Hard Beautiful Journey

Tiff Carson

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Welcome to Hard Beautiful Journey, where vulnerability is our strength and courage is our compass. Hosted by Tiff Carson, who has walked a difficult path of her own, this podcast is a beacon of healing and hope. My mission? To create a space where we can talk openly about life’s hardest moments and the incredible strength it takes to move through them. If you’ve seen my podcast cover, you’ll notice a heart that’s broken, covered in ashes—but also healing. That heart represents the journey we all face. It’s through the cracks that the light shines in, and it’s in that light we find our way out of the dark. On this journey, I share my 7 pillars that guide us through healing: 1. Use Your Voice – Speak your truth and break the silence. 2. Love Your Story – Embrace your past, your pain, and your power. 3. Ignite Your Gratitude – Find the light even in the darkest moments. 4. Honor Your Body – Care for the vessel that carries you through it all. 5. Awaken Your Joy – Seek out the moments of laughter and joy, even when it feels hard. 6. Find Your Tribe – Build your community and lean on others. 7. Nurture Your Soul – Feed your spirit with what heals and uplifts you. Here, we dig into stories of grief, trauma, addiction, resilience, and overcoming loss, as well as the beautiful parts of life—like discovering inner strength, finding joy, and connecting with others in deep, meaningful ways. You’ll hear from people who’ve faced incredible challenges and emerged stronger, as well as those who are still in the process of healing. Together, we’ll explore what it means to rebuild after life knocks you down, and how to rise again, more whole than ever before. This community is for anyone on their own hard and beautiful journey. It’s for those who want to learn, grow, and feel less alone in the process. The Hard Beautiful Journey isn’t just a podcast—it’s a shared experience, built on these 7 pillars, and I’m so grateful to have you along for the ride.

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EP 42 - Strategies to Cultivate More Joy Everyday - with Erin McCullough

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06/01/21 • 46 min

On today's episode I had the opportunity to speak with Erin McCullough!

Erin is a thought leader, an in-demand speaker and an international teacher that helps people create IMPENETRABLE JOY so that they can be calm, have peace of mind and meaning in their life, NOW!

Erin had an Anxiety Disorder that had her holed up in her home for nearly a year. Through that experience she learned how and why that happened and developed strategies to overcoming and preventing it, which is what she now teaches. Erin vowed that when she found solutions to overcoming and preventing anxiety, she would do whatever she could to make sure that no one had that experience, so that has been her mission.

Erin spent a decade studying the Mind/Body connection, Visualization and ways to still the mind. Over the decade she has created simple strategies to Overcoming and Preventing Anxiety, Stress, Worry and Overwhelm so that all her clients live a life intentionally in Joy. She has been an entrepreneur for 21 years and consulting businesses and business leaders for 16 years. If you question who you are and what you are meant to be doing in this life, let Erin help you discover your own path to joy.

You can find Erin at https://www.erin-mac.com/bookings-checkout/step-1-to-joy-call/book and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/erinmacllc.

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EP 47 - The 4 Intimacy Styles - with Dr. Viviana Coles

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07/02/21 • 62 min

I don't know if I can contain my excitement about this episode....I have been lookin' forward to this one being published since the second I hit the stop recording button.....because the topic is SEX and INTIMACY, and let's be really REAL for a minute....both are incredibly important, am I right?! My guest today knows her stuff and I am still sitting here in a cloud of GRATITUDE that she came on my podcast to chat. Dr. Viviana Coles is here...she is President and Lead Psychologist at her private practice in Houston as well as President of the National Sex Institute, and has her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Master's and Doctoral Degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy and is a Certified Sex Therapist......so yeah she knows A LOT about Sex and Intimacy and she is here to TEACH US so much goodness. And she gave me permission to call her Dr. Viv so that's what I'm going to call her! Since 2003, Dr. Viviana Coles has exclusively focused on her work with couples and individuals experiencing emotional and physical intimacy issues. She has built a thriving private practice providing relationship therapy, sex therapy, and premarital counselling. Dr. Viviana is currently a featured marriage and intimacy expert on Lifetime’s hit show “Married at First Sight” and “Married at First Sight: Unmatchable's.” And last but not least....Dr. Viv has written what I am predicting is the next "5 Love Languages" book in terms of scale and readership....her book is called "The 4 Intimacy Styles" and it will be out this August. I had the honour of getting a copy early to read and I cannot wait for everyone to read this book. So let's get to this interview!! Take "The 4 Intimacy Styles" test at this link and be sure and be sure and check out her book in August!! You can find Dr. Viviana Coles at https://doctorviviana.com/. Follow me on Social! Instagram - https://instagram.com/mstiffvaughan Facebook - https://facebook.com/mstiffvaughan Facebook Private Group for Hard Beautiful Journey is HERE. Please come join us!

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EP 05 - It’s Time To Meet James!

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07/28/20 • 64 min

I was right! I thought I knew what he would say on this episode but he definitely had a couple things to share that I was NOT aware of and we had some pretty good laughs about that!

