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Hug the Cactus

Hug the Cactus

Tara Shek Coaching

Hug the Cactus | Finding Peace Beyond Anxiety, Stress & Overwhelm Hug the Cactus is a podcast for high-achieving women and moms feeling overwhelmed by life's demands. Host Tara Shek shares her journey of overcoming anxiety, reclaiming individuality, and healing from burnout. Each episode offers practical tools for managing stress, rebuilding confidence, and cultivating inner peace. Learn to heal emotional wounds, trust your strength, and create space for your dreams. Tune in for guidance on living with calm, clarity, and confidence. Visit www.tarashek.com/blueprint for a free 5-step plan.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Hug the Cactus episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Hug the Cactus for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Hug the Cactus episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Hug the Cactus - (Sneak Peek Series) Unit 6: Emotional Independence
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03/08/25 • 10 min

Join us in the 5 day Healing Generational Trauma Challenge

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Ever feel like your emotions are controlling you? In Unit 6 of Mom and Me, we dive into Emotional Independence—how to stop reacting and start acting with emotional regulation. 🌟

🎧 Tune in as I guide you through a soothing technique called the “Pause and Breathe” to help you pause before reacting, creating emotional freedom.

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https://tarashek.com/GYIP

#EmotionalIndependence #ActDontReact #MindfulLiving #MomAndMe

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Today we’re diving into something truly transformative: how you can use your inner child to heal anxiety and overwhelm. It’s a process that’s both simple and profound, and I’m excited to share it with you

Apologies for sounding stuffy ... I'm getting over covid

To grab your Rediscovering Yourself spot you can schedule

Here:

https://calendly.com/tara-tarashek/30

or from any of the links on this page:

https://tarashek.com/30

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Hug the Cactus - Breaking the Cycle: Women and Anxiety
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02/01/25 • 6 min

It’s one thing to feel anxious—it’s another to feel trapped in it. But what if I told you that asking “Why?” might actually be the thing keeping you stuck? Yep, it’s true. So today, we’re going to talk about how shifting your mindset from why to how and who can not only help you break free, but also help you thrive despite anxiety.

If you're ready to start releasing the control of anxiety on your life, the Unravel the Overwhelm Blueprint is the perfect step to discover the free, quick steps you can take.

Your copy is available here:

www.tarashek.com/blueprint

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I’m so glad you’re here today, because we’re going to talk about something that can completely shift the way you approach your anxiety—and really, the way you approach your whole life. It's about believing in the inevitable.

Now, I know what you’re thinking: “I’m anxious—how is anything inevitable when my mind is all over the place?” Trust me, I get it. When anxiety is running the show, nothing feels certain. The “what-ifs” take over, and the future seems like an endless sea of potential disasters.

But what if I told you that truly believing something is inevitable—even the things you want most in your life—could actually help you do the work to make it happen?

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Now, if you’ve ever been in a situation where someone stops reaching out, stops replying, and just disappears without explanation, you probably know how hurtful that can feel. But here’s the twist: What if I told you that we sometimes do this to ourselves, especially when anxiety takes over? What if we’re the ones who disappear when things get tough?

Today, we’re going to explore what it means to “ghost yourself” and how anxiety often causes us to disconnect from who we truly are, leaving us feeling lost, disconnected, and stuck in a loop of overwhelm.

Looking for 5 easy steps from overwhelmed to inner peace? I have them in my Unravel the Overwhelm Blueprint at

www.tarashek.com/blueprint

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Hug the Cactus - DAY 4 Healing Generational Trauma Challenge
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03/19/25 • 4 min

Today we are rewriting a story or belief that is holding us back.

The coordinating workbook can be found in the episode for day 1 where I uploaded the live.

Please also join us in the UnMasked facebook group!

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Join us in the 5 day Healing Generational Trauma Challenge

www.tarashek.com/trauma

Anticipatory Planning & Anxiety

🌿 New Podcast Episode! 🌿 Does anticipatory anxiety keep you stuck in over-planning? In Unit 7 of Mom and Me, we tackle Anticipatory Planning & Anxiety—learning to trust the present moment and let go of the need to control every detail. 🌸

🎧 In this episode, I’ll teach you a grounding technique called “Grounding in the Now” to bring your focus back to the present and release overthinking.

👉 Find peace in the present moment—listen now: [Link to podcast]

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#ReleaseAnxiety #TrustTheNow #LetGoOfOverthinking #MomAndMe

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Hug the Cactus - (Sneak Peek Series) Unit 8: Let It Go & Release
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03/17/25 • 8 min

✨ New Podcast Alert! ✨ Are you ready to let go of old fears and limiting beliefs? In Unit 8 of Mom and Me, we focus on Letting Go & Releasing—how to surrender fear and the “I Have To” mindset, creating space for flow and ease. 🌱

🎧 In today’s episode, I’ll guide you through a powerful Release Ritual to physically and energetically release those limiting beliefs.

👉 Let go and flow—tune in now: [Link to podcast]

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#ReleaseFear #LetItGo #EmbraceFlow #MomAndMe

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Hug the Cactus - DAY 2 Healing Generational Trauma Challenge
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03/18/25 • 8 min

The coordinating workbook is linked in the Day 1 episode

and ...

If you haven't joined, hop on over to the UnMasked Facebook group where I do these live

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1F17Y9Pc13/

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Hug the Cactus - DAY 3 of Healing Generational Trauma Challenge
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03/18/25 • 7 min

Begin to release toxic family dynamics and unhealthy emotional patterns.

If you would like to be part of a group of women healing and growing together and learning more tips and techniques for stress, anxiety and inner child healing, please join me

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1F17Y9Pc13/

also in the podcast recording of my live from day 1 there is a link to the workbook that coordinates with this 5 day challenge.

Any questions feel free to email me at [email protected]

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How many episodes does Hug the Cactus have?

Hug the Cactus currently has 20 episodes available.

What topics does Hug the Cactus cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Mental Health and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Hug the Cactus?

The episode title '(Sneak Peek Series) Unit 6: Emotional Independence' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Hug the Cactus?

The average episode length on Hug the Cactus is 9 minutes.

How often are episodes of Hug the Cactus released?

Episodes of Hug the Cactus are typically released every day.

When was the first episode of Hug the Cactus?

The first episode of Hug the Cactus was released on Feb 1, 2025.

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