A quiet, introspective sauna session sparked a clear look at loyalty, reciprocity, and how values turn into daily choices. We map practical ways to define, test, and live values like loyalty, joy, courage, and family. If you happen to think through it and want to share some of your values, I would be happy to talk with you about them, share them with me, share how they show up in your life Let's connect on IG @conversationswithtai @buildwithtai

What if the people who love you are already holding a mirror to your potential—and you’ve been too busy shrinking to look? Today we sit with Mr. James Siler, a recovery pro whose life and work illuminate a simple, piercing truth: you can’t fit a 6’3 life into a 5’9 space. With raw truths and practical wisdom, we unpack how we learn to compress ourselves for acceptance, and how recovery—whether from addiction, fear, or people pleasing—is the steady practice of standing upright in who we are. ...

Progress rarely looks like a steady climb, and Erin’s story proves it with a quiet honesty that a lot of women recognize but rarely say out loud. Mostly Erin focused on cardio as her trusted way of staying active—jogs, hikes, bike rides, long walks —until back pain kept pushing her to the couch and frustration kept pushing her into a loop of “eat a little less, walk a little more.” The missing piece wasn’t to keep doing the same thing, it was to bravely try something new. Erin walked in...

Have you ever considered that your deepest fear might not be of failure, but of success? Join me as I share how I've been grappling with the unpredictability of life as a fitness coach, business owner, and woman of many roles, and the responsibilities that come with potential success. I open up about my own struggle with the fear of success and how it's held me back from being ALL-IN on the business I want to build and the people I want to support. If you've ever felt like you're teet...

Holidays and seasonal changes can be tough, as our resources and energy are often stretched thin, but could this be the BEST time to set health goals? This episode equips you with the strategy of achieving wellness amidst the chaos. Learn the power of setting short-term, flexible goals and the importance of self-awareness and patience. I'll share how to squeeze wellness activities into your schedule, effectively using even the smallest pockets of time to your advantage. Plus, learn the art of...

Peace, joy, happiness, and fulfillment aren't just feelings - they're practices. Here's a confession: I recently had a heart-to-heart discussion with my daughter that sparked a revelation about the importance of cultivating these emotions intentionally, not just waiting for them to come around. As we navigate through life's ups and downs, it's vital to have an anchor, practices that we can resort to in moments of stress and overwhelm. If you're feeling swamped with stress & anxiety, you'...

Name change. Cover change. Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast formerly known as The BUILDHer Show. After a year of convincing myself that I couldn't just START AGAIN, I finally decided I really could. So, this first episode is just a quick word of encouragement about beginning... or beginning again. I not only changed the name to align with my social media handle but also because I can't BUILD a podcast without YOU and we are truly doing this together, so this just makes sense! L...

Life can be so heavy that we spend a lot of time keeping up and staying above water. What if we made time to ensure that our actions truly (a word I say way too much in this episode) align with who we want to be in the days we are gifted with? Let's connect on IG @conversationswithtai @buildwithtai

Dr. B is joining me again, this time to talk about worthiness and why it feels like we are constantly hustling for it. If you are constantly people-pleasing, seeking outside validation, devaluing yourself, or overwhelmed because you refuse to ask for help, take a listen to today's episode and let's keep the convo going on awakening to the worthiness we were born with! Let's connect on IG @conversationswithtai @buildwithtai

Today on the show we have a special guest, Dr. Karen Bagley, to discuss the idea of making space for your emotions and feelings. Dr. B is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of VA and also has a background in public health. For 15 years she worked across varied settings before founding Momentum Psychology and Performance in 2020. Dr. B's mission is to support individual clients via therapy and sport/performance consultation as well as programming and facilitating community-ba...