Tara Talbot - A Five-Year Rollercoaster episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 47 MIN

Tara Talbot - A Five-Year Rollercoaster

from The Lesley Hawkins Podcast · host Lesley Hawkins

Life-altering change doesn’t always come in a single pivotal moment. For our guest, it was a long five-year period that changed everything.It began with the end of a marriage. Then came a parent’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and the long, emotional journey of caregiving. In the midst of it all, she sensed something wasn’t right with her own health, and by advocating for answers, discovered a rare form of breast cancer.Not long after, her father passed away, a loss that took a deep physical, mental, and emotional toll.Then, during a quiet moment at the family cottage, her body sent another signal. A strange sensation, a feeling that couldn’t be ignored. What she thought was a panic attack turned out to be SCAD, a rare type of heart attack.This is a story about listening to your body, about the power of community, and finding unexpected gifts in life’s hardest pivots.#alzheimers #breastcancer #heartattack #loss #community #selfadvocacySend us Fan MailLesley Hawkins is a keynote speaker with her signature keynote "The Courage To Define and Own Your Worth", workshop developer (The Leadership Mirror and The Leaders Table), leadership strategist, and storyteller who believes growth happens in the everyday moments that define who we become. Drawing on years of experience leading, guiding, and mentoring teams, Lesley brings authenticity, curiosity, and heart to the conversation as each interaction is an opportunity to define what truly matters.One question. One turning point. One powerful story. To learn more about Lesley: www.lesleyhawkins.ca / www.marsley.ca@the_lesley_hawkins_podcastThe Lesley Hawkins Podcast is a Marsley Canada production.

Life-altering change doesn’t always come in a single pivotal moment. For our guest, it was a long five-year period that changed everything. It began with the end of a marriage. Then came a parent’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and the long, emotional journey of caregiving. In the midst of it all, she sensed something wasn’t right with her own health, and by advocating for answers, discovered a rare form of breast cancer. Not long after, her father passed away, a loss that took a deep physical,...

NOW PLAYING

Tara Talbot - A Five-Year Rollercoaster

0:00 47:07

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Lesley Hawkins Podcast?

This episode is 47 minutes long.

When was this The Lesley Hawkins Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on January 12, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Life-altering change doesn’t always come in a single pivotal moment. For our guest, it was a long five-year period that changed everything.It began with the end of a marriage. Then came a parent’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and the long, emotional...

Can I download this The Lesley Hawkins Podcast episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!