Ep 4: Shatter the Shame

Dr. Deniz Ahmadinia joins Dr. Thema to share her personal psychological and cultural journey of being a cycle breaker and how you can become one too. They explore the role of self awareness, truth, and wisdom as you reclaim your authentic self. Generational patterns are present b ... Show More

Dr. Thema and Allie explore body positivity, confidence, and joy despite the realities of fat phobia. Allie shares the importance of supportive parents and faith as she pursues her dreams of modeling. Despite encountering biases from leaders in schools, faith communities, and the ... Show More

Dr. Thema and Dené Logan discuss the social pressures to conform and the negative effects of self erasure on individuals and relationships. Dene shares her incredible journey of reclaiming and her sense of self and the ripple effect this process had on her understanding of genuin ... 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

<p>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.</p> <p>Jane is not only my best friend but a Master Certified Life Coach and an expert on binge eating, emotional eating, and food addiction.</p> <p ... 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

<p><strong>A 10-part audio documentary series on</strong> <strong><em>The Nocturnists</em></strong> <strong>podcast, "Shame in Medicine: The Lost Forest" explores how shame manifests in medical culture.</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shame is ubiquitous in health ... 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

This episode explores the journey of discovering your purpose; the “why” behind your existence. Inspired by Mark Twain’s timeless quote, it’s a reflection on the difference between simply living and truly being alive. Through storytelling and perspective, this message invites you ... 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