The Standing Naked Podcast

By Daveda Schmidlin

Standing Naked is where high-capacity women come to exhale.
This is a space for the woman who’s spent a lifetime holding it all together, strong, capable, composed — and is quietly craving somethi... more

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The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.

The Standing Naked Podcast episodes:

April 22, 2026 Episode 15: Are You Running Your Life… or Is Your Life Running You?
When you step into something new, you’re not always starting from scratch — sometimes you’re stepping into patterns that were built by someone else.

In this episode, Daveda shares how quickly we can absorb those patterns without realizing it, and what it looks like to get back in the driver’s seat so your life, and your work, doesn’t start running you.doesn’t start running you.
The Weekly Drop:
https://aw1407fc.aweb.page/p/f2cb2f6f-ff7c-4c51-a98b-58447c313e22

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By listening to the Standing Naked podcast (“podcast”), you agree to the terms below. If you do not wish to be bound by these terms, please discontinue listening and, if needed, contact us at [email protected].
NOT THERAPY OR MEDICAL ADVICE
The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not therapy, medical advice, or a substitute for care from a licensed mental health or medical professional.
Daveda Schmidlin is not a licensed mental health clinician and cannot provide individual mental health, medical, or crisis advice. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek support from a qualified professional or appropriate emergency services in your area.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
By engaging with this podcast, you assume all responsibility and risk. Under no circumstances shall Daveda Schmidlin, her employees, contractors, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, or lost profits, arising from your use of or reliance on this podcast or any technical issues (including but not limited to interruptions, errors, defects, or unauthorized access).
COPYRIGHT
The content of the Standing Naked podcast is protected by copyright law. You may share links to publicly available episodes for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from the audio or related materials without prior written permission.
© 2024 Standing Naked with Daveda Schmidlin – All Rights Reserved
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April 08, 2026 Episode 14: Why You Want To Fix How They See You (And Why You Don’t Have To)
There’s a moment where someone sees you differently than you see yourself… and everything in you wants to fix it.
In this episode, Daveda talks about the pull to fix how you’re perceived — especially when you know you’ve acted in integrity — and what it looks like to stay rooted in your truth without trying to manage someone else’s version of you.
The Weekly Drop:
https://aw1407fc.aweb.page/p/f2cb2f6f-ff7c-4c51-a98b-58447c313e22

LEGAL DISCLAIMER
By listening to the Standing Naked podcast (“podcast”), you agree to the terms below. If you do not wish to be bound by these terms, please discontinue listening and, if needed, contact us at [email protected].
NOT THERAPY OR MEDICAL ADVICE
The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not therapy, medical advice, or a substitute for care from a licensed mental health or medical professional.
Daveda Schmidlin is not a licensed mental health clinician and cannot provide individual mental health, medical, or crisis advice. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek support from a qualified professional or appropriate emergency services in your area.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
By engaging with this podcast, you assume all responsibility and risk. Under no circumstances shall Daveda Schmidlin, her employees, contractors, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, or lost profits, arising from your use of or reliance on this podcast or any technical issues (including but not limited to interruptions, errors, defects, or unauthorized access).
COPYRIGHT
The content of the Standing Naked podcast is protected by copyright law. You may share links to publicly available episodes for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from the audio or related materials without prior written permission.
© 2024 Standing Naked with Daveda Schmidlin – All Rights Reserved
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March 13, 2026 Episode 13: Are You In Danger… Or Just Uncomfortable?
We’ve started using the word “safe” for almost everything.

But what if the moment you’re calling unsafe… isn’t actually about danger at all?

In this episode, Daveda unpacks the difference between real danger and emotional discomfort — and why confusing the two can train your nervous system to treat vulnerability, feedback, and growth like threats.

Sometimes it isn’t that you’re unsafe.
Sometimes it’s that you’re uncomfortable.
Sometimes it’s discernment.

