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In this week's episode of Speak Shame, Dr Connie Kerali interviews Dr. Adia Gooden, a licensed clinical psychologist and expert on self-worth, self-compassion, and mental health. Dr. Adia shares her journey from growing up in Pasadena, California with professional parents, to becoming a renowned psychologist and speaker. She delves into the impact of early life challenges on her sensitivity to others' feelings, and how her academic and personal struggles with worthiness guided her career choice. Dr. Adia and Dr Connie discuss the importance of understanding self-worth stories, practicing self-compassion, and the layers of performance and vulnerability. Dr. Adia also opens up about her personal experiences with shame and depression, emphasising the need to reconnect with one's unconditional self-worth. The episode concludes with practical steps for listeners to begin their journey towards self-worth and self-compassion, along with a tribute to Dr. Adia's inspiring grandmother.
01:20 Introducing Dr Adia Gooden
02:53 Chapter One: Pasadena Roots
03:29 Early Seeds of Self Doubt
05:29 Why She Became a Psychologist
09:12 Chasing Worth Through Achievement
12:31 Rewrite Your Self Worth Stories
15:27 The Masks We Wear
17:56 First Steps Into Vulnerability
21:48 Four Steps of Self Compassion
25:42 A Shame Story and Healing
29:17 Unconditional Self Worth Defined
31:16 How to Work With Dr Adia
32:43 Remarkable Woman: Nana Tribute
DR. ADIA GOODEN
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By Dr Connie KeraliIn this week's episode of Speak Shame, Dr Connie Kerali interviews Dr. Adia Gooden, a licensed clinical psychologist and expert on self-worth, self-compassion, and mental health. Dr. Adia shares her journey from growing up in Pasadena, California with professional parents, to becoming a renowned psychologist and speaker. She delves into the impact of early life challenges on her sensitivity to others' feelings, and how her academic and personal struggles with worthiness guided her career choice. Dr. Adia and Dr Connie discuss the importance of understanding self-worth stories, practicing self-compassion, and the layers of performance and vulnerability. Dr. Adia also opens up about her personal experiences with shame and depression, emphasising the need to reconnect with one's unconditional self-worth. The episode concludes with practical steps for listeners to begin their journey towards self-worth and self-compassion, along with a tribute to Dr. Adia's inspiring grandmother.
01:20 Introducing Dr Adia Gooden
02:53 Chapter One: Pasadena Roots
03:29 Early Seeds of Self Doubt
05:29 Why She Became a Psychologist
09:12 Chasing Worth Through Achievement
12:31 Rewrite Your Self Worth Stories
15:27 The Masks We Wear
17:56 First Steps Into Vulnerability
21:48 Four Steps of Self Compassion
25:42 A Shame Story and Healing
29:17 Unconditional Self Worth Defined
31:16 How to Work With Dr Adia
32:43 Remarkable Woman: Nana Tribute
DR. ADIA GOODEN
GET IN TOUCH