The Tamsen Show

“It Can’t Rain Forever”: Kandi Burruss on Reinvention and What Comes Next

Kandi Burruss, Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, Broadway producer, performer, serial entrepreneur, and former cast member of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Atlanta, joins Tamsen Fadal for an inspiring conversation about personal and professional growth, entrepreneurship, and longevity. From getting a record deal at sixteen to writing the global hit “No Scrubs,” building multiple businesses, starring in & Juliet on Broadway, and stepping away from The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Kandi shares how she continues to build her life on her terms. If you’re navigating a career pivot, building a business, or wondering how to improve your life at any age, this conversation is for you. By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to… - Create a new version of yourself at any age - Stop talking about your ideas and start executing them - Prioritize joy while pursuing success - Build longevity in business and entertainment - Stop letting other people’s opinions hold you back Plus, Kandi opens up about: - Why she left The Real Housewives of Atlanta - The real story behind the hit song “No Scrubs” - What it was like getting a record deal in high school - Performing on Broadway in & Juliet - Balancing motherhood, business, and public life MORE FROM THE TAMSEN SHOW: If you like this episode, then you will love: Stacy London: Reinvent Yourself (and Your Style) in Midlife STAY CONNECTED WITH TAMSEN: Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT bestselling book, How To Menopause Follow The Tamsen Show on Instagram Instagram TikTok Facebook Linkedin SPONSORS: This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit www.joinmidi.com/tamsen today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices About Tamsen Fadal: Tamsen is a journalist, NYT best-selling author, podcast host, filmmaker and menopause advocate. As host of The Tamsen Show Podcast, she’s become a powerful voice in the conversation about midlife. She is the creator and producer of The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause and The (M) Factor 2: Before The Pause, groundbreaking documentaries calling for change in how we approach women’s health. Tamsen is also the author of the New York Times Bestseller How To Menopause, the ultimate guide to navigating midlife with confidence. From SXSW to Capitol Hill, Tamsen champions policies that break the stigma around menopause and empower women at work and beyond. After 30 years as a TV anchor, she now leads the charge in midlife health advocacy. Featured in Oprah Daily, GMA, The Today Show, NYT, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 5 Hard Truths I Learned From My Divorce

Tamsen Fadal sits down for a deeply personal solo episode about what her divorce in her early 40s actually taught her about loneliness, identity, grief, and starting over. After years of building a life she thought was permanent, she found herself facing an empty apartment, a rewritten future, and one big question: Who am I now? In this episode, she walks you through the biggest lessons she learned in the aftermath of divorce, the ones that helped her stop waiting for closure and start rebuilding her life on her own terms. This is about understanding why divorce shakes more than just a relationship and how to move through it without losing yourself. You’ll learn: - Why it’s better to be alone than lonely in a relationship - Why closure doesn’t come from paperwork, it comes from a decision - How grief after divorce is often about losing your identity, not just your partner - Why some friendships shift during this season and what that really means - How learning to be alone can rebuild your self-trust By the end of this episode, you’ll see starting over differently. You’ll understand why this season doesn’t mean you’re broken, it means you’re rebuilding. And you’ll walk away with a clearer sense of your strength, your capability, and your next chapter. If you like this episode, then you will love: The 4 Dating Mistakes Keeping Smart Women Stuck (And How to Break Them) Stay connected with Tamsen: ⁠Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter⁠ filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, ⁠How To Menopause⁠ ⁠Free Resources⁠ from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on ⁠YouTube⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠Instagram⁠  The Tamsen Show on ⁠Instagram⁠ Follow Tamsen on ⁠TikTok⁠  This episode is sponsored by Audible.com Explore Audible’s well-being collection.  Take care of your mind and body with the help of the top voices in well-being on Audible. Fitness, finance, sleep, career – take care of it all with guidance from the top voices in well-being on Audible.  Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit⁠ podcastchoices.com/adchoices⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Gut Doctor: How to Boost Energy and Lose Belly Fat

