“How do we create emotional safety and help each other regulate these emotions?”

–Tarah Kerwin

Do you keep having the same fights over and over? Do you feel like your partner is just trying to set you off? I’m really excited to talk with relationship counselor Tarah Kerwin about relationship renovation.

We dive into how childhood trauma (big and little) affects our relationships. Even if you think you didn’t experience trauma, Tarah shows us how different experiences can affect how we react to our partners, who tend to trigger us the most.

Many of us are in a transition period, perhaps becoming empty nesters or one person retiring, or stepping more into ourselves as responsibilities for others change. How does this shape our relationship? How can we make decisions based on clarity instead of anger or frustration or fear?

We talk about:

• How childhood trauma shows up later and how kids can reflect back our trauma
• The three Ps for relationships — predict, plan, prepare
• Codewords to stop overwhelm and resentment
• Tara Brach’s RAIN technique
• Developing emotional safety go through transitions together and making decisions from a place of clarity
• Creating a time to prioritize your relationship

ABOUT TARAH

Tarah Kerwin, along with her husband EJ, is dedicated to transforming couples’ lives through meaningful connection and support. They’ve built not one but two companies, with their second, Relationship Renovation Coaching Consulting and Media, offering coaching sessions to couples worldwide through the innovative Relationship Renovation @ Home Program. Their goal is to provide real tools for couples to thrive, no matter where they are.

The company also features a world-renowned podcast that dives into everything you want to know about relationships, helping listeners navigate the complexities of love and connection. Tarah’s passion lies in helping couples experience less suffering and more growth.

Tarah’s journey into the field began with her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in 2004. After beginning her career as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California, she moved to Arizona in 2010. It was there that she and EJ founded Relationship Renovation Counseling Practice, which set the foundation for their collaborative work.

LINKS

• https://relationshiprenovation.com/

MENTIONED RESOURCES

• https://www.tarabrach.com/rain/

DOABLE CHANGES

At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Change comes from action.

Sometimes action gets a bad rap. You can be kind to yourself. You can practice being AND doing, but for change to happen you have to take steps. The way we take care of ourselves is making the steps doable and focusing on one thing at a time. We take time to integrate the change and then move on to the next one. Pick a Doable Change that resonates with you the most to start from.

Here are three Doable changes that we chose from this conversation.

• MAKE A CODE WORD. Create a code word that means, “I’m overwhelmed and starting to get resentful” or out of your zone of tolerance. Discuss what you need to do when you use your code word. If your partner chooses one too, respect their needs when they use it.
• SCHEDULE TIME TO FOCUS ON YOUR RELATIONSHIP. Even if you are in couples therapy or counseling, schedule time outside to...

In this episode, I’m sharing a personal update—I'm heading into surgery—and how I planned for real time off. From setting up my business to letting myself receive help, I talk about what it means for me to rest, heal, and still feel held. Whether you’re navigating a big life moment or heading into summer vacation, I hope this helps you plan your time off with more intention and care.

“Your brand is going to evolve. Your business is going to evolve.”

–Barb Pritchard

Summer is a great time to update your brand, and I’m talking with Barb Pritchard, a brand strategist and intuitive designer about what that really looks like.

We talk about why you want to be consistent across platforms — but you brand is more than fonts and colors. You are a big piece of your brand and need to show up visually and in words.

And while you might want to redo your website and be done, your business and your brand are going to continue to evolve. This season is a great time to see what’s working and what’s not.

We talk about:

• Oracle cards and following breadcrumbs — yes, intuition as a business guide
• How following formulas doesn’t feel natural — and what happens when you really show up as you
• Learning to talk naturally about what you do
• Thinking about how you want people to feel when they interact with your brand
• Why brand photos matter so much
• Changing one small thing at a time to see what resonates with your audience

ABOUT BARB

Barb Pritchard, the creative force behind Infinity Brand Design, is a visionary brand strategist and intuitive designer with over 20 years of experience. Specializing in an empathy-first approach, she empowers spiritual entrepreneurs and shapes transformative brands, aligning mission-focused businesses with their soul clients. Leveraging her vast experience with Fortune 100 & 500 companies, Barb fuels growth and authenticity in impactful, heart-centered ventures. As the driving spirit of Infinity Brand Design, Barb is also an acclaimed author, speaker, and advocate for living a purpose-filled life, finding joy in global exploration, cultural immersions, and nurturing connections.

