you're in the right place.
This podcast was created for the person who's been carrying too much for too long. The one who cries in their car. Who smiles on the outside while quietly wondering if they're ever going to feel like themselves again. If that's you....
Here, we talk about grief, addiction, heartbreak, identity, healing, nervous system regulation, breathwork, somatics,
and the sacred mess of being human.
But we also laugh. A lot.
Because healing doesn't have to be joyless.
You'll hear from incredible guests, powerful voices and everyday people who've decided to use their pain as a path to something meaningful. You'll feel seen. You'll probably cry. And you'll definitely feel less alone.
I’m Tiff Carson—storyteller, soul-holder, and fierce believer that vulnerability is strength.
I started this podcast because I was tired of pretending I was fine when my heart was falling apart. Grief. Addiction. Divorce. Identity loss. Lost friendships. I’ve walked through all of it. And I wanted a space where we could talk about the hard stuff—without shame, without fixing, just truth.
The one who cries in her car, holds her breath through the day, and wonders if she’ll ever feel like herself again. You won’t get perfect answers here—but you will get honesty, vulnerability, and the reminder that healing is possible...even in the messy middle.
Let's walk this hard, beautiful journey together.
This show is for someone who's been strong for too long.
If you're looking for a place to exhale, laugh, cry, and be reminded that you're not broken - you've found it.
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Every story shared on this podcast is grounded in The Healing Heart Journey framework—seven pillars that guide the path home to yourself: Use Your Voice, Love Your Story, Ignite Your Gratitude, Honor Your Body, Awaken Your Joy, Find Your Tribe, and Nurture Your Soul. These aren’t just ideas—they’re the heartbeat of every episode.
There’s something powerful about hearing someone else speak the words you’ve been too afraid to say. This podcast creates a sense of belonging—where you feel less alone in your grief, your fear, and your desire to feel whole again. Healing happens here, together.
This isn’t about fixing yourself—it’s about finally being allowed to feel. To fall apart. To grow. The conversations here don’t rush you toward a solution; they meet you in the sacred middle, where you're allowed to be messy, honest, and in progress.
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- Tiff Carson
Want To Be a Guest on the Podcast?
Hard Beautiful Journey is all about real people sharing the moments that cracked them open - and the joy, wonder, and unexpected laughter that helped them rise.
Yes, we talk about the hard stuff: grief, loss, addiction, heartbreak. But we also celebrate how we got through it. The moments of gratitude. The deep belly laughs. The dance parties. The healing
that surprised us.
If you've found yourself crying behind closet doors and laughing in silly glasses, you're exactly who this show was made for.
Your story could be the one someone else
needs to hear.
If you feel called to share your story—and where it connects to one of the Healing Heart Journey pillars—I’d love to invite you to apply below.