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.

*Disclaimer: This episode contains details of abuse and violent acts that may be triggering for some listeners.In this episode, Leticia shares her story of navigating shame after surviving an abusive relationship at a time when her support system was not willing to support her. She explores the importance of seeking help, especially when feeling alone, and offers ways to increase self-worth. Leticia created a coaching business where she now helps women begin a new life. See more of Leticia on Instagram @blaquerosecoaching

In this episode, Suzanne shares her experience of dealing with shame and using hypnotherapy as a healing tool. Suzanne speaks to changing the beliefs people hold (and where shame often stems from) and how to change the beliefs that limit potential and happiness. Check out Suzanne and her book on Instagram @suzisung and www.levelupmindset.co

In this episode, Eddie Zacapa, author of Principles and Practices of Nonviolence, shares his experience of working with domestic violence perpetrators as they try to rehabilitate their behaviors. Eddie shares insights on how shame may be the culprit for some violent acts and can perpetuate aggression. We discuss tools like boundaries and non-violent communication, to improve such behaviors. Eddie offers support and resources for those dealing with abusive relationships. Please visit www.harmonyoftheheart.com for more info on Eddie's work.

In this episode, Jessie Lucas shares her insight on embodied movement practices and how these are helpful in processing shame. Jessie explores the importance of kinesthetic intelligence and using movement as a way to release shame and align more with your authentic self. Check out more here: embodiedmovementtraining.com

In this episode, Rima explores cultural and family norms that caused her to question parts of her identity. Rima shares how her personal work in hypnotherapy, and a mountain of self-help books, led her to pursue a career as a hypno-coach for women looking to become their authentic selves. Check out her podcast and other resources @rimarkable.me

In this episode, Noel speaks to her experience of shame related to her religious and sexual identities. Growing up in the Catholic church and identifying as gay, caused Noel to live a double life. She explores her personal struggles and battles in seeking her true self and shares how she found her authenticity in her spiritual values. Learn more about Noel and resources regarding religious support at @nkspiritualcare

On this episode, Nenia Corcoran shares her story of surviving and healing from an abuse marriage. Nenia offers insights into how her role as a police officer compounded her shame and ways to be more aware of when abuse may be happening. Nenia offers support to those struggling with a current or past abusive partnership. Her book, He Loves Me Not, is also available as a resource. Check out her Instagram @neniacorcoran for more stuff!

In this episode, Bianca Spears discusses the benefits of laughter when dealing with heavy emotions, like shame. She discusses her work in laughter yoga and life coaching and how these have formed her knowledge and practices of self-care and healing. For more info on Bianca and her work check out www.biancaspears.com.

In this episode, Cheri Timko offers insights on how shame impacts couples. Cheri is both a Mental Health Clinician and Relationship Coach with years of experience working with couples. Her goal is to help them navigate their shame triggers and learn ways to heal from conflict or harmful behaviors. To find out more about Cheri, see her website cheritimko.com

In this episode, Steve McCready speaks to his personal and professional experiences of being a male (and a human) with feelings. Steve frames feelings as "information" that we can use to navigate our needs and relationships. He speaks to the difficulty of this for male-identifying folks due to social and cultural expectations of masculinity. We explore how shame shows up around expressing and feeling emotions and ways to normalize this experience. Check out Steve's podcast, Sensitive Rebel to join another rebellion!*Here are the references Steve makes in the episode: Tara Brach, Kristin Neff, Brene Brown

In this episode, Veronika Childs shares her story of surviving sexual abuse. Veronika courageously shares how shame impacted her ability to speak up, to understand her past, and how she continues to heal from trauma. Trigger warning: there are multiple moments of abuse and sexual assault shared in this episode. Please care for yourself if you feel triggered while listening.If you or someone you know is a victim or survivor of sexual abuse please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline for support 1-800-656-4673

In this episode, Emily discusses cultural and family expectations that come from being a first-generation Chinese American. Emily explores the stereotypes within Asian cultures around grades, success, and emotional expression. We explore how shame shows up within the context of these stereotypes and how Emily has made sense of her own shame.

In this episode Jennifer shares her story of living with a disability and PTSD, and the shame she's experienced from others over time. Jennifer offers education on how to support and be compassionate to the Disabled community. We explore issues within the medical, legal, and mental health care systems that cause the need for shame rebellion. More information can be found at www.jenniferannfalandys.com.

This episode focuses on shames in Hispanic cultures around mental health and stigmas within families for those seeking therapy. Dulce is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who offers insight on how to rebel against such shames by setting boundaries and voicing needs. Dulce also speaks to the lack of cultural competency and resources available for the Hispanic community, and how to offer better support. You can find more about Dulce at www.dulceorozco.com.

In this episode, Rachel Greenwell shares her story of overcoming self-hate and addiction by leaning into her divine beliefs and treating herself like royalty. Check out Rachel's book, podcast, and coaching tools at www.iamrockl.com

In this episode I'm joined by Melissa Russiano, a licensed clinical social worker who explores the shame attached to mental health diagnosis and medication. We discuss the importance of validating the struggles with both diagnosis and medication while evaluating where stigma and shame stem from around these issues.

This episode focuses on communities of color and the stigmas that prevent them from receiving mental health care. Daisyiona has her own business where she compiles resources for clients and offers "vent sessions" for people not ready to enter treatment. We cover ways to support communities of color and validate their mental health needs in both professional and personal forms. If you'd like to know more about Daisyiona and her services please reach out on Instagram here: @daisyiona

This episode focuses on body shame specific to size and weight. Randall offers insight on body shame from his experiences on both ends of the body size scale. Randall offers ways to be inclusive and more mindful in how we talk about bodies. For more about Randall please visit his website www.podvault.ca.

This episode focuses on the impact of shame on adolescents and ways parents and educators can be the solution to a toxic problem. I'm joined by Kari O'Driscoll, a leader in education and tools for fostering connection with kids that can lessen the feeling of failure and shame. As Kari puts it, "It's a gift to be in relationship with (our) kids" and I couldn't agree more - and neither can Kari's cat Pepper, who offers her two cents with some jingle bells. :)For more resources check out these sites: www.theselfproject.com and www.peps.org.

This episode focuses on Andrea Mason's story of resiliency and shame rebellion as she navigates cultural differences and tackles barriers to creating her coaching business. Andrea offers insight from her background in social work and mental health experience. You can find more about her at andreamasons.com.

In this episode, I'm joined by a fellow counseling grad student who questions the social ideal of confidence and how that has caused her shame in the past. Should we focus on attaining a "standard confidence?" Probably not, so how do we rebel against those messages to find our own authenticity? Jessa has some insight and advice, so listen up!

Hey! I'm Katie Gilbertson, licensed mental health counselor, empath, justice seeker, and aspiring badass. In this first episode I break down ways shame has impacted me, and ways I've seen it impact the world. I give an idea of what to expect in upcoming episodes and the hopes I have for this pod. Join me weekly for new episodes and don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!

Welcome to the Shame Rebel Podcast with your host, Katie Gilbertson. I'll be posting weekly episodes where I and fellow rebels discuss our experiences and tools for rebelling against shame. #shamerebel #punchshameintheface