Wrestling Your 'Dream Life' Demons

Tarin O’Donnell, Tarin It Up Podcast and TKO Yoga & Fitness

Stoked to introduce you to my fabulous new friend, Tarin O’Donnell of the Tarin It Up Podcast.

Tarin and I met (online, as one does these days!) through a women’s podcasting group, and even before I listened to her podcast, I realized I had to have her on Guides Gone Wild because she’s been living a life that a lot of us glamorize and feel a little bit envious of…. Picture snowy woodlands, gorgeous mountains and lakes, skiing, snowmobiles, yoga, avy training at a craft brewery... It’s Lake Tahoe for crying out loud. You know the jam.

Tarin sits atop a snowmobile on a hill overlooking Lake Tahoe

But - the reason I wanted to invite her on was NOT to give us an even worse case of FOMO - it’s because Tarin also keeps it totally real when it comes to talking about the hard and challenging things that can be part and parcel of “living the dream”.

A young girl stands in a wrestling 'ready' pose with a fierce look on her face

Tarin, ready to tear up her opponent as a young wrestler!

There’s so much good stuff here - Tarin has spent almost her entire life tearing up the list of traditional expectations that society tries to guardrail girls and women with (spoiler alert: yes, she's a wrestler!!). She’s also been super creative in the way she’s crafted a life she can live on her own terms - up to and including recognizing and problem-solving for the burnout and financial challenges that pop up like annoying whack-a-moles as a result of her seasonal, outdoor-oriented lifestyle.

So listen up! And if you agree that Tarin would be the coolest online fitness coach and trainer ever, you can check out her offerings on her business site, TKOYogaFit.com, or connect directly with her on Instagram @tarin.k.o , she’s TKOYogaFit on Facebook, or TarinODonnell on LinkedIn.

A woman balances on her arms in a yoga pose atop a stand up paddleboard

And you most definitely should click on over to the Tarin It Up Podcast right now and subscribe or follow, maybe even queue a few up for this weekend’s drive up to whatever adventure you’ll be getting at once this stupid weather blows through. You’re welcome for introducing you to a new adventure bestie in your earbuds!

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Hope to see you at Guides Gone Wild's Tuesday Meetup - April 23, 2024 @ 6:30pm - True North Ale Company, 116 County Rd, Ipswich, MA - get more info here!

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