About this episode

Tanya and Tami discuss the challenges and benefits of journaling, offering practical tips for those who struggle with the practice.

Tami has five journals, each about a quarter of the way used — and she's pretty sure journaling just isn't her thing. Tanya calls journaling one of the most powerful practices in her life. So what's the difference? In this episode, Tanya breaks down what actually makes journaling stick: letting go of the Pinterest-perfect version (no punctuation required, and yes, you're allowed to burn the pages), creating a space that feels inviting instead of obligatory, and simple prompts to get you unstuck — including her LIGHT framework, five questions for a full check-in with yourself. But underneath the practical tips is a bigger midlife question: when's the last time you asked yourself what you actually want? For women who've spent decades tending to everyone else, the page might be the one place you finally get to tell the truth. Grab a pen. There are no rules.

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