• Unveiling the Depths of Codependency: A Journey with Jessie Torres
    Oct 8 2025

    The salient point of this podcast episode revolves around the profound impact of unresolved trauma and its manifestations in our lives. I, Tamela Shaw, alongside our esteemed guest, Jessie Torres, delve into the intricate dynamics of codependency, trauma, and the pathways toward healing and empowerment. Jessie, a life strategist and pain alchemist, elucidates the concepts of undiagnosed, unacknowledged, and unresolved trauma, demonstrating how these elements influence our perceptions and interactions. Through her personal journey and professional insights, we explore the importance of recognizing and addressing these traumas to foster a more holistic existence. This episode aims to equip listeners with the understanding that healing is not merely a choice, but a requisite for genuine liberation and personal growth.

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    As we navigate through the complexities of personal evolution, the podcast episode serves as a beacon for those ensnared in the cycle of codependency. Host Tamela Shaw, alongside guest Jessie Torres, unpacks the layers of trauma that often underpin feelings of inadequacy and relational dysfunction. Jessie’s unique perspective as a pain alchemist brings forth a transformative approach to healing, where pain is not merely endured but alchemized into strength. The conversation explores the three critical 'UNs' of trauma: undiagnosed, unacknowledged, and unresolved. Each category is meticulously dissected, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of how unhealed wounds manifest in everyday life. Through personal anecdotes and practical strategies, Jessie encourages individuals to embrace their stories, fostering a sense of empowerment and agency in their healing processes. The episode resonates with a clarion call to action: to confront the shadows of the past, thereby paving the way for a more authentic and fulfilling existence.

    Links referenced in this episode:

    • unshakablelife.com/10-steps-to-freedom

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    37 mins
  • The Power of Belief in Recovery: A Conversation with Leanna Lapidus
    Oct 2 2025

    A profound exploration of addiction and recovery unfolds in this episode, featuring host Tamala Shaw and her guest, Leanna Lapidus, a holistic hypnotherapist. The dialogue navigates through the complexities of codependency and the detrimental impact of addiction on familial relationships. Leanna shares her personal journey, detailing her experiences growing up in a household affected by alcoholism, which instilled in her a sense of shame and isolation. This background not only shaped her understanding of addiction but also ignited her passion for helping others heal from similar traumas. The conversation serves as a poignant illustration of how our past experiences inform our present identities and relationships.

    • lianalapidus.com
    • codependentme.org
    • codependentmeutlook.com

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    22 mins
  • Transforming Pain into Joy: The Healing Heroes Journey w/Chandler Stroud
    Sep 23 2025

    Chandler Stroud joins us to delve into the profound subject of healing, illuminating the transformative journey toward holistic well-being. Stroud articulates her personal experiences, revealing the often-hidden struggles that accompany outward success, such as anxiety and the quest for self-worth. Through her Healing Heroes podcast, she emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with one’s inner self, fostering a sense of presence, and nurturing the mind, body, and spirit. This conversation underscores the necessity of community and shared experiences in the healing process, as well as the empowerment that arises when women support one another on their respective journeys. We invite you to reflect upon your own path and consider how healing not only enhances individual lives but also radiates positively into the broader community.

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    The dialogue between Tamala Shaw and Chandler Stroud unfolds as a profound exploration of healing, particularly through the lens of women’s experiences in contemporary society. Stroud recounts her personal journey, marked by anxiety and a relentless pursuit of validation stemming from childhood traumas. This candid reflection serves as a reminder that many individuals, despite external successes, grapple with internal struggles that often go unacknowledged. The conversation highlights the importance of addressing these emotional challenges, asserting that true healing requires a commitment to introspection and self-discovery, beyond mere accomplishments.

    Moreover, the episode delves into the societal pressures that hinder genuine presence and connection, particularly in an age dominated by technology and constant multitasking. Shaw and Stroud emphasize the necessity of fostering emotional awareness and resilience, advocating for a return to authenticity in relationships. The dialogue resonates with listeners who may feel overwhelmed by the demands of modern life, prompting reflections on the significance of nurturing one’s mental health amidst external distractions. The speakers’ insights into the healing process serve as a clarion call for individuals to prioritize their emotional well-being, recognizing that healing is not only a personal journey but also a communal endeavor.

