Episodes

  • Episode 3: Feeling Blah? The complexities of shame, parenting and personal development

    Episode 3: Feeling Blah? The complexities of shame, parenting and personal development
    Dec 23 2025
    Feeling Blah? - The complexities of shame, parenting, and personal development
    In this episode, Sarah is joined by Tanith Carey, a leading parenting author, Gestalt therapist and award-nominated journalist whose work shapes conversations about children, teens and wellbeing across the UK and beyond.
    Tanith shares insights from decades of reporting for major national newspapers and her work helping parents navigate friendships, pressure, confidence and mental health.
    She is a parenting author and highly experienced award winning UK national newspaper journalist - who writes broadly across the national press.Tanith brings expert, compassionate perspectives on raising resilient children in a fast-changing world.
    She is also the author of 13 books, including nine on parenting with publishers including DK, LittleBrown and Macmillan. Her latest book - What’s my Baby thinking” is available now - and you can lay your hands on 'What's My Teenager Thinking?' “What’s my Tween thinking, “'What's My Child Thinking? all of which are available in more than 30 languages. Other books include 'The Friendship Maze: How to help your child navigate their way to positive, happier friendships,' 'Girls, Uninterrupted: How to Build Stronger Girls in a Challenging World' and 'Taming the Tiger Parent- How to put your child's wellbeing first in a competitive world.'
    I really enjoyed talking to Tanith about her opinions around shame both with a therapist and journalistic lens. And as you will find out an avid fan of her parenting books!
    #shame #parenting #midlife #shameless #gestalt #therapy #journalist #babybook #consciousparenting
    You can find out more about Tanith’s work here https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanith-carey-7596419/?originalSubdomain=uk

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    36 mins
  • Season 2, Ep 2: Breaking free from body shame with Emma Clayton

    Season 2, Ep 2: Breaking free from body shame with Emma Clayton
    Dec 17 2025
    In this episode Sarah meets with Emma Clayton, a life & leadership identity coach, and creator of The Modern LeadHer Way.

    After two decades in the corporate world, she reached the top of the ladder - but what she found up there wasn’t fulfilment. It was burnout. Emma shares her story of redundancy, masking, her relationship with food and body image and how she now helps other women to live life fully. Emma blends coaching, mentorship, neuroscience, somatic therapy and energy tools like Human Design to guide women through personal transformation that sticks. You can find more information about Emma and her work on her website.
    #PR #shameless #storytelling #mentalhealth #wellness #shame #heroinesjourney #selfimage #ADHD #transformational
    NB: this recording happened in Summer 2025 so some offers may have expired. So do check out Emma's work for new updates!
    About Shame-less Stories Each week you can expect to receive powerful stories of people who have moved from shame to shamelessness, transforming their lives and inspiring others to do the same.
    I speak to entrepreneurs, serious business owners and changemakers – along with real people who have made different choices to find their freedom from fear and shame.
    You can expect to go on a hero’s journey with my guests and if you feel compelled to share your story in a way that feels good there are many ways I can support you in that.
    To get your story straight why not join us in The Visibility Field, a community of individuals who want to be seen, heard and witnessed.
    Or if you are keen to set up your own podcast I have this handy little mini-course available for just £11.00! Grab yours here.
    You can listen to the all our episodes now on Apple Podcasts / Spotify and Audible .
    And if you prefer to watch we are on You Tube too! If you enjoy the show, I’d be so grateful if you could subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your friends.

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    39 mins
  • Season 2, Episode 1: Burning down the house with Sarah Lloyd

    Season 2, Episode 1: Burning down the house with Sarah Lloyd
    Dec 16 2025
    The Shame-less Stories Podcast is back with a bang with Season 2. This super quick episode features host Sarah Lloyd, speaking her truth about why this podcast came about in the first place AND some more of HERstory around peri-menopause, ADHD and finding her voice.
    • She'll share her personal story regarding the juggle in mid-life
    • Facing her own shame story
    • And passion for sharing stories
    About Shame-Less Stories

    Shame-less Stories is a space for real, raw conversations about moving from shame to shamelessness.

    Each episode features inspiring guests who share their journeys of overcoming adversity, reframing their narratives, and finding purpose through vulnerability.

    Hosted by ⁠Sarah Lloyd⁠, a PR specialist and storyteller, this podcast empowers listeners to break free from limiting beliefs, embrace their true selves, and take bold action in their own lives.

