This episode has been on my heart for a while—and it’s finally time. I’m sharing something big today: a shift, a stretch, and a step into who I’ve become and who I believe you are becoming too. If you’ve ever outgrown a version of yourself or felt that quiet whisper that it’s time for more... you’re not alone. This rebrand isn’t just about me—it’s about the space we’re creating together. Let's talk about what’s changing, why it matters, and how you are invited into this next season with me.

💬 “It’s not just a new name. It’s a new outfit for the voice I’ve grown into.”

Ready to stop circling your calling and finally get clear on what’s next? Take the Purpose Map Quiz—just 7 powerful questions to uncover what’s keeping you stuck and the next aligned step you’re meant to take.

👉 Discover your Purpose Archetype now: TamiMarieCoaching.com/quiz

• Growth doesn’t mean the past was wrong. Like a child outgrowing a T-ball bat or clothes that no longer fit, this rebrand reflects natural, necessary growth—yours and mine.
• The podcast is evolving from The Full Weight of Joy to A Leader’s Purpose. This new season focuses on leadership identity, legacy, and impact for purpose-driven leaders ready for more.
• You don’t have to prove your worth to lead well. It’s time to lead with clarity, not pressure—and to live a life that feels as good as it looks.
• This isn’t just a rebrand—it’s a recalibration. You’re invited into a deeper conversation about how to lead from within, integrate your whole self, and live out your purpose boldly.
• Success isn’t your whole story. The next chapter requires new tools, new questions, and new alignment—and you’re ready for it.

➡️ “This rebrand is not about leaving something behind. It’s about stepping into what fits you now.”

If you’ve outgrown a dream, role, or version of success, this episode is your permission slip to evolve.

Take inventory this week: Where are you still swinging with a “T-ball bat” when it’s time to step into the big leagues of your calling? Name one area where you’re ready for deeper alignment and bolder leadership—and what needs to shift to support that.

"What version of success have you outgrown—and what version of yourself is waiting to be seen?

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Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛

• Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook
• LinkedIn @tamiimlay
• Email me: tami@tamimariecoaching.com
• My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com
• Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you!

Have you ever booked a vacation, binge-watched a show, or “treated yourself” just to numb out from your life? You’re not alone—but that’s not self-care. That’s escape.

In this powerful Summer Redux episode, we explore the difference between true whole self-care and self-triage—that frantic urge to escape your life instead of build one you love. Tami shares how subtle avoidance habits sneak in, what signs to watch for, and how to create a rhythm of rest and restoration before burnout takes over.

This conversation will challenge how you think about your routines, responsibilities, and rest. It’s not about doing more—it’s about doing what actually fills your cup.

If you’re craving peace, presence, and purpose—this one’s for you.

💬 “You can’t escape your way into peace. You have to create a life you don’t want to run from.”

“Rest is not the opposite of productivity. Escape is.”

“You’re not avoiding because you don’t care—you’re avoiding because you care too much and don’t know how to refill.”

Ready to stop circling your calling and finally get clear on what’s next? Take the Purpose Map Quiz—just 7 powerful questions to uncover what’s keeping you stuck and the next aligned step you’re meant to take.

👉 Discover your Purpose Archetype now: TamiMarieCoaching.com/quiz

• Escape Mode ≠ Self-Care When you feel the need to escape your life—through TV, travel, social scrolling, or numbing behaviors—you’re not resting, you’re surviving. That’s self-triage, not restoration.
• The Warning Signs Are Subtle at First Avoidance of simple tasks, overwhelm that never lifts, short-lived relief from “treat yourself” activities—these are all signs that your self-care might actually be escapism in disguise.
• Whole Self-Care Fills, Not Patches True self-care is proactive, consistent, and sustaining. It doesn’t “fix” the pain for a moment—it helps prevent the crash altogether. Whole self-care includes things like mindfulness, movement, stillness, community, and values-based decisions.
• Balance Isn’t Equal, It’s Intentional Your energy won’t be split 50/50 in every season. Balance means knowing what you need right now to stay grounded and joyful—and intentionally adjusting your rhythm to support that.
• Small Shifts → Big Results One boundary. One intentional no. One nourishing action instead of a numbing one. That’s how you start building a life you don’t want to run from. Your cup doesn’t need to be perfect—it just needs to stop leaking.

