The Juggle Is Real Show: Parenting & Mental Health For Moms & Teens

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We’re grounding into Season 2 with The Earth Element! 

In this episode, Tanya and Sabrina explore what it means to embody Earth energy—the qualities that keep us steady, grounded, and dependable when life gets chaotic.

Building on last week’s episode about Air (and the unskillful energy of lying), Tanya and Sabrina unpack how Earth brings structure, trust, and stability back into our relationships—especially between moms and teens. They share a real-life moment where trust was tested and how grounding practices, honesty, and consistency helped rebuild it.

Tanya explains how Earth represents the physical world, structure, and stability—and how too much of it can make us rigid, while too little leaves us scattered. Sabrina shares her take on what it feels like when things get too “earthy” (stubbornness, guilt, or control), and how we can soften that energy with awareness and compassion.

Together, they reflect on how Earth energy helps us navigate “the juggle” of modern family life—work, school, friendships, and responsibilities—with more patience, steadiness, and connection.

Timestamps / Chapters
00:00 – Introduction: Welcome to The Juggle Is Real
00:18 – Element Recap: From Air (Lies) to Earth (Truth & Trust)
01:00 – What Is the Earth Element? Structure, Stability & Grounding
02:00 – Skillful Earth: Practical, Dependable & Productive
03:00 – Unskillful Earth: Stubborn, Rigid & Unyielding
04:00 – Real-Life Moment: Rebuilding Trust After a Lie
06:00 – Grounding Lessons for Moms & Teens
08:00 – How Energy Becomes Physical: From “Abstract” to Real
09:00 – The Power of Structure: Boundaries, Routines & Planning
10:00 – Reflections: Bringing Earth Energy Into Daily Life
11:00 – Closing Thoughts & Preview: Next Up—The Water Element 

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We’re floating into Season 2 with The Air Element! 🌬️ In this episode, Tanya and Sabrina explore the lighter (and trickier) sides of air—communication, curiosity, and the stories we tell. From gossip to honesty, and even a real-life moment involving a lie that spiraled, this conversation brings awareness and humor to how air energy moves through our relationships.

Tanya explains how the air element represents movement, intellect, and connection—and how it can lift us up or leave us scattered. Sabrina shares her take on gossip, honesty, and what happens when communication gets, well, a little “airy.” Together, they unpack what it means to speak truthfully, stay grounded, and bring more awareness to how we use our words.

Timestamps / Chapters

00:00 – Introduction: Welcome to The Juggle is Real
00:18 – Recap: Fire vs. Air Energy
01:00 – Ancient Practices & the Wisdom of the Elements
02:00 – Air Qualities Explained: Movement, Thoughts & Communication
04:00 – Skillful Air: Curiosity, Clarity & Connection
05:00 – Unskillful Air: Overthinking, Gossip & Detachment
07:00 – Real-Life Story: When a Little Lie Blows Up
10:00 – Honesty, Trust & Lessons Learned
13:00 – Reflection: How to Bring Air Energy Back to Balance
15:00 – Closing Thoughts & Next Episode Preview

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We’re diving deeper into Season 2! 🔥 This week, Tanya teaches Sabrina (and you!) about the Fire Element—a lens for understanding personality, temperament, and the way we show up in the world. Together, they explore the difference between a healthy ego and an overblown one, how to align with your true self, and how fire energy shows up in both skillful and unskillful ways.

From impulsive spending stories in Europe (hello, sunglasses and eye cream!) to passionate Starbucks habits, this episode blends wisdom, humor, and reflection. The conversation is about more than money—it’s about awareness, alignment, and learning to shine in your own fire.

00:00 – Introduction
00:09 – Tanya Welcomes & Introduces the Topic
00:30 – Ancient Practices & Personality Types
01:00 – What Is Ego? Tanya & Sabrina Discuss
01:33 – Alignment & Centering
01:48 – Season Overview & The Element of Fire
02:52 – Skillful Applications of Fire
03:42 – Unskillful Applications of Fire
07:22 – Personal Stories: Spending & Impulsive Purchases
12:00 – Reflection & Closing Remarks

