🎙️ Episode Title: Unmasking My Biggest Regret – Wasted Conversation
💔 Episode Summary:
In this deeply personal episode of Unmasking The Heart for Change, host Tammy Winstead opens her heart to share one of the most vulnerable stories of her life — the loss of her best friend and life mentor, Janie, to domestic violence 12 years ago.
As October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Tammy reflects on the power of friendship, the lessons of intentional conversation, and the weight of words left unsaid. Through laughter, memories, and pain, she unpacks her biggest regret — the time she spent on “wasted conversations” instead of leaning into the wisdom and connection that truly mattered.
This episode honors Janie’s legacy while offering a heartfelt reminder to all of us: Life is short, our conversations are sacred, and tomorrow is never promised.
“Because of who she was for me, I became that person for others.”
“Because of who she was for me, I became that person for others.”
💬 In This Episode
- The real story behind Tammy’s biggest life regret — “wasted conversation.”
- The friendship and mentorship that changed everything.
- Reflections on grief, healing, and finding purpose through pain.
- Why intentional conversations matter more to her now than ever.
- A heartfelt challenge to ask deeper questions and cherish the people who matter most.
- The words that continue to guide Tammy’s journey: “No, you won’t, Tammy — because you’re a better person than that.”
💡 Key Takeaways
- 💜 Domestic Violence Awareness: Over 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced physical violence, sexual violence, or stalking by an intimate partner.
- 🕊️ Intentional Conversations: Don’t wait for the “perfect time.” The conversations that matter most are the ones you have now.
- 🌱 Healing Through Legacy: Sometimes honoring someone’s memory means living out the lessons they taught you.
- 💭 Reflection Challenge: Ask someone you love a question you’ll be grateful to know the answer to ten years from now.
🧭 Mentioned in This Episode
- National Domestic Violence Hotline
📞 1-800-799-7233
💬 Text START to 88788
🌐 thehotline.org - Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Learn more at every1knowsome1.org
✨ Powerful Quotes
“I can’t remember the little things we complained about… but I’ll never forget her laugh.”“Our conversations are sacred—don’t waste them.”“No, you won’t. You’re a better person than that.”
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