LINKS

• https://www.infinitybrand.design/
• https://www.facebook.com/ImBarbPritchard
• https://www.instagram.com/infinitybranddesign
• https://www.pinterest.com/infinitybranddesign/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbpritchard/

DOABLE CHANGES

At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Change comes from action.

Doable changes are things that you can add into your life, one at a time to make micro shifts and really create a ripple effect that will create a big change over time. Choose one that really piques your interest and roll with it.

Here are three Doable Changes from this conversation:

• MAKE A SMALL CHANGE. If you aren’t getting the results you want, try changing a few words or one photo. See if you get a different reaction. Sometimes a tiny change can shift the effect dramatically.
• KNOW YOURSELF FIRST. Do you know: What lights you up? What do you want to do? What are you here for? What is your passion? The answers to these questions are essential for talking about yourself clearly.
• BOOK PHOTOS. Book a photographer for brand photos. Someone else can help show, visually, who you are. Even if you don’t like being in pictures, you’ll want good ones of you — headshots but also you in action at what you do.

“Planning isn’t about doing it all—it’s about becoming who you’re meant to be, one aligned action at a time.” —Mia Moran

Planning doesn’t have to feel rigid, overwhelming, or like it’s just one more thing to do. In today’s episode, Mia shares 10 powerful shifts you can make today—straight from the FLOW Planning System—that help you align your time, energy, and attention with what matters most.

These are small changes that make a big difference—whether or not you use the FLOW Planner.

From leading with the feminine to bringing magic into your weekly rhythm, this episode will inspire you to plan in a way that supports your health, your purpose, and your becoming.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why planning with the feminine first changes everything
• How to prioritize what matters—while still getting the have-to-dos done
• The difference between habits and projects (and why it matters)
• The power of seasonal planning and daily anchoring
• How reflection, intuition, and structure can work together

Resources Mentioned:

• Get the FLOW Planner + Course for $12
• Download the FREE Today Page

Connect with Mia:

• Instagram: @plansimple.co
• Website: plansimple.com

“Our gut health is connected to our hormones, our blood sugar and our metabolic health, and when we understand the science behind how our body works, we realize that feeling good during menopause isn't just about managing the estrogen and the progesterone. It's about figuring out these other pieces.”

–Tess Masters

Did you finally figure out how to eat for your body — and then it stopped working? Or you never figured it out and lately it’s just been bad? If you’re not feeling good in your body, it’s time to do something about it.

That’s why I’m so excited to talk with Tess Masters. She’s my health cheerleader and food guru. She’s helped me uplevel my food again and again.

Our food is a lot more nuanced than we think, but Tess can help you learn what works for you and how to make shifts when that stops.

We talk about:

• How our bodies change as we age, over seasons, as our hormones and medications shift — and our food needs to change with that
• Protein and the problem with too much or not enough
• The changes that happen in perimenopause and menopause
• Paying attention to sleep and stress, noticing how your body reacts to different foods
• 60-day reset for a digestive reset, to go through two hormone cycles, and to turn new ideas into habits
• Finding balance, choosing to stick with foods that make you feel good, and not feeling left out

ABOUT TESS

Tess Masters is a wellness coach, speaker, podcaster, chef, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend published by Penguin Random House. You can find hundreds of easy recipes at theblendergirl.com.

Through The Decadent Detox® and Skinny60® health programs, Tess and her team of dietitians have helped over 30,000 people get healthy using science-based food and lifestyle strategies. The “Good, Better, or Best, Not Perfect” philosophy of the programs encourages participants to empower themselves in all parts of their lives to find a balance of self-care and fun!

Tess and her health tips and recipes have been featured in the L.A Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Real Simple, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Clean Eating, Yoga Journal, Vegetarian Times, Yahoo Living, the Today show, Fox, Home & Family, and many other media outlets.

