In this episode, Tami and Andrea share the long-awaited news they've been hinting at for months: they're officially re-opening F45 Madison West—and the story behind it is nothing short of divinely orchestrated.

Together, they explore how movement became medicine, how grief became growth, and how working out together and a coffee date turned into a soul-aligned business partnership.

From battling toxic relationships with exercise to reclaiming movement as a form of therapy, this conversation highlights the transformative power of healing—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. You’ll hear stories of rock-bottom moments, divine timing, intuitive yeses, and full-circle moments that remind us: nothing is random, and the body always keeps the score.

Tami and Andrea also share what makes their gym different—why it’s not just a space to get fit, but a sacred, welcoming community designed to support your whole self, inner child included.

Join Us for a Workout at F45!

• Special Re-Opening Offer: 1-Time - 1 Month for $45
• Past F45 Members: 3 Months for $300

Show Notes:

• 00:46 | A special life + career update
• 04:00 | The official announcement we’ve been teasing for months
• 06:40 | How we found community, passion, and each other through fitness
• 08:27 | The original closure of F45—and why Andrea couldn’t let it go
• 09:24 | How Tami got involved and what made her say yes
• 13:20 | The decision to open a gym—and trusting deep soul intuition
• 16:08 | Surrendering to timing, and how patience paved the way
• 16:28 | Challenging the Ego and healing worthiness wounds
• 19:38 | Processing personal grief—like Andrea losing her dog unexpectedly
• 20:12 | Why movement is medicine (and how it's helped us heal)
• 23:20 | Discovering that fitness is so much more than a workout
• 25:16 | How Andrea reconnected with her inner athlete
• 26:21 | Rediscovering the athlete within—and growing through fitness
• 29:18 | Our soul paths nearly crossing 20 years ago in college
• 32:16 | Struggling with (and overcoming) body image issues
• 35:55 | Why creating a safe, welcoming gym environment matters deeply
• 37:28 | Our holistic approach: bringing healing into the studio
• 40:44 | Why we’re removing “can’t” from the fitness vocabulary
• 45:30 | What F45 actually is and what to expect in a class
• 51:26 | The power of aligned partnership and what's coming next

This episode is filled with heart, healing, humor, and full-circle magic. Whether you’re in Madison or miles away, we hope it inspires you to trust your path, move your body with love, and believe in what’s possible.

In this raw, relatable, and laugh-out-loud episode, Tami sits down with Brittany Wenninger—real estate pro, Airbnb queen, and fellow mompreneur—for a heart-to-heart on what it really looks like to juggle motherhood, marriage, and entrepreneurship.

From gym-floor friendship beginnings to building a thriving Airbnb business while raising kids, they dive into all the things women don’t say out loud—but absolutely should. No maternity leave, financial insecurities, relationship struggles, body image challenges, and the heavy (often silent) weight of mom guilt—it’s all on the table.

You’ll hear real stories of intuition-led business moves, the power of manifestation, emotional growth, and the messy beauty of supporting other women—even when it triggers your own fears. Whether you're a mom, a business owner, or navigating your next chapter, this episode is your permission slip to be both wildly ambitious and fully human.

You’ll walk away with:

• 💡 Why women need real support, not “it’s normal”
• 💡 How to work with your partner in life and business
• 💡 What to do when money shame creeps in (not enough to show off)
• 💡 A reminder that your body is not broken—it’s powerful
• 💡 Tips for trusting your gut and building a life you love

Show Notes:

• 01:36 – That time Brittany “creeped” on me at the gym… and never left!
• 06:10 – When my leg swelled up to twice its size and I almost told Brittany to F-off.
• 08:36 – The reality of having no maternity leave as a new mom and entrepreneur.
• 10:28 – Juggling summertime chaos, raising kids, and still trying to work to support your family.
• 14:27 – Brittany’s journey from starting her own real estate business to becoming an Airbnb guru.
• 20:31 – How Brittany and her husband communicate and collaborate so they can grow together
• 22:46 – The eye-opening moment Brittany realized she was earning significantly less than her peers.
• 26:00 – How she followed her intuition, took inspired action, and manifested three Airbnbs.
• 31:18 – Why it’s sometimes wise to keep your goals and dreams to yourself.
• 34:00 – Giving yourself permission to pivot when you feel called in a new direction.
• 36:33 – How to support someone else’s dream—even when it terrifies or triggers you.
• 47:20 – The guilt and shame that keep moms silent—and how we start breaking that cycle.
• 52:49 – Why “It’s normal” isn’t good enough—and why women deserve more support.
• 54:29 – How I began trusting my body again after gaining weight rapidly during pregnancy.
• 57:39 – The pressure moms feel to “bounce back”—and why it needs to stop.
• 1:01:31 – When Brittany put me on the spot about the huge announcement I’ve been teasing.
• 1:04:00 – The moment my daughter actually took my advice—and brought her BIG energy to the stage.

