The Thought Process

In this episode, I’m talking about the next layer of celebration: receiving. It’s one thing to celebrate yourself, but it’s another thing to actually let compliments, support, validation, and evidence of your growth land. I share how I realized I was comfortable attracting compliments, but uncomfortable believing them and how learning to receive has become part of stepping into the version of me I’m becoming.

What if the win isn’t always finishing the exact number, but learning how to show up sustainably? In this episode, I’m reflecting on a 7km run that became 6.38km, the voice that told me to stop, and why choosing the long game over ego might be one of the biggest signs of progress.Follow the journey on Substack: The Thought Process Club

A little tennis lesson turned into a bigger reminder: sometimes becoming the next version of yourself starts by letting go of control and acting like you already belong there.Follow the Journey on Substack: The Thought Process Club

In this episode, I’m talking about what it looks like to celebrate yourself while you’re still a beginner. I share how starting running has been teaching me about consistency, confidence, and how often we diminish our own progress — even when we’re doing something hard.

This week’s Expansion Experiment is all about time, timelines, and the pressure of feeling “behind.” We’re reframing time as a human system, exploring how to “collapse timelines” through reps and mindset, and ending with a simple 7-day experiment (plus a 48-hour challenge) to help you come back to your own pace.

This week’s Expansion Experiment: Recovery. What I did for 7 days, what changed, and why recovery is the secret to sustainable growth.

If you love trying new things out - this series is for you! I am implementing new experiments weekly and sharing my experiences! Who knew running had so much to do with mindset?

In this episode, we’re diving into the Divine Law of Compensation, why your “return” isn’t always instant, isn’t always financial, and often shows up through timing, support, relationships, and unexpected opportunities. We’ll break down what it is (and what it isn’t), what blocks it (overgiving, control, not receiving), and a simple 48-hour challenge to practice giving cleanly and receiving with grace.

In this episode, we’re talking love, frequency, and worthiness and how relationships mirror what you tolerate and what you believe you deserve. I share my own dating pattern shifts, the “soulmate recipe” that helped me raise my standards, a simple Frequency Check you can use in real time, and a 48-hour challenge to get clear on what you actually want (and what you’re no longer available for).

Come along with me as I go down memory lane and visit how I manifested all the places we have lived to date and the magic behind it all.

In this episode, we’re talking about why it’s okay to be scared and still take the next step even without a perfect plan. I share what it felt like to finally make my podcast public, what I realized on the other side of the fear, and a reminder that progress comes from showing up, not being ready.

In Episode 30 of 30 Before 30, we’re closing the series with Permission to Pivot a reminder that changing your mind isn’t failure, it’s growth. We’ll talk about letting go of the need for permission, how to tell fear from completion, and how to take one micro-step toward the life that actually feels true to you. Plus, I’m sharing a free guided journal linked below so you can integrate all 30 lessons in your own time.Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guided 30 Before 30 journal here:https://thethoughtprocess.myflodesk.com/30before30journal

In Episode 29 of 30 Before 30, we’re talking about nervous system regulation, what it means, why it matters, and how learning to feel safe in your body can change everything. This episode is a reminder that healing is not always about doing more, but about slowing down, listening in, and supporting yourself with more compassion.Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guided 30 Before 30 journal here:https://thethoughtprocess.myflodesk.com/30before30journal

Episode 28 is all about how your focus becomes your filter and how that can shift your whole day. We’ll talk “red car theory,” why you start noticing more of what you look for, and I’ll leave you with a simple 48-hour challenge to try it for yourself.Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guided 30 Before 30 journal here: https://thethoughtprocess.myflodesk.com/30before30journal

In Episode 27 of 30 Before 30, we’re talking about loving yourself unconditionally, the real kind of self-love that doesn’t wait until you look different or have your life more together. We’ll reframe body image as care vs. control, talk body positivity/body neutrality, and walk through simple ways to take care of yourself from a place of love. Tara Brunet:https://www.tarabrunet.com/Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guided 30 Before 30 journal here: https://the-thought-process-2.kit.com/a3ab74e350

In Episode 26 of 30 Before 30, we’re talking about why filling your cup first isn’t selfish - it’s necessary. If you’ve been feeling drained, irritable, or like everyone needs you, this episode will help you come back to the basics, understand why it’s so hard to put yourself first.Episode on Boundaries:https://open.spotify.com/episode/6WKw3F4yHvCyaTK0HRZkx2?si=e5498c4baac94ec9Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guided 30 Before 30 journal here:https://thethoughtprocess.myflodesk.com/30before30journal

