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Now's The Time
Hosted by Tara Whiteman-Fager · EN
Tune in to Now’s The Time Podcast where Tara Whiteman-Fager, certified integrative health and wellness life coach, shares her wisdom to help people reclaim & restore themselves. With practical self application tools & by addressing the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual systems, the Now’s the Time podcast creates inspiration to seek balance in your life through stories of Tara's own, her guests or friends.
Disclaimer: Please note that no part of this podcast is to be considered professional, psychological or medical advice. Please seek treatment if you are in crisis.
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Multigenerational Discussion RE: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health
May 400:33:51Tap to summarizeWelcome back Now’s the Time Podcast listeners! Today’s episode is transformative, multigenerational, and impactful. Join Tara, Green Eyed Jay, Angie, and today’s featured guest: Kole Fager for a conversation that time-travels well across the generations.Kole Fager, on the cusp of high school graduation, shares the excitement and challenges that come with being a young adult in today’s world.Get ready to be amazed as Kole reflects on chasing his dreams of playing Division 1 football and talks about some of the hurdles one might have to jump when being a student-athlete, an entrepreneur, and a community service volunteer.We hope that you come away from today’s episode with a new appreciation for the synergy that forms when mindset, body, and lived experiences make longshot dreams become tangible realities while juking the pitfalls that can come with transgenerational trauma. Transgenerationa trauma (TGT) shows itself in this episode specifically regarding the topic of suicide and the need for mental health care on the personal, professional and legislative level.
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Turning the Lights on Domestic Violence: Not Just Physical
Mar 2000:40:45Tap to summarizeThis segment of "Stories from the Stairwell" offers listeners a chance to sit in on this two part conversation among life long friends. Join Green Eyed Jay (also known as Jeremy Grant-Skinner) and Tara Whiteman-Fager as they process an interview they held with an ol’ friend from way back when…Green Eyed Jay and Tara discuss their hometown experiences of growing up in rural New York State. In their storytelling they take listeners on a metaphorical track practice as they jog up a stairwell leading to their high school and also explore other areas of town. As they do so, the co-hosts address transgenerational trauma in its many forms. In this episode they shed light on domestic violence after reuniting with Mel B., a friend and former track teammate. Mel B. is a survivor of mental, emotional and physical abuse. Tune in as they spill the tea on the topic and extract insights from this exclusive in person interview with Mel B. In addition, Tara and Green Eyed Jay talk about a domestic situation at a Friendsgiving celebration that changed their lives as well as others, forever.To hear a bonus snippet of the exclusive, in-person interview with guest Mel B., head on over to the Now’s The Time website and click “BLOG” to learn more.Triggering content may include, but is not limited to, occasional harsh language, talk of trauma and mentions of other controversial topics. Please remember that no part of this podcast is to be used as medical, psychological or professional health services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. If you are in crisis please seek help.The Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 or text 88788Connect with the Now's The Time Teamhttps://www.nowsthetime.infoTara's Instagram @ Tara WFagerTara's Facebook @ Tara WFagerBuy Scientific Poetry & Prose: An Abstract Prequel to The Talk and Tales of the Tattooed WomenJustin Wilson Wind An Sea TattooTrip Kinzie Instagram @summiteducationalservicesJeremy's Facebook @ Jeremy Grant-SkinnerJeremy's Instagram@jgsakapapaMelissa's Instagram @ todayIchoosewithMelissaBuy Today I Choose Vol 3
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Bending Time and Space
Feb 2000:58:57Tap to summarizeSeason 3Episode 2Featuring: Jay JarabekSpecial Guest Appearance: Angela MabbCohosts Jeremy Grant-Skinner and Tara Whiteman-Fager bring listeners to a time and a place from their past; a return to their hometown of rural upstate New York. They are joined by Jay Jarabek- Fort Plain High’s 1990’s “newest” addition to the community; through synchronistic means, Jay arrives as a track coach and biology teacher. While waiting for the last member of The Trio to join them, the dynamic duo successfully convinces their guest to take a metaphorical jog up a certain number of stairs that leads to their beloved high school. While moving up the stairs, they reflect on their experiences with transgenerational trauma. In this space, they discuss the struggles of living and working in a small town that has such high incidence rates of transgenerational trauma. Later, they are joined by a special guest, and The Trio is now complete with scientist Angela Mabb. The former students and athletes of Jay cleverly turn the tables and give their retired mentor a pop quiz! Throughout the conversation, they express what an integral part Mr. Jarabek played in their formative years, especially growing up where resources were limited and time traveled very differently. In turn, Jay shares a never before told story about himself; and it isn’t just talk and tales of being tattooed! Want to hear for yourself what Now’s The Time Podcast guest Jay Jarabeck reveals? Well then, tune in and turn it up!Don’t forget to participate in the pop quiz poll found on Spotify and their socials! Hint: It is in regards to the stairwell!Remember to subscribe to Now's The Time for immediate updates!Disclaimer:Triggering content may include, but is not limited to, occasional harsh language, talk of trauma and mentions of other controversial topics. Please note that no part of this podcast is to be considered professional, psychological or medical advice. Please seek treatment if you are in crisis.