This episode of "Words F*cking Matter," is a masterclass in conscious language, radical responsibility, and what it really means to heal and grow one word at a time.

In this bold and unscripted episode, Army Veteran and author Andy Weins drops truth bombs that will challenge everything you think you know about language, healing, and accountability. Andy doesn’t tiptoe around transformation—mid‑show, he flips the script and calls ME out for using his so‑called “sh*t words,” exposing how my language was quietly sabotaging my own growth.

He believes (and proves) that words f*cking matter—words like “if," "but,” “should,” “easy,” “can’t." These might sound harmless, but they carry weight. They limit our choices, muddy our intentions, and keep us stuck in cycles of blame, avoidance, and ego.

If you’ve ever said “I just don’t know how” or “It’s too hard”—this episode is your mirror and your medicine. Bring your notebook, bring your humility, and bring your willingness to grow so you can rewrite your story—one word at a time.

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Show Notes:

• 00:44 – When my guest flips the script and calls me out on my language
• 03:21 – Grab your pen and paper—you’re going to want to take notes
• 04:09 – Quick favor: Vote for Tami Talks: Unscripted Healing for Best of Madison - Local Podcast
• 05:48 – Meet today’s guest: Andy Weins—speaker, author, entrepreneur, podcaster, and Army Veteran
• 10:47 – Why Andy makes decisions quickly (and how failing fast leads to better choices)
• 11:51 – How one word can shift everything + the “Start - Stop - Continue” method for growth
• 13:54 – Three practical ways to eliminate the word “but” from your vocabulary
• 17:34 – What “truthful adjustment” means and how to apply it when you fall short
• 21:02 – Boundaries vs. expectations—and the quote Andy has tattooed on his arm
• 27:48 – How lack of confidence is often rooted in a wounded inner child
• 30:35 – The difference between “simple” and “complicated”
• 31:00 – The OODA Loop: Observe, Orient, Decide, Act + Reflect, Realize, Regulate
• 35:10 – Breaking down the Savior Complex—how it helps (and hurts)
• 41:48 – The OAR Model: Ownership, Accountability, Responsibility vs. Blame, Excuses, Denial
• 48:35 – Why Andy says “truth” is just another sht word—and why “perspective” is more powerful
• 50:20 – That time I completely froze…on my own podcast
• 54:10 – Why self-talk matters + the Harvard research to back it up
• 59:43 – “Sometimes, Always, Never” people—and how to protect your energy
• 1:02:44 – Specifics vs. details—what’s the difference, and why it matter
• 1:06:37 – The HALT Method: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
• 1:11:03 – The 5-5-5 Principle: 5 minutes in the morning, after work, and before bed
• 1:12:34 – The six most powerful ways to start a sentence
• 1:14:09 – Helping others label their feelings by mislabeling (yes, you read that right)
• 1:19:13 – The ultimate “sht word” revealed

What happens when your ego hijacks your healing? That’s exactly what this week’s episode dives into—with real, raw stories that reveal how emotional growth can get derailed by the very part of us that’s trying to protect our wounds: the Ego. I open up about how not wanting to feel like a burden led me to ignore my body’s needs—and ultimately abandon my Inner Child. The result? A full-blown crash…and a gut-level wake-up call I couldn’t ignore.

I also reflect on moments when my ego took the wheel—deflecting blame, taking things personally, and unintentionally hurting people I care about. This is what it looks like when healing gets hijacked.

But more importantly, this episode is a call to step up as the adult in your Inner Child’s life, especially when the ego wants to run the show. That may mean reaching for tools, support, or resources that were never modeled for you—and choosing to respond in new, grounded ways.

Healing isn’t about perfection. It’s about recognizing when old patterns are in charge, pausing, and making a conscious choice to do things differently—even when it’s hard.

🔗 Join the Roots & Wings Inner Child Program (starts June 5th)

🧁 Shoutout to Sweet Magpie’s Bakery—go treat your inner child!