In this episode, Dr. Amy Shah sits down with Tamsen Fadal to discuss the science behind the weight gain, mood swings, brain fog and digestive changes that millions of women experience as their hormones shift throughout life. Dr. Amy Shah is a double board-certified physician on a mission to help women understand what’s really happening in their bodies. She shares evidence-based strategies that you can implement to support your energy, metabolism, gut health, and hormones during this confusing stage of life. In this episode, Tamsen and Dr. Shah unpack: - The biological changes your body undergoes during perimenopause and menopause - The critical role gut health plays in hormone balance and immune function - What to eat to support your body in midlife - How to improve energy, weight, and mood without extreme diets or trends - Which wellness trends are effective and which are just fads If you feel like your body is failing you because your hormones are constantly fluctuating, you’re not alone. By the end of this episode, you’ll have the science to understand what’s actually happening and the tools to work with your body instead of against it. If you like this episode, then you will love: The Belly Fat Episode: The Truth About Muscle Loss, Menopause, and Midlife Fatigue Stay connected with Tamsen: Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, How To Menopause Free Resources from Tamsen  Watch all the episodes on YouTube Follow Tamsen on Instagram  The Tamsen Show on Instagram Follow Tamsen on TikTok  This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit www.joinmidi.com/tamsen today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TAMSEN at oneskin.co/TAMSEN #oneskinpod #ad Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 4 Dating Mistakes Keeping Smart Women Stuck (And How to Break Them)

Tamsen Fadal sits down and teaches you what she’s learned about dating, from running a matchmaking business in New York City, to dating through her 20s and 30s, to divorce, and starting over in midlife. In this episode, she walks you through the 4 biggest dating mistakes women make. The ones that keep smart, self-aware women repeating the same patterns, settling, or wondering why they keep dating the wrong men. This is about understanding why these mistakes happen and walking away with tools to stop repeating them. You’ll learn: - Why dating for validation feels tempting and how to shift toward real connection - How timelines and panic dating push you to ignore red flags - Why dating someone’s potential keeps you stuck and what to look for instead - How women slowly disappear in relationships and how to stay fully yourself By the end of this episode you’ll see dating with more clarity, more self-trust, and more emotional safety. You’ll have a clearer sense of what’s been holding you back and how to start choosing relationships that actually support who you are. Watch full video episodes HERE Get Tamsen’s new book, How To Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life and Feel Even Better Than Before Join The Tam Fam on Instagram Follow Tamsen on Instagram Follow Tamsen on TikTok Sponsored by: Audible.com Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Create the Career of Your Dreams with Marie Forleo

Marie Forleo joins Tamsen Fadal on the podcast for a powerful conversation about navigating uncertainty, slowing down, and figuring out what’s next. At some point in life, almost all of us hit a moment where we quietly ask ourselves, “Now what?” It might come after a big transition. Or when the path you worked so hard to build suddenly doesn’t feel like it fits anymore. Or when you’re doing “all the right things,” yet something still feels unsettled. This in-between phase of life can feel disorienting, confusing, and overwhelming–especially when you don’t have the “five-year-plan” that everyone else seems to have. That’s exactly why Tamsen invited Marie Forleo on the podcast. Marie is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything Is Figureoutable who has spent decades helping women build businesses and lifestyles without burnout and hustle culture. Marie teaches women how to get clear on what they want by slowing down, simplifying, and learning to trust yourself again. In this episode, Marie shares how you can move through uncertainty with confidence and offers practical tools and mantras that have helped millions of women quiet the noise, reconnect with their intuition, and design a life that actually supports them. In this episode, Tamsen and Marie discuss how you can: Stop letting fear and scarcity drive your decisions Break free from comparison Tune out the noise and tune into your intuition Simplify your life so you can amplify what matters most Regulate your nervous system by slowing down What to do when you don’t have a five-year plan (and why that’s okay) Overcome imposter syndrome Stay focused without burning out Build a life rooted in freedom, clarity, purpose, and joy By the end of this conversation, you’ll know how to move forward intentionally so that the next chapter supports your life instead of consuming it. Watch full video episodes HERE Connect with Tamsen: Get Tamsen’s new book, How To Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life and Feel Even Better Than Before Follow The Tamsen Show on Instagram Follow Tamsen on Instagram Follow Tamsen on TikTok Get Marie’s book, Everything Is Figureoutable Check out Marie's Time Genius system Sponsors: This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit www.joinmidi.com/tamsen today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. Use code TAMSEN at https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com/ to get a Free Shimmer Face Oil with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices