Stronger in the Difficult Places

Most of us have someone that looks up to us, but sometimes, especially in times like this (Corona Virus pandemic), being a strong woman can seem like a burden.  Listen in as Dr. Zoe (licensed psychotherapist and life coach) shares some camaraderie and gives tips and advice for finding strength in uncertain times.  www.drzoeshaw.com instagram: @drzoeshaw

A lot of issues we have in relationships is that people will tell us who they are, but we don't want to believe them. We want them to be how we want them to be. This romanticized version. Listen in as Dr. Zoe Shaw explains what to do when you romanticize your relationships.

In this episode, Dr. Zoe will talk about the pillars of potential strength, where we need to check our myths that might exist. Strong women can do whatever she wants, whether that is a career, a family, or both. And although it can be messy and there has to be a lot of intention, it can be done very well.

When you are feeling frustrated and ashamed of your shortcomings, remember that He made you human, not perfect. He loves our humanity and our humanity is quite frankly, a mess. Your imperfections create a ripple effect (otherwise known as drama) in your life and relationships. Drama isn't fun. Your mess makes life complicated, but God delights in it. Listen in as I talk about trusting God's purpos...

If you are in a difficult relationship or you are having difficulty in your otherwise great relationship- you're part of the problem. So, today, I'm talking about your side of the issues, because you are the only one that can change. We can never change the other, but we can always change ourselves. Visit drzoeshaw.com for the full shownotes.

Why is it that the things we don't say in relationships, are the things that get us in the most trouble? Listen in as Dr. Zoe, licensed psychotherapist and life coach, offers advice for the things unsaid in your relationship. For the full shownotes go to drzoeshaw.com .

Outside relationships are important for your romantic relationship. They can be very helpful when you're in a difficult relationship or marriage. In this episode, Deborah Olsen and Dr. Zoe Shaw talk about the power of female friendship. Listen in to learn how your girlfriends can save your marriage. Read the full shownotes on drzoeshaw.com . Website Deborah Olsen: https://deborah-olson.com/ The Gi...

You would think that after you have been married for a while that your insecurity about your relationship should dissipate- that the longer you stay together, it should resolve itself. But that's not alway the case. There is so much more to life than being stricken with anxiety over the most important relationship in your life. Listen in as Dr. Zoe, licensed psychotherapist and life coach, offers...

Can you change an unhealthy relationship into a healthy one? That is the question of the century. We all know you can't change anyone ever, but there are some very real changes that you can make to transform your relationship. Listen in as Dr. Zoe, licensed psychotherapist, life and relationship coach discusses ways you can up level your life in order to improve your relationship.

No one consciously chooses a difficult relationship. You find yourself in one. And when you are there in the midst of the pain, what's a woman to do? Leaving is not always a feasible or wanted option. In this episode, Dr. Zoe, licensed psychotherapist, gives five tips to the woman in a difficult relationship.

Most people set goals or resolutions every year, some people don't. Those goals or resolutions are usually personal. Not as many people set an intention or goal specifically about their relationship. Whether you're in a difficult relationship, or you're in a great relationship in a difficult spot, every relationship can benefit from some intention.    In this episode, I talk about how you can set...

As we close this decade, I reflect on cherished memories of all the wonderful decisions, opportunities and experiences this decade held for me. I encourage you to do the same. But I can't help but remember some of the really dumb things I have done. In this episode, I discuss ways to forgive yourself for your dumb mistakes, while honouring all your wins this past decade. Also, click on the link to...

Bitterness is a big topic for women. We can develop bitterness because we choose to hold things in and we don't express ourselves. And you can choose different. So I'm challenging you today; choose different and let go of the bitterness.   In this episode, I will tell you how to get over your bitterness and live in the future.

**Warning** Sensitive, triggering subjects such as sexual abuse are discussed in this episode. Wynn Helms is a Certified EMDR Psychotherapist and today we're diving into all things trauma. In this episode, we're talking about what trauma is and what it isn't, the most common symptoms of trauma, how to know when it's time to seek professional help, and how EMDR therapy can help you treat your traum...

Have you ever had an instant realization that you have allowed life to turn you into someone you don't want to be? Sometimes you can have a fleeting moment that hits you hard, but then you rationalize it - or you're too busy to pay attention to it, but there's this gnawing knowledge that you don't know who you are anymore. In this episode, I talk about how we can get lost sometimes and the path ba...

All of us have probably felt lonely in a relationship at some point in our lives. But, if it's habitual, it's time to take a deeper look. In this episode, I discuss what creates loneliness in relationships, how to determine if you're lonely because of an issue in the relationship or if it's because of you, how to overcome the loneliness, and more.   To learn more, visit www.drzoeshaw.com/104

A strong woman must be willing to examine all sides of herself. That's why we're talking about the topic of getting to know your shadow self. In this episode, I explain what your shadow self is, how your shadow self is created, how to recognize your shadow self, the importance of acknowledging your shadow self, how to accept your shadow self, and more.   To learn more, visit www.drzoeshaw.com/103

I wanted to bring this guest on as a snapshot of a woman of strength while also highlighting that we don't always recognize the qualities in us that create strength. Julie Graham is the co-host of the This Grit & Grace Life Podcast and she's the social media maven for the The Grit and Project® online women's magazine. She is also a mama of one and a young widow who recently competed in a fitness c...

This is for the woman who feels responsible for everyone else. Or maybe it's just a certain person or just your family that you feel responsible for. How far is too far when it comes to caring? At what point does caring become enabling? How does it impact the people you are rescuing? Listen in because it's time to quit.   To learn more, visit www.drzoeshaw.com/101

Do you ever want to kick yourself as soon as you say yes? Maybe you want to kick yourself 3 weeks later when it's time to do the thing you committed to because you lied to yourself 3 weeks ago, thinking that somehow you were going to miraculously be more on top of things by then. Sometimes we get caught up in seeing what someone else is doing and we think we should do that too. Well no, actually y...

Sometimes you have something so big and so difficult in your life that only God can fix. But sometimes, God just doesn't fix it and that can mess us up psychologically. We create negative self-talk around it that is so damaging to our mind and our soul. We've got to stop that. I don't normally talk about God here but I felt compelled to speak about this and I've learned to follow that instinct whe...

Life changes can resemble the slow rise of an ocean wave, but sometimes they feel more like hitting a brick wall. Sometimes we embrace it. Often, we don't. Either way, it's inevitable. For me, right now is a season of change with my son off to college and not living at home anymore. This might be a season of change for you too. Remember, even good changes like getting married, having a baby or gra...

Do you ever struggle with feeling like your self-care is really an excuse to be selfish? Do you have mom, wife or friend guilt when you aren't being completely selfless? Women agonize so much over how their decisions are affecting other people in their lives in a way that men generally do not. Part of it comes from the fact that part of our feminine being is to be nurturers but the reality is that...

This episode was fueled by two questions I received recently from podcast listeners that were very similar. I realized that if two different women were reaching out to me about the same topic, other people likely have similar questions. Sometimes we truly choose to hold on to past hurts, but more often than not, we never properly dealt with them in the first place. In this episode, I discuss how t...

Did you know that "taking-care-of-it-all-ism" is a sign of co-dependence? You're probably telling yourself you do it all because you do it best, but it really may be more about the need to feel needed. Today I'm holding up a mirror for all the women who assume that you can't be strong and be co-dependent. Even though most people view co-dependence as a sign of weakness, the truth is that you can b...