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The Meeting Without A Name
Feb 600:23:45Tap to summarizeThe Meeting Without a Name…a first of its kind series here! Season 3 of Now’s The Time Podcast is back, but with a twist. In a male-centric season, we will learn about at least four pillar men, men who made this podcast possible. Stories from the Stairwell begins with this quick “car ride episode” with co-hosts Tara Whiteman-Fager and Jeremy Grant-Skinner. Listen in as they warm up and break the ice. Tara and Jeremy share over forty years of friendship, history and inside jokes. As you can imagine, these stories will take time to unravel. Don’t fret, all things “pinned” will be revisited over time. Feeling engaged? Tune in and listen while they discuss their purpose for creating this podcast and why these conversations are important enough to share with you. Tara and Jeremy employ rhythm through voice and storytelling whilst dancing the fine line of intermixing comic relief with TRIGGER WARNING CONTENT. Listeners are bound to leave with at least one educational tip, an inspiring sentiment, and a laugh. Fine Print: No more than one of each is promised at this show! In all seriousness: Triggering content may include, but is not limited to, occasional harsh language, talk of trauma and mentions of other controversial topics.
Transcribe →Wrapping It Up!
Sep 1100:37:53Tap to summarizeWrapping It Up!That’s it listeners! We are officially done with Now’s The Time Podcast…Finished with season 2 that is! Quick re-cap: Pre-Season: In 2021 Melissa invited Tara onto her Today I Choose Podcast to talk about Traumas & Triumphs: Neurology of the Heart, Self-Care, Tattooing, & the Mind-Body Connection. Next they found themselves SPILLING the tea while IRL SIPPING some too. Beginning with their first guest, an artist by training & at heart, the late Katie Varette. A once in a lifetime opportunity intended to help Tara explain her “always in process-paperback book- rough draft - science meets spirituality and such- memoir style publication: “Scientific Poetry and Prose; An Abstract Prequel to the Talk and Tales of the Tattooed Women”. Moving on with the help of Melissa & her expertise, the dynamic duo eventually wind up on a metaphorical plane ever oscillating between the coastlines as Tara explains herself into, through and out of season 1 of Now’s the Time Podcast.Bringing us right up to speed on the finale of season 2…where the recording space went from a wide open room to a designated “studio”. And NOW - after a few minimal but essential upgrades, listeners are NOW ABLE to tune in with Melissa & Tara in THIS LAST EPISODE of season 2 as they tweak and fine-tune things. Re-align with purpose. And then drop the mic. Stay tuned for the projected trajectory and or agenda or whatever it is that Season 3 is going to offer! You never know what to expect at the hands of these witty minded women. Trust. It will be energetic, eclectic and have all the essential elements of surprise, exploration, education and elevation!Connect with Tarahttps://www.nowsthetime.infoInstagramBuy Scientific Poetry & Prose: An Abstract Prequel to The Talk and Tales of the Tattooed WomenConnect with MelissaInstragramBuy Today I Choose Vol 3
Transcribe →Echoes of Our Mothers: A Conversation with Regan Caruthers
Jul 1500:46:05Tap to summarizeNow’s The Time podcast is back up and running! And, despite the echo, the message is delivered. About the echo: we apologize. The NTT recording studio was in transition at the time of this recording & we only had one chance to get the interview! We took it! Next, we produced the best that we could knowing that the show had to go on! Now here we are…finding ourselves on track again! Come along with the host Tara & her co-host Melissa as they invite the author of Tragic Magic, Regan Caruthers onto the chat train! Regan Caruthers has a diverse and impressive biography. She is a spiritual teacher, life coach & is a trauma informed yoga 500 RYT instructor. Regan’s past experiences are impressive, including the time she spent leading HeartMath retreats for the Institute of HeartMath in Boulder Creek, CA. Needless to say, her spoken narrative just like her written one, is likely to catch & captivate the attention of NTT listeners!An impressive story teller, speaker, leader & teacher with an outstanding ability to track, Regan Caruthers helps Tara deliver. Regan skillfully follows along & pulls out the utmost pertinent points of the podcast, whilst Tara draws awareness & meaning to the “Venn Diagrams” of their “divinely led” meeting. If you follow Tara, you know that she loves these diagrams & they have been a visual aid/tool