From being jumped into a gang at age 12, to bodybuilding through emotional pain, to chasing escape through substances and NYC underground parties, Jamie’s story is anything but ordinary.

In this raw and unfiltered episode of Tami Talks: Unscripted Healing, we explore what it looks like to go from a life built on survival and ego to one rooted in emotional regulation, inner child healing, and radical self-awareness and acceptance.

Together, we unpack how early trauma shaped Jamie’s identity, the masks he wore to survive, why you can’t out-lift, out-hustle, or out-numb your pain, and what finally cracked him open to a new way of being where vulnerability became strength and stillness became power.

Whether you're a parent, a Projector in Human Design, a coach, or simply someone on a healing journey, this episode offers insight, validation, and a powerful reminder: You’re not broken. You are "perfect, whole, and complete!"

Resources Mentioned:

• Connect with Jamie

  • Facebook

• Celebration Spiritual Center

• Catherine Ponder: Open Yourself to Receive

Show Notes:

• 00:00 Introduction and Connection
• 03:52 Personal Growth and Excavation
• 06:32 The Importance of Authenticity
• 09:08 Childhood Trauma and Memory Gaps
• 11:26 Navigating Emotional Intelligence
• 14:13 Surrendering to Life's Flow
• 16:43 Understanding Projector Energy
• 19:39 The Balance of Masculine and Feminine Energy
• 22:05 Embracing Emotional States
• 24:56 Parenting and Emotional Honesty
• 27:09 Breaking Generational Patterns
• 29:27 The Journey of Self-Discovery
• 32:15 Physical and Spiritual Growth
• 35:03 The Impact of Relationships on Growth
• 36:38 Embracing Identity and Parental Influence
• 39:46 Navigating Parenthood and Emotional Regulation
• 43:57 Inner Child Work and Self-Connection
• 47:32 The Importance of Needs and Emotional Awareness
• 50:55 Surrendering to Life's Flow
• 53:23 Facilitating Growth and Healing
• 57:10 The Role of Intrinsic Motivation in Change
• 01:12:02 Embracing the Inner Child and Personal Growth
• 01:14:02 The Journey of Self-Acceptance and Body Positivity
• 01:17:15 Intuitive Fitness and Listening to Your Body
• 01:18:59 The Tug of War: Balancing Ego and Authenticity
• 01:21:44 Life's Journey: From Trauma to Transformation
• 01:28:00 The Power of Vulnerability and Authenticity
• 01:37:49 Embracing All Aspects of Self
• 01:42:12 Commitment to Healing and Growth

In this episode, Tami and Andrea share the long-awaited news they've been hinting at for months: they're officially re-opening F45 Madison West—and the story behind it is nothing short of divinely orchestrated.

Together, they explore how movement became medicine, how grief became growth, and how working out together and a coffee date turned into a soul-aligned business partnership.

From battling toxic relationships with exercise to reclaiming movement as a form of therapy, this conversation highlights the transformative power of healing—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. You’ll hear stories of rock-bottom moments, divine timing, intuitive yeses, and full-circle moments that remind us: nothing is random, and the body always keeps the score.

Tami and Andrea also share what makes their gym different—why it’s not just a space to get fit, but a sacred, welcoming community designed to support your whole self, inner child included.

Join Us for a Workout at F45!

• Special Re-Opening Offer: 1-Time - 1 Month for $45
• Past F45 Members: 3 Months for $300

Show Notes:

• 00:46 | A special life + career update
• 04:00 | The official announcement we’ve been teasing for months
• 06:40 | How we found community, passion, and each other through fitness
• 08:27 | The original closure of F45—and why Andrea couldn’t let it go
• 09:24 | How Tami got involved and what made her say yes
• 13:20 | The decision to open a gym—and trusting deep soul intuition
• 16:08 | Surrendering to timing, and how patience paved the way
• 16:28 | Challenging the Ego and healing worthiness wounds
• 19:38 | Processing personal grief—like Andrea losing her dog unexpectedly
• 20:12 | Why movement is medicine (and how it's helped us heal)
• 23:20 | Discovering that fitness is so much more than a workout
• 25:16 | How Andrea reconnected with her inner athlete
• 26:21 | Rediscovering the athlete within—and growing through fitness
• 29:18 | Our soul paths nearly crossing 20 years ago in college
• 32:16 | Struggling with (and overcoming) body image issues
• 35:55 | Why creating a safe, welcoming gym environment matters deeply
• 37:28 | Our holistic approach: bringing healing into the studio
• 40:44 | Why we’re removing “can’t” from the fitness vocabulary
• 45:30 | What F45 actually is and what to expect in a class
• 51:26 | The power of aligned partnership and what's coming next

This episode is filled with heart, healing, humor, and full-circle magic. Whether you’re in Madison or miles away, we hope it inspires you to trust your path, move your body with love, and believe in what’s possible.