Ep.200 - A Wife and Mother's Tale of Business, Breakdowns, and Rebuilding with Tamra Andress

Thriving in Tandem: The podcast for married entrepreneurs

Imagine returning home after a hectic day at work, eagerly anticipating the warm embrace of your little girl, only to find her turning towards your spouse instead – a moment Tamra Andress vividly describes as her 'Tombstone moment.' It's a heart-wrenching realization that strikes at the core of one's identity.

You may have pondered the question: What would my Tombstone say when I’m gone? Typically, it revolves around being a loving spouse, parent, and friend. However, for Tamra, the harsh truth unfolded as she saw her role as a loving mother in jeopardy. Her daughter's choice to seek comfort elsewhere was a wake-up call that was a gut punch.

This episode captures the pivotal crossroads where Tamra recognized the need to shift her focus from the relentless pursuit of business success to nurturing her marriage and family. The fear that life would slip away, leaving her unloved and alone, became a compelling catalyst for change.

This narrative resonated with us and it will for you too. Take a moment to listen to this powerful episode – it's a poignant reminder not to take life for granted.

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Book Always Becoming https://tamraandress.com/alwaysbecomingbook

F.I.T. in Faith Podcast https://tamraandress.com/fit-in-faith-podcast/

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Key Takeaways:

• Succeeded professionally but wasn’t truly happy

• My smile was a facade to hide the emptiness

• I felt I couldn’t confide in my husband

• I had a Tombstone moment. I came home and my little girl ran to my husband instead of me.

• Considered divorce and suicide even though I still loved my husband

• I was able to get healed and reset my life by getting help

• Realized part of the pain was suppressing the memory of being abused as a child

• Key to true happiness is stop being busy and minimize your life

Tamra Andress is a 6x #1 best-selling author (…and counting), a keynote speaker, and a top podcaster. She’s a serial entrepreneur who works with high-capacity Christian leaders to become millionaire messengers and share the Good News. She is wildly in love with words and The Word! Through her publishing company, F.I.T. in Faith Press, she catalyzes messengers in the marketplace by building buisnesstry through publishing, podcasting, and platform development while keeping play at the core! Her non-profit, The Founder Collective, focuses on ordaining and sustaining marketplace ministers.

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