Stronger in the Difficult Places

Dr. Shawn Horn is Psychologist and the Host of The Rock Your Awesome Show with Dr. Shawn Horn podcast. This episode is a little longer than usual, but I think you'll understand why when you listen to Dr. Shawn share her shame story and her tips for helping you get shame out of your life. In this episode, Dr. Shawn talks about how shame impacts the way we show up in our lives, why it's not realisti...

The #10yearchallenge is an internet phenomenon that challenges people to post a pic of themselves from 10 years ago and one from the present side by side. For a lot of people, the challenge has felt a little challenging. Aging, for most people, isn't as perfect and poreless as it is for celebrities. I challenge you today to forget the superficial #10yearchallenge and conduct a 10-year life Challen...

If you're looking to make any big changes this year, this episode is one you can't miss. Gregg Clunis is a content creator, speaker, author and the host of Tiny Leaps, Big Changes; a podcast that has listeners in over 175 countries and received one million downloads within six months of launching! In this episode, we discuss how Gregg's morning journaling practice is the perfect example of what he...

It's a new year and now is the time when most people make resolutions for what they want to change or improve over the coming year. For some us, what we would like to change is becoming more organized and less stressed about all the things we want to accomplish. In this case, it seems logical to think creating a to-do list is the way to go. However, I'm here to tell you that it's actually opposite...

Diana Patton, Esq. is the embodiment of a strong woman who didn't life's circumstances squash her light. She is an attorney, motivational speaker, and an advocate for humanity who's committed her life to helping those in need; specifically, young women and youths. Her unique background has helped her form a life of protecting other people from infringement. In this episode, Diana opens up about ho...

If you don't continually develop yourself as an individual, you will stagnate in multiple areas of your life. If you're not working with a coach or therapist, you'll need to go the DIY route and that starts with understanding why you behave, think, and react in the way that you do. In this episode, I'm explaining how you can get to know yourself better; including pursuing a relationship with yours...

Dr. Zoe is talking to single women, married women, dating women- all women here! No relationship can make you happy! Dr. Zoe, life and relationship psychotherapist and coach, explains why once you understand that no relationship will make you happy, you actually become happier. Listen in for tips on how to change your focus in a relationship and how to take steps towards making yourself happier in...

If you are going through a hard time right now, you might want to smack anyone who would suggest that you find something to be grateful for, but you clicked on this episode because there is a part of you that wants to feel better, that wants to have some hope. Listen in as Dr. Zoe explains why it's so hard to feel better and what you can do about it.   To learn more, visit www.drzoeshaw.com/62

Dr. Zoe Shaw talks with Dr. Diane Strachowski about succeeding as a single mom in the dating world. Dr. Diane has studied the single woman extensively and will discuss the 4 types of love styles and how you can understand yourself better in order to avoid the biggest pitfalls of the dating experience.   To learn more, visit www.drzoeshaw.com/61

Most of us have dreams or passions that we want to pursue, but we talk ourselves out of them for one reason or another. We're too old, too inexperienced, too far behind others, etc.  The stories we tell ourselves about our limitations and what we're not capable of come true.  You're setting the story and you can write your next chapter in any way you like ... if you dare. In this episode, I'm expl...

Kevin Murphy is a former Wall Street Managing Director, speaker, coach, community activist, and the author of The Three Rooms: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life . His book was the inspiration for this episode and why we're talking about how the things you think affect your entire life. In this episode, we discuss how Kevin got the idea to write his book, the key component to being able to sta...

It's safe to say that nearly everyone in the US, and several other places around the world, are familiar with the #MeToo movement. It's been an incredibly powerful movement, but it's also been a very emotionally charged movement. The purpose of this episode is to address what the #MeToo movement might be doing to you and how it may be affecting you from an emotional and psychological standpoint. I...

When I think of a strong woman, she is someone who fights expectations, bounces back from adversity, is grounded in her faith, knows who she is, recognizes the strength in asking for help, and respects herself and others. When thinking about, working with, and admiring these strong women, there are 10 character traits that stand out. These traits are present in all strong women and can be a guide ...