    Whether you’re seeking inspiration, community, or practical tools for personal growth, Shame-less Stories will help you rewrite your story - one episode at a time.

    In each episode you can expect to receive powerful stories of people who have moved from shame to shamelessness, transforming their lives and inspiring others to do the same.

    Who are we talking to?
    I speak to entrepreneurs, serious business owners and changemakers – along with real people who have made different choices to find their freedom from fear and shame. You can expect to go on a hero’s journey with my guests and if you feel compelled to share your story in a way that feels good there are many ways I can support you in that.

    To get your story straight why not join us in ⁠The Visibility Field⁠, a community of individuals who want to be seen, heard and witnessed. Or if you are keen to set up your own podcast I have this handy little mini-course available for just £11.00! ⁠Grab yours here⁠.

    You can listen to the all our episodes now on Apple Podcasts / ⁠Spotify ⁠and Audible. And if you prefer to watch we are on⁠ You Tube⁠ too! If you enjoy the show, I’d be so grateful if you could subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your friends.#storytelling #mentalwellness #shame #neurodiversity #overcoming shame #personal transformation #empowerment



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    14 mins
  • The Weight of Shame Isn’t Yours To Carry with Gemma Went, strategist, energy practitioner, soul-technologist and channel

    The Weight of Shame Isn’t Yours To Carry with Gemma Went, strategist, energy practitioner, soul-technologist and channel
    Aug 19 2025
    Trigger Warnings: This episode contains discussion of childhood abuse, bullying, trauma and addiction. Please take care of yourself while listening.In this episode of Shameless Stories, Sarah Lloyd speaks with online business mentor, coach, and energy healer Gemma Went about her journey of moving through deep shame into healing, empowerment, and purpose.Gemma shares openly about growing up with undiagnosed ADHD, carrying the weight of childhood trauma, abuse, and bullying, and how shame shaped her identity for decades. From being an angry, risk-taking young woman to becoming a conscious entrepreneur and healer, Gemma’s story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and breaking free from cycles of silence.Together, Sarah and Gemma explore:
    • What shame really is and how it shows up in our bodies, minds, and businesses
    • The impact of late ADHD diagnosis and the shame of “feeling different” as a child
    • How both big trauma and “little” trauma create the same shame responses in the body
    • The link between entrepreneurship, visibility, and shame in the online business world
    • How energy healing, somatic work, and mindset shifts can clear the weight of shame
    • Why breaking cycles of silence helps future generations live freer, shameless lives
    Gemma also shares how she now supports entrepreneurs through The Lighthouse, blending strategy, energy clearing, and ethical business growth to help clients release shame, heal limiting beliefs, and thrive without comparison or judgement.If you’ve ever carried shame around who you are, felt “too much” or “not enough,” or struggled with visibility and worth in business or life, this conversation will resonate deeply. About Our Guest - Gemma WentGemma Went is an online business mentor, certified mindset coach, and energy practitioner. Through her company The Lighthouse, she helps entrepreneurs grow and scale consciously, combining strategy with deep healing work to create sustainable success.Check out Gemma’s website here: https://www.lighthouse.online/Follow Gemma on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/gemmawent/Fancy being on the show and/or part of the book? Connect with Host Sarah Lloyd through her website https://www.iamsarahlloyd.com/ and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iam_sarahlloyd/✨ If this episode resonated with you, please rate, review, and share Shameless Stories to help us reach more listeners ready to transform shame into empowerment. ✨ Follow us on Instagram: @shameless_stories_podcast https://www.instagram.com/shameless_stories_podcast/ and Facebook: @shamelessstories https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576989341131 to keep up to date with all things Shameless Stories, sneak peeks and more.

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    29 mins
  • The Only Constant is Change - Healing Shame & Self-Discovery with Lindsey Elms, Autistic Author, Coach and Nine Star Ki Consultant