    In the latter part of the episode, Stroud introduces the Healing Heroes Happiness Academy, a community initiative designed to provide support for women embarking on their healing journeys. This initiative embodies the essence of shared experiences, fostering a sense of belonging among participants. Stroud’s vision underscores the power of community in facilitating personal growth and healing, encouraging women to connect with one another as they navigate their paths. The episode concludes with an uplifting message, inspiring listeners to engage in their healing processes, thereby initiating transformative changes not only in their own lives but also within their families and communities.

    Links referenced in this episode:

    • codependentme.org
    • codependentme@outlook.com

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    27 mins
  • Navigating the Journey of Self-Love: Insights from Tara Wiskow
    Sep 16 2025

    The discourse presented in this podcast episode centers on the profound journey of self-discovery and the pivotal role of self-love in overcoming the challenges of codependency. Our esteemed guest, Tara Wiskow, an intuitive energy healer and life reinvention expert, elucidates her own transformative experiences, which underscore the necessity of embracing one’s authentic self. Through candid reflections, Tara shares her personal struggles, including the profound impact of weight and identity on her life, ultimately leading to her realization that self-acceptance is paramount. We delve into the societal pressures that often inhibit individuals, particularly women, from recognizing their worth and the importance of granting oneself permission to pursue personal happiness and fulfillment. This episode serves as a clarion call to listeners, encouraging them to embark on their own journeys of self-love and empowerment, thereby becoming the agents of change they seek within their lives.

    www.codependentme.org

    https://tara-wiskow.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/BeTheChangeYouNeedToday

    https://www.instagram.com/tara.wiskow/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@tara_wiskow?_t=ZP-8tpbnaXsGkR&_r=1

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    34 mins
  • Talking to The Burnout Doc Brett Cordes
    Aug 26 2025

    Brett Cordes is a recently retired ear nose, and throat physician and surgeon who is now launching his own private physician coaching business. His career was almost completely derailed as he battled the disease of addiction. However, through consistent daily work, founded in humility, he was able to re-join the career that he always loved. He is now coaching physicians with symptoms of burnout and substance abuse.

    https://theburnoutdoc.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/share/16AqG5DTE8/?mibextid=wwXIfr

    http://www.youtube.com/@TheBurnoutDoc-c6y

    https://www.instagram.com/the.burnoutdoc?igsh=MTk1NmFjNHdncmptcg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-cordes-0355b1261?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

    https://theburnoutdoc.com/

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    24 mins
  • Rid of your limited beliefs - reprogram your mind with Alain Salas
    Aug 19 2025

    .Dr. Salas is The Creator of The Goal & Success Clearing: Discover the 3-Step System Helping Ambitious Entrepreneurs Break The Cycle of Limiting Beliefs. So, They Can Predictably Make More Sales, Achieve Their Goals Flawlessly And Grow Their Business Optimally. Without Self-help Courses, Endless Therapy or Overhyped Events

    https://themindclearing.com/

    https://www.youtube.com/@dralainsalas8754

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    42 mins
  • Somatic Therapy with Ellen Slater
    Aug 5 2025

    Ellen Slater is a human, writer, therapist, and teacher dedicated to building bridges between the head and heart, her roots have grown from and been shaped by the landscapes of St. Louis, New York, Chicago, Washington, and Wyoming. She's spent months in indigenous countries studying mindfulness. Through her lived experience and relentless passion, I have created a therapeutic model to awaken and integrate the head & heart.

    From meditation to research, relational connection to earth medicine, her work is an exercise in integration. The way she teaches is very experiential, weaving story telling with research, and bringing listeners into connection with community, earth, and their own heart.

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    39 mins
  • Mia Hanks
    Jul 29 2025

    Mia is a survivor of narcissistic abuse. She has an award-winning memoir titled Bride-Made. I am passionate about raising awareness of narcissism and helping other victims find their voices and know they are not alone. Narcissism is affecting far too many people today and so many victims are stuck in these relationships due to fear, financial abuse and gaslighting and coercive control. Mia hopes that my story can help others break free and find a life outside of abuse.

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    24 mins