Shireen Olikh
The Illuminated Psychologist
Hosted by Shireen Olikh, board-certified Clinical Psychologist and specialist in inner child healing. The Illuminated Psychologist offers compassionate conversations about mental health, self-worth, and the inner world. Each episode invites clarity, healing, and insight...one illuminating conversation at a time.
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Shireen Olikh
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Latest episode
Oct 27, 2026
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Episodes
The "good" girl program 27.10.2026 14:06
This episode is all about "The Good Girl Program". How childhood conditioning teaches you to people-please, suppress your needs, and seek validation to feel worthy of love. Let’s talk about breaking free from the need to be liked and learning to stop abandoning yourself to keep everyone else happy.
Desperate or magnetic? The energy shift 07.10.2026 20:18
Desperate women chase. Magnetic women choose. In this episode, we’re breaking down the difference between chasing love, attention and validation versus becoming the woman who knows her worth, holds her standards and lets what’s aligned come to her. Because magnetic energy isn’t about playing hard to get. It’s about no longer abandoning yourself to be chosen.
What your inner child needed to hear today 29.09.2026 10:57
Sometimes the part of you that feels anxious, unseen, rejected, or afraid isn’t asking you to try harder. It’s asking to be heard. Come back to yourself, soften the old programs, and hear the words your younger self may have been waiting for all along.
If you're a woman, and you don't want an autoimmune disease.....be a btch 22.09.2026 17:08
If you’re a woman and you don’t want autoimmune disease, be a bitch. Stop abandoning yourself to keep everyone else comfortable. Stop swallowing your anger, overriding your needs, and saying yes when your whole body is screaming no. Your body is listening. Your boundaries matter.
The woman with the father wound 14.09.2026 14:40
The father wound can shape the way a woman loves, chooses, and sees herself. In this episode, we explore how an absent, emotionally unavailable, critical, or inconsistent father can influence your self-worth, relationships, and the kind of love you believe you deserve.
Energy vampires & the inner child wound 08.09.2026 22:14
Energy vampires aren’t always obvious. Sometimes they activate an inner child wound that keeps you overgiving, people-pleasing, and abandoning yourself. Let’s uncover the pattern and learn how to stop feeding it.
Life is a game 01.09.2026 12:23
What if life is a game, and every time you level up, something is sent to pull you back into your old program? In this episode, we explore the idea of “handlers” as people, situations, and triggers that activate your old fear, shame, self-doubt, and limiting patterns. The real test isn’t avoiding the trigger. It’s recognizing the program and choosing not to return to it. Your next level requires a...
I'm done (being who I was) 28.08.2026 16:11
A raw reflection on releasing the identity I built, stepping beyond traditional psychology, and choosing to follow what truly lights my soul on fire. This is the beginning of a new chapter. 1111
50 things I wish I heard in my 20s 26.08.2026 7:38
In this episode, I share the lessons, mindset shifts, and gentle reminders that would have changed everything sooner. 50 things about healing, self-worth, relationships, purpose, and becoming your most authentic self.
Father wound & inner child wound 19.08.2026 14:35
Your relationship with your father can shape the way you love, trust, and see yourself. In this episode, we explore how father wounds and inner child wounds influence your relationships, self-worth, and emotional patterns, and how healing them can help you create lasting change.
Breaking out of victim mentality 12.08.2026 15:04
What if the biggest thing keeping you stuck isn't your past, but the story you're still telling yourself? In this episode, we explore how to break out of victim mentality, take your power back, and create lasting change through healing and radical responsibility.
Part 2: step into your btch era 05.08.2026 12:50
Your btch era isn't about being cold. It's about healing the parts of you that settle, people please, and seek validation. In Part 2, we explore self-worth, boundaries, attachment wounds, and nervous system regulation so you can become emotionally secure, magnetic, and stop abandoning yourself for others.
Part 4: a magnetic woman 28.07.2026 12:03
In this episode, we explore how true magnetism isn't about chasing validation, it's about embodying self-worth. Learn how your nervous system, and subconscious beliefs shape the energy you bring into relationships, and discover how to become naturally magnetic from the inside out.
