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EPISODE · Jul 15, 2025 · 13 MIN

89 | It’s Always Darkest Before Dawn: A Heart-to-Heart Share

from The Executive Exhale Podcast · host Tammy Delaney-Plugowsky

Send us Fan MailThis episode is a little different. It's more raw, more real. I’m not here today with a toolkit of strategies or leadership hacks. I’m here to speak from the heart.If you’ve been moving through a heavy season, questioning your path, doubting your choices, or just feeling completely and utterly exhausted, this one’s for you. I’ve been there. More than once. And recently, I found myself back in that space, wrestling with grief, identity shifts, and the pressure to hold it all together.In this short solo episode, I’m sharing my own experience with the "darkness". Not just the “tough day” kind of dark, but the deep, consuming kind that makes you wonder if it’s all worth it. I talk about ego death, misalignment, somatic symptoms, and the real reason high-functioning people still break down.This isn’t about toxic positivity. It’s about truth. And it’s about remembering that even when you feel buried, you’re not broken. You’re becoming.If you’ve been stuck in a loop of fear, fatigue, or regret, I hope this brings even one moment of light. You're not a burden. You're not alone. And yes, it really is darkest before the dawn.Interested in Wayne Dyer and the very book I have dug back into? Here is the link.📌 If you need a breath, I’ve created a free guided meditation just for you.📌 Want to talk through what’s next for your life or leadership? Book a call with me.Support the showCurious about working with me? Book a confidential call and let’s talk about what’s weighing on you and what’s next!Want to find out where your energy is being drained.Get your Leadership Energy & Stress Resilience Score™ today.High-performance doesn’t have to mean high stress and you do NOT have to go at this alone.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Channel Disclaimer: Please note that this audio is for informational use only and is not intended to be considered a substitute for consultation with a formal business consultant, personal coach or mental health or health professional. Specific business or personal issues always requires the advice of a certified, licensed or trained professional. Listening to this channel will not establish a coaching or business relationship and therefore, messages containing personal or professionally sensitive information should not be sent to the creator. For any/all business-related inquiries, please contact [email protected] 

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a little different. It's more raw, more real. I’m not here today with a toolkit of strategies or leadership hacks. I’m here to speak from the heart. If you’ve been moving through a heavy season, questioning your path, doubting your choices, or just feeling completely and utterly exhausted, this one’s for you. I’ve been there. More than once. And recently, I found myself back in that space, wrestling with grief, identity shifts, and the pressure to hold it all...

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