➡️ Taking care of yourself should be a practice you incorporate every day…not as escape plan (let’s not chuck it all and move to Bali).

Check in with yourself this week: Are you numbing or nourishing? Make one small shift from avoidance to intentional care. Bonus: Start a “whole self-care” list to remind yourself what truly refuels you.

Where in your life are you using “rest” to escape instead of to restore? What would change if you got honest about what you really need?

If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to: ✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message! ✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find The Full Weight of Joy podcast. ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛

• Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook
• LinkedIn @tamiimlay
• Email me: tami@tamimariecoaching.com
• My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com
• Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you!
• For more information on the song:
• Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)
• Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Hey friend— If last week’s episode stirred something inside you and you realized, “Yep, I’ve been living out of alignment,” then today’s episode is for you. As I wrapped up recording that last one, I realized I never shared the how. This one is your reset kit. Two simple acronyms—FUN + JOY—that’ll help you realign with what truly matters without guilt, pressure, or needing to overhaul your entire life. This is about moving forward with intention, grace, and (yes!) a little bit of fun.

Grab your notebook or just listen in your car while you breathe a little deeper and remind yourself: you get to choose how this next chapter feels.

Ready to stop circling your calling and finally get clear on what’s next? Take the Purpose Map Quiz—just 7 powerful questions to uncover what’s keeping you stuck and the next aligned step you’re meant to take.

👉 Discover your Purpose Archetype now: TamiMarieCoaching.com/quiz

• The “FUN” Framework for recentering:
  • Forgive yourself and others
  • Uncover why you became misaligned
  • Nurture the people and values that matter most
• The “JOY” Framework to infuse meaning daily:
  • Jumpstart your journey daily
  • Optimism over obstacles
  • Yield to your yes—with discernment
• Why your inner work and outer work are both essential—and how to stop treating one like an interruption
• How a simple calendar boundary can shift your emotional bandwidth and align your actions with your core values

➡️ How to use the “FUN” and “JOY” frameworks as grounding tools anytime life feels off-kilter or priorities feel blurry.

Take 10 minutes to walk through the FUN + JOY check-in.

Forgive yourself, uncover what pulled you off track, and nurture what matters most. Then choose one joyful action that helps you live aligned today—not someday.

“What boundaries, beliefs, or busywork need to shift for me to live with more fun and joy this season?”

If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to: ✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message! ✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find The Full Weight of Joy podcast. ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛

• Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook
• LinkedIn @tamiimlay
• Email me: tami@tamimariecoaching.com
• My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com
• Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you!
• For more information on the song:
• Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)
• Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

You ever hit one of those moments where you realize, “Wait… how did I get here?”

This episode was recorded during one of those seasons. When life felt loud, work was rewarding, but something felt off. It’s raw, it’s honest, and it’s a reminder that even when we’re walking in purpose, we can drift from what matters most.

If you’ve felt out of alignment lately—or like your calendar isn’t matching your convictions—I think this one will speak straight to your soul. Let’s reset together.

💬 "Your family is not an interruption to your purpose. They are your purpose."

Ready to stop circling your calling and finally get clear on what’s next? Take the Purpose Map Quiz—just 7 powerful questions to uncover what’s keeping you stuck and the next aligned step you’re meant to take.

👉 Discover your Purpose Archetype now: TamiMarieCoaching.com/quiz

• You can love your work and still be out of alignment
• The most important people in your life deserve your presence, not just your productivity
• It’s easy to confuse external impact with internal purpose
• Just because something is working doesn’t mean it’s worth the cost
• You are allowed to recalibrate before it becomes a crisis

➡️ Your values are worth pursuing. You get to decide what is the most important element in your life- and you don’t have to feel guilty about it. If you don’t decide, life will decide it for you and you most likely won’t like it.

Look at your current rhythm and ask yourself:

Who gets your best energy—and who gets what’s left?

Then choose one small shift this week to realign your time with your true values.

Where in my life have I been confusing “purpose” with performance? And what would it look like to let my values lead again?

