In this conversation, Sheena talks to Allison Guillbault, a trauma therapist who now also coaches, speaks, and hosts retreats. She shares how embracing being “too much” became a turning point after years of shrinking herself, and reframes “too much” as confidence, vulnerability, discernment, and reciprocity. She discusses cycle-breaking around guilt, perfectionism, and wealth, arguing women should pursue money and talk about it. Allison describes leaving a corporate career to become a therapist, trusting intuition amid uncertainty. She offers retreats in Bali and New Orleans, a 12-week group program “Uncaged,” and the “Woke Bitch” rage room. She also recounts her atypical IVF journey, its cost, and how becoming a mom added new values to her life.

Show notes:

00:00 Meet Alison

01:12 Owning Her Height

02:17 Yes I Am Too Much

03:52 A Moment of rising up

07:28 Confidence Without Armor

10:16 Healing And Uncertainty

13:50 Origin Story Too Much

15:52 Career Leap To Therapy

21:10 Mom Guilt

24:53 Childhood Roots Of Independence

33:38 Cycle Breaker Money Talk

42:08 Breaking Generational Cycles

42:59 Raising a Bold Daughter

43:47 Therapy and Retreat Offerings

46:25 Uncaged and Somatic Audacity

52:35 Betting on Yourself

53:40 Woke Bitch Screamy Calls

57:55 Rage as Regulation

01:02:26 IVF Journey

01:12:07 Motherhood and Slower Living

01:18:28 Permission to Define Yourself

01:21:37 Where to Find Allison