This episode if for all the imperfect moms with imperfect daughters. Dr. Zoe talks to Darlene Brock, Author of Raising Great Girls. Darlene is also the President and Co-founder of the Grit and Grace Project; an online magazine for women. She is also co-host of This Grit and Grace Life Podcast. Listen in on a mother's hindsight, as she encourages and inspires moms raising great girls.   To learn mo...

Sometimes it's a personal funk (relationally) or maybe it's a work funk and you just don't feel productive. No matter what type of funk it is, none of them feel good, so listen in as Dr. Zoe Shaw, licensed psychotherapist and life coach, gives you tips to tackle getting out of your funk quickly.   To learn more, visit www.drzoeshaw.com/55

Do you feel like you have to take care of everything? Like you're being pushed to the limit and everyone "expects" you to get everything done? Are you constantly being forced to be Superwoman? Licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach, Dr. Zoe, shares her journey of letting go of Superwoman and gives you some tips to let go yourself. Are you ready to let go of your Superwoman?   To learn mor...

If you are struggling to figure out what in the world you are here on this Earth to do, listen in as Betsy Pake and I discuss our journeys toward finding our purpose, with tips and encouragement for how you can find yours too. (Hint, it's not actually lost.) Betsy Pake is a certified life coach, author, the Host of The Art of Living Big podcast, former CrossFit owner, and competitive weightlifter....

Emily Gaudreau (Host of Raising a Maverick Podcast) and I tackle a difficult subject- Encouraging healthy sexual development in your child. We talk about the hard stuff- how your own sex hang-ups can get passed on to your children, porn proofing your child, talking about sex with your children- all with the ultimate goal of your child having a loving, satisfying, healthy sexual relationship in the...

When you're struggling with confronting your spouse, there is usually a lot of emotional weight attached to the subject. If you try to wing it, it probably won't go well. Listen in on some tips to use when you need to have the big conversations. Also, Dr. Zoe answers a question about how to deal with a disconnected husband.   To learn more, visit www.drzoeshaw.com/51

This episode is encouragement for women regarding how to DEAL when you are feeling let down, frustrated, exhausted and sad for yourself and your kids because your husband just isn't the father you wish he would be. In episode 49, I spoke with Clint Edwards about this topic and I just wanted to talk about it some more. It's a deep one that many women have struggled with, including myself. I thought...

I had a great conversation with Clint Edwards, who has blown up as a daddy blogger and author. If you are struggling with a husband who isn't quite the father you hoped he would be, maybe because he didn't have a role model to begin with, this episode is for you- And newsflash- Share it with your hubby. I don't think there are any cataclysmic answers, but hearing from the point of view of a father...

Immaturity in our lives can cost us, ladies. The general way of thinking is that as we age, we mature. NOT TRUE. As we age, we age. When we work on ourselves and grow from life experiences, we mature. Not everyone does and you may be shocked to find that there are areas that you still need to grow in maturity. Some of the things I address in this podcast might make you say "ouch". That just means...

Mary Shores is an Amazon Bestselling Author who experienced a self-described "rough childhood", the devastating loss of her first child, highly successful business, a messy divorce, and is currently raising an autistic son. Mary's a fantastic example of how you can get past bad experiences in your life and how beautiful your life can be when you're not living in fear and are able to get your self-...

It means so much to me to be joined in this episode by my baby sister, Yolanda, to share our journey of maintaining that bond and close relationship across distance and life circumstances. "A new friend only knows half the story..." Yolanda is a mother, wife, attorney and mediator and in this episode, she's sharing the dirt and details on growing up with Dr. Zoe. Just eighteen months apart and sis...

Dr. Michele Kerulis is a professor of counseling with Counseling@Northwestern and former program director of sport and health psychology at Adler University in Chicago. A certified consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, a member of the United States Olympic Committee Sport Psychology Registry, and a content expert in sport and exercise psychology, her years of experience...