Untethering Shame

Another amazing episode. Katharine is beyond knowledgeable and I am beyond grateful for all of her wisdom. We discussed:

Katherine is a pediatric dietitian and group practice owner.  She oversees a team of weight inclusive, non-diet dietitians supporting intuitive eating, eating disorder recovery, and helping parents raise children with a healthy relationship with food and their bodies.  She lives in Bend, Oregon and has two daughters who are 9 and 14.  She loves snowboarding, hiking and mountain bike riding. 

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In this week's solo episode, I want to talk about Thanksgiving and the complex questions and considerations behind whether or not to celebrate - and if you do, how - a holiday with such an atrocious history.

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Another powerful episode diving deep into the stories and norms we have about sex and ourselves as a sexual being and what it looks like to change the story*. We discussed:

*Note that in this episode, both Christie and I shared examples and stories as cis-gender women in heterosexual relationships. This is also Christie's are of specialization in her practice. Given these realities, it is important to note there may be some inherent biases and views that unintentionally miss out on showcasing the multitude of experiences and complexities for individuals with other gender and sexual identities.

Christie Bemis is a psychotherapist, a sex educator and relationship coach, an ignite your life mentor, and author. She co-founded and now owns and operates Hot Pink YOUniversity, solo. She is a Sex Educator and Relationship Coach, trained in the Somatica® Method of relationships and intimacy building, as well as certified in Level 1 of John Gottmans work. Her work ignites women and couples to reconnect with passions, purpose and play.

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What a powerful episode where we explored so many different nuances and thoughts surrounding the adoptee experience. Some of the key pieces included:

Cam is a transracial international adoptee from Korea, an experience that informs and inspires his current work as an author and licensed clinical counselor. He formed his own private practice, Therapy Redeemed in 2018, to help raise awareness and respond to the mental health needs of adoptees and their families wherever they may be in their adoptee journey.

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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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