Breaking the Pattern of Shrinking: Becoming Fully Seen with Tarna Fuller

Some conversations feel like peeling back layers in real time. It happens when conversations are met with courage, curiosity, and vulnerability.  My friend and colleague Tarna Fuller, Ayurvedic practitioner, respiratory therapist, mom of five, and founder of Lotus Honey Integrative Health — joined me for an intimate conversation about childhood trauma, survival patterns, shrinking, ambition, and what it actually takes to become fully seen. We talked about abuse. Poverty. Spirituality. Marriage. Business. Motherhood. And the quiet, ongoing work of recognizing the patterns that once protected us… but no longer serve us. This episode is about self-mastery — not the flashy kind, but the layered, humbling, “I’m still working on it” kind. I’m grateful for Tarna for sharing her story, and also holding space for me to reflect on what I’m still working on.  If you feel like you’re not smart enough, powerful enough or important enough to have a say or make an impact, we want you to know that the world doesn’t get to decide how big you want to play - you do. And we’re cheering you on to go for the sun.  Expect powerful insights on: Why shrinking is often a survival response that follows us into adulthood The difference between choosing your hard and unconsciously suffering Why inviting “no” can actually build confidence What sacred ambition looks like when it’s rooted in service How to pursue impact without abandoning yourself About Our Guest: Tarna Fuller is an Ayurvedic practitioner, respiratory therapist, yoga teacher, and founder of Lotus Honey Integrative Health. She helps caring, high-achieving women release patterns of over-functioning, burnout, and self-abandonment that once helped them survive — but no longer support their health or vitality. Blending ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with nervous-system awareness and modern life context, Tarna supports women in rebuilding their health without blowing up the life they’ve built. She is the creator of the Lotus Honey Health Club and serves on the board of the Colorado Ayurvedic Medical Association and Orange Door Community Wellness, advancing accessible, integrative wellness in her local community. She is also a mom of five children and one very loved dog — living the real-time practice of the work she teaches. Connect with Tarna: 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LotusHoneyHealth📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TarnaFuller🌿 Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/detox-5878/ About the Show From the Ashes is part of The Vibrant Visionary: a space for people who are tired of pretending they’re fine and hungry for a more honest way of living. This podcast is devoted to bold conversations and evolutionary dialogue that empower healing, self‑trust, and vibrant authenticity. Rather than chasing certainty or success for its own sake, From the Ashes explores what it means to live with intention in a world that often pulls us away from ourselves. Through thoughtful, unfiltered conversations, this show is for those who feel alone in their struggles yet still hold a quiet vision for something more aligned. It’s not about becoming someone new—it’s about remembering who you are, and daring to believe your desires are worth listening to. If this episode resonated, please share it or leave a review. These conversations grow through word‑of‑mouth, and your voice helps them reach the people who need them. About the Host Valerie Hwang Beck is a Vitality & Vision Mentor, Ayurvedic Practitioner, and founder of The Vibrant Visionary. Her work is for people who feel disconnected or discouraged yet long for a life that feels aligned, meaningful, and true. Valerie supports those who’ve been knocked down by life but still desire to create boldly. Through From the Ashes, she hosts conversations that prioritize honesty over performance, inquiry over dogma, and evolution over easy answers. Dive Deeper with Us: Download the free Vibrant Visionary Blueprint: a practical and powerful guide for those ready to rise from the ashes and start living a life that is truly yours: 👉 thevibrantvisionary.com Connect with Valerie: 📬 Email: [email protected] 📱 Instagram: @vibrantvisionary.val 📺 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@the‑vibrant‑visionary Book a 1:1 Call: https://www.intrepidwellness.life/contact