If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to: ✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message! ✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find The Full Weight of Joy podcast. ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛

• Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook
• LinkedIn @tamiimlay
• Email me: tami@tamimariecoaching.com
• My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com
• Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you!
• For more information on the song:
• Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Welcome back to The Full Weight of Joy. This summer, I’m creating space to breathe, reflect, and prepare for what’s next—both for the podcast and for my new program, The Clarity Code. So, over the next few weeks, you’ll hear some of the most powerful and most-played episodes that still speak right to the season we’re in.

Today's episode is one of those. It’s about giving yourself permission to start again—not from scratch, but from a deeper, wiser, and more aligned place. Whether you're rebuilding rhythms, resetting priorities, or just tired of holding it all together, this message is for you.

So grab your tea (or your journal), and let’s dive in. 💛

💬 “You're not starting over—you’re starting again, with more wisdom, more clarity, and more grit than before.”

Ready to stop circling your calling and finally get clear on what’s next? Take the Purpose Map Quiz—just 7 powerful questions to uncover what’s keeping you stuck and the next aligned step you’re meant to take.

👉 Discover your Purpose Archetype now: TamiMarieCoaching.com/quiz

• Starting again is not a setback—it’s a strategy for sustainability
• Systems and habits aren’t failures when they break; they’re just asking to be realigned
• Disruption (like a lost week or broken rhythm) is an invitation to pause and ask: what still works for me?
• You have the authority to rewrite the story in any moment, including today
• Success isn’t perfection—it’s consistency in getting back up and realigning with your values

➡️ Starting again doesn’t mean you failed—it means you’re still in the fight for the life you know is possible.

Brain dump your “first steps.”

Write down 5 things you can do today to restart what matters most—without worrying about being perfect, caught up, or polished.

Then… just take one.

Where in my life do I need to give myself permission to start again, without shame?

If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to: ✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message! ✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find The Full Weight of Joy podcast. ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛

• Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook
• LinkedIn @tamiimlay
• Email me: tami@tamimariecoaching.com
• My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com
• Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you!
• For more information on the song:
• Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)
• Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

This episode is more than just a moment of remembrance—it’s an invitation to realignment.

Memorial Day carries deep meaning for me, not only as a veteran and widow of a fallen hero, but as someone who has walked through the fire of grief and come out the other side with a sharper sense of purpose. In this episode, I’m inviting you into a conversation about life, legacy, and the kind of leadership that matters most.

Whether you wear a uniform or not, your life leaves an imprint. Today, we pause to reflect on what kind of legacy we’re living—and how to make sure it aligns with the calling God placed in us.

💬 "You don’t need a title to lead or a platform to make an impact. Your legacy is being built by how you live today." ~Tami Imlay

Ready to stop circling your calling and finally get clear on what’s next? Take the Purpose Map Quiz—just 7 powerful questions to uncover what’s keeping you stuck and the next aligned step you’re meant to take.

👉 Discover your Purpose Archetype now: TamiMarieCoaching.com/quiz

• Though Memorial Day is about honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, it is also a call to live with intention, service, and gratitude
• You don’t have to wear a uniform to lead a life of meaning
• There’s a difference between managing your life and truly living it
• Legacy is built through aligned actions, not distant dreams
• Gratitude grounds us in the present, reminds us how far we’ve come, and reveals what still matters

• Write a letter to someone who has impacted you deeply
• Reflect on how you’ve been shown favor this year Thank your past self for not giving up
• Share a lesson from a hard season with someone else who needs to hear it

Gratitude shifts us from performance to presence. From doing to being. From striving to becoming.

Let this episode be a reset. A chance to breathe. To remember what matters. To honor those who came before you—and to walk boldly in your own God-given assignment.

• What do I want to be remembered for?

• What legacy am I building through my leadership (at home, at work, or in my community)?

• Where do I need to realign my actions with my deeper purpose? What lesson have I learned from a hard season that I never want to forget?

• What would I thank my past self for enduring, surviving, or overcoming?

