the tara bixby podcast

188. What no one told you about the female brain with Dr. Sarah McKay.

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For too long, women have been told their brains are "broken" or that every struggle is just hormones. In this episode, we shift that narrative. Dr. Sa...

Bonus: How to thrive this winter if you struggle with seasonal depression.

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling a little off as the days get shorter and colder? You're not alone! In this bonus episode, we're diving into seasonal depression (aka the winte...

187: Quiet your inner critic and build confidence with Dr. Rachel Goldsmith Turow.

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have an inner critic that's always judging, shaming, or demanding perfection? You know — that little voice that quietly shapes how you see yo...

186. A true story of overmedication, recovery, and the courage to rewrite your life with Anne Bracken.

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when the systems meant to heal us end up causing more harm? In this powerful conversation, Tara sits down with Anne Bracken — activist,...

185. The power of sound baths with Sara Auster.

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friends! I'm so excited for today's episode — I've fallen in love with sound baths as a way to invite more calm and stillness into my day, and ...

184. How to stop living a life that looks good on paper but feels empty inside with Megan Hellerer.

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you done everything "right"? Followed the rules, built the dream career, checked all the boxes you thought would make you happy — and yet, you ...

183. How a prescription for sleep became an addiction with Laura Cathcart Robbins.

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a raw and powerful conversation about how a prescription for sleep turned into something much darker. Best-selling author and host ...

182. Why your brain needs connection and how isolation impacts your mental health with Dr. Ben Rein.

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey friend. 👋 Today, Dr. Ben Rein joins us to explore why connection isn't just a cool idea — it's a biological necessity for a healthy mind. Dr....

181. Sleep tips that actually improve your mental health with Dr. Sarah Silverman.

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Poor sleep doesn't just make you tired — it can fuel anxiety, worsen depression, and leave you stuck in survival mode. The good news? You can improv...

180. Healing starts when you stop trying to fix yourself with Mary O'Malley.

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling like something is wrong with you? Mary O'Malley — author, teacher, and counselor — knows that struggle all too well. After a painful child...

Quick tip tuesday... Stop trying to talk your way out of anxiety.

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's quick tip isn't about what to do — it's about what not to do. If you've ever tried using affirmations or talking yourself out of anxiety whe...

179. The hidden mental health impact of perimenopause with Erica Lugo.

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At 35, Erica Lugo's world went dark — depression, OCD, and suicidal thoughts took over, and she kept being dismissed by doctors. In this raw, unfilt...

178. I was about to publish an episode… then my inner knowing said NOPE.

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey friends — today's episode wasn't the one I had planned. I had a fertility and prenatal nutrition interview ready to go, but when I sat down to e...

Quick tip tuesday... A neuroscientist's go-to trick for calming anxiety.

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever tried to think your way out of anxiety only to end up more stuck in worry and rumination, this tip is for you. In this quick tip tuesda...

177. Rethinking anxiety: what it is (and what it isn't).

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 d...

Quick tip tuesday... How to use visualization to reduce anxiety.

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

176. Break generational cycles and become the parent you needed with Bryana Kappadakunnel.

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Quick tip tuesday... How to get off the blood sugar roller coaster that's making you anxious.

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey friends. 👋 Today, we're talking about something you might not realize is fueling your anxiety... blood sugar. When your morning starts with cer...

175. Dr. Cathy Wield's fight to break free from the shackles of psychiatry.

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

174. The truth about psychiatric medications no one tells you with Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring.

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend. Today, I'm hanging out with Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, a psychiatrist and former pharmaceutical researcher who now dedicates his career to ...

Quick tip tuesday... using stillness to calm your nervous system.

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 calmin...

173. How to stop fighting anxiety and start using it to your advantage with Dr. David Rosmarin.

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

Quick tip tuesday... 3 ways to calm your nervous system (and reduce anxiety) fast.

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

172. Why moms need to stop doing it all — and start focusing on what matters with Dr. Whitney Casares.

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 episod...

Solosode: My history with anxiety, panic attacks, and psych meds.

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 u...

171. Dr. Claire Plumbly: Is your nervous system stuck in burnout?

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

170. Why women must ditch silence, stigma and shame—and start sharing their stories with Dr. Jessica Zucker.

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 move...

Solosode: We're overcomplicating things (and a few other thoughts).

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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) thin...

169. The loving moments and bitter truths of motherhood with Dr. Margo Lowy.

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 u...

Solosode: Sometimes I get an urge to self-medicate.