    The Only Constant is Change - Healing Shame & Self-Discovery with Lindsey Elms, Autistic Author, Coach and Nine Star Ki Consultant
    Aug 15 2025
    In this beautiful episode of Shame-less Stories, Sarah sits down with author and Nine Star Ki consultant Lindsey Elms, whose new book Guided by Love was recently published through The Unbound Press.Lindsey opens up about the end of her 20-year marriage, the deep shame that followed, and the transformative journey that helped her release it. She shares how writing her book became a self-love project, guiding her through heartbreak with compassion and grace. Six months ago, she received an autism diagnosis; an experience that brought a fresh wave of shame but ultimately deepened her self-understanding and acceptance.You’ll also hear about:
    • How shame can be dismantled through honesty, safe spaces, and self-awareness.
    • The societal expectations that can erode self-worth, and the liberation of letting them go!
    • Life after an autism diagnosis, including sensory sensitivities, energy management, and embracing neurodivergent strengths.
    • The gentle wisdom of Nine Star Ki and how it can support self-discovery, decision-making, and healing cycles.
    • The tools, rituals, and mindset shifts that helped Lindsey navigate loss and rebuild her life with hope and joy.
    Guided by Love isn’t just Lindsey’s story, it’s a compassionate guide for anyone moving through heartbreak, life transitions, or the messy beauty of rediscovering themselves.Links & Resources:
    • Buy Guided by Love on Amazon
    • Connect with Lindsey and book a Nine Star Ki reading through her website
    • You can also connect with Lindsey on Facebook and Instagram
    Want to Share Your Shameless Story?Visit https://www.iamsarahlloyd.com or connect with Sarah on Instagram


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    41 mins
  • Episode 28: Find Your Truth with Lizzie Cantopher, artist, author and soul healer

    Episode 28: Find Your Truth with Lizzie Cantopher, artist, author and soul healer
    Aug 12 2025
    In this empowering episode, Sarah is joined by Lizzie Cantopher - nurse, adventurer, soul healer, and now author of The Nightingale Who Lost Her Song. Lizzie’s story is one of grit, creativity, and defying the odds despite a lifetime of being told she “couldn’t.”From being ridiculed at age five for reading pictures instead of words, to becoming Great Britain’s number three in archery, riding across the Himalayas, and qualifying as a nurse despite severe dyslexia and dyscalculia; Lizzie has lived a life that proves we can rewrite the narratives handed to us.Join us as we explore:
    • Early school experiences and the shame of undiagnosed learning differences
    • How she developed a “jester” persona to mask her struggles
    • Discovering her unique strengths, including a photographic memory and heightened sensory awareness
    • The turning point moment in a bookshop that sparked her writing journey
    • How The Nightingale Who Lost Her Song became a symbol of making the impossible possible
    • Raising neurodiverse children and fighting for a better educational experience for them
    • Why society needs many ways of teaching, not a one-size-fits-all system
    • Living shamelessly by owning your truth, no matter how different it looks
    “Stand still in something you’ve done that once felt impossible, and lean into it.” - Lizzie CantopherConnect with LizzieWebsite: https://www.lizziecantopher.comThe Nightingale Who Lost Her Song is available via Amazon, Waterstones, Gardners, and more!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizziecantopher/?hl=enWant to Share Your Shameless Story?Visit https://www.iamsarahlloyd.com or connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iam_sarahlloyd/

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    35 mins
  • Learn to Love Yourself Back From Shame, with Nicole Barton - Medicina Alchemilla, Apothecary of Ancient Healing Truth

