Let Go + Use Your Voice Do you have a loved one that is an addict? Do you struggle with feelings of inadequacy in providing help for your loved one’s addiction? Are you always in panic mode or on high alert wondering if they are ok? Is your #1 wish to wake up and still have your loved one alive? Do you neglect your own self-care because you put your loved one’s needs in front of your own? Are you wondering if others are succeeding in helping their loved ones through this difficult journey? In this podcast, you will find hope while navigating through your loved one’s addiction. My mission is to create a safe space for both the addict and the loved one’s supporting the addict to talk freely about their struggles and their fears and also build a community that understands the importance of connection, setting healthy boundaries and consistent self-care. If you’ve been feeling alone in this addiction journey, you’re in the right place my friend! You’ve found a beautiful space to connect with others that are navigating this very challenging life path and are here for you. I’m Tiff, your host. I’ve experienced all of this. My older brother Cory struggled with addictions, mental health challenges and unresolved trauma. He passed away in October 2021 of a Fentanyl drug overdose. I don’t want you to experience the pain and grief that our family has been navigating, but I also understand the complexities that the addiction world brings. I’m here to tell you, you’re not alone. If you are ready to connect with others and find hope while navigating your loved one’s addiction, get those earbuds in because it’s time to get started. Learn -> www.tiffcarson.com Connect -> hello@tiffcarson.com Instagram/FB ->@iamtiffcarson
Episodes
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Welcome back for the first episode of Season 5!!!
On this episode you will hear about the pivot I am making with my podcast and everything HARD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY related :)
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
- You'll find out why May 31 is such an important day
- You'll learn about my podcast's pivot
- You'll also hear my thoughts on why talking about addictions, mental health, and unresolved trauma is so vital
Are you enjoying the Hard Beautiful Journey podcast?
Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts. While there, please leave a 5-star rating and review. It would mean so much to me! Also, if you haven't done so already, join my private Facebook Group called "Finding Hope Through Your Loved One’s Addiction - Addiction Support Group".
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Thanks for listening,
Tiff
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
EP 65 - How I Strengthen My Spiritual Health
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Today is the final episode of season four, and I am so grateful to each of you who has shown up and been brave enough to get in the arena.
In this episode, I talk about spiritual health. What spirituality is, how I went from being religious to being spiritual, and the things I do to keep my spirituality strong.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
- Learn about the eight drivers of spirituality.
- How I got to the place where I can say I'm a spiritual person rather than a religious person.
- What I do to strengthen my spiritual health.
Full Show Notes Here
Enjoying the Hard Beautiful Journey podcast?
Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts. While there, please leave a 5-star rating and review. It would mean so much to me! Also, if you haven't done so already, join the Hard Beautiful Journey community to connect with other like-minded people.
I would love to connect with you on social, so please give me a follow on:
Thanks for listening,
Tiffany
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
EP 64 - Reconnection on Purpose with Dr. Jody Carrington
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Today we welcome Dr. Jody Carrington, who provides some valuable insight on disconnection; and the emotional dysregulation that our adolescents face as a result of the pandemic.
Dr. Jody Carrington's approach is authentic and often hilarious. In this episode, she speaks passionately about how reconnection is the answer to so many of the root problems. She says we are wired to do hard things but never meant to do it alone.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
- Dr. Jody Carrington explains why we're more disconnected than ever.
- Discover why adolescents are the ones paying the highest price following the pandemic.
- Get some great advice as a teenager's parent during these challenging times.
Full Show Notes Here
Enjoying the Hard Beautiful Journey podcast?
Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts. While there, please leave a 5-star rating and review. It would mean so much to me! Also, if you haven't done so already, join the Hard Beautiful Journey community to connect with other like-minded people.
I would love to connect with you on social, so please give me a follow on:
Thanks for listening,
Tiff
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
EP 63 - Healing and Finding Hope for a Brighter Tomorrow - with Crystal Partney
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Today we welcome Crystal Partney, who, the day before her 32nd birthday in 2019, received the devastating news that her sister had taken her own life.
After this tragedy, Crystal needed the steps to begin the healing process. She discovered that the first 30 days are often the most critical steps for healing after suicide.
*** As a warning, this episode discusses suicide, so if you are feeling vulnerable, please consult with a doctor or mental health professional. Or call one of the Suicide Prevention numbers listed below in the resources.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
- Crystal shares her journey of losing her sister to suicide and the aftermath of the devastating loss.
- Find out about her healing journey and the prompting on her heart to help others which birthed her two companies.
- She discusses how the concept of subscription boxes aims to give someone hope for a brighter tomorrow.
Enjoying the Hard Beautiful Journey podcast?
Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts. While there, please leave a 5-star rating and review; it would mean so much to me! Also, if you haven't done so already, join the Hard Beautiful Journey community to connect with other like-minded people.