If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to: ✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message! ✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find The Full Weight of Joy podcast. ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛

• Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook
• LinkedIn @tamiimlay
• Email me: tami@tamimariecoaching.com
• My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com
• Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you!
• For more information on the song:
• Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)
• Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Most people walk into conflict like it’s a battlefield. They’re reactive. Defensive. And often unclear about what they’re even fighting for.

But what if conflict could become a catalyst instead of a collapse? In today’s episode, I share 3 things you need to cultivate before conflict even begins—whether it’s at work, at home, or in your own mind.

If you’ve ever left a conversation feeling frustrated, misunderstood, or drained… this episode is for you.

💬 "You can’t control the conflict—but you can control who you are when you walk into it." ~Tami Imlay

Ready to stop circling your calling and finally get clear on what’s next? Take the Purpose Map Quiz—just 7 powerful questions to uncover what’s keeping you stuck and the next aligned step you’re meant to take.

👉 Discover your Purpose Archetype now: TamiMarieCoaching.com/quiz

• Why preparing for emotional tension is more important than preparing for what to say
• How humility shifts everything in a high-stakes conversation
• What self-mastery has to do with managing tension and being misunderstood
• Knowing your triggers and desired outcome will protect your peace
• The real reason most conflict spirals (hint: it’s not what they said—it’s how you responded)

Before any tough conversation or high-stakes decision, ask yourself:

• H – Humility: Am I walking in with the belief that I don’t know everything?
• T – Triggers: What could cause me to react instead of respond? O – Outcome: Am I aiming to protect the relationship or secure a result?

➡️ ➡️ Conflict isn’t the enemy—unexamined identity is.

When you know your values, triggers, and communication blind spots, you walk into every room with clarity and grounded confidence.

Think of a conversation you’ve been avoiding.

Ask yourself the H.T.O. questions—and choose to respond instead of react.

Then take one courageous, prepared step forward.

“Where am I letting my reactions lead, instead of my values?”

If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to: ✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message! ✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find The Full Weight of Joy podcast. ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛

• Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook
• LinkedIn @tamiimlay
• Email me: tami@tamimariecoaching.com
• My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com
• Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you!
• For more information on the song:
• Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)
• Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025

Have you ever left a conversation thinking, “Why did I say it that way?” or “Why didn’t I just say what I really meant?”

The truth is, most communication breakdowns don’t come from what’s said—but from what’s left unsaid or misunderstood beneath the surface. In this episode, we’re unpacking how your core motivation (aka the driving force behind your words, reactions, and silence) can either strengthen or sabotage your relationships.

Whether you're avoiding a hard conversation, trying too hard to be understood, or feeling overlooked, this conversation will give you language, self-awareness, and new ways to move forward with clarity and grace.

💬 "Most of us aren’t communicating—we’re protecting, projecting, or performing."

Ready to stop circling your calling and finally get clear on what’s next? Take the Purpose Map Quiz—just 7 powerful questions to uncover what’s keeping you stuck and the next aligned step you’re meant to take.

👉 Discover your Purpose Archetype now: TamiMarieCoaching.com/quiz

• Why we filter truth through fear—and how that affects tone, honesty, and connection
• How listening to validate a story (instead of understanding a person) breaks down trust
• The real reason we avoid hard conversations—and how that avoidance costs us freedom
• Three core behaviors that signal your motivation is at play: Filter, Listen, Avoid
• How to ask better questions, show up with self-awareness, and create deeper connections

A quick reflection tool to pause and assess how your core motivation is affecting your current conflict or conversation:

• F – Filter: Am I filtering this truth through fear or protection?
• L – Listen: Am I listening to validate my internal story or to understand theirs?
• A – Avoid: What conversation am I avoiding because I don’t want to feel something uncomfortable?

Think of a conversation you’ve been holding off on—either personally or professionally.

Ask yourself:

“What fear is holding me back, and what freedom could come from facing it?”

Then take the first step toward saying what you really mean.

“Where in my relationships am I performing or protecting, instead of communicating from my true self?”

If this spoke to you, I’d love for you to: ✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message! ✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find The Full Weight of Joy podcast. ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you! 💛

• Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook
• LinkedIn @tamiimlay
• Email me: tami@tamimariecoaching.com
• My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com
• Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you!
• For more information on the song:
• Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)
• Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025