As a spokesperson, presenter, and recipe developer, Tess has collaborated with many brands, including KitchenAid, Vitamix, Williams-Sonoma, Four Seasons, Whole Foods Market, Sprouts Farmers Market, Silk, So Delicious, and many others.

Tess has a passion for sharing stories that inspire people to go after what they want. On her podcast, It Has To Be Me, she interviews trailblazers about how they conquer fear to take action on the things they’re dreaming about.

LINKS

• Free Master Class Menopause: 3 Secrets To Lose Weight and Reduce Symptoms The...

If we don’t choose the reset, life will usually choose it for us. In this episode, I dive into the magic of consciously resetting—your energy, your goals, your relationship with time itself. I share personal stories of how, just this past month, I’ve had to reset my beliefs about healing, how my household runs, and how I lead in business.This isn’t about quitting. It’s about re-choosing—with clarity.Whether you’re feeling off track or just ready for something new, this conversation will help you remember that pausing, reflecting, and realigning isn’t a detour—it is the path.Hear how I’ve navigated recent shifts in health, home, and leadership.

Explore how to reset your relationship with time and planning.

And leave with a fresh way to meet yourself, right where you are.

→ Join the Productivity Reset at plansimple.com/reset

What if the secret to your next breakthrough isn’t pushing harder—but pressing pause?

In this episode, I explore the surprising power of slowing down. We talk about the kind of pause you choose—and the kind your body chooses for you. From the quiet wisdom of the third trimester of pregnancy to the fog (and insight) of perimenopause, you’ll hear why learning to pause may be the most productive thing you do this year.Plus, I’ll share how Pause Magazine was born from this exact moment in my life—and why I think now is the perfect time for a different kind of productivity conversation.

Get inspired to listen inward.

Reframe your relationship with rest.

And discover what happens when you stop long enough to really hear yourself.

→ Get your free digital copy of Pause Magazine at plansimple.com/pause

“What does creating balance look like in the summer?”

–Mia

When you thank summer, do you think vacation, barbecues, and ice cream? I find that a lot of us have a vivid image of how summer should look — and we don’t stop to see if that’s what we really want.

Or we have an idea we want to dial back on business or health or other goals, but it’s jarring to jump from spring to summer and back to fall when you let things get out of balance in summer.

What if, instead, you were intentional about what you really wanted this season?

What if you made a plan that:

• helps you stick to how you want to feel
• takes into account exterior rhythms that change in the summer
• anticipates obstacles or stressors
• doesn’t neglect any part of your life
• moves you forward on a goal or dream

Listen in as I explain how I make my summer plan and how different situations make each summer look different — but very much mine.

Then join me to create your own summer plan:

PLAN YOUR SUMMER EVENTS

• Free 1-hour workshop What Goes into Summer Planning

Get clear on the things you need to consider when making your plan

• 3-hour Workshop Plan Your Summer
• Join me an FLOW365 members for step-by-step summer planning—leave with a plan for balance and what you really want in your summer

DOABLE CHANGES

At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Change comes from action.

Doable changes are things that you can add into your life, one at a time to make micro shifts and really create a ripple effect that will create a big change over time. Choose one that really piques your interest and roll with it.

Here are three Doable Changes from this conversation:

• DREAM ABOUT WHAT YOU REALLY WANT. Forget the movies and magazines. What do you want your summer to look like? What would feel amazing? What goals or projects are you pulled to move forward? What would lead you into fall without feeling like you “got off track” and need to restart?
• IDENTIFY YOUR SUMMER STRUCTURE. What is happening in your summer that will affect your time or energy? Think about kids, work, other family members, health stuff, plans that are already set. Are you launching a kid? Will you have kids home for the summer — and do you control that schedule or do they? Do you have a family vacation already booked? Are you having surgery?
• KNOW YOUR SUMMER STRESSORS. Where do you tend to get out of balance as you head into summer? What has stressed you out in past summers? Is it triggering people or exhausting events? Is it unpredictable schedules or different demands? Is it not eating well and feeling the results in your body or energy? Knowing those challenges can help you plan for them.