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

168. An honest conversation about OCD, self-harming, psych meds, and more with Dr. Julia Britz.

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Julia Britz is a licensed naturopathic doctor who specializes in helping people who are struggling with mental health issues such as OCD, eating ...

167. Danika Brysha: Postpartum(and beyond) is a lot—let's talk about it.

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

166. Dr. Kim Gorgens: Is a brain injury at the root of your mental health struggles?

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

165. Kenzie + Brandee: A vulnerable conversation about postpartum psychosis, suicide, and more.

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Solosode: Never give up hope... and other thoughts.

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

God gave me a mic, and I'm gonna use it.  Today, I'm sharing a few thoughts on psych meds, why I want the mental health narrative to change, why I'm ...

164. Julia Hotz: Social prescribing - a new way of prescribing.

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, the fantastic Julia Hotz is hanging out with us to unpack all things social prescribing and why it's time to update the sort of prescriptions t...

Solosode: Why you NEED to start saying these two words... choose again.

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friends.  In today's solosode, I'm teaching you why I'm obsessed with these two words... choose again. I'm also sharing why you need to become o...

163. How to pause your career post-kids and come back stronger than ever Neha Ruch.

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a momma who wants to hit pause on your career to be home with your little one, this episode is for you.  Today, Neha Ruch is hanging out wi...

Solosode: My new "why" and why YOU need a solid foundation.

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friends.  Today's solosode is all about... My new "why" How I stumbled upon this new "why"  Why you need a solid foundation  How I'm going to...

162. Break free from survival mode and reclaim your life with Brittany Piper.

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I'm so excited for you to hear today's conversation with Brittany Piper. Brittany is a speaker, author, Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, the voic...

161. A raw conversation about mental health struggles, rebirths, and transformations with Kelsey Patel.

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation gave me goosebumps. No joke. I know you're going to love it. Let me tell you a little bit about my friend Kelsey. First of all, she...

Solosode: And we're back.

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

And we're back, friends! I'm so excited to be back hanging out with you guys again. To say I missed you is an understatement.  In today's "solosode (...

Minisode: I'm coming back...

08 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friends, I'm coming back... in May. May just feels right.  Hit play to hear about why I chose May, what the podcast will look like going forward, an...

Minisode: I no longer give a f*ck.

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I have something to tell you... ...and I want to take you on this new journey with me.  Enjoy!   Need a safe space for community? Come hang out with...

160. Elizabeth Lesser: How difficult times can help us grow.

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friends! I'm so excited for you to hear today's chat with the fantastic Elizabeth Lesser. Elizabeth is the author of several bestselling books, i...

159. Dr. Ari Calhoun: A much needed conversation about childhood vaccines.

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ari Calhoun is a Naturopathic Doctor specializing in neurodevelopment and pediatric neuropsychology. Her expertise lies in perinatal and early de...

158. Marilyn Sanders: How childhood trauma and lack of safety shapes a child's nervous system.

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Dr. Marilyn Sanders is hanging out with us to help me create a conversation about the impact trauma has on a child's developing nervous system....

157. Caitlin Murray: An honest conversation about motherhood.

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, the hilarious Caitlin Murray is joining me on the show to discuss all things motherhood. Caitlin is a humorist, writer, podcaster, future autho...

156. Dr. Jodie Skillicorn: Healing depression without medication.

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friends! Today the brilliant Dr. Jodie Skillicorn is hanging out with us to help me create a conversation on how you can holistically heal depres...

155. Brigid Titgemeier: The impact diet and lifestyle has on mental health.

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today the beyond brilliant Brigid Titgemeier is hanging out with us to help me create a conversation about the impact diet and lifestyle has on our me...

Minisode: I don't want to die on this hill.

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me in today's minisode as I process through why I'm changing my narrative, why I'm leaning towards the grey, what I want you to know, and why I d...

154. Kate White: How the birthing process impacts the nervous system and how birth trauma left me in a state of freeze.

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm going deep… and I get a little emotional. You ready?! Today, the wonderful Kate White is hanging out with us to help me unpa...

153. Anna Goldfarb: Navigating modern friendships.

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm excited to share today's conversation with you because I'm currently navigating a season where I crave friendships and I like to think I'm not alo...

Minisode: If we're going to be friends, you need to know this about me.

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Consider this an emergency (spontaneous) minisode where I let it alllll out. Sparked by the wild comment section of an Instagram post and the even wil...

