Stronger in the Difficult Places

You had a plan for how your life would turn out. You were working your plan and then life happened. How do you cope and how do you rebuild a worthy life, full of joy when it hasn’t turned out how you expected? Dawn Sanders and I have a talk about how she did it. Visit her website here Connect …

This masculine/feminine energy debate may feel over discussed, but the more I work with women who are experiencing difficulty in their relationships, the more I see this issue creeping up. In this episode, I address how an imbalance of the masculine/feminine energy may be wreaking havoc in your relationship. Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw …

In this episode, I discuss setting boundaries between you and those you love. Often I work with clients who work to set and keep boundaries, but are constantly violated when their loved one crosses those boundaries. I talk through the clear steps you can take to set and hold those boundaries that are sacred to both your own wellness as …

 In this episode, I interview poet, Emily Bridget Taylor about her journey of healing from divorce and marriage breakdown trauma. She gives encouragement to women in a difficult relationship or having just ended a difficult relationship. She shares how poetry or any kind of creative expression can help healing. She also shares two beautiful poems at the end of …

So many of us spend the majority of our life at work. I’m always talking about relationships in your life, often intimate ones. But if you’re spending the majority of your life at work – you’re going to have some relationships there just as significant as your personal ones. It makes sense that we talk about having health in relationships …

We often focus on individual goals for the New Year, as we should, but it’s crucial to the long term health of your relationship, that you regularly assess and create goals for your relationship as well. Healthy relationships happen intentionally. In this episode, Dr. Zoe shares her own word of the year and addresses setting yourself and your relationship up …

 Dr. Tracy Dalgleish is a clinical psychologist and relationship expert who is on a mission to help couples break old relationship cycles and find joy in their relationships again. She is the owner of Integrated Wellness, a mental health practice in Ottawa, Ontario, and has been working with individuals and couples for 17 years. Her book, I Didn’t Sign …

For people pleasers and relationship supporters, the holidays can easily feel overwhelming when your needs aren’t getting met and you are trying to make the holidays great for everyone else. In this second episode of Navigating Your Difficult Relationship Over the Holidays. I address how you can honor your spouse while still caring for yourself.   Connect with me: Dr. …

For people pleasers and relationship supporters, the holidays can easily feel overwhelming when your needs aren’t getting met and you are trying to make the holidays great for everyone else. In this episode, I address why your needs matter over the holidays and how to care for yourself, while caring for everyone else.   Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw …

I’m excited to return after a much needed break, during which I wrote a book and navigated a divorce. In this episode, I am interviewed by my coach, Rebecca Mullen. She is a Master Certified Life Coach. Together, we walk you through the hardest decision of my life. Through my story, I provide you with examples of what you can …

Deb Curtis’s personal journey, marred by hardship and strife, has molded her into a resilient advocate In her early years, Deb encountered numerous trials that could have shattered the spirit of anyone lesser. At the age of nine, she was left abandoned in a drug-infested home. Throughout her teenage years, she wrestled with feelings of rejection, leading her to attempt …

Dr. Zoe and Naketa talk about the boldness and necessity of learning to be “selfish”. Naketa’s the #1 Balance (and) Relationship Advisor in the World activating power couples and potent humans who are ready to recalibrate and own their right to be intentionally selfish to amplify relationship intimacy as they grow to live in the space of (and) fully. After …

Dr. Zoe and Jami Nato talk all things shame, purpose, faith, and parenting and how you can use the breadcrumbs of the past to find your purpose. Jami is a serial entrepreneur, social media influencer (94.4k on Instagram), and writer. She’s known for her humor, and she speaks candidly about the real ups and downs of life—specifically her own—to encourage …

In this episode, Dr. Zoe and Ashlee Gadd speak to women who have creative passions, but feel guilt or shame when they follow them. Listen in for tips, encouragement and advice for creating in the margins. About Ashlee Gadd: Ashlee Gadd is author of Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood and the founder of …

Are you or someone you know cut off from a family member by choice or circumstance? The pain of feeling disconnected from our loved ones can be overwhelming, and I want you to know that you are not alone. Family is often considered the cornerstone of our lives, a source of love, support, and understanding. But sometimes, circumstances arise that …

Sandy Stream is an author and activist whose work is built on the belief that everyone deserves and is capable of finding peace and warrior-like strength within themselves. After teaching law for 20 years, raising her two children, and facing a life full of adversities and lessons, she decided to turn her efforts towards facilitating workshops for young and experienced …

The rates of Infidelity are rising in women. I chose to have Susan Shapiro Barash on to discuss this topic because she has studied women and infidelity for over 30 years. I do not condone infidelity and deception in a relationship. I don’t believe it is a recipe for a healthy relationship. The purpose of this episode is to understand …

