Shame Rebel

In this episode, Amy Stephens shares her experience of being shamed on the dance floor for not being a "good girl." Amy has made a career involved in body movement as she grew in her yoga and energy healing practices. She learned how to let go of the shame she experienced in order to connect more with her body and self. Amy can be found at www.yogaamy.net

In this episode, Marie-Pier shares her experience with diet culture and body shame. She became a registered dietitian to help people break free of the critical and negative beliefs from diet culture and build a more authentic relationship with their bodies. Check out more from Marie-Pier on her podcast, The Balanced Dietitian.

In this episode, Laura shares her story of surviving 23+ years of domestic abuse at the hands of her former spouse. She shares how shame was put on her through this trauma and how guilt has impacted her sense of self. Laura gives insight to the abuse cycle and how manipulation causes many survivors to believe it's their fault for being harmed. Laura shares more insights and experiences on her blog DV Walking Wounded.

*Disclaimer: Sexual abuse and assault are discussed in this episode and may be triggering for some listeners.
In this episode, Amber shares her trauma history and how this has impacted her sexual experiences. Amber opens up about her sexual kinks and how to engage in those safely. Amber also shares her lack of support and education through school sex ed classes and how she hopes to provide a wider range of support and resources for teens as they learn about their bodies. Check out Amber's podcast Taboo Enlightened.

In this episode, Annie Mckinnon shares her experience of navigating her sexual orientation in an oppressive culture. She explores the ups and downs of finding herself, and ways to live more authentically. For more info check out www.coachingcart.com

In this episode, Emily Ginn, a social worker and life coach, offers education around infertility shame and how this impacts relationships and sense of self. Emily offers further resources on her podcast, IVF This, which can be found on her website www.ivfthiscoaching.com

In this episode, Paige Penick shares personal stories of being shamed and how that influenced her professional identity. Paige shares ways to support others dealing with body shame and how she offers support as a dietician and nutritionist. Paige runs the podcast Start Fueling Better. The podcast and other valuable info can be found at www.startfuelingbetter.com

In this episode, Jasmine Rice shares her experiences of imposter syndrome after divorce and losing her job. Jasmine explains how she moved herself out of an emotional rut and ultimately found a life she wanted. Check out her book, Create Your Own Life Recipe After Divorce, and her blog at www.goodthingsaregonnacome.com

In this episode, Allison Sutter shares ways to connect with our intuition and use this to navigate negative feelings. This process works alongside shame as a way to obtain information about ourselves and ultimate goals. For more info on Allison and access to her book, visit www.allisonsutter.com

In this episode, Lia shares her experience with parenting two children who have Autism. Lia shares how shame shows up when people judge parents for appearing to not discipline their children who may be having sensory and communication issues in public. We talk about the ways in which people don't fully understand Autism and other special needs, and how to gain more insight into these diagnosis. Lia offers ways to support the Autism community through her own podcast, Embracing Autism. Check out more at www.autismwish.org.