152. Ozan Varol: How to escape conformity, ignite creativity, and awaken your genius.

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to escape conformity, ignite creativity, and awaken your genius? If yes, than you're in the right spot. Today the brilliant Ozan Varol i...

151. Ruby Warrington: It's okay to question whether or not you want kids.

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today the fabulous Ruby Warrington is hanging out with us to chat about why it's okay for women to decide that being a mother just isn't for them. Rub...

150. Corey Keyes: How to feel alive in a world that wears us down.

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you languishing? No idea what languishing is? No worries, the wonderful Corey Keyes is here to break it all down for you. Corey Keyes is professor...

Minisode: See you in September

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friends!! I wanted to update you on the podcast, my status, my plan, and all that good jazz. Chat more with you soon.  P.S. Miss you!

Minisode: Why I hit pause on the podcast AGAIN.

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I know. I suck! I paused the podcast again (for good reason). Hit play and find out why I hit pause, when I'll be back, and where I'm hanging out in t...

149. Emily Ballesteros: A Much Needed Conversation About Burnout

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling with burnout (I mean who isn't, right?!)? If you're nodding your head yes, you most definitely want to hit play on today's episode ...

148. Dr. Nicole Amoyal Pensak: All Things Maternal Mental Health

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are creating a much-needed conversation about maternal mental health with the wonderful Dr. Nicole Amoyal Pensak. Dr. Pensak is a clinical ps...

147. Kimberly Shannon Murphy: Hope and Healing After Childhood Sexual Abuse

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friends! Today the courageous (and kick-ass) Kimberly Shannon Murphy is joining us on the show. Kimberly's a leading Hollywood stuntwoman who has...

146. Cameron Rogers: An Honest Conversation About Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Motherhood

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is the fabulous Cameron Rogers.  Cameron is the founder and host of the Conversations with Cam podcast (formally known as Freckled Food...

Minisode: I need you to get curious

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in as I process my thoughts and feelings with you regarding why I need you to get curious. Word of warning... The audio quality isn't the best ...

145. Elise Loehnen: The Price Women Pay to Be Good

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is the wonderful Elise Loehnen. Elise is a writer, editor, podcaster, momma, horse whisperer, and serious book lover. She's the host of ...

144. Dr. Richard Schwartz: You Are the One You've Been Waiting For

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm back and couldn't think of a better guest to help me kick off my return than Dr. Richard Schwartz. Dr. Richard Schwartz is hanging out with us to ...

Minisode: My Postpartum Experience

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm back (at least I think I am). Man, have I missed you!! After a year away, I'm so excited to be back. In today's minisode, I'm sharing my postpar...

Minisode: We Need to Normalize Hard

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Today we're chatting about why we need to normalize hard and stop expecting people to "suck it up." If you've ever felt alone in a strugg...

Minisode: Why I Went MIA....

23 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Well, hello, friend! It's been a hot minute since I've shown up here. In today's minisode, I'm discussing why I went mia from the courageously.u podca...

143. Tara Schuster: Simple Practices to Heal Your Soul

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tara Schuster is an author, contributor to InStyle, The New Yorker, and Forbes, among others, and former vice president of talent and development at C...

142. Morganne Skinner: Endometriosis Awareness

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

March is endometriosis awareness month, and If you know me, you know I'm passionate about women's hormonal health. That's why I invited the wonderful ...

141. Deb Dana: Introduction to Polyvagal Theory

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Deb Dana is hanging out with us to chat all things Polyvagal Theory.  Deb Dana is a clinician, consultant, author, and speaker who specializes ...

140. Scott Stossel: My Age of Anxiety

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Scott Stossel is helping me create a conversation around anxiety and psych meds. You might recognize his name if you watched the Netflix documen...

139. Chris Kresser: The Impact Nutrient Deficiencies Have On Mental Health

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that most Americans are deficient in several essential vitamins and minerals - vitamins and minerals that can help improve your mental he...

138. Donald Altman: A Story of Hope, Healing and Renewal

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today the wonderful Donald Altman is hanging out with us to discuss his newest book, Travelers - a story about overcoming grief while finding hope, he...

137. Dr. Paul Bloom: Introduction to Psychology

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Class is officially in session! Dr. Paul Bloom is hanging out with us on the show to discuss his new book Psych, The Story of the Human Mind, which is...

Minisode: I Need You to Slow Down and This Is Why

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hit play to hear why I think so many people are struggling with their mental health today. I talk about when the Jetsons met the Flintstones, why your...

