Episode Summary
We can do hard things, right? Tammy Feller shares her story, including the promises she made to herself and the hard work she's done to keep them.
In This Episode
Listen as host Meg McKeen and Tammy Feller talk about Tammy's journey with sobriety, embracing a health-centered lifestyle, and the importance of the support system we create. We chat about goal setting and challenging ourselves - but most significantly, loving ourselves.
Introduction to Tammy Feller - and how she and Meg met in the big, small world of insurance
Tammy's role in the insurance industry and how life looks for her during COVID
Tammy shares about her decision to stop consuming alcohol*
A reminder that memories are still being made when we're not feeling our best
What did the next day look like? What does support look like?
Meg's experience with virtual happy hours during COVID
How alcohol permeates the culture in the insurance industry and advocating for what you need within it
The lessons we learn simply by living - the confidence and strength we accumulate over time
A medical concern leads to Tammy's decision to change her eating choices and adopt a vegan lifestyle, which Meg has embraced, too
Gratitude for the choice to make a change
Where does Tammy's "all or nothing" mindset come from?
The unexpected impact of setting short term goals
The magic of the "messy middle" and Tammy's guidance for taking the next step
The hardest part is showing up; thank you, Tammy, for sharing your story
*If you or someone you know needs help navigating substance abuse, you are not alone. Learn more about the resources available here.
