In this podcast episode Tara and Mare have a Conscious Conversation reviewing February progress on their 2026 living intentions and set March plans. Tara describes a month dominated by family illness and her daughter’s birthday activities, leaving her feeling in survival mode; despite this, she reports financial wins from working more, paying down debt faster, avoiding credit spending, and resisting food delivery by deleting the app, plus small home-organization progress and less nightly TV. Tara struggles most with her health choices, describing eating and “trigger foods,” and considers an experiment focusing on whole foods and avoiding highly processed foods in March while also catching up on home projects before spring-break guests. Mare says February went well for prioritizing wellbeing through nutrition and earlier sleep, and chooses March to “reprogram” her “judgment dragons” amid being rattled by America going to war, focusing daily on what is working, contributing through anonymous acts like free little libraries, and noticing examples of “humanity working,” including a story about a children’s audiobook narrator reading to foster kids. How are you showing up in the world?

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2. Learn more about  Reclaiming Our Humanity with Author Peter J.Hughes: https://peterjhughes.com/books/

In this episode Tara and Mare have a Conscious Conversation with Emily, a participant in a Connection Accelerator, described as a weekly Conscious Connection Circle where people share dreams (living intentions), receive support, and witness others’ progress. Emily explains she joined after participating in Mare’s Dream Nudge Challenge, expecting accountability and focus, and saw her dreams evolve from surface-level abundance goals into clearer intentions such as “I’m showing up in my life as my number $1 billion client… now I rest and receive more from the universe with ease.” She shares how the circle helped her set standards, say no, navigate “judgment dragons,” ask for “healthy help,” and integrate business growth with motherhood while avoiding burnout. Emily reframes her work from sales coaching to helping clients build lifestyle businesses. Mare shares how Emily’s coaching helped her generate revenue. Emily recommends the program as fuel to revive and expand dreams, and described the podcast as an invitation and accountability for dream-focused growth.

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3. Emily Sturgill is a dynamic sales coach, community builder, and a familiar and beloved presence throughout Connection Project 360. She has been part of many of Mare’s groups over the years and also serves as a coach within the Connection Project 360 community — bringing her signature energy, insight, and heart to every space she enters. Emily is the founder of Her Closing Edge™, a sales coaching brand dedicated to helping coaches, consultants, and service providers close more clients through high-converting sales conversations. She is also the creator of the Close More Clients Workshop™, designed to help entrepreneurs master premium value sales with confidence and authenticity. Based in Aurora, Colorado, Emily’s approach is rooted in empowerment — helping women especially step into their power, speak their value, and build businesses that truly thrive.

In this podcast episode, Tara and Mare have a Conscious Conversation with international best selling author Peter J. Hughes (At-One-Ment: Reclaiming Our Humanity). Together they discuss a card from Hughes's 52-card deck: "Pay attention to the basic signs,” using the example of making complete stops at stop signs as practice for noticing and honoring both obvious and subtle life guidance. Tara reflects on a prior incident where she was reported for rolling through a stop sign and connects the topic to her daughter obtaining her driver’s permit, then explores how she often avoids uncomfortable or unfamiliar “signs,” especially around health and wellness, until they become louder. Mare shares how current U.S. political and social events prompt her to ask what situations are trying to show her, to focus on what is working, and to choose how she wants to show up rather than feeding fear. Peter offers a metaphor of being like Noah on the ark—signs were present long before the “flood”—and emphasizes staying in one’s lane, not getting lost in distraction, and contributing to humanity by taking organized action with groups. He recounts an example from Minneapolis where citizens both protest outside an ICE facility and support released detainees with coats, food, phones, and rides, highlighting “the best of humanity” emerging amid the crisis. This Conscious Conversation also addresses separating messengers from messages, not surrendering power to external influences, and the idea of being “colleagues, not followers.” The episode closes with reflections on choosing hope (including Mare’s upcoming puppy), using contrast to choose again, and a shared Cheesecake Factory metaphor about reacting to one disappointment by dismissing everything good, reinforcing the episode’s theme of noticing signs and responding consciously. When was the last time you had a Conscious Conversation?

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2. Learn more about  Reclaiming Our Humanity with Author Peter J.Hughes: https://peterjhughes.com/books/

In this podcast episode Tara and Mare have a Conscious Conversation on the eve of the 2026 Chinese New Year, described as the year of the Fire Horse and a collective "one year' of new beginings. They discuss that a Fire Horse year is expected to be fast-paced, intense energy and it is “not for the faint of heart,” emphasizing how the first six weeks of 2026 the world already feels chaotic and how important connection and community are during bumpy times.

On a personal level, they explore turning intention into action, including the idea of having many “living intentions” rather than one, and how speaking intentions aloud with others increases awareness and movement. Tara shares insights from reading “The Mountain Is You” by Brianna Wiest about self-sabotage, identifying patterns like busyness, overworking, spending too much money, perfectionism, and emotional cues such as guilt, anger, and resentment. A concrete example focuses on sabotaging a health journey by staying overly busy and repeatedly talking themselves out of daily health actions, highlighting that both staying the same and changing are uncomfortable, and framing progress as choosing the discomfort that leads to growth.

