Untethering Shame

Summer Rerelease: Shame & Ambition with Andrea Barr


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Summer Re-Release Series

We’re taking a pause to rest and reflect—and sharing some of your favorite episodes in the meantime. These powerful conversations are worth revisiting, whether it’s your first time listening or a timely return. New episodes resume September 7th.

Episode: Shame & Ambition with Andrea Barr

In this conversation, Kyira and certified coach Andrea Barr explore what it means to pursue ambition on your own terms. They unpack the pressures of perfectionism, premature identity foreclosure, and external expectations—and how shame weaves through each of these barriers. Together, they offer a powerful reframe of ambition as a slow burn rooted in curiosity, intention, and personal fulfillment—not performance or permission. This episode is an invitation to come home to your values and make bold, aligned decisions, even in the face of fear.

Key Takeaways

  • Redefine ambition as an internal drive grounded in values—not just career outcomes.
  • Recognize how shame, fear of failure, and fear of judgment can block authentic pursuit.
  • Let go of the pressure to “choose one path” early and forever.
  • Share your goals and ambitions to build accountability, not approval-seeking.
  • Embrace exploration, change, and intentional decision-making.
  • Prioritize fulfillment, balance, and your evolving desires.

About Andrea:

Andrea Barr is an ICF Certified Coach who helps parents figure out their work-life rhythms to create more quality time with their families while continuing to grow personally and professionally. She’s the host of the All Figured Out podcast and offers 1:1 coaching and community-based events online and in Vancouver, Canada.

Connect with Andrea:

  • ⁠Instagram⁠
  • ⁠Website⁠
  • Check out Ep. 57 "⁠Coping with shame and guilt as a parent with Kyira Wackett⁠"

Ready to take the next step?

  • Download the FREE handout, "5 Things Shame Resilient People Do Every Day" and start making those daily shifts to break that shame cycle that's keeping you stuck in that negative headspace.
  • Book a free 25-minute discovery call to discuss different program options and find the support best fits your needs.

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