Show Notes:

• 6:07 Feeling like a burden as a child
• 7:49 Roots & Wings: Inner Child Healing program starts June 5th
• 10:36 Sweet Magpie’s Bakery shoutout
• 14:58 Stone of the Episode: Larimar - Throat Chakra Activation
• 17:09 Calling out the Ego
• 20:28 Suppressed emotions & gut health
• 30:00 How ego hijacks logic during emotional triggers
• 33:45 Low blood sugar = body & inner child screaming for care
• 40:17 Inner child tantrum vs ego deflecting blame
• 50:18 Ego taking things personally & hurting others
• 59:30 The importance of asking twice: “How are you really doing?”
• 1:04:00 Why asking for help is hard and holding space is harder
• 1:07:50 Knowledge vs emotional maturity
• 1:11:21 Why we need “training wheels” on the healing journey

Episodes Mentioned:

• #64: When Love Triggers
• #63: Unlocking Relationship Dynamics with Christie Bemis
• #30: Healing Through Darkness with Erika from Sweet Magpie's Bakery

In this VERY personal episode of Tami Talks: Unscripted Healing, I open up about my new relationship—three months in and already pulling back layers I thought I’d healed.

After 2.5 years of healing alone—separating from a past relationship, parenting, rebuilding, and reconnecting with my inner child—I was finally at a place of peace. Or so I thought.

Then love showed up. Not the fairytale kind. The real kind. The kind that gently (and sometimes not-so-gently) holds up a mirror to the wounds I was still carrying. My abandonment wounds. My people-pleaser. The voice that still whispers, “You’ll never be good enough. You are such a burden.”

This episode is vulnerable and full of reminders that God and the Universe send us the exact people and moments we need—not to break us, but to help us break open.

You’ll hear how I learned to stop projecting my pain, take ownership of my healing in real-time, and finally understand the difference between being a burden…and being a gift.

✨ You are not too much.

✨ You are not broken.

✨ You are worthy of love that sees the real you—and stays!

Chapters

• 00:00 Embracing Vulnerability and Personal Healing
• 09:34 The Play of Life: Taking Center Stage
• 12:14 Characters in Our Healing Journey 17:23 The Power of Inner Child Work
• 24:47 Triggers as Opportunities for Growth
• 29:27 Reconnecting with the Inner Child
• 34:48 Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies
• 39:07 Embracing Masculine and Feminine Energies
• 44:48 The Power of Asking for Help 52:18 Understanding Burdens and Gifts
• 58:07 The Role of Inner Child in Healing
• 01:02:31 Collaborative Healing and Support Systems

Links Mentioned:

• Episode Sponsored By: Believe Crew
• Roots & Wings: 4 Week Program

Episodes Mentioned:

• #63 with Christie: http://youtu.be/fiZqfLTPtSk
• #56: Why We Sabotage a Good Thing: https://youtu.be/WYzSmk6Fpq0
• #50 with Arlo: https://youtu.be/B1Bka5pVjtM

Whether you're hoping to improve your marriage, deepen your self-awareness, or finally feel safe in love, this episode meets you right where you are. Inner Child Healer Tami Schiltz joins forces with psychotherapist, sex educator, and relationship coach Christie Bemis to unpack the real reasons relationships feel stuck—and how inner child work can unlock lasting connection, communication, and emotional safety.

You’ll learn how childhood patterns sneak into adult relationships, how to identify your adaptive child responses, and why being triggered is actually an invitation to heal—not a red flag.

We also break down Christie’s SPARCS relationship assessment tool (Safety, Play/Pleasure, Attunement, Realized Dreams, Communication, and Sex/Intimacy), and the 5 losing strategies that sabotage connection: withdrawal, retaliation, controlling, needing to be right, and unbridled self-expression.

JOIN OUR UPCOMING PROGRAM:

• 🌱 Roots & Wings: Healing Your Past, Empowering Your Future (4-week experience)
• 📝 Free 10-Point Inner Child Healing Checklist
• 🌐 Connect with Christie Bemis
• 🌐 Connect with Tami Schiltz

Show Notes:

• 00:00 Introduction and Vulnerability in Conversations
• 05:05 The Importance of Safety in Relationships
• 08:00 Key Elements of Healthy Relationships
• 10:45 Understanding Couples Therapy Dynamics
• 13:33 The Role of Inner Child Work
• 15:56 Navigating Triggers in Relationships
• 18:48 The Adaptive Child and Relationship Dynamics
• 22:07 Communication and Emotional Safety
• 24:37 Compassion and Understanding in Relationships
• 27:44 The Impact of Childhood on Adult Relationships
• 32:32 Understanding Safety and Sensitivity
• 35:46 The Impact of Gaslighting on Relationships
• 40:07 Navigating Emotional Safety in Relationships
• 43:49 The Importance of Inner Child Work
• 48:16 Finding Motivation for Inner Child Healing
• 51:36 Reconnecting with Your Inner Child
• 55:14 Embracing Sexuality and Aliveness
• 01:00:44 Creating Meaningful Conversations