for her self-actualization & healing journey since 2016. This tool is most successful when paired with the feedback & wisdom of other invested women.As it turns out Regan & Tara have an amazingly entwined story, right down to that Regan’s mother (the focal point of her book) grew up approximately 100 or so miles from where Tara & her very own birth mother grew up in upstate New York. Tara’s mother, also being the focus of her first paper publication.And what are the chances that these two women would accidentally schedule their book talk (and tales of the tattooed women) on the one year anniversary of Melissa publishing Tara’s literal rough draft of Scientific Poetry & Prose; An Abstract Prequel to The Talk and Tales of the Tattooed Women. Both authors’ books are available on amazon, see links below.Be it synchronistic, coincidental or simply compelling, these two story tellers get extra vulnerable & expose a bit more about the truths; the reasons; purposes; intentions behind their writings…Both for the love of their late mothers. If you have not heard about it yet, well then, NTT podcast is proud to be among some of the first to mention: Tragic Magic by Regan Caruthers. A must read if you or your maternal ancestors lived through and/or survived mental health challenges or trauma. Connect with Tarahttps://www.nowsthetime.infoInstagramBuy Scientific Poetry & Prose: An Abstract Prequel to The Talk and Tales of the Tattooed WomenConnect with ReganInstagramBuy Tragic MagicConnect with MelissaInstragramBuy Today I Choose Vol 3
Transcribe →Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Is It Innate?
Mar 18, 202501:06:59Tap to summarizeJoin us for this episode as Tara recounts vignettes regarding her own recognition & realization of her mental health journey. Perhaps through story, become curious at how innate healing can be! Knowing that “talking trauma” can be a challenge, listen as Melissa coaches Tara into an organized state. In doing so, helping her to set the scene for their guest Judith Belmont, a seasoned psychotherapist & author who is promised to captivate the audience.Listen in as Judy shares her extensive knowledge about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); one of the most widely adapted orientations of therapy in the world. In this episode she provides real-time, real-life examples of its pertinence in today’s society. For learning purposes, Judy generously offers her professional perspective not only on Tara’s personal story but she also provides snippets of other clinical/work space cases. In this conversation, Judy leaves listeners several complimentary practical application tools & tips that if applied, may lead to better mental health and living! Although Ms. Belmont is retired from private practice, she still advocates for mental health. She does so by speaking on podcasts & currently delivers her message through being a corporate trainer, wellness conference speaker & is a college adjunct faculty member.She is the author of 11 mental health & self-help books & two therapeutic card decks. Her publishers include New Harbinger, WW Norton, Callisto Printing and Mental Health Publisher, PESI. She also has a fused glass studio in Naples where she enjoys teaching the art and fun of fused glass. Judy holds an MS in Clinical Psychology from Hahnemann Medical College and a BS in Psychology from University of Pennsylvania. Her author page on Amazon is amazon.com/author/judithbelmontConnect with Tarahttps://www.nowsthetime.infoInstagram
Transcribe →North Pole Elves, Sissy & Steve - Man The MomMark Project
Nov 26, 202400:40:08Tap to summarizeTake a moment to listen in on a down to earth but honest conversation among good friends. Listen as Tara & NTT’s production manager Jennie Hughes reminisce about the raising of their boys alongside their North Pole Elves Sissy & Steve. In addition, learn about the grief project belonging to these two women; affectionately known as The MomMark Project - co created as a strategic means to help Tara move the energy of her grief over the loss of her brother - through & out of her in a constructive manner; always with community in heart & mind. Enjoy with them, a nostalgic trip down memory lane as these two mothers, friends & working partners talk about raising children through not only the antics of Christmas but through the emotions of losing a loved one during or surrounding the holidays. Hear firsthand as they talk about living very different lives yet choose over & over again to come together to provide not only memories for their children, but an environment where EVERYONE is included & is as best understood as possible. A privilege that should be afforded to all. In loving memory: RIP Lesley M. Horning 2/6/60- 1/13/11 RIP Mark Lee Fisk 9/6/76-11/26/21 Connect with Tara https://www.nowsthetime.info Instagram Connect with Jen Facebook instagram Graham Lorraine Herkimer County Christmas Program: https://hchungercoalition.org/gram-lorraine Give to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/