Have you had a breakup or divorce? Have you noticed that your self-confidence has taken a hit? You are not alone. It’s common for self-confidence to take a plunge after divorce, but there are actions you can take to recover and rebuild your confidence. Leah Mazur is a certified Divorce Recovery Coach for women. She has a private Facebook community …

Jodie Rosser is an author, podcaster, and speaker who serves women through her podcast, Depth, and her blog, Heartbreak to Strength. She is author of Depth: Growing Through Heartbreak to Strength. She is passionate about helping find depth, growth and strength through hard times. You can connect with Jodi on Instagram, @jodi.rosser or visit her website www.jodirosser.com. Connect with me: …

Elana Israel, relationship expert and host of the podcast, Partnership Aligned, joins me today to discuss how you can attain personal growth through the experience of a difficult relationship. In this episode, we discuss: 1. What’s the difference between a regular resentment and a shower resentment? 2. How can you grow when your partner isn’t? 3. What are the 5 …

We all have occasional negative self-talk, but how do you know when it morphs into self-abuse?⁣ ⁣ Today, I speak with Jacquie Elliott, Certified Life, Spiritual and Relationship Coach, specializing in Healing Abusive Brain Chatter using ABCs.⁣ ⁣ In this episode, we cover:⁣ ⁣ What is Abusive Brain Chatter (ABC) and how is it different from negative self-talk?⁣ ⁣ Why …

A conflict avoider is someone who avoids conflicts, sometimes at all costs – usually at a steep cost to themselves and their relationships. ⁣ ⁣ Conflict avoiders may seem easy-going and pleasant, but ultimately, conflict avoidance comes with a price. ⁣ ⁣ In this episode, Dr. Zoe (licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach) provides 11 tips for speaking up if you’re …

This is the last of the Loving A Narcissist Series. Dr. Heidi is A Toxic Relationship Healing & Awareness Specialist. She is the host of the podcast, It’s Not Normal, It’s Toxic. She helps people get out, heal, and recover from toxic relationship + emotional abuse. We discuss the definition of a toxic relationship and what happens in your psyche …

Dr. Morgan Anderson, Clinical Psychologist, Attachment Theory Expert, Author and host of the top-rated podcast: Let’s Get Vulnerable- is a powerful voice for women’s healing and a thought leader in the relationship space. Why does it seem that other people are lucky in love, while you’re stuck with short-term strikeouts? Dr. Morgan Anderson shares how understanding attachment theory will allow …

In this episode, licensed social worker, Tami Kiekhaefer and Dr. Zoe explain the types of attachment, how they develop and how they influence how you show up in romantic relationships. Connect with Tami: https://healthyhealing.net/   Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Don’t forget! Text the word “strong” to 38470 to get on my …

“Your Love life is not only what is visible in terms of the people you have loved and love. Your love life is also what is inside of you that shapes and determines the kind of relationships you’ll form and the experiences you will or won’t have in love. “ Dr. Thomas Jordan In this episode, Dr. Thomas Jordan: 1. …

If you are in a relationship with a narcissist, all of the conventional advice you are likely to get is to figure out how to get OUT of the relationship. That is so much easier said than done. And that advice is not for everyone. There are plenty of valid reasons why people choose to stay in a relationship with …

Brenda Reiss, The world’s leading forgiveness coach, and I have a powerful conversation about letting go of resentments in your relationships. In this episode, we covered: 1. Why is it hard to release resentments? 2. Can some people be addicted to anger and resentment? 3. What happens to ourselves and our relationships when we don’t let go of resentment? 4. …

Often, when we think of narcissism, we think of a guy who is arrogant, seeks admiration, talks and thinks of only himself and lacks empathy or care. This is a classic view that causes many women to overlook what’s going on in their relationships, so I wanted to identify the 5 types of narcissism that might be happening so that …

 This is a powerful episode in which Dr. Tiffany Ross, therapist and owner of Old to New Creations, shared her own personal story and explained the connection between past trauma and your current boundaries. Dr. Tiffany defined relationship trauma and boundaries. She shared some signs that past trauma is affecting your current boundaries and gave some empathic tools for …

This is the first in a series of loving a narcissist. In this episode, Dr. Zoe normalizes feelings that partners of narcissists often experience. She gives specific behavior that you should and should not engage in with a narcissist.   Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Don’t forget! Text the word “strong” to …

In every way shape and form, 2022 did not go as planned for me and maybe that’s the same case for you. Today, I want to help you focus on yourself as we move into the new year. If you have had yet another trip around the sun and 2022 hasn’t been what you hoped and dreamed, if you didn’t …

The holiday season is supposed to be a time of joy and gathering with family and friends. But for many, Holiday loneliness creeps in, whether you are truly by yourself or amidst a crowd of people. It doesn’t help that it’s easy to compare what others are doing on social media which creates feelings of shame and further loneliness. Michele …

Narcissism is growing in our society. We simply have more narcissists than we did 50 years ago and as a result it is very likely that you have come in contact with or are in a relationship with one. It’s even more important to note that we all- yes, every one of us have traits of narcissism, which is really …

In this season of Thanksgiving, this episode is a gentle reminder to come back to a place of gratitude in your relationship.   Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Don’t forget! Text the word “strong” to 38470 to get on my newsletter for monthly inspiration, tips, and encouragement for sometimes struggling superwomen. 