Taking up space 09.07.2026 16:29
Somewhere along the way, many of us learned that being loved meant being quiet, agreeable, and taking up as little space as possible. In this episode, we explore where this belief comes from, how it shapes your relationships and self-worth, and what it means to reclaim your voice, needs, and presence without guilt.
Step into your btch era 28.06.2026 10:09
This isn't about becoming mean. It's about stopping the habit of abandoning yourself to keep others comfortable. In this episode, we explore the psychology behind people-pleasing, why boundaries can feel so uncomfortable, and how to build the self-respect needed to stop settling for less than you deserve. Your bitch era is really your boundaries era. It's time to choose yourself.
Part 2: how to spot red flags in dating 20.06.2026 10:54
You spotted the obvious red flags. But what about the subtle ones that keep you stuck in the same cycle? In this episode, we dive into the overlooked warning signs that often show up before you're emotionally invested...mixed signals, inconsistency, lack of accountability, and more.
How to spot red flags in dating 10.06.2026 12:51
Before the chemistry, butterflies, and future fantasies take over, there are clues. This episode breaks down the key red flags to watch for in the early stages of dating so you can protect your heart, trust your intuition, and avoid getting attached to the wrong person.
Why you keep repeating the same pattern 31.05.2026 9:54
Why do you keep ending up in the same situations, relationships, or struggles despite wanting something different? In this episode, we uncover the subconscious patterns driving your choices and explore how to break free from cycles that no longer serve you.
Becoming unfkable with 17.05.2026 16:01
In this episode, we dive into what it really means to become emotionally untouchable....not cold, not closed off, but deeply rooted in self-worth. We talk boundaries, healing, confidence, and the shift from seeking validation to becoming fully aligned with yourself. This is a conversation about reclaiming your power, choosing yourself unapologetically, and becoming someone no situation can break....
Feminine energy unlocked 06.05.2026 17:52
In this episode, we explore what it really means to soften, receive, and reconnect with yourself in a world that often pushes you to do more and be more. Through gentle insights and honest reflection, you’ll learn how to slow down, trust your intuition, and realign with your most magnetic, grounded self. This is your invitation to embrace ease, nurture your inner world, and step into a version of...
Part 3: a magnetic woman 23.04.2026 10:58
In this episode, we explore what it means to be truly magnetic....grounded, self-aware, and authentic. It’s about presence over attention, self-trust over validation, and choosing yourself without apology.
Part 2: a magnetic woman 16.04.2026 12:52
Part 2 is here.....and we’re going deeper. In this episode, we break down 10 more things a truly magnetic woman does differently, from the subtle energy she carries to the boundaries she refuses to compromise. It’s not about perfection....it’s about presence, self-respect, and quiet confidence that speaks louder than words. If you’re ready to elevate how you show up and naturally draw people in, t...
10 things a magnetic woman does 09.04.2026 11:32
Welcome back to the show. Today, we’re diving into something that people often try to define but rarely fully understand: magnetism. Not the loud, attention-seeking kind....but the quiet, powerful presence of a woman who naturally draws people in. A “magnetic woman” isn’t about perfection, beauty standards, or being the most outgoing person in the room. It’s about energy, self-awareness, and the w...
How to love your single era! 01.04.2026 14:46
This podcast episode explores how to truly embrace and enjoy your “single era” as a meaningful and empowering phase of life rather than something to rush through. It dives into the idea that being single is not a gap to fill, but a space to grow.. The episode highlights practical ways to cultivate self-love, set personal boundaries, rediscover passions, and create a fulfilling routine that isn’t d...
Energy check: who lifts you, who drains you 21.03.2026 15:43
In this episode, we explore how the people around you can either recharge your spirit or quietly drain your energy. From subtle emotional cues to obvious behavioral patterns, we break down how to recognize who truly uplifts you and who leaves you feeling exhausted. You’ll learn how to tune into your own reactions, set healthier boundaries, and intentionally surround yourself with energy that suppo...
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