Ep 4: Shatter the Shame

Dr. Thema and phenomenal poet Aja Monet explore the poetry of coming home to yourself. They discuss growth, shifts, and breakthroughs within one’s self and within relationships. aja monet is a Grammy-nominated Surrealist Blues Poet and cultural worker whose artistry transcends bo ... Show More

Dr. Thema discusses with Zabie Yamasaki her homecoming journey of healing from sexual violence. They explore the role of embodiment, family, community, and authenticity. Zabie Yamasaki (she/her), MEd, RYT, is the founder of Transcending Trauma through Yoga, which is an organizati ... Show More

Dr. Thema describes the psychology of high achievers as well as the potential impact of high stress environments, such as depression, anxiety, and addiction. She provides some insights regarding signs of burnout as well as ways to both cope with it and prevent it. In addition, Dr ... Show More

Shame follows us everywhere. So many of us are bound by shame about our past, our mistakes, our identity, our looks, our decisions and choices. This can make living a meaningful and fulfilling life incredibly difficult when you have your own personal, shame bully following you ev ... Show More

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2999: Dr. Lisa Firestone exposes the deep-rooted origins of negative body image, showing how early life experiences and int ... Show More

If you're a regular podcast listener, you know my bestie Jane. I talk to her every day even though we live 1000s of miles apart. Jane is not only my best friend but a Master Certified Life Coach and an expert on binge eating, emotional eating, and food addiction. Because she's be ... Show More

Have you ever felt like something about you was just…wrong? In this episode, we dive deep into the roots of shame—where it comes from, why we all experience it, and how it impacts our relationships in sneaky ways like defensiveness, over-explaining, or shutting down. Unpack the e ... Show More

A 10-part audio documentary series on The Nocturnists podcast, “Shame in Medicine: The Lost Forest” explores how shame manifests in medical culture. Shame is ubiquitous in healthcare. Shame experiences in healthcare workers contribute to burnout, depression, suicidality, impaired ... Show More

Hitting rock bottom is one of the most painful human experiences - when the future is blurry, the past feels heavy, and you barely recognize the person staring back in the mirror. Maybe it’s the end of a relationship, losing your job, battling addiction, or simply feeling like ev ... Show More

Why do we feel guilty for resting? In this episode, Rosie explores the internalized belief that our worth is tied to productivity. Through personal stories and reflection, she reminds us that rest doesn’t have to be earned — and letting go of guilt is key to true well-being. Lear ... Show More

Chances are, there’s something in your life you feel deeply ashamed about—something you’ve never told anyone, something you can’t even admit to yourself. In this episode, we go deep into the emotion we all experience but almost no one wants to talk about: shame. Where it comes fr ... Show More

In this episode we delve into the world of overconsumption, and the psychology behind our purchasing behaviours. Join us as we explore the subtle marketing tactics used by companies to keep us in the dopamine-driven cycle, and the ways in which we can mindfully consume and find f ... Show More

Barbara Orban takes you on a journey of shedding the baggage of weight struggles and self-blame. This podcast episode offers the guidance of a spiritual mindset coach and weight loss expert, aimed specifically at those caught in the frustrating cycle of dieting and resentment. He ... Show More