Erika and I first crossed paths at the gym, but our real connection came through shared soul work—intuition, signs, healing, and the drive to live life on purpose. In this episode, we dive into Erika’s journey from gym goals to soul goals, and how bodybuilding became a gateway to profound healing (inner child healing)!

Expect honesty, laughter, and spiritual realness as they break down self-prioritization, ego work, the mental health side of fitness, AND the behind-the-scenes of hosting a podcast (she’s the heart behind My Fit Tribe)!

This conversation is a reminder that healing doesn’t have to look one way, and honoring your journey (and your body) is one of the bravest things you can do.

If this episode speaks to you, please DOWNLOAD, share, subscribe, or consider supporting the podcast so we can keep doing this work. Join the Tami Talks Patreon.

Want in on some of this shake goodness that has been fueling Tami's body and muscles for the last 10 years?! Here you go! Reach out if you want some recommendations!!

My Fit Tribe:

• Spotify
• Apple Podcast
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Website

Show Notes: 00:00 – How We Met: From gym connection to soul sisters 16:48 – Spiritual awakenings & trusting the inner nudge 20:00 – Erika’s entry into bodybuilding & what it revealed 22:48 – Challenges behind the scenes of transformation 25:49 – The art of self-prioritization and keeping promises to yourself 28:41 – Navigating relationships during big personal shifts 31:59 – Purpose isn't found, it's built 34:40 – Building ‘My Fit Tribe’ and why community is everything 37:45 – Fitness as a tool for mental clarity & emotional release 41:03 – The power of saying yes to change 51:50 – Rewriting gym anxiety & taking up space 55:12 – When spirituality meets the squat rack 56:57 – Recognizing and moving through distractions and fear 01:01:24 – Intuition, signs, and embracing spiritual gifts 01:06:40 – What it means to grow with grace 01:12:00 – Celebrating the collective rise of women 01:16:49 – The mission behind Erika’s podcast: My Fit Tribe

Episodes Mentioned:

• Episode 61 (Brittany)
• Episode 56 (Self-Sabotage)
• Episode 47: (Let Them)
• Episode 46: (Keith - Mental Mountains Project)

If you’re somewhere between breaking down and breaking through—this episode is for you!

In this episode of Tami Talks: Unscripted Healing, Tami sits down with her Bestie and Soul Sister, Brittany, to explore the raw, unfiltered journey of emotional growth, midlife transitions, and learning to love our mess. From a dietitian who needed to reset her own health to a counselor who realized she needed therapy, this episode dives into the heart of what it means to release guilt and shame around our stories. Together, Tami and Brittany unpack the emotional layers of midlife "crisis" (or awakening), the freedom in vulnerability, and how true healing begins when we stop trying to fix everything and start feeling everything.

They discuss how to process anger, redefine success, support other women without feeling like a burden, and hold space without becoming the “fixer.” The episode also explores spiritual signs, intuitive nudges, and the importance of safe spaces where hard conversations aren’t just normalized—they’re necessary.

Show Notes:

• 00:00 Introduction and Connection
• 07:03 The Importance of Safe Spaces in Relationships
• 11:05 Releasing guilt + shame around our stories
• 12:57 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Acceptance
• 15:53 Anger, midlife crisis & redirecting your life
• 18:58 Finding Joy Beyond Caregiving
• 19:24 Redefining success & embracing your own timeline
• 24:47 Breaking the Cycle of Shame and Abandonment
• 30:45 Spiritual Connections and Normalizing Vulnerability
• 36:54 Navigating Emotions and Intuition
• 44:32 Understanding Triggers and Communication
• 47:09 Holding space vs. Fixing
• 52:25 Learning from Missteps and Guilt
• 55:03 Breaking shame cycles around our bodies
• 57:49 Embracing the Messiness of Life

Whether you're deep in self-discovery, holding heavy emotions, or just trying to figure things out—this one's for you.

Episodes Mentioned:

• Jamie & Kevin: Episode #57
• Andrew Episode: Episode #42