the tara bixby podcast
If you’re tired of struggling alone in silence and crave real, unfiltered conversations about the good, the hard, the messy, and the inspiring parts of life, you’re in the right place.
Hi, I’m Tara — wife, momma, therapist, and the voice behind the tara bixby podcast. Nothing is off limits here. We talk about mental health, motherhood, addiction, trauma, holistic healing, spirituality, personal growth, and everything in between.
This podcast is a safe space to heal. My hope is that every episode leaves you feeling seen, supported, and just a little more empowered. Whether you're working through the hard stuff, regulating your nervous system, or simply searching for more joy and calm, you’ll find conversations here that meet you where you are.
New episodes drop every Thursday, with quick tip episodes on Tuesday.
If you’re enjoying these conversations, please follow, leave a review, and share with someone who needs to hear these chats, too.
Come say hi on Instagram @thetarabixby. I always love meeting new friends.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 215
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
177. Rethinking Anxiety: What It Is (and What It Isn’t).
Hey friends, it’s just you and me today! No guest, no script — just me, sitting on the floor with my mic, following a nudge I couldn’t ignore.
I’m diving into a topic I’m so fired up about... what an…
Quick tip tuesday... How to use visualization to reduce anxiety.
Hey friends.
If you’re tired of feeling anxious and want a quick, practical way to calm your nervous system, this tip is for you. Today, I’m breaking down how to use visualization to reduce anxiety a…
176. Bryana Kappadakunnel: Break generational cycles and become the parent you needed.
Hey, my friends!
Parenting can feel like a mirror—reflecting not just our child’s behavior, but our own wounds, patterns, and triggers. What if the biggest shifts didn’t start with our kids, but with…
Quick tip tuesday... How to get off the blood sugar roller coaster that's making you anxious.
Hey friends. 👋
Today, we’re talking about something you might not realize is fueling your anxiety... blood sugar.
When your morning starts with cereal, bagels, or pastries, your blood sugar spikes an…
175. Dr. Cathy Wield: Over 100 ECTs, 33 meds, and a doctor’s fight to break free from psychiatry.
Today’s guest is the very reason I fight so hard for a better mental health narrative.
Dr. Cathy Wield shares her extraordinary mental health journey — from years of hospitalizations, 100+ ECT treatm…
174. Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring: The truth about psychiatric medications no one tells you.
Hey, friend.
Today, I’m hanging out with Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, a psychiatrist and former pharmaceutical researcher who now dedicates his career to helping people safely taper off psychiatric medic…
Quick tip tuesday... using stillness to calm your nervous system.
Hey friend.
In a world that never slows down, stillness isn’t just nice — it’s necessary. Today I’m sharing why stillness is so important for calming your nervous system, easing anxiety, and reconnec…
173. Dr. David Rosmarin: How to stop fighting anxiety and start using it to your advantage.
Hey friend.
Are you an anxious soul who’s hell-bent on making your anxiety disappear? If you’re nodding your head yes, this episode is for you.
Today, I’m joined by Dr. David Rosmarin — Associate Pro…
Quick tip tuesday... 3 ways to calm your nervous system (and reduce anxiety) fast.
Hey, friend.
Welcome to the very first quick tip tuesday! 🥳
Today's tip is all about how to send signals of safety to your amygdala — so you can calm your nervous system, reduce your anxiety, and fin…
172. Dr. Whitney Casares: Moms, stop trying to do it all — and start doing what matters.
Hey friends. If you’re a working mom feeling stretched too thin, drowning in demands, and simmering with that all-too-familiar mom rage… this episode is for you.
Today, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr…
Solosode: My history with anxiety, panic attacks, and psych meds.
Hey friend.
Today, I’m opening up about my history with anxiety, panic attacks, and my journey with psych meds. I’m sharing how anxiety first showed up in my life, what I think was really triggering …
171. Dr. Claire Plumbly: Is your nervous system stuck in burnout?
Today, I’m hanging out with Dr. Claire Plumbly — Clinical Psychologist, EMDR Consultant, and author of The Trauma of Burnout. She’s also the founder of Plum Psychology, a UK-based center specializing…
170. Dr. Jessica Zucker: Why women must ditch silence, stigma and shame—and start sharing their stories.
Today I’m joined by Dr. Jessica Zucker — clinical psychologist, author of "Normalize It" and "I Had a Miscarriage", and a powerful voice in the movement to help women speak openly about what’s often …
Solosode: We're overcomplicating things (and a few other thoughts).
Hey friend.
Today's chat comes straight from my heart to your ears. I'm opening up about why I think we're overcomplicating healing, the 6(ish) things I want you to focus on, why I really dislike wh…
169. Dr. Margo Lowy: The loving moments and bitter truths of motherhood.
If you ever think motherhood is hard, or maybe even hate parts of it, then this episode is a must for you. Today, Dr. Margo Lowy is hanging out with us to help me create a conversation about maternal…
Solosode: Sometimes I get an urge to self-medicate.
Hey friends. Today, I'm getting real about the occasional urge that creeps up to self-medicate.
If you found this solosode helpful and know someone who'd benefit from hearing it, please share it wi…
168. Dr. Julia Britz: An honest conversation about OCD, self-harming, psych meds, and more.
Dr. Julia Britz is a licensed naturopathic doctor who specializes in helping people who are struggling with mental health issues such as OCD, eating disorders, and psychiatric medication tapering. Sh…
167. Danika Brysha: Postpartum(and beyond) is a lot—let’s talk about it.
Hey, friends. Since having a baby, I’m all about normalizing the hard parts of motherhood, and today Danika Brysha is helping me do just that.
Danika is America’s leading Self-Care Expert and founder…
166. Dr. Kim Gorgens: Is a brain injury at the root of your mental health struggles?
I’m excited for you to hear my chat with the brilliant Dr. Kim Gorgens. Dr. Gorgens is a board-certified rehabilitation psychologist and Professor of Psychophysiology, Clinical Neuropsychology, and P…
165. Kenzie + Brandee: A vulnerable conversation about postpartum psychosis, suicide, and more.
Today’s conversation is a special one. The hosts of the Just Stay Podcast, Kenzie and Brandee, are here to share how mental health has impacted their lives.
Kenzie’s story resonated with me when she …