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Tamara (Tam-rah) Callaghan Cooke (or just Tam!) Uses the wisdom of the great thinkers to discuss the whole of life. Talking about not just the pretty shiny parts, but also the challenges and setbacks, and how these very things, when faced courageously, can most lead to growth, joy and success.
Episodes

7 days ago
7 days ago
This Christmas edition of Friday 50/50 wraps up the year with festive stories, holiday plans and reflections on December’s pressures and pleasures. Tam and Danielle thank the guests Tam has interviewed, celebrate podcast milestones, and share personal anecdotes about parties, family and downtime.
The episode also touches on mental health, reaching out for support during the holidays, and gratitude for the production team and listeners. It’s a warm, conversational send-off before a short Christmas break.
50/50 is available on YouTube
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50/50 Podcast is recorded at Tailwind Studio: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tailwind-studio

Friday Dec 12, 2025
Friday 50/50: ICU Coaching Launch, ADHD & New Beginnings
Friday Dec 12, 2025
Friday Dec 12, 2025
Tam and Danielle catch up on life changes: a glowing makeup masterclass, plans for a Mediterranean cruise to see the solar eclipse, and moving into a new home. Tam also announces a personal coaching project called “ICU (I See You)” with creative pricing ideas and on-call options.
The episode covers Tam’s recent ADHD diagnosis and early experiences with medication, reflections on embracing impermanence at an upcoming retreat, and thoughts about taking time off, shifting from external validation to inner purpose, and upcoming podcast guests.
50/50 is available on YouTube
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50/50 Podcast is recorded at Tailwind Studio: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tailwind-studio

Friday Dec 05, 2025
Friday Dec 05, 2025
In this episode Tam and Danielle explore a private discovery of human design — Tam learning she’s a projector and a 3-5 profile who learns by trial and error and is seen as a problem-solver. That insight sparks a shift from frantic striving to a calmer practice of responding to opportunities.
We also hear a breakthrough moment on stage with children’s improv, a hospital/appendix experience that highlights gratitude, and reflections on luck, compassion and what success really means.
50/50 is available on YouTube
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50/50 Podcast is recorded at Tailwind Studio: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tailwind-studio

Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
From Koyasan to the Coaching Room: Small Practices, Big Shifts
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
Coach Usha Raman shares stories from her travels (including a serene tea ceremony at Koyasan) and practical ways busy people can anchor calm through meditation and simple daily rituals.
She explains core coaching tools—anchoring, NLP, timeline therapy, language and identity work—and how small, sustainable changes bring lasting balance. Usha also outlines two upcoming events: a March retreat at Premalaya and a May NLP practitioner training.
Connect with Usha:
https://nexustraininggroup.com
https://usha.club/NLP/
https://usha.club/retreats/
50/50 is available on YouTube: https://linktr.ee/5050_podcast
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50/50 Podcast is recorded at Tailwind Studio: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tailwind-studio

Friday Nov 28, 2025
Friday 50/50: Big Bloomers, from authors to appendices
Friday Nov 28, 2025
Friday Nov 28, 2025
Tam and Danielle chat candidly about aging with pride, resilience and the funny realities of medical mishaps, sharing stories about family, reinvention and the idea of "big bloomers"—women who grow more vibrant with time.
They also dive into the writing life: a whirlwind 70,000-word draft, publisher meetings, and the emotional work of releasing the need for external validation, culminating in a small personal breakthrough around jealousy and self-worth.
50/50 is available on YouTube: https://linktr.ee/5050_podcast
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50/50 Podcast is recorded at Tailwind Studio: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tailwind-studio

Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Quieting the Noise: ADHD, Action Over Planning, and Daily Incremental Change
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Andy Cooke, Tam’s husband and business partner joins Tam to share his personal experience being diagnosed with attention-deficit disorder, the doubts and resistance around medication, and how a low dose of dexamphetamine changed his ability to act.
They explore time blindness, shame, the tension between therapy and medication, and practical strategies—like tiny daily habits and “input not output”—that helped turn intention into action.
50/50 is available on YouTube: https://linktr.ee/5050_podcast
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50/50 Podcast is recorded at Tailwind Studio: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tailwind-studio

Friday Oct 10, 2025
Friday 50/50: Finding Your Own Voice
Friday Oct 10, 2025
Friday Oct 10, 2025
Tam and guest Friday 50/50 host, Andy Cooke, engage in a candid, humorous conversation about authenticity, vulnerability, and the fear of putting yourself out as an expert.
They touch on Elizabeth Gilbert, parasocial relationships, public speaking, preparation versus improvisation, and how personal growth comes from honest storytelling.
50/50 is available on YouTube: https://linktr.ee/5050_podcast
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50/50 Podcast is recorded at Tailwind Studio: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tailwind-studio

Friday Sep 26, 2025
Friday 50/50: From Teens to Life Dreams
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Tam speaks to leadership-minded teenagers and shares funny behind-the-scenes moments from a quiz, DISC profile and Q&A with students.
She describes coaching breakthroughs that led to daily walks, a values revelation about expression and a renewed, scared-but-curious pull toward public speaking, while juggling a tight book deadline and planning live events.
The episode also explores managing the ‘monkey mind’—using acceptance, morning affirmations and practical tools to reduce resistance and keep creating.
50/50 is available on YouTube: https://linktr.ee/5050_podcast
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50/50 Podcast is recorded at Tailwind Studio: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tailwind-studio

Friday Sep 19, 2025
Friday 50/50: The Guest House of Emotions: Living Fully by Welcoming Pain
Friday Sep 19, 2025
Friday Sep 19, 2025
In this episode the hosts honour poet Andrea Gibson by reading "Love Letter from the Afterlife" and reflect on grief, death awareness, and how those experiences can bring comfort. They share personal stories about loss and the ways memory and presence shape how we live.
The conversation shifts to acceptance commitment therapy and practical emotional work—learning to name fear beneath jealousy, welcome difficult feelings, and use practices like Rumi's "Guest House" to live more fully and compassionately.
Correction: In this episode, we incorrectly used she/her pronouns when referring to Andrea Gibson. Andrea used they/them pronouns. We apologize for this error and are committed to using correct pronouns going forward.
50/50 is available on YouTube https://linktr.ee/5050_podcast
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50/50 Podcast is recorded at Tailwind Studio: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tailwind-studio

Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Mini Media Houses & Magical Ripples: Carlii Lyon on Courage, Brand & Balance
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Carlii Lyon joins Tamara to discuss her journey from PR and representing major figures to building a brand rooted in wellness, authenticity, and purpose. She shares lessons on courage, intentional authenticity, making space for serendipity, and balancing motherhood with career reinvention.
They explore practical steps for becoming more visible, the importance of body-mind awareness, and why human connection and heart-led leadership matter in an AI-driven world. The episode highlights Carlii’s upcoming book, Courage to Be, and how small steps can lead to big life changes.
Connect with Carlii: https://www.carliilyon.com.au/
50/50 is available on YouTube: https://linktr.ee/5050_podcast
Join the conversation! 50/50 is on Facebook
And LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tamaracallaghan
50/50 Podcast is recorded at Tailwind Studio: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tailwind-studio

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Tamara (Tam-rah) Callaghan Cooke (or just Tam!) Uses the wisdom of the great thinkers to discuss the whole of life. Talking about not just the pretty shiny parts, but also the challenges and setbacks, and how these very things, when faced courageously, can most lead to growth, joy and success.