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We’re kicking off Season 2! After a much-needed pause to reconnect, Tanya and Sabrina return with fresh energy and a powerful conversation about relationships, values, and money. In this episode, we dive into the importance of understanding your personality (and your partner’s) when it comes to money, and how those values are shaped by family history and belief systems. Tanya shares stories from past generations, Sabrina talks about her work and spending habits, and together they explore how positive neuroplasticity and the four elements can help strengthen relationships, build generational wealth, and create self-awareness. Whether you’re a mom, a teen, or simply someone navigating love, life, and money—this episode offers insight you can apply right away.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Season 2 Kickoff: Why We Took a Pause
01:00 – Revisiting Generational Wealth & Money Personality
02:30 – The Link Between Relationships, Values & Money
04:00 – Family Money Stories: Lessons from Grammy & Papa
05:00 – Working, Earning & Spending: Sabrina’s Perspective
06:00 – The Book That Changed Tanya’s Money Mindset
07:00 – Integration: Balancing Different Belief Systems
08:00 – Growing in Relationships & Keeping the Spark Alive
09:00 – Life Coaching, Positive Neuroplasticity & Somatic Practices
10:00 – The Four Elements as a Tool for Self-Awareness
11:00 – Season 2 Focus: Breaking Down Each Element

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We’re back! After a short break filled with travel, exams, and life, Tanya and Sabrina return with a real talk on parenting, money personalities, and the messy beauty of growth. In this candid convo, we unpack everything from clothing drama to how emotional patterns affect our finances. Plus, we reflect on Tanya’s visit to Sabrina’s econ class and why understanding your money personality is the first step to building generational wealth. Whether you’re a mom, a teen, or just someone trying to navigate this juggling act of life—this one’s for you.

00:00 – Welcome Back: Why We Took a Break
01:30 – Communication Breakdown: The Lululemon Bra Incident
04:50 – Humor + Honesty in Parenting
06:20 – Sabrina’s Econ Class & Tanya’s Career Talk
10:00 – Teens + Career Pressure: Do They Know What They Want?
13:00 – Economic Volatility, Side Hustles & Emotional Triggers
15:00 – Warren Buffett’s Advice: The Best Investment You Can Make
17:00 – Understanding Your Money Personality with the 4 Elements
19:15 – Where Is All the Money Going? Sabrina Confesses
20:00 – Recap & Assignment: Track Your Elemental Spending
21:00 – What’s Next: Prepping for the Next Step in Investing

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In this episode of The Juggle is Real, Tanya and Sabrina kick off an exciting new chapter with a fresh rebrand and a focus on generational wealth. After taking a short break to celebrate Sabrina’s 16th birthday and Tanya’s inspiring women's retreat, they’re ready to dive into a topic that impacts families everywhere: how money affects our emotions and how we can take control of it.

From understanding the stock market to how money impacts mental health, this episode covers it all. Tanya and Sabrina discuss the importance of financial education and the power of learning by doing, as they introduce the process of opening a brokerage account. They share their journey toward empowerment through financial literacy and offer tips on how families can get started on their own path to building wealth.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Celebrating milestones and new beginnings (Sabrina’s birthday & springtime symbolism)
• How the show has evolved and its new focus on generational wealth
• The basics of the stock market and how it relates to emotional well-being
• The power of financial education and learning by doing
• Practical steps for families to start building wealth together

Join us for this empowering conversation as we embark on a new journey in The Juggle is Real, where we focus on mental health, parenting, and now, building lasting wealth.

• 00:00 - Welcome to The Juggle is Real
• 00:17 - Celebrating Milestones and New Beginnings
• 00:52 - The Evolution of Our Show
• 02:25 - Introducing Generational Wealth
• 03:09 - Understanding the Stock Market
• 03:29 - Emotional Impact of Money
• 06:02 - Learning by Doing: Opening a Brokerage Account
• 06:54 - Empowerment Through Financial Education
• 07:56 - Conclusion and Future Directions

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In this episode of The Juggle Is Real, the mom-daughter duo wraps up their four-part vision board series with an insightful conversation on time and money freedom.

They dive into the connection between financial literacy, intentional time management, and creating sustainable structures of support in daily life. By breaking down the pillars of life—relationships, career, well-being, and finances—they explore how vision boarding can be a powerful tool for achieving balance.

With personal reflections and real-life experiences, they unpack the scarcity vs. abundance mindset, share productivity hacks, and discuss how shifting your perspective can open new doors to freedom.

As always, they leave listeners with actionable takeaways to bring these lessons into daily life.

