In this special episode of Fierce Compassion, we invite you into two deeply moving live coaching sessions with Sarah Peyton. First, we meet Ouida, who longs to show up authentically with her father and son, yet finds herself caught in patterns of silence shaped by childhood and generational agreements. Through Sarah’s resonant coaching, she begins to reclaim her voice. Then, Lara courageously explores an unsettling moment of implicit bias, tracing its roots to early social conditioning and systemic oppression. These conversations reveal the hidden contracts we carry—about power, belonging, and voice—and offer an opportunity for all of us to reflect, heal, and move toward greater freedom.

Episode Transcript

Our first guest in this coaching episode is Ouida Patten, a bi-cultural Black woman raised in the Southern United States. In this coaching call with Sarah Peyton, Ouida opens up about her journey of navigating generational patriarchy, breaking cycles of silence, and reclaiming her voice. With honesty and vulnerability, she and Sarah demonstrate how coaching can support deep self-inquiry, connection, and emotional liberation.

Our second guest is Lara, a white Mid-Atlantic American with Western European roots. In this powerful conversation, Lara reflects on how unconscious biases can take shape through early encounters with racial discrimination in school and then show up in unexpected moments throughout adulthood. With courage and introspection, she works with Sarah to unpack these internalized patterns, opening the door to greater awareness, accountability, and connection. 

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