and practical steps—plus the surprising power you might not realize you have.
Ready to find out:
What’s really holding you back, even when you want to leave
The real-life traps that keep you cycling through the same old patterns,
How to spot subtle signs you’ve stayed too long (and what to do about them),
The secret to stepping into your strength and starting fresh—even if change feels scary.
Tune in for a conversation that could change the way you see your own story. You’ll walk away with gentle strategies and a fresh perspective to help you move forward, even if you don’t know where to start.
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