Have you every heard someone who may have two children, say that she has three children- referring to her spouse as the other child? This may sound like a joke, but it often is an insidious clue that the relationship has become parentified. ⁣ ⁣ What does a parent/child relationship with a spouse look like? ⁣ ⁣ Dr. Zoe discusses …

I’m guessing you’ve heard this term before. In case you haven’t, it’s a term usually associated with the workplace. Quiet quitting describes what happens when dissatisfied workers start doing the bare minimum of their job requirements, sometimes while looking for another job or just because they have given up. They aren’t ready to leave their position, they are not trying …

As the Holidays are quickly approaching and all the stress that can ensue, listen to today’s episode for some very doable options to incorporate mindful meditation and space to breathe in your life. My guest, Shonda Moralis is a licensed therapist in private practice, a women’s mindfulness empowerment coach, podcaster and speaker. She is author of Don’t Forget to Breathe …

⁣ How many times have you had a gut instinct and you second guessed it, rationalized it, didn’t move on it? How many times have you allowed your mistrust for yourself to lead you away from what you already knew? Tabatha Perry, MSW and life coach, discuss her journey away from herself and back. We give you some insight on …

⁣We have zero control over many of the things that happen to us in our lives, but we have complete control over how we respond to it.⁣ ⁣ Today, I invite Tracee Lydia Garner on the podcast. She is a Best-Selling Author of eighteen books, a Speaker, a Writing Coach, and Course-Creator. Tracee writes about diverse characters who face adversity. …

⁣If you’re sitting in a situation that feels like too much, If you feel overwhelmed by your life circumstances, grief or an unfair situation, listen to this episode. I provide you with some encouragement and practices for getting through life’s overwhelming seasons.   Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Don’t forget! Text the …

Toxic people talk you out of listening to your intuition. They talk you out of seeing the red flags and make you feel like you are overreacting when you notice odd behavior. They talk you out of believing yourself and teach you to believe their lies instead. How do they do it? Why do we believe them? And, why do …

In today’s episode, I answer a question from a listener about how to find herself again when she’s feeling lonely in her relationship and she’s lost a part of herself. I help her point the finger back at herself and make intentional personal change, with the knowledge that anytime you make a change in yourself, the system responds in kind. …

Joelle is a well-known psychotherapist, military psychology, and PTSD expert. Her passion is helping those in need find empowerment by discovering how to be their most true and successful selves by developing self-discovery and Post Traumatic Growth. Her career highlights include being a guest speaker on ABC’s 60 Minutes: Beyond the Headlines, authoring a Ted-Ed video on PTSD, and several …

Much of your daily life is spent doing shallow work- the everyday maintenance of life. This is necessary and good work, but it is not your most important work. In accomplishing shallow tasks, you feel like you’re getting a lot done and you are, but shallow work can easily take over your entire life. Years pass, without a realization that …

No one wants a relationship full of strife. You want to get along with your partner. You want to be happy. Often as a result of trying to avoid anger and arguments, you will apologize for something that you shouldn’t. In this episode, I share: 1. When you should apologize and how to avoid false and manipulative apologies. 2. The …

Take the quiz: HERE You may spend significant time investing in knowing the people you are in a relationship with. You may know your people well, but how much time do you spend getting to know yourself? Often, the assumption is that if you spend enough time with someone, you will know them. The truth is that you can spend …

How do you maintain a healthy relationship with your adult child who has rejected the faith in which you raised them? Pamela Henkleman, mom of five adult children, writer, podcaster and coach for midlife mammas shares a wealth of knowledge and experience for navigating your relationship with your adult children when they’ve walked away from the faith- and taking care …

Think about the last time you cried in front of someone. Did you apologize for your tears? Why? In this short episode, I discuss the reasons why women often apologize for their feelings, how your apology affects you and what you can do to get yourself out of this pattern.   Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. …

We all have shame for various things we did OR didn’t do in our lives. In this episode, Dr. Zoe (licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach) describes how shame may have originated in your life, using a concept she calls Shame co-signing. Dr. Zoe outlines the different types of shame and how you came to hold a grudge against yourself for …

Have you been taught that time heals all wounds? Then why has it been years and you still feel so hurt? Could you have Post Betrayal Syndrome? Do you have problems trusting? Do you fear being hurt again in new relationships? Is your confidence shattered? Do you want to move forward, but don’t know how? How can you become healed …