And learning to tell the difference can change how you show up in relationships, in rooms where you’re stretching, and in moments where honesty feels risky.
The Weekly Drop:
https://aw1407fc.aweb.page/p/f2cb2f6f-ff7c-4c51-a98b-58447c313e22

LEGAL DISCLAIMER
By listening to the Standing Naked podcast (“podcast”), you agree to the terms below. If you do not wish to be bound by these terms, please discontinue listening and, if needed, contact us at [email protected].
NOT THERAPY OR MEDICAL ADVICE
The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not therapy, medical advice, or a substitute for care from a licensed mental health or medical professional.
Daveda Schmidlin is not a licensed mental health clinician and cannot provide individual mental health, medical, or crisis advice. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek support from a qualified professional or appropriate emergency services in your area.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
By engaging with this podcast, you assume all responsibility and risk. Under no circumstances shall Daveda Schmidlin, her employees, contractors, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, or lost profits, arising from your use of or reliance on this podcast or any technical issues (including but not limited to interruptions, errors, defects, or unauthorized access).
COPYRIGHT
The content of the Standing Naked podcast is protected by copyright law. You may share links to publicly available episodes for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from the audio or related materials without prior written permission.
© 2024 Standing Naked with Daveda Schmidlin – All Rights Reserved
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February 26, 2026 Episode 12: Why You Feel The Need To Over-Explain — And What Changes When You Don’t
Why does it feel so uncomfortable to just say something… and leave it there?

If you find yourself adding the extra paragraph, clarifying your tone, or trying to make sure everyone “gets it,” this episode is for you.

Daveda unpacks what’s really underneath the urge to over-explain — the nervous system spike, the fear of being misunderstood, and the quiet need to manage how you’re perceived.

What begins to change when you stop trying to control the narrative and start trusting yourself instead is subtle, but powerful.
The Weekly Drop:
https://aw1407fc.aweb.page/p/f2cb2f6f-ff7c-4c51-a98b-58447c313e22

LEGAL DISCLAIMER
By listening to the Standing Naked podcast (“podcast”), you agree to the terms below. If you do not wish to be bound by these terms, please discontinue listening and, if needed, contact us at [email protected].
NOT THERAPY OR MEDICAL ADVICE
The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not therapy, medical advice, or a substitute for care from a licensed mental health or medical professional.
Daveda Schmidlin is not a licensed mental health clinician and cannot provide individual mental health, medical, or crisis advice. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek support from a qualified professional or appropriate emergency services in your area.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
By engaging with this podcast, you assume all responsibility and risk. Under no circumstances shall Daveda Schmidlin, her employees, contractors, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, or lost profits, arising from your use of or reliance on this podcast or any technical issues (including but not limited to interruptions, errors, defects, or unauthorized access).
COPYRIGHT
The content of the Standing Naked podcast is protected by copyright law. You may share links to publicly available episodes for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from the audio or related materials without prior written permission.
© 2024 Standing Naked with Daveda Schmidlin – All Rights Reserved
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January 15, 2026 Episode 11: Humility Isn't About Being Small — It’s About Shining As Bright As You Can
Somewhere along the way, a lot of us started confusing humility with hiding.

In this episode, Daveda unpacks what real humility looks like — not shrinking so others feel comfortable, but being grounded enough in who you are to shine without apology.

She shares how a recent conversation reminded her that humility and radiance can coexist — that you can hold deep respect for others and still honor your own brilliance.

If you’ve ever dimmed your light to seem humble or questioned whether confidence makes you “too much,” this one’s for you.

It’s a reminder that true humility isn’t about disappearing — it’s about showing up fully, knowing your light doesn’t take away from anyone else’s.
The Weekly Drop:
https://aw1407fc.aweb.page/p/f2cb2f6f-ff7c-4c51-a98b-58447c313e22

LEGAL DISCLAIMER
By listening to the Standing Naked podcast (“podcast”), you agree to the terms below. If you do not wish to be bound by these terms, please discontinue listening and, if needed, contact us at [email protected].
NOT THERAPY OR MEDICAL ADVICE
The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not therapy, medical advice, or a substitute for care from a licensed mental health or medical professional.
Daveda Schmidlin is not a licensed mental health clinician and cannot provide individual mental health, medical, or crisis advice. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek support from a qualified professional or appropriate emergency services in your area.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
By engaging with this podcast, you assume all responsibility and risk. Under no circumstances shall Daveda Schmidlin, her employees, contractors, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, or lost profits, arising from your use of or reliance on this podcast or any technical issues (including but not limited to interruptions, errors, defects, or unauthorized access).
COPYRIGHT
The content of the Standing Naked podcast is protected by copyright law. You may share links to publicly available episodes for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from the audio or related materials without prior written permission.
© 2024 Standing Naked with Daveda Schmidlin – All Rights Reserved
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January 08, 2026 Episode 10: The Boring Middle: What’s Really Happening When Nothing Feels Like It’s Happening
If you’ve been feeling like life’s gone a little quiet — not stuck, but strangely still — this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale.