In Episode 25 of 30 Before 30, we’re talking about low days the days you feel off, heavy, or not like yourself and why they’re not setbacks. I share what this has looked like for me lately, how to stop the spiral, and my simple Minimum Mode tool to help you gently come back to yourself. Plus, a quick challenge to make your own Minimum Mode list for the next time you need it.Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guided 30 Before 30 journal here:https://thethoughtprocess.myflodesk.com/30before30journal

In Episode 24 of 30 Before 30, we’re talking about friendship shifts and how to let go with love. I share why people come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime, how to honour each type of friendship without forcing what’s no longer aligned, and a few simple scripts you can use when friendships change. If you’ve been grieving a friendship or outgrowing people, this episode is your reminder: chapters still matter.Mentioned in this episode: Episode 20 — Forgiveness Lets Us Take Our Power Back https://open.spotify.com/episode/0GKB2GGWxrMVFelkNdc0wb?si=b004458146924b04Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guided 30 Before 30 journal here:https://thethoughtprocess.myflodesk.com/30before30journal

In Episode 23 of 30 Before 30, we’re talking about why 80% of success is simply showing up not perfectly, just consistently. I share how I moved from TikTok to podcasting, why “not feeling like it” can be fear or completion, and my 4 levels of showing up so you can keep going even on low-motivation days. Plus, a simple 10-minutes-a-day challenge to help you build momentum this week.Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guided 30 Before 30 journal here:https://thethoughtprocess.myflodesk.com/30before30journal

In Episode 22 of 30 Before 30, we’re talking about why the how is not your problem and how obsessing over timelines and details can keep you stuck. I share a funny Amazon story, the “gathering twigs” (breadcrumb) method from The Universe Has Your Back, and a simple challenge to stop solving the whole staircase and just take the next step.Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guided 30 Before 30 journal here:https://thethoughtprocess.myflodesk.com/30before30journal

In Episode 21 of 30 Before 30, we’re talking authenticity and why fun is often the first sign you’re back in your own energy. I share how trying to be a “cookie-cutter” version of myself kept me stuck, how leaning into what actually felt fun opened doors, and the simple signs you’re performing instead of being you. Plus, a 48-hour challenge: one authentic action that feels honest, fun, and totally you.Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guided 30 Before 30 journal here:https://thethoughtprocess.myflodesk.com/30before30journal

In Episode 20 of 30 Before 30, we’re talking inner child work — what it is, how it shows up in adulthood, and what your inner child actually needs from you: safety, softness, and to be seen. I share my “City Riane” pattern, a simple practice to reconnect with your younger self, and a 48-hour challenge to bring more joy and care back into your life.Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guided 30 Before 30 journal here:https://thethoughtprocess.myflodesk.com/30before30journal

If you’re in a season of trying to figure out your “thing,” this one’s for you. In this episode, I’m talking about why you don’t get good at something through osmosis — you get good by staying close to it. Read about it. Learn it. Try it. Fail. Repeat.Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guided 30 Before 30 journal here:https://thethoughtprocess.myflodesk.com/30before30journal

We’re talking about intuition aka the quiet voice your body has been trying to get you to listen to. I break down the difference between intuition, anxiety, and ego, share a real moment I ignored my gut (and regretted it), and give you a simple 10-second check to help you stop overthinking and get clear on your next step.Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guided 30 Before 30 journal here:https://thethoughtprocess.myflodesk.com/30before30journal

Episode 17 of 30 Before 30 is all about letting go of the “right path” and trusting that your path is the point. We’ll talk infinite possibilities, why clarity comes from movement, and a simple decision tool to help you choose your next step with more calm and confidence.Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guided 30 Before 30 journal here:https://thethoughtprocess.myflodesk.com/30before30journal

In today's episode we’re talking about comparison, celebration, and why someone else’s win can be proof that what you want is possible for you too. I share a personal story, the mindset shift that changed everything, and my simple “Celebrate Reset” to stay open instead of spiraling.Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guided 30 Before 30 journal https://thethoughtprocess.myflodesk.com/30before30journal