EP 57 - Why I Decided To Take A Social Media Break

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02/22/22 • 16 min

This episode has been a LONG time coming. I did something that went against my intuition in regards to social media. And it was the catalyst for me deciding to take an extended break from all social media platforms. Find out what that was on this episode of Hard Beautiful Journey.

I would LOVE if you'd check out my new websites!

Hard Beautiful Journey website can be found at hardbeautifuljourney.com.

Mstiffvaughan website can be found at mstiffvaughan.com.

EP 62 - Being Healthy in Every Way

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03/29/22 • 17 min

What does health look like for you?

Health is a broad term that can mean many things to many different people. What might be an important area of health for me might not be a priority to someone else.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the complete episode:

Discussing the areas of health that I am working on daily
I share an exciting activity I will be participating in with my family.
I share the activities and practices that help me in each area of health.

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Thanks for listening,

Tiffany

EP67 - Are You Parenting A Teen Who Has An Addiction? 3 Ways Parents Can Support Their Teen No Matter What Addiction They Have - with Aaron Huey

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06/07/22 • 55 min

Aaron Huey is the founder of Parenting Teens That Struggle and the host of the number one parenting podcast "Beyond Risk and Back". He is also a Family Consultant, a teen coach and an addiction interventionist. He facilitates powerful parenting events and is a very happy husband and father of two young adults.

Aaron is an internationally known lecturer on archetypal imagery, body language and martial arts and the founder and President of Fire Mountain Programs. In 2009, he and his wife Christine opened a residential mental health and dependency recovery treatment center for teens ages 12 to 17 in Colorado. Fire Mountain Residential Treatment Center was in 2019 named one of the top 50 healthcare providers in the United States and in 2020 named one of the top 100 Innovators in Healthcare. His new online parenting Masterclass has just been awarded a Telly!
In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. The importance of understanding and addressing the root causes of struggles, rather than just reacting to the symptoms or results.
2. The idea that addiction is not just about the substance, but also about the human being and their relationship to the substance.
3. The importance of parents taking care of themselves and doing the "inner work" in order to best support their struggling teen.
Full Show Notes Here!
Check out Aaron's Resources at:
https://brabapp.com/

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Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/hard-beautiful-journey-loved-ones-with-addiction/id1521381641

Thanks so much for listening,

Tiff

EP 19 - Find Someone Who Won’t Let You Fall - with Jenna Fortinski

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12/01/20 • 48 min

Have you ever been in such a dark place you didn't think you'd climb back up and enjoy life again? I sure have and it was through the help of my psychologist and friend Jenna Fortinski of Simply Counselling Services.

Jenna was instrumental in providing strategies and advice to ensure I took care of my own well being. Please be sure and check out this amazing group of counsellors at www.simplycounsellingservices.com and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/simplycounsellingservices.

Also, I am incredibly excited to share a beautiful song by Leah Campbell called "Won't Let You Fall". It's like she wrote the song just for me and my podcast. Leah I am so grateful that you shared this song with me and my listeners. Go check her out on Spotify and Apple Music or on Youtube at https://youtu.be/70PMiHXFD9Y.

Check out my website at www.mstiffvaughan.com for more content about my podcast and my blog, where I share photos and videos that relate to each podcast episode.

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EP 06 - Flight Risk in Florida

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08/04/20 • 34 min

The child went from being Tommy the Tortoise to Ben Johnson the sprinter right before my eyes. And the only thing that helped me find him was his bright coloured clothing. This was only PART of our family vacation to Florida. But there is always something to be grateful for. Find out what in this week’s episode of Hard Beautiful Journey!

EP 18 - One Mom’s Journey Through Adoption and Reconnection - with Chenoa Hansen

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11/24/20 • 36 min

I am truly honoured to have my friend and next door neighbour Chenoa Hansen on the podcast for today's episode to talk about her journey of giving her son Jordan up for adoption when he was a few days old and then reconnecting with him this year. I am always amazed at the strength it takes someone to place a child for adoption and how difficult those emotions and feelings would be to process throughout your life.

You don't want to miss this story!

Check out my website for more content about my podcast and my blog, where I share photos and videos that relate to each podcast episode. www.mstiffvaughan.com

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EP 04 - The Truth About My Infertility And Mental Health Breakdown (Part 4)

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07/21/20 • 47 min

I got the mail that day, so I received the letter. And it broke my heart. Find out why in Episode 4 of Hard Beautiful Journey!

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How many episodes does Hard Beautiful Journey have?

Hard Beautiful Journey currently has 101 episodes available.

What topics does Hard Beautiful Journey cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.

What is the most popular episode on Hard Beautiful Journey?

The episode title 'EP 42 - Strategies to Cultivate More Joy Everyday - with Erin McCullough' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Hard Beautiful Journey?

The average episode length on Hard Beautiful Journey is 43 minutes.

How often are episodes of Hard Beautiful Journey released?

Episodes of Hard Beautiful Journey are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Hard Beautiful Journey?

The first episode of Hard Beautiful Journey was released on Jun 26, 2020.

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