Transcribe →Life Transitions – A Journey Through Hospice Care
Nov 12, 202401:04:21Tap to summarizeHunker down with Now’s The Time hosts Tara & Melissa as they invite returning guest-host Brianna back onto the scene. With her, Bri brings an additional guest, Jess Therrien, an Area Advisor for Hospice for a conversation about navigating the end of life and the support that is available, the tough conversations that need to happen and many steps in between Tara starts off with a story referencing an undergraduate essay she wrote for a midlevel psychology class in 2000 (Psy 290-03). She titled it “Meaningful Loss: The Death of My Grandpa.” She continues in this essay, to discuss & educate on the topic of Disenfranchised Grief & Developmental Thanatology (the process of death & dying). Bri then takes it away with pertinent supplementation points made by Melissa. Together, these three women invite Jess to discuss her experience in supporting the person & their loved ones as they are faced with the transition process. She does this from under the lens of a hospice care provider. Jess weighs in on this delicate topic as she has worked with a wide variety of people throughout her career. Her journey began while working with children experiencing intellectual & developmental disabilities, autism & other vulnerable populations. Eventually she shifted providing Hospice navigation to those in need; primarily but not limited to senior citizens. Each woman’s contribution to this episode is mixed with personal stories, experiences, perspectives, perceptions & provide unique insights. Congruent with integrative health coaching, every part of the human system is addressed at least once in conversation; meaning - the intention to speak on the mental, emotional, physical & spiritual connection regarding life, living & the inevitable next step- becomes apparent by the end of this collaborative piece. For more content from Tara and Melissa please visit: Tara's Instagram @ Tara WFager Tara's Facebook @ Tara WFager Melissa's Instagram @ todayIchoosewithMelissa Melissa's Facebook @everydaylivingwithintention Brianna Voyles Instagram: @freewoolhandcrafts
Transcribe →Witchery
Oct 22, 202400:44:15Tap to summarize“The art of healing comes from nature and not from the physician. Therefore, the physician must start from nature with an open mind.“ -- Paracelsus Tune in as returning guest Brianna Voyles and Tara talk about the nature of their “witchery” and how it was something that came to both of them naturally. Early on, it is established that Bri will carry on this episode with her vast knowledge base on several topics that some might associate with witchcraft. Listen closely as Tara recounts a spontaneous trip to Salem, Massachusetts, taken a couple of years ago with one of her sons. Bri listens as Tara tells her tale of not only that venture but also how she became inclined to look further down the narrow road of what “typical society” might define as Paganism. As the conversation progresses, it’s clear that both Tara and Bri agree that when it comes to the art of navigating oneself through this life and possibly even others, it must come from somewhere within, at least to feel that true connection. Creatively include yourself as you lean in with Brianna and Tara as they explore several topics and touch upon new terminology. In this light and in this act, Tara is the student, and Bri is the teacher. Listening to them may stimulate a new perspective as it becomes clear that, in the end, all perspectives and perceptions are pertinent. What is key is finding common ground to stand on, then exploring other paradigms together. We hope that listeners are inspired to broaden the narrow road of what “typical society” might define as Paganism and see what innately, speaks to them! So, be it the role of apprentice or mentor, let it be known that no matter who or where or what you identify with…you are certainly going to be able to find some fun as these two college friends, now collaborate creators, chit chat in an attempt to debunk stigma associated with the term WITCH! Follow: Tara Whiteman-Fager Instagram: The ShadowQueen’sDaughter @tara_wfager Facebook: Tara WFager Website: nowsthetime.info Brianna Voyles Instagram: @freewoolhandcrafts
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