What’s really holding you back from the life you want? In this powerful conversation, Emma Grede sits down with Dr. Thema Bryant — psychologist, author, and pastor — to unpack the hidden stories, unresolved trauma, and self-sabotaging patterns that keep us from thriving.
Together, they dive into:
Why so many of us are standing on our own wings — and how ... Show More
Nov 5
Who Would You Be With Nothing to Prove?
For more than a decade, Lewis Howes has interviewed some of the world’s most successful people on The School of Greatness, his podcast with more than a billion downloads. When Emma was a guest, they talked about something they recognized in each other: how much of their drive had ... Show More
1h 5m
Oct 27
Rachel Zoe on Making Your Next Act the Best One
Today, Emma Grede sits down with her longtime friend Rachel Zoe. Long before everyone had a personal brand, Rachel built one almost by accident. She was making $23,000 a year as a fashion assistant when a single Britney Spears music video (you might know the one) paid her more th ... Show More
1h 19m
Jul 2024
Rediscovering Who You Really Are After Trauma, Burnout or People-Pleasing | Thema Bryant, PhD
<p>Have you lost touch with your authentic self after trauma, burnout or years of people-pleasing? Join psychologist Dr. Thema Bryant as she shares a powerful roadmap for reclaiming your true identity.</p><br><p>Dr. Bryant, author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3Wd1dWJ" rel="noopene ... Show More
59m 15s
Jun 2025
The Dark Side of People-Pleasing No One Talks About
What if the real reason you feel stuck isn’t fear — but guilt? In this powerful and raw conversation, Samantha Chung breaks down the truth about choosing yourself, cutting off draining friendships, and why your intuition might be screaming at you to evolve.We unpack the rise of “ ... Show More
1h 19m
Feb 2024
Gabor Maté: Why Your Trauma is Showing Up as Guilt, Fear, and Shame & How to Untrap Yourself from the Past
Why does trauma manifest as guilt and shame? How do we untrap ourselves from the past? Today, we welcome back renowned speaker on addiction, stress, and childhood development, Dr. Gabor Maté. They dive into the core of human identity and explore the delicate balance between being ... Show More
1h 17m
Apr 2022
Ep. 195 - Dr. Thema Bryant on Coming Home to Your Authentic Self
<p>Do you keep yourself busy in order to avoid what needs healing? On today’s episode of Expanded, Dr. Thema Bryant covers this type of avoidance, the connection between self-abandonment & authenticity, how to find community as an adult, easy ways to calm your nervous system, and ... Show More
58m 58s
<p>Have you ever felt stuck in past trauma or like you had to hide your true self? Join Alex Elle, bestselling author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3WtTmDu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>How We Heal</em></a>, and Arielle Estoria, author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3 ... Show More