I would love to connect with you on social, so please give me a follow on:
Thanks for listening,
Tiff
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
EP 62 - Being Healthy in Every Way
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
What does health look like for you?
Health is a broad term that can mean many things to many different people. What might be an important area of health for me might not be a priority to someone else.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the complete episode:
- Discussing the areas of health that I am working on daily
- I share an exciting activity I will be participating in with my family.
- I share the activities and practices that help me in each area of health.
I would love to connect with you on social, so please give me a follow on:
Hard Beautiful Journey Website
Enjoying the Hard Beautiful Journey Podcast?
Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts. While there, please leave a 5-star rating and review; it would mean so much to me! Also, if you haven't done so already, join the Hard Beautiful Journey community to connect with other like-minded people.
Thanks for listening,
Tiffany
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
EP 61 - The Courage To Get In The Arena
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Life has been a struggle for me lately. In this solo episode, I get vulnerable, sharing my hard beautiful journey and the importance of having the courage to get in the arena.
We are all living in challenging times right now. There's so much uncertainty with the ongoing pandemic and the war in Ukraine. As many of you may know, I lost my brother to a tragic drug overdose, and I've been missing him like crazy.
Today, I want to share something that has been on my mind lately. One of my therapists reminded me of its importance, and I hope that it inspires you and has the profound impact that it's had on my life.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the complete episode:
- I share the speech from Theodore Roosevelt and talk about the impact it's had on my life, both personally and professionally.
- I've had mental health challenges over the years, and I speak about my choice to get in the arena and fight for my life.
- Discover my journey of deciding to love my brother through his addiction, despite giving up on him many times.
Full Show Notes Here
Enjoying the Hard Beautiful Journey podcast?
Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts. While there, please leave a 5-star rating and review; it would mean so much to me! Also, if you haven't done so already, join the Hard Beautiful Journey community to connect with other like-minded people.
I would love to connect with you on socials, so please give me a follow on:
Hard Beautiful Journey Website
Thanks for listening,
Tiffany
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
EP 60 - Fulfilling Her Mom’s Dying Wish with Emily Johnson
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Today we welcome Emily Johnson, who shares her beautiful story of the gift she received following the passing of her beloved mother.
The story behind Bird of Paradise, Emily's first novel, is unique. Her mom began writing Bird of Paradise when she was diagnosed with advanced-stage cancer. She passed away in 2012, leaving the novel unfinished for Emily to complete.
The ability to delve into her mother's written words was the gift of a lifetime and gave her the strength to overcome the grief she felt at the loss of her mother. She'd come to realize it to be a roadmap from her mom to guide her through life.
This is a story that will touch your heart, so be sure to tune in.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the complete Episode:
- Emily opens up about the ultimate gift from her mom, a letter, and a copy of her unfinished manuscript.
- Learn about the journey of how Emily's mom outlived the doctor's initial prognosis by over a decade.
- Discover her eight-year journey of fulfilling her mom's last wish.
Full Show Notes Here
Enjoying the Hard Beautiful Journey podcast?
Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts. While there, please leave a 5-star rating and review; it would mean so much to me! Also, if you haven't done so already, join the Hard Beautiful Journey community to connect with other like-minded people.
I would love to connect with you on socials, so please give me a follow on:
Hard Beautiful Journey Website
Thanks for listening,
Tiff
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
EP 59 - Mental Health Awareness for Athletes with Mikaela Brewer
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Today I welcome Mikaela Brewer who openly shares her journey as a high-performance athlete and how it brought her immense joy and complex challenges.
**A gentle warning, this episode discusses suicide. If you are feeling vulnerable in this area, please consult with a doctor or mental health professional in your area. Or call one of the Suicide Prevention numbers listed in the resources.**
Mikaela Brewer is a writer, speaker, researcher, mental health advocate, and the author of The Sifting Project, her first novel. She is also a proud Stanford Women's Basketball alumnae and a former member of Team Canada.
Mikaela believes in the voice of change, unique to stories, and the way fiction feels like people's lyrics. These beliefs are braided into the backbone of The Sifting Project, a story that seeks to challenge beliefs, motivate and comfort.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
- Mikaela discusses the mental health challenges that young athletes face.
- She shares about her struggles with OCD, depression and her attempted suicide.
- As a mental health advocate, she discusses the importance of finding the language for young athletes to verbalize their mental health challenges.
Full Show Notes Here
Connect with Mikaela Brewer
Hoops, Mental Health and Sharing Stories
Enjoying the Hard Beautiful Journey podcast?
Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts. While there, please leave a 5-star rating and review; it would mean so much to me! Also, if you haven't done so already, join the Hard Beautiful Journey community to connect with other like-minded people.
I would love to connect with you on socials, so please give me a follow on:
Hard Beautiful Journey Website
Thanks for listening,
Tiffany
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