Becoming Lotus
A podcast about the power in becoming.
For women who are still in motion, still rising, still blooming—
and choosing to live with purpose, passion, and presence.
For women who know there’s more to life—and refuse to waste a single moment of it.
Becoming Lotus is a space for raw and real stories that stir us—stories that inspire, empower, and awaken.
It’s for the women who are still in motion, still rising, still blooming—with strength, grace, and resilience.
Here, we don’t chase perfection. We honour the unfolding.
One story, one moment, one breath at a time.
Becoming Lotus
Training for Life: Strength for the Moments That Matter
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Life will throw curveballs we never see coming. The question isn’t if they will arrive — it’s whether we will be strong enough — physically, emotionally, and spiritually — to meet them when they do.
In this deeply personal episode, Tamara shares the story behind one of the hardest podcasts she’s ever written — a week when life interrupted her plans, forced her into stillness, and ultimately revealed a different kind of wisdom. Dedicated to her beloved Australian shepherd Calvin, this episode explores love, loss, preparedness, and the quiet strength required to live fully right up until the end.
Drawing on her experiences in palliative care, midlife reinvention, and her unexpected journey into hybrid racing, Tamara reflects on the concept of “training for life” — building resilience, vitality, and inner capacity long before the hard moments arrive. She introduces the idea of a “muscle bubble,” a protective field of strength created through movement, discipline, and self-care that helps us stay standing when life hits hardest.
This conversation isn’t really about racing.
It’s about being ready to live… and ready to love… no matter what comes.
An invitation to examine your own life, your strength, and the gift of time — and to consider how you are preparing for the moments that will matter most.
💛 Dedicated to Calvin — healer, protector, and deeply loved companion.
Until next time—keep rising, keep blooming, and keep soaking it all in.
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