Daveda unpacks what’s really happening in “the boring middle,” that space after massive growth or shedding when it seems like nothing’s moving… but everything actually is. She explains how this recalibration phase is where your nervous system expands, your identity catches up to your growth, and the new you begins to settle in.

You’ll hear why stillness isn’t complacency, why calm can feel unfamiliar, and how to trust the quiet as proof that your transformation is already taking root.

This is your permission to stop forcing movement and start noticing how much has already changed — even in the space that feels like nothing’s happening.
The Weekly Drop:
https://aw1407fc.aweb.page/p/f2cb2f6f-ff7c-4c51-a98b-58447c313e22

LEGAL DISCLAIMER
By listening to the Standing Naked podcast (“podcast”), you agree to the terms below. If you do not wish to be bound by these terms, please discontinue listening and, if needed, contact us at [email protected].
NOT THERAPY OR MEDICAL ADVICE
The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not therapy, medical advice, or a substitute for care from a licensed mental health or medical professional.
Daveda Schmidlin is not a licensed mental health clinician and cannot provide individual mental health, medical, or crisis advice. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek support from a qualified professional or appropriate emergency services in your area.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
By engaging with this podcast, you assume all responsibility and risk. Under no circumstances shall Daveda Schmidlin, her employees, contractors, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, or lost profits, arising from your use of or reliance on this podcast or any technical issues (including but not limited to interruptions, errors, defects, or unauthorized access).
COPYRIGHT
The content of the Standing Naked podcast is protected by copyright law. You may share links to publicly available episodes for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from the audio or related materials without prior written permission.
© 2024 Standing Naked with Daveda Schmidlin – All Rights Reserved
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December 17, 2025 Episode 9: No One Can Make You Feel Anything — Except When They Do
In this episode, Daveda gets real about one of the most over-simplified sayings in the personal growth world — “no one can make you feel anything.”

She unpacks why that idea, while partly true, is also incomplete. Yes, we’re responsible for what gets triggered inside of us — and we’re still human. People can say or do things that hurt, and denying that only disconnects us from our truth.

Daveda shares a personal story of being triggered, what it revealed about old roles she used to carry, and how she now separates what’s hers to hold from what belongs to others. It’s a conversation about self-trust, emotional awareness, and holding people accountable without abandoning yourself in the process.
The Weekly Drop:
https://aw1407fc.aweb.page/p/f2cb2f6f-ff7c-4c51-a98b-58447c313e22

LEGAL DISCLAIMER
By listening to the Standing Naked podcast (“podcast”), you agree to the terms below. If you do not wish to be bound by these terms, please discontinue listening and, if needed, contact us at [email protected].
NOT THERAPY OR MEDICAL ADVICE
The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not therapy, medical advice, or a substitute for care from a licensed mental health or medical professional.
Daveda Schmidlin is not a licensed mental health clinician and cannot provide individual mental health, medical, or crisis advice. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek support from a qualified professional or appropriate emergency services in your area.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
By engaging with this podcast, you assume all responsibility and risk. Under no circumstances shall Daveda Schmidlin, her employees, contractors, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, or lost profits, arising from your use of or reliance on this podcast or any technical issues (including but not limited to interruptions, errors, defects, or unauthorized access).
COPYRIGHT
The content of the Standing Naked podcast is protected by copyright law. You may share links to publicly available episodes for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from the audio or related materials without prior written permission.
© 2024 Standing Naked with Daveda Schmidlin – All Rights Reserved
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December 10, 2025 Episode 8: When Right & Wrong Stop Being The Point, You Find Yourself Again
In this short episode, Daveda talks about what happens when you stop chasing what’s “right” or “wrong” and start trusting what’s useful for you.

She shares how honoring your intuition, the part of you that knows before your mind catches up, changes everything.

“Useful” becomes the compass that actually works, no matter what season of life you’re in.