No one talks about grieving old versions of yourself. This is a love letter to who I used to be and a reminder that growth doesn’t mean regret.Ready to dive deeper? Click below to get your free guided journal for 30 Lessons Before 30.https://thethoughtprocess.myflodesk.com/30before30journal

In this episode, I share how I stopped chasing validation and started embodying my own power. We talk about over-explaining, waiting for permission, ignoring intuition, and the subtle ways we hand our power away - plus one simple practice to reclaim it.Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guided 30 Before 30 journal here:https://thethoughtprocess.myflodesk.com/30before30journal

In this episode, I reflect on boundaries, burnout, and what it really means to stop being the “yes girl.” A conversation about guilt, people-pleasing, and how setting boundaries can actually strengthen the relationships that matter most.Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guided 30 Before 30 journal here:https://thethoughtprocess.myflodesk.com/30before30journal

In this episode, I reflect on what community really means, how it changes as we grow, and what it feels like to outgrow spaces that once felt like home. A gentle reminder that true community is built on safety, values, and showing up — for yourself and for others.Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guided 30 Before 30 journal here:https://thethoughtprocess.myflodesk.com/30before30journal

In this episode, I reflect on impermanence, emotions, and why knowing everything is temporary can bring relief instead of fear. A gentle reminder that feelings pass, seasons change, and you don’t have to rush your way through life.Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guided 30 Before 30 journal here:https://thethoughtprocess.myflodesk.com/30before30journal

In this episode, I reflect on beginner mindset, perfectionism, and why starting imperfectly can be more powerful than waiting to be a master. A reminder that curiosity, play, and trial-and-error are part of the process.Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guided 30 Before 30 journal here:https://thethoughtprocess.myflodesk.com/30before30journal

In this episode, I reflect on how social media, comparison, and constant connection can pull us out of the present moment. Through personal stories and quiet realizations, I explore why being present with ourselves and the people we love is truly priceless.Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guided 30 Before 30 journal here:https://thethoughtprocess.myflodesk.com/30before30journal

In 30 Before 30 - Lesson 8: Manifestation Is Real, we’re talking about what manifestation actually looks like in real life not just wishing, but aligning your thoughts, choices, and energy with what you want. This episode is about getting clear, collecting evidence, taking the next aligned step, and trusting that what’s meant for you will meet you as you keep showing up.Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guided 30 Before 30 journal here:https://thethoughtprocess.myflodesk.com/30before30journal

In 30 Before 30 - Lesson 7: Follow Joy, we’re talking about joy as a compass the quiet (sometimes obvious) sign that you’re back in your own energy. This episode is a reminder to stop forcing what feels heavy, reconnect with what lights you up, and take one small step toward the life that actually feels like you.Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guided 30 Before 30 journal here:https://thethoughtprocess.myflodesk.com/30before30journal

In 30 Before 30 - Lesson 6: Be Grateful, we’re talking about gratitude as more than a cliché it’s a mindset shift that changes what you notice, how you feel, and what you attract into your life. This episode is a reminder to look for the good, collect evidence of what’s working, and ground yourself in what’s already here while you keep growing.Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guided 30 Before 30 journal here:https://thethoughtprocess.myflodesk.com/30before30journal

In 30 Before 30 - Lesson 5: Time to Grow, we’re talking about what it looks like to outgrow old patterns, old versions of yourself, and even old comfort zones. This episode is your reminder that growth can feel uncomfortable but it’s also a sign you’re moving forward. Expect honest reflection, mindset shifts, and a gentle push to take your next step.Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guided 30 Before 30 journal here:https://thethoughtprocess.myflodesk.com/30before30journalTara Brunet Mindsethttps://www.tarabrunet.com/

Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guided 30 Before 30 journal here:https://thethoughtprocess.myflodesk.com/30before30journal

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Welcome to Episode 2 of 30 Before 30: Don’t Dim Your Light to Fit In. In this episode, we’re talking about the ways we shrink ourselves for approval, why fitting in can cost you your authenticity, and how to start showing up as your full self — even when it feels uncomfortable. If you’ve been holding back, this is your reminder: the right people won’t need you smaller.✨Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guided 30 Before 30 journal here:https://thethoughtprocess.myflodesk.com/30before30journal

Thirty lessons I have learned before turning 30. Episode 1 is all about Dreaming Big. Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guided 30 Before 30 journal here:https://thethoughtprocess.myflodesk.com/30before30journal