    Learn to Love Yourself Back From Shame, with Nicole Barton - Medicina Alchemilla, Apothecary of Ancient Healing Truth
    Aug 4 2025
    In this soul-stirring episode, Sarah is joined by the magical and unapologetically powerful Nicole Barton, also known as Alchemilla: Apothecary Witch Doctrix of Ancient Healing Truth. Together, they dive into the alchemy of shame, the journey of self-healing, and the radical act of reclaiming the title of Witch.Nicole introduces us to the idea of the soul remedy; the unique wound we’re born to transform and share as healing medicine for others.She shares how her work blends homeopathy, energy healing, archetypes, and deep personal transformation into a powerful modality that invites women back to their truth, magic, and sovereignty.“Shame is the gatekeeper to our liberation. If we’re brave enough to meet it, it becomes the remedy.”If you loved this episode Leave a review, share with your coven, and tag us in your biggest takeaways. Let’s keep normalising the conversation around shame, magic, and power.Want to get in touch or share your own shameless story? Visit: www.sarahlloyd.co.uk or connect with Sarah on Instagram @iam_sarahlloyd✨ Shame shared is shame alchemised. Thanks for listening, and see you next week for another shameless conversation.More about Nicole:Nicole Barton is a Witch Midwife on a mission to help Secret Witches - aka secretly magical women who hide their power - to rebirth themselves and live their true destiny by expressing their unapologetic magic. She does this by helping women to heal themselves, discover their gifts and heal the fear of expressing their authentic selves.Experiencing burnout as a child, and as an adult - and after visiting many healers in attempts to ‘ quick fix’ her ‘sensitivity’ - Nicole eventually came to see that her deep sensitivity was actually a gift that made her a powerful healer. Through this, she realised that our wounds are, in fact, the place where we discover our gifts - and that learning to journey with healing ourselves (rather than outsourcing) - is a vital part of the ‘initiation’ of the ‘witch’; and a much needed part of the journey into ‘becoming’ a healer (for ourselves and others). She now helps other sensitive souls who are born to be healers; to journey tenderly into the three steps required to actualise their gifts: learning to heal themselves (and especially reclaim their witchy Feminine soft-power, magic and wild expression), discover their unique gift in their wounds and express their healing remedy into the world.Through her Archetypal Apothecary™ path (which is a unique combination of the 3 ancient wisdom bodies of homeopathy, archetypal psychology and energy healing, and provides a clear map to your soul) - and with over a decade’s experience of being a healer - Nicole guides women to understand their soul’s plan and harness it to heal themselves so they can become the unapologetically magical healer witches their souls were born to be.See more from Nicole via her website:(www.nicolebarton.co.uk) and listen to her podcast The Secret Witch Show.Links🌹 Free Starter Pack and Healing Rosa Workshop - www.nicolebarton.co.uk/sign-up ✨ Nicole’s Website - www.nicolebarton.co.uk💻 Nicole’s Email - info@nicolebarton.co.uk 🎙️ Secret Witch Show Podcast - www.secretwitch.co.uk ⚕️ Secret Witch's Apothecary Membership - www.nicolebarton.co.uk/membership 🔥 Instagram - www.instagram.com/iamnicolebarton ♥️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nicoleamandabarton/ 🧙🏼‍♀️ Secret Witch Sisterhood - https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretwitch/ / https://www.facebook.com/iamnicolebarton 🎥 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@archetypalapothecaryBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-shame-less-stories-podcast--6513792/support.
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    37 mins
  • From Survival to Success - Healing, Hustle & Human Design with Rebecca Barr, The Femalepreneur Coach

    From Survival to Success - Healing, Hustle & Human Design with Rebecca Barr, The Femalepreneur Coach
    Jul 24 2025
    Trigger Warning:This episode contains open and candid conversations about childhood trauma, family dysfunction, emotional abuse, financial hardship, and motherhood challenges. Please listen with care, especially if you are navigating trauma, burnout, or generational wounds.
    In this rich, raw, and radically honest conversation, I am joined by the incomparable Rebecca Barr - money mentor, business growth strategist, intuitive coach, and proud mum of six - for a soul-shaking episode that dives deep into the intersections of shame, self-trust, success, and feminine leadership.Together, we unpack:- Rebecca’s powerful personal story - from growing up in chaos and shame, to building and walking away from a million-pound property empire, and finally stepping into her truth as an entrepreneur and healer.- Why our relationship with money is never just about money, and how subconscious beliefs, worthiness wounds, and generational trauma all impact what we allow ourselves to receive.- How the corporate world conditions women to play small, and how many of us end up recreating it in our businesses without realising.- The identity shift that comes with actually healing and learning to embody your full power.- The power of Human Design and leaning into your natural energy type as a business owner.- Parenting, homeschooling, and healing your inner child while raising conscious, creative kids, and why your healing truly is your legacy.- Why you don’t need a sales page, email list or perfectly curated feed to build a thriving business; just conviction, clarity, and courage to do it your way.Plus: burnout, intuition, the rise of feminine leadership, rejection as protection, and letting go of the boss babe blueprint for good.Rebecca's upcoming event:The Wealthy Woman CEO Event - March 2026A one-of-a-kind experience blending strategy and soul, featuring firewalking, sound healing, powerhouse speakers, and unapologetic feminine energy.
    Rebecca's book:The Good Girl’s Guide to MoneymakingRebecca’s bestselling book helping women rewrite their money stories and embrace unapologetic wealth.
    You can find out more about Rebecca here:Instagram - @thefemalepreneurcoachWebsite - https://www.thefemalepreneurcoach.co.uk/
    If you’ve ever felt like you were “too messy,” “too emotional,” or “too much” to be successful, this one’s for you. Let it remind you that your story is your strength.

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    40 mins