Stronger in the Difficult Places

When you were growing up, how often did you hear women in your life talk about how much they loved their body? Dr. Zoe and Anne Poirier, an Intuitive eating and body confidence coach, discuss how women can work towards developing a truce with their taught discontent with their bodies. Topics discussed: - Anne's journey with eating disorders and how she came to a place of body acceptance - What is...

Do you make a promise to yourself and break it over and over again? Listen up as I talk about how to become self-trustworthy and keep your promises. In this episode, I address: 1. The best way to make a promise to yourself 2. The question you should never ask yourself after you've made a promise 3. Words you should never use in your self talk as you work on building trust   Connect with me: Dr. Zo...

Are you feeling overcommitted? Irritable? Do you find yourself taking on too much or saying yes and then feeling overwhelmed- like there is no space for you in your own life? Tune in as I talk about removing chaos from your life when you're a people pleaser.   Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook

Suzy Carroll, a leadership and business mentor, openly shares her journey of self-discovery and self-awareness and how — as a Coach and Course Facilitator — she helps other women realize the same. Plus, she shares how to cure your addiction to busyness and what it really means to have a life of balance. We also discuss how to gain clarity when you are feeling self-doubt. We talk about not enough s...

In this episode, I share a very personal story with you that I hope you recognize as universal. It is a speech I shared last week at Carol Cox's Speaking your brand virtual summit. It was a powerful event and I was honored to be a part of it. I am inviting you to witness a small part of what has been my journey. Welcome. I hope it confirms for you that you are amazingly resilient and your story do...

Do you feel like your work and life are all the same thing? Like one bleeds into the other? Do you wonder if you're struggling with burnout and what in the world you can do about it? Listen in as I discuss with Nikole Stanfield, Intuitive life coach, about how women can reclaim their lives when they're struggling through the elusive battle of work/life balance.   Resources from this episode:  http...

Regret. It's a six letter word that holds enormous weight. Listen in as Dr. Zoe (licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach) shares with you how you can deal with missed opportunities and bad choices with strength. Here is the link for signing up for the virtual summit: speakingyourbrand.com/summit/   Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook

My guest today is Amanda JP Brown, an Author, Speaker and Coach, guiding women who want to walk through their darkness and shame and step into their power by reclaiming all the disowned pieces of themselves. Through sharing her shame story, Amanda identifies the eight practices that can help you claim your story and be your own hero. If you are struggling with a story of shame in your life that yo...

This episode is inspired by a question I received from a listener.: She asked how can I open myself up again without fear of failure, rejection and heartache. She discussed a history of over giving in relationships, making unhealthy choices in men, and finding her self single again at 50 years old. Her family feels she's too picky, but she's fearful of making the same mistakes. Listen in as Dr. Zo...

This week I am joined by Elayne Fluker, host podcast Support Is Sexy. We are going to talk about her new book and also Getting Over I Got It Syndrome.    Connect with Elayne:  Website: www.elaynefluker.com Instagram: @Elayne Fluker Her book: Get Over 'I Got It': How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support, and Remember That Having It All Doesn't Mean Doing It All Alone     Connect with me: Dr. Zoe...

A boundary is not a rule that you impose on someone else to follow. It is a line that you draw for yourself. Listen in as Dr. Zoe (licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach) describes what a healthy boundary is, provides you with a test to determine if you have boundary issues, and gives useful tips for how to state your boundaries and hold them firmly. Podcast episode mentioned:   Episode #...

Is authenticity another way to overshare and accept something in ourselves that doesn't further our greatest potential? Or is it a means to connect with others in a deep way. I think the answer is yes and yes. But how do we ride that line? Whether you are a boss, an authority figure or just a woman trying to be real, listen up. Dr. Zoe (licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach) does a deep...

That feeling of brokenness can stop you dead in your tracks. Just like a conked out car, you might feel like you have lost the motivation to go one more inch. Every time I have felt broken, I was certain I could never be put back together. But was untrue. And so today, maybe you feel broken, maybe you know you're a little bent. I have a few words of encouragement for you, my friend. This episode w...

Have you ever gotten severely angry or sad over a very small issue in your relationship? You're probably getting triggered. Listen in as Dr. Zoe (Licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach) explains what a trigger is and what you can do when your partner triggers you.   Learn more at: www.drzoeshaw.com

Maybe he's a republican, you're a democrat. Maybe he thinks COVID is a scam and you are fearful of your health, maybe he doesn't care about the movement and you consider yourself an ally- or maybe it's another pretty big issue.  Listen in as Dr. Zoe (licensed psychotherapist) talks about what you can do when you and your otherwise amazing partner just can't agree but still keep your relationship s...

As many of us are still experiencing varying levels of discomfort, depending on how 2020 has affected you- I invite you to reckon with yourself? What in YOU needs to change? What ways of thinking and behaving do you know are holding you back? Listen in as Dr. Zoe (licensed psychotherapist) discusses using times of discomfort for growth and how you can reckon with yourself. FREE Science of Happines...

I hate talking about racism- let's just get that straight.  This is a super raw episode where I talk about my own uncomfortable feelings when I have to talk about racism. Talking about race with people who are different from you can be painful, awkward and uncomfortable, but it's necessary and doable. We need the kind of conversations that dig deep down into the core of our belief systems. We need...

You may already heard of Dr. John Gottman as "the guy that can predict divorce with over 94% accuracy."  After watching thousands of couples argue in his lab, he was able to identify specific negative communication patterns that predict divorce. He called them The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and they are criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling. In this episode, Dr. Zoe goes deepe...

Why do strong women who seem to have it all and don't settle for less in other areas of their life, stay in low-quality relationships? Listen in as Dr. Zoe, a licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach, explains how a woman's strength could actually betray her in her romantic relationships.    www.drzoeshaw.com

How many times have you said or thought these words, "Just let me do it." One of the most challenging things for a strong woman who strives to have things a certain way in her life, is that she's also often a control freak. In this episode, Dr. Zoe gives 4 tips about how to stop trying to control it all. Go to drzoeshaw.com for full shownotes.

My guest, Dale Smith Thomas "The Hope Doctor" joins us today for a discussion about hope and how you can foster and grow it in your life. If you are in need of a little dose of hope, listen in... Visit drzoeshaw.com for full shownotes and links.

Strong women (and those striving to be) sometimes have an extra dose of anxiety for a couple of reasons. In this episode, Dr. Zoe Shaw (licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach) will talk about those reasons and about how to deal with anxiety.   For full shownotes visit www.drzoeshaw.com .

There's no wasted time in life. When you feel like you're in a holding pattern, you aren't. Listen in as Dr Zoe (licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach) talks about why this season and every other season in your life that may feel unproductive is really a necessary part of your journey. Go to drzoeshaw.com for full shownotes.

Chrisnatha Derosier is coach, author and motivational speaker. In this episode, Dr. Zoe and Chrisnatha talk about how you can unpack your baggage by using your CORE. Visit drzoeshaw.com for full shownotes.

Joshua Shea wrote his first book because there was no resource for porn addicts out there. Now he wrote his second book, for the questions wives and girlfriends of porn addicts have. Listen in as I ask Joshua for tips about how to deal with your husband's porn addiction.   Visit drzoeshaw.com for full shownotes.