In this week's solo episode, we are coming back to the concept of core beliefs learning about our innermost stories and perceived truths and how they shape the way we show up in the world and act as the fuel source for our shame.

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Happy birthday to me — a second release for this week! And WOW is it fantastic. I am so grateful to have met Mike Iamele and for him to be able to share his story and work with all of you. 

Here are some of my key takeaways from this episode:

Mike Iamele thought he was straight, but a life-changing illness forced him to challenge that notion head-on when he fell in love with his male caretaker. And the two of them went on a years-long journey to explore sexuality and fluidity to figure out if the relationship could work.

When he chose to blog about his relationship, he had no idea that 100,000 people would share the post overnight, and he’d wake up to millions of people talking about his sex life. Or that his story would be made into an off-Broadway musical today.

For the past decade, Mike has helped hundreds of people to explore their own sexuality, identity, and purpose by mapping their experiences and understanding who they are inside and outside of labels.

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Join Barb & I as we discuss what it's like to change the system and run into hard topics and situations versus walk away. Some of my favorite parts include:

Barb Bigalke is the founder and executive director for the Center for suicide awareness.

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Wow — what a powerful and deep conversation with Steve where we dive deep into his experience as a Nigerian man who immigrated to the US and the experiences we all face trying to sift through expectations, norms, and shame-driven pressures to produce, do, and be successful. Some of the key points we hit on: 

Steve Amaefuna was born in Nigeria and immigrated to NJ when he was 4. He recently graduated from an anesthesia residency program in Baltimore. He is passionate about fitness, music, and goldfish and is excited to share his perspective, challenges, successes and hopes with the world. 

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This podcast episode takes us to another layer of understanding the fascinating intersection of the Drama Triangle and shame. We unravel how these two powerful dynamics often intertwine and shape our interactions. Discover how roles like the Hero, Victim, and Villain play into our responses to shame, and how recognizing this dance can lead to healthier communication, self-awareness, and ultimately, untethering from the grips of shame. Join us as we navigate the complex terrain where psychology, emotions, and human behavior converge, shedding light on a transformative path to understanding and healing.

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Join Jennifer & I in this deeply difficult and important conversation 

Jennifer Senn is a certified coach and bereaved mother of twins who were stillborn at 32 weeks. She helps parents find their way and navigate the many hurdles they face following a stillbirth baby loss. She’s the founder of Navigating Baby Loss and her mission is to help parents know they are not alone and that there is a beautiful life on the other side.

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In this short & sweet solo episode, I just want to share one of the ways shame has tried to take over when it comes to the podcast. Namely, it's gotten caught up berating the audio quality of different episodes as some of them are not as high quality as others (you know, the learning gap). It's trying to take away the process of learning and the notion of progress, not perfection. It's trying to make me focus on how it sounds versus what was said. And I am not going to give it any more head space for this story.

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This is a heavy episode glittered with humor where we explore:

Tavaris Smith is a stand-up comedian from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, based in Los Angeles. His comedy journey began 8 years ago, and since then, he has performed at clubs and theaters all over the country.

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In this week's solo episode, we delve deep into the intriguing world of interpersonal defenses we employ when confronted with shame. As we navigate the intricate dynamics of how shame shapes our interactions and relationships, we'll uncover the 3 strategies we use to guard ourselves, ultimately gaining insights into how we can foster healthier connections.

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Join Victoria and I as we dive deep into the topic of grief, where we cover:

Victoria, the owner of The Unleashed Heart, LLC, is an Advanced Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, Self-Published Author, Reiki Master, Certified YouMap® Coach, Certified Biofield Tuning Practitioner, and End-of-Life Doula. Through in-person and online evidence-based grief programs, life-path coaching, her podcast Grieving Voices, and in-person or distance healing sessions, Victoria offers holistic support to those who want to go from surviving to thriving.  

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