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.

0:00 - 03:52 | Introduction to Tammy Feller - and how she and Meg met in the big, small world of insurance

03:53 - 05:33 | Tammy's role in the insurance industry and how life looks for her during COVID

05:34 - 09:44 | Tammy shares about her decision to stop consuming alcohol*

09:45 - 10:25 | A reminder that memories are still being made when we're not feeling our best

10:26 - 12:04 | What did the next day look like? What does support look like?

12:05 - 12:59 | Meg's experience with virtual happy hours during COVID

13:00 - 14:59 | How alcohol permeates the culture in the insurance industry and advocating for what you need within it

15:00 - 17:33 | The lessons we learn simply by living - the confidence and strength we accumulate over time

17:34 - 20:47 | A medical concern leads to Tammy's decision to change her eating choices and adopt a vegan lifestyle, which Meg has embraced, too

20:48 - 21:45 | Gratitude for the choice to make a change

21:46 - 22:48 | Where does Tammy's "all or nothing" mindset come from?

22:49 - 24:10 | The unexpected impact of setting short term goals

24:11 - 26:21 | The magic of the "messy middle" and Tammy's guidance for taking the next step

26:22 - 27:12 | The hardest part is showing up; thank you, Tammy, for sharing your story

Don't miss it! Join Meg for the next Ask Me Anything coming up on September 15th, and the next Navigating Imposter Syndrome Mastermind - kicking off on September 16th.

*If you or someone you know needs help navigating substance abuse, you are not alone. Learn more about the resources available here.