 Do you dread having certain conversations with your spouse? Do they always turn out the same way? What type of communicator are you? A pursuer or an avoider? Kimberly Beam Holmes (CEO of Marriage Helper and podcast host) and I talk all about having difficult conversations and more on the episode. Connect with Kimberly: Instagram: @marriagehelper Website: www.marriagehelper.com Connect with …

Often when I talk about boundaries, I get a response like, “I know (eye roll). I have to have boundaries.” Boundaries are seen as this awful thing that we know is important but that we dread. We dread others’ boundaries. We dread erecting our own. But boundaries are such a loving thing that we can give to ourselves. In this …

Sometimes the answer to an unhealthy or less than perfect relationship is to leave. Sometimes that can be the most caring thing you can do for yourself and your spouse. Sometimes that’s not the answer. Sometimes the answer is to stick in it, to grow, and to honor your commitment. While you are sticking in there, you also owe it …

Have you cheated? Have you violated your partner’s trust through an in-person affair, secret online relationship, or pornography? Have you repeatedly found the words “I’m sorry” aren’t enough to stop the suspicions and accusations? These words, alone, won’t lead to relationship repair after an affair, nor do they communicate compassion for the victims of the affair. In this episode, Deborah …

This episode was inspired by an episode I did with this Grit and Grace Life podcast. When the world feels like it’s going haywire, we can get so caught up in trying to find truth and we get so polarized in our non- essential beliefs that it rips families apart and relationships apart. What I have learned is that there …

This episode is for all the women who are in relationships that you knew better than to get into or are getting out of a relationship that probably wasn’t working well from the beginning. It’s for the women who are dating and finding themselves choosing the wrong men, for the wrong reasons, staying in relationships longer than they should or …

Have you ever held onto guilt so long that it turned into shame? Are you still holding onto something that is affecting your relationships and the ease through which you move through life? Latoya Mathews shares her shame story (a teenage abortion) and the effect that her shame and guilt had on the next decade of her life. She lays …

 Philosopher and psychologist William James said “We don’t laugh because we’re happy, we are happy because we laugh.” He knew this more than a century ago- laughter makes us feel good. And today, we’re still exploring the many health benefits and embracing concepts such as laughter yoga and laughter therapy. In this episode, I provide some examples of how …

Happy Mother’s Day, they say. But what if you dread the day, spending hours in the card aisle trying to find a card because none of them fit? What if your relationship with your mother is strained or non-existent? Today, I speak with Darlene Brock, founder of The Grit and Grace Project and author of Raising Great Girls. She is …

Many people who recognize the importance of boundaries and sincerely want to erect healthy ones seem to be missing the mark when it comes to implementation. In this episode, Dr. Zoe (licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach) specifies what constitutes healthy boundaries and what does not. She gives tools and words to maintain healthy ones and provides some insight on why …

Can a woman be too independent? Tamika McTier, podcast host, author and transformational coach, discusses healthy independence and dysfunctional independence. Tamika addresses the effect that toxic independence can have on a relationship and provides listeners with some tips to release Miss Independent. Not all of her! Just the unnecessary parts. https://www.tamikamctier.com   Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram …

  I’ve been walking this journey of really hard conversations with a number of my clients recently. Needing to have them, gearing up to have them and then processing the aftermath of them. Conversations with parents, friends, spouses and children. I have found that it’s easier sometimes to be more frank with a stranger because the stakes aren’t high. In …

  People-pleasers are known for doing whatever it takes to make other people happy. While being kind and helpful is generally a good thing, going too far to please others can leave you feeling emotionally depleted, stressed, and anxious. In Today’s episode, Trina Stutzman and I talked about her fails and wins in life. Her journey on pleasing people and …

Sherry GABA (licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach author and founder of Wake-up Recovery formerly feature on VH1’s Celebrity rehab) joins me today to discuss the difference between a toxic and co-dependent relationship, signs that you are in a toxic relationship and steps that you can take to heal yourself and move towards health. Books: Love Smacked, How to Stop the …

Here’s the scenario. Something happened. You messed up again. Your partner gave you an ultimatum or you hit rock bottom on some level. Maybe the scale screamed a number bigger than you have seen or even want to admit. Maybe your boss gave you a subtle warning that your job could be on the chopping block. Maybe you woke up …

In this episode, I speak with Adele Spraggon, author, speaker and creator of SHIFT: 4 steps to personal empowerment. We speak about how our brains are wired to keep us in patterns that are not serving us. She outlines her re-patterning technique that can help us create lasting change and finally accomplish our goals. Towards the end of our discussion, …

The weight of the things we don’t say is heavy. Although you may realize the weight of it, you may also falsely believe that the weight of speaking up is heavier. In this episode, I speak about the four types of Unspoken truths and the consequences of not speaking them. I also discuss ways that you can approach those in …