136. Dr. Seth Gillihan: Mindful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to overcome negative thinking, discover deep healing, and find lasting peace? If you're nodding your head yes, then this episode is for ...

Minisode: Why Resting Is Productive

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel lazy when you rest? Do you feel like you always have to be productive? If you can relate, this minisode is for you, my friend!  Hit play,...

135. Sadie Sutton: Persisting Through Teenage Depression and Anxiety

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today the courageous Sadie Sutton is hanging out with us on the show to share how she navigated her mental health as a teen.  Sadie is a 19-year-old ...

Minisode: Do This the Next Time You Feel Anxious or Agitated

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Anxiety and agitation are signs that your nervous system has shifted into a sympathetic state of fight-or-flight, and stress hormones are now flowing ...

134. Dr. Joanna Moncrieff: Debunking the Chemical Imbalance Theory

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today the fabulous Dr. Joanna Moncrieff is hanging out with us to help me create a conversation about all things psychiatric medications. If you're on...

133. Jenna Hollenstein: Intuitive Eating for Life

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to get off the diet roller coaster? Jenna Hollenstein is hanging out with us today to discuss how mindfulness can deepen and sustain your intuit...

132. Stuart Sandeman: The Power of Breath

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stuart Sandeman is hanging out with us inside Episode 132 to talk all things breathwork. Stuart is a globally recognized breathing expert, performance...

131. Donna Jackson Nakazawa: Helping Girls Thrive in an Era of Increased Anxiety and Depression

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Donna Jackson Nakazawa is hanging out with us to discuss how we can help girls thrive in an era of increased anxiety and depression.  Today's conver...

130. Michael Slepian: Everything You Need to Know About Secrets

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that on average, people keep as many as thirteen secrets at any given time? Today Michael Slepian is hanging out with us to discuss all t...

Minisode: One Thing to Do to Make Your Time Richer

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I don't know about you, but I feel like there's not enough time in the day to do all the things I want to do. If you feel like you're in the same cano...

129. Melissa Bond: Journey to the Edge of Madness

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is here to share how her struggle with unbearable insomnia led to an accidental descent into prescription benzodiazepine dependence. Mel...

Minisode: How to Reduce Driving Anxiety

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with driving anxiety? If you're nodding your head yes, this episode is for you, my friend! Inside this minisode, I'm sharing eight thi...

128. Dr. Robin Stern: Everything You Need to Know About Gaslighting

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Robin Stern is the go-to gaslighting expert. She's a licensed psychoanalyst, speaker, author, and co-founder and associate director for the Yale C...

127. Dr. Christopher Palmer: The Brain Energy Theory of Mental Illness

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Palmer is a Harvard Medical School Physician, researcher, author, assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and consultant work...

126. Dr. Glenn Schiraldi: How to Improve Your Self-Esteem

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Glenn Schiraldi is an author, graduate of West Point, Vietnam-era veteran, and founder of Resilience Training International. He has served on the ...

125. Brooke Siem: May Cause Side Effects

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brooke Siem is a speaker, author, award-winning chef, and Food Network "Chopped" Champion. She was among the first generation of teens to be medicated...

Minisode: Why It's Important to Explore the Root Cause

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! In today's minisode, I'm talking about why it's important to explore the root cause of your symptoms. If you find this minisode helpful, ...

124. Dr. Cassie Holmes: Expand Your Time and Focus on What Matters Most

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Cassie Holmes is here to help you feel empowered with your time and to also help you design your hours to be more in alignment with what matters t...

Minisode: We All Get Overwhelmed

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's minisode, I'm talking about... How overwhelm had me crying in a coffee shop  What I did about it Why overwhelm is a normal response What ...

123. Kristina Holtz: Finding Calm in the Chaos of Childhood ADHD

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kristina Holtz is a wife, momma to two adorable kiddos, and nurse. Today Kristina Holtz is hanging out with us on The Courageously.u Podcast to discu...

122. Dr. Joshua Coleman: Why Adult Children Cut Ties With Parents

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Joshua Coleman is a psychologist in San Francisco and a Senior Fellow with the Council on Contemporary Families. He has written for The New York ...

Minisode: The Power of Movement

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, you! This minisode is all about the power of movement and why I need you to move your body. I talk about the importance of moving your body for y...

121. Dr. Elaine Fox: Harnessing the Power of Mental Agility

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Elaine Fox is a psychologist, author, and the Head of the School of Psychology at the University of Adelaide, Australia. Before her move to Austra...