Tanya H. Franklin

Tanya is a passionate writer, wife, devoted mother to her daughter and furry son, fitness lover and professor aspires to improve the world around her. Her delightful toy poodle, Zack, encourages her to be mindful, embrace and seek out the positivity that surrounds us.

  • Week 15: Sit and Wait
    by Tanya H. Franklin
    The conversation delves into the art of patience and perseverance in pursuing goals, balancing instant gratification with long-term goals, navigating social media and comparison, the pressure of time and deadlines, the challenge of staying patient, the concept of sprint, marathon, or short laps […]
  • Week 14: A Little Tug
    by Tanya H. Franklin
    The podcast episode explores the concept of 'nudges' and their impact on decision-making, personal growth, and the influence of others. It delves into the power of nudges in guiding decisions, the weight of nudges from family and friends, and the role of nudges […]
  • Week 13: You Barking at Me?
    by Tanya H. Franklin
    The conversation covers topics related to dealing with confrontation, handling aggression, and parenting and discipline. It explores the challenges of communication during confrontational situations, strategies for managing aggression, and the approach to parenting and discipline. The conversation delves into the challenges of dealing […]
  • Week 12: Never Too Proud
    by Tanya H. Franklin
    Keywordspride, accomplishments, family, personal growth, self-esteem, asking for help, emotional vulnerability, humility, professional life, self-recognitionTakeawaysPride can be a motivating force in personal and professional life.It's important to celebrate achievements without comparing them to others.Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.Pride […]
  • Week 11: The Dog Nap
    by Tanya H. Franklin
    Keywordsdog parenting, sleep, napping, mental health, societal pressures, sleep strategies, power naps, dog vs cat, sleep tracking, stress managementSummaryIn this episode of 'Tricks My Dog Taught Me', Tanya Franklin and her cousin Marissa Allen discuss the importance of sleep and napping, drawing parallels […]
  • Your Experience Shapes Your Reality

    Who’s really “stuck” in their generation? Here’s the truth: it all depends on the individual, not the age. Drop a 🔥 if you think your experience shapes your reality more than your age does. I’ve seen people from different generations…

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  • Take a Break…Slow Down

    Feeling the pressure to hustle? You’re not alone. Sometimes, the most valuable lessons come from pausing. I talked with my nephew Jay about knowing when…

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  • Sit and Wait

    In this week’s podcast of ’Tricks My Dog Taught Me,’ I talk with my nephew Jalen about patience, pursuing goals, and the importance of sometimes…

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  • Tug of Negativity

    The subtle tug of negativity — are you aware of it? Sometimes, it’s not a push but a pull — someone trying to drag you into their gloom. Have you ever felt that energy trying to sway your vibe? Drop…

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  • Embracing Solitude

    Going to the movies alone used to be a quiet thing — now it’s my favorite date. Have you tried solo adventures lately?” 🎬✨Drop a…

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  • Music’s Role in Distraction

    Ever notice how music can both distract you and motivate you? 🎶Drop a 🔥 if music helps you push through your hardest moments. It’s crazy…

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