This episode is a reminder that you don’t need anyone else’s approval to follow what supports you. You already know.
The Weekly Drop:
https://aw1407fc.aweb.page/p/f2cb2f6f-ff7c-4c51-a98b-58447c313e22

LEGAL DISCLAIMER
By listening to the Standing Naked podcast (“podcast”), you agree to the terms below. If you do not wish to be bound by these terms, please discontinue listening and, if needed, contact us at [email protected].
NOT THERAPY OR MEDICAL ADVICE
The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not therapy, medical advice, or a substitute for care from a licensed mental health or medical professional.
Daveda Schmidlin is not a licensed mental health clinician and cannot provide individual mental health, medical, or crisis advice. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek support from a qualified professional or appropriate emergency services in your area.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
By engaging with this podcast, you assume all responsibility and risk. Under no circumstances shall Daveda Schmidlin, her employees, contractors, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, or lost profits, arising from your use of or reliance on this podcast or any technical issues (including but not limited to interruptions, errors, defects, or unauthorized access).
COPYRIGHT
The content of the Standing Naked podcast is protected by copyright law. You may share links to publicly available episodes for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from the audio or related materials without prior written permission.
© 2024 Standing Naked with Daveda Schmidlin – All Rights Reserved
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December 05, 2025 Episode 7: Boundaries That Actually Work: Holiday Edition — This Year, No People-Pleasing Allowed
If you’ve ever walked into a family gathering already bracing yourself to keep the peace, this one’s for you. In this episode, we’re talking about what it looks like to stop auditioning for approval and start honoring your own capacity.

We’ll dig into the kind of boundaries that actually work — the kind that keep your energy clean without cutting people off and how to navigate old roles or expectations without losing yourself in the process.

This season, no people-pleasing required. Just mutual connection, calm nervous systems, and the reminder that you don’t have to beg to be chosen.
The Weekly Drop:
https://aw1407fc.aweb.page/p/f2cb2f6f-ff7c-4c51-a98b-58447c313e22

LEGAL DISCLAIMER
By listening to the Standing Naked podcast (“podcast”), you agree to the terms below. If you do not wish to be bound by these terms, please discontinue listening and, if needed, contact us at [email protected].
NOT THERAPY OR MEDICAL ADVICE
The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not therapy, medical advice, or a substitute for care from a licensed mental health or medical professional.
Daveda Schmidlin is not a licensed mental health clinician and cannot provide individual mental health, medical, or crisis advice. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek support from a qualified professional or appropriate emergency services in your area.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
By engaging with this podcast, you assume all responsibility and risk. Under no circumstances shall Daveda Schmidlin, her employees, contractors, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, or lost profits, arising from your use of or reliance on this podcast or any technical issues (including but not limited to interruptions, errors, defects, or unauthorized access).
COPYRIGHT
The content of the Standing Naked podcast is protected by copyright law. You may share links to publicly available episodes for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from the audio or related materials without prior written permission.
© 2024 Standing Naked with Daveda Schmidlin – All Rights Reserved
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November 20, 2025 Episode 6: You Were Never Too Much — A Conversation About Self Worth, Emotional Capacity & Finally Choosing Yourself
This episode is a love letter to the high-capacity woman who’s been told her emotions are inconvenient, her honesty too sharp, her intuition too much.

Daveda takes us into the quiet ache of being “the strong one” who secretly wonders if her depth is a liability.

Through a story about her granddaughter and a lifetime of unlearning, she models what emotional sovereignty looks like — the ability to hold your own feelings without shrinking or managing yourself for someone else’s comfort.

This isn’t about being less. It’s about being steady in your wholeness.

Tender, powerful, and gloriously unmanageable.
The Weekly Drop:
https://aw1407fc.aweb.page/p/f2cb2f6f-ff7c-4c51-a98b-58447c313e22

LEGAL DISCLAIMER
By listening to the Standing Naked podcast (“podcast”), you agree to the terms below. If you do not wish to be bound by these terms, please discontinue listening and, if needed, contact us at [email protected].
NOT THERAPY OR MEDICAL ADVICE
The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not therapy, medical advice, or a substitute for care from a licensed mental health or medical professional.
Daveda Schmidlin is not a licensed mental health clinician and cannot provide individual mental health, medical, or crisis advice. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek support from a qualified professional or appropriate emergency services in your area.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
By engaging with this podcast, you assume all responsibility and risk. Under no circumstances shall Daveda Schmidlin, her employees, contractors, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, or lost profits, arising from your use of or reliance on this podcast or any technical issues (including but not limited to interruptions, errors, defects, or unauthorized access).
COPYRIGHT
The content of the Standing Naked podcast is protected by copyright law. You may share links to publicly available episodes for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from the audio or related materials without prior written permission.
© 2024 Standing Naked with Daveda Schmidlin – All Rights Reserved
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FAQs about The Standing Naked Podcast:

How many episodes does The Standing Naked Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.