Winning the Battle Within: Practical Steps for Breaking Unhealthy Habits
Tiffany Owen on Breaking Free from Trauma and Self-Sabotage If you’re feeling stuck, self-sabotaging, or longing for real change—especially when life looks “fine” on the outside—this episode is for you. Health journalist Natalie Tysdal sits down with Tiffany Owen, mindset and fitness coach, author of Wounded to Warrior, and mother of four, to share powerful and practical wisdom on overcoming trauma, taking ownership of your life, and becoming the woman you’re meant to be. Tiffany gets brutally honest about her battles with trauma, addiction, perfectionism, and people-pleasing—and the turning points that led to her complete transformation. Expect actionable tools, radical self-compassion, and bite-sized practices to help you reclaim your joy, health, and identity—no matter where you’re starting from. 3 Must-Know Takeaways from This Episode 1. You Can Change—Even If You Don’t “Feel Like It” Real transformation doesn’t require overhauling your life overnight. It starts with one small step—one promise at a time—even (and especially) on the days you want to give up. 2. Victim Mindset Keeps You Stuck—Ownership Sets You Free Shifting from “Why me?” to “What did I learn, and what’s possible now?” helps you reclaim your power, process pain, and move forward. 3. Rewrite Your Story Each Morning Tiffany’s “declaration paragraph” exercise—a mix of journaling and affirmation—is a science-backed mindset tool that helps you speak to the woman you’re becoming, not just the one you’ve been. In This Conversation, We Cover: What it really looks like to hit “rock bottom”—and how to rise again How trauma and people-pleasing can manifest as addiction or self-sabotage The critical difference between openness and resistance in healing Tiffany’s go-to tools: power promises, non-negotiables, and morning routines Why reframing your “story” shifts your results in fitness, mindset, and mental health The role of physical movement and nutrition—and why they’re not the whole story Free resources to jumpstart your mindset, hormones, and healthy routines Listen now and take the next step toward feeling your best. Resources & Related Episodes Tiffany’s Book: Wounded to Warrior: How to Participate in Your Own Rescue Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart Free Gift from Tiffany: Get her Hormone Harmony Jump Start plan, at-home workout, and a 1:1 coaching call. DM “START” to Tiffany Owen on Facebook or visit coachtiffanyowen.com Related Episode: Hormone Harmony: Dr. Janine Bowring on Natural Solutions to Women’s Wellness Stay Connected with Natalie Website: natalietysdal.com Instagram: @ntysdal TikTok: @ntysdal Facebook: Natalie Tysdal New episodes drop every Monday—subscribe for weekly wellness wisdom. Disclaimer Natalie Tysdal is a health journalist, not a licensed medical professional. The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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