They discuss practical, personalized strategies to reduce resistance and external noise (especially around health/wellness), such as using a crockpot, batch grilling, freezing leftovers, and preparing simple meals to support wellbeing within real constraints like time, budget, and access to groceries. They tie these ideas back to the fire horse theme—getting out of talk and into action individually and collectively—and frame the holiday as an opportunity to pause, express gratitude for the prior year, welcome the new year’s energy, and recommit to showing up as the version of oneself one wants to be. They invite listeners who lack clarity to start by writing a list of 50 things they want in life or explore offerings from Connection Project 360, and they close with Happy Chinese New Year and encouragement to “just start.”

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2. Learn more about  Reclaiming Our Humanity with Author Peter J.Hughes: https://peterjhughes.com/books/

In this throwback episode, Tara and Mare have a Conscious Conversation with Beth, who shares her transformative experiences in a Conscious Connection Circle. Beth highlights how the online, diverse group maintained friendships formed through a work grant, fostering deep connections and personal growth. She discusses the significance of her Living Intentions List, touching on both tangible accomplishments, like organizing a family reunion and building an apartment for her uncle, and intangible goals, such as becoming a more self-aware and intentional person. Beth also shares her dream of creating a recycling machine to make landfills obsolete, showcasing the group's support in nurturing big, imaginative ideas. The episode underscores the unique value of having a supportive, intention-focused group in realizing one's authentic self and dreams.

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2. Learn more about  Reclaiming Our Humanity with Author Peter J.Hughes: https://peterjhughes.com/books/

In this episode, Tara and Mare have a Conscious Conversation regarding their January 2026 Living Intentions and share their dream focus for February. Tara reviews her multiple focuses of health, wealth, and home, acknowledging areas of success such as home-cooked meals and debt reduction, while also exploring her struggles with self-sabotage and the need to raise her 'joy set point.' Mare reflects on 'positive plenty,' and her commitment to radiating health and vitality. They discuss their plans to continue their respective journeys of personal growth and accountability, with Tara focusing on deeper self-reflection and Mare on enhancing her well-being and supporting humanity's welfare. Do you have a current dream list?

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In this podcast episode, Tara, Mare and Peter have a Conscious Conversation reflecting on current events as well as their goals and experiences for the upcoming year 2026. They discuss concepts like personal growth, trust, and the importance of incremental shifts. Tara emphasizes her word for the year, 'shift,' focusing on small changes to align with her desired self, and confronts her internal struggle with feelings of inadequacy and privilege amid global struggles. Mare and guest Peter J. Hughes explore how joy and creativity, such as through Tara's quilting, can serve as powerful acts of protest and resistance. Hughes shares analogies and stories underscoring the transformative potential of joy and its role in contributing to humanity's collective well-being. The conversation is interwoven with themes of hope, community, and the importance of choosing joy, even in challenging times. What if living our joy is the antidote to creating human conflicts?

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In this podcast episode, Tara and Mare have a Conscious Conversation discussing experiences and insights from the Billion Dollar Impact Event. Mare details her role as an anchor facilitator, where she helped participants identify and activate their 'billion dollar contribution' dreams aimed at benefiting humanity. The event gathered global leaders to explore innovative ideas for social impact, with the aim of generating over a billion dollars for social impact organizations. Tara shares personal progress on her Living Intentions quest to make the most of living her best life in this year of turning 50 years old. Her focus this month is on developing better habits in cooking meals at home, reading to complete books, managing emails and increasing money flows.. This Conscious Conversation highlights the importance of setting up structures and accountability, while also staying open to change and pivoting throughout the year. They encourage listeners to consider their own contributions to making the world a better place and to actively participate in their own dream-activation journeys with kind friends.
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In this "throwback" podcast episode, Tara and Mare have a Conscious Conversation with Missy, a long-time member of their Conscious Connection Circle, about the transformative impact of these circles on her life. Missy shares how she was introduced to the circle by Tara and how it fundamentally changed her belief system and life outcomes over the past 16 years. She highlights key personal achievements and shifts, including significant weight loss, becoming a volleyball coach, fostering boys' volleyball in Colorado, and navigating financial challenges to secure a home. Missy provides insight into the intangible and tangible benefits of setting intentional goals and manifesting desires with the support of a like-minded group. She also emphasizes the importance of being open to various possibilities and how the presence of a supportive network has encouraged her personal and family growth. The discussion touches on the concept of 'Missy magic,' where her children have also started to seek intentional support for their goals. Overall, the podcast showcases the power of conscious connections and intentional living.1.  What is a Conscious Conversation?: Learn more here:https://www.connectionproject360.com/
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In this podcast episode Tara and Mare have a Conscious Conversation embarking on a journey of transformation and goal-setting for 2026. Tara is excited to celebrate her upcoming 50th birthday with intentional living and self-improvement across health, home, and financial goals. She shares her intricate plan, which includes 150 task list items to achieve milestones leading to her 50th birthday. Tara focuses on accountability, habit-building, and reflecting on past behaviors to ensure success. Mare introduces her theme for 2026, 'Positive Plenty,' focusing on recognizing abundance in various aspects of life and participating in a significant conference in San Diego. The episode also covers strategies for positive change, taking conscious actions, and how they plan to support each other in their respective journeys throughout the year. What are your dream goals for 2026? Where are you getting support and accountability to realize your heart desires in 2026? The Connection Project 360 team can help you with that!1.  What is a Conscious Conversation?: Learn more here:https://www.connectionproject360.com/
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