00:00 – Welcome to The Juggle Is Real
00:17 – Birthday Confusion & Real-Life Juggling
01:38 – Living Life Intentionally
02:15 – Vision Boarding & Life Pillars
04:08 – Time & Money Series Introduction
05:58 – Understanding Time & Money Freedom
12:15 – Scarcity vs. Abundance Mindset
13:39 – Productivity Hacks & Structures of Support
16:34 – Series Recap & Final Thoughts
17:54 – Conclusion & What's Next

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In this special bonus episode of The Juggle Is Real Show: Parenting and Mental Health for Moms and Teens, host Tanya Saunders presents a powerful conversation centered around the transformative teachings from Sacred Spaces: Subtle Shifts for Mind, Body, and Home Transformation. Tanya is joined by book publisher Laura DiFranco, and fellow authors Heidi Ellenberger, and Sheila Cordaro to share their chapters and the valuable lessons they have learned about living an empowered, purposeful life.

Throughout this episode, the authors discuss themes such as embracing self-worth, the importance of physical movement, and Tanya’s concept of Soul Money—how money, when viewed as energy, can be a tool for personal alignment and growth. This episode highlights how subtle shifts in daily habits and mindsets can lead to profound and lasting transformation.

If you’re ready to take your life by design, this episode will inspire you to take action through practical advice, empowering stories, and actionable tips.

Timeline:

• 00:00 Introduction and Series Recap
• 00:59 Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
• 01:17 Sacred Spaces Book Introduction
• 04:17 Meet the Authors: Heidi Ellenberger
• 04:43 Meet the Authors: Sheila Cordaro
• 05:02 Meet the Authors: Tanya Saunders
• 05:41 Heidi's Chapter: The Art of Becoming Alive
• 09:29 Sheila's Chapter: Move Your Ass
• 13:54 Tanya's Chapter: Soul Money
• 25:28 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

Resources Mentioned:

• Sacred Spaces: Subtle Shifts for Mind, Body, and Home Transformation (Volume 3)
• Tanya’s Website: Tanya Saunders Consulting
• Brave Healer Productions: Brave Healer Productions Publishing

More from the Sacred Spaces Authors:

• Heidi Ellenberger: Empowering women through business mentorship and philanthropy. Founder of Modern Jones. Modern Jones
• Sheila Cordaro: CEO of COR FIT and Founder of BOYS GOTTA RUN!, advocating fitness for longevity. COR FIT | BOYS GOTTA RUN!

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In Episode 24 of 'The Juggle is Real,' the mom-daughter duo delves into the complexities of money psychology, practical financial literacy, and the importance of playfulness in financial habits. 

Reflecting on lessons from the co-authored book Sacred Spaces Volume 3 - Subtle Shifts for Mind, Body and Home Transformation and Tanya’s story in chapter 3 - Soul Money,  they discuss various aspects of money, including neuroplasticity, conscious spending, and the integration of financial literacy in daily life

Offering a playful challenge, they emphasize the value of experiences, self-worth, and the impact of conscious financial decisions. 

The episode wraps up with advice on cultivating a healthy money mindset and a call to action for viewers to engage in a 40-day journaling exercise to understand their relationship with money. 

00:00 Welcome to The Juggle is Real 

00:18 Understanding Alignment

01:06 Exploring Money Psychology 

02:30 Vision Board Series Recap 

04:16 The Playfulness of Money 

07:09 Guilt-Free Spending 13:08 

Practical Money Tips 

20:21 Fun Money Challenge

 22:31 Conclusion and Next Steps

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40 Day Transformational Awareness Course: https://www.tanyasaunders.com/transformational-awareness

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In Episode 23 of The Juggle Is Real, our favorite mom-and-daughter duo dive headfirst into the transformative world of financial literacy. They kick off by revisiting past conversations on money stories, shining a light on the historical financial disempowerment of women and the critical role self-worth plays in reshaping our financial narratives. Sabrina then brings Deepak Chopra's insights to life with a powerful excerpt from Creating Affluence, emphasizing that knowledge is the key to unlocking lasting wealth.

This episode demystifies essential financial concepts—net worth, assets, liabilities, and budgeting—while exploring the emotional connections that influence our money management. Whether you’re a mom seeking stability or a teen ready to redefine your future, join us as we build a holistic wealth vision designed to empower and inspire.

00:00 – Welcome to The Juggle Is Real
00:22 – Reflecting on Money Stories: Revisiting our financial past
02:03 – The Power of Knowledge: Unlocking wealth through education
04:12 – Understanding Financial Literacy: The basics made clear
05:22 – Exploring Financial Concepts: Breaking down net worth, assets, and more
08:45 – Emotional Connections: How feelings shape our finances
11:31 – Creating a Wealth Vision: Crafting a future of empowerment
19:06 – Final Thoughts & Next Steps: Wrapping up and looking ahead

Tune in and transform your relationship with money—it's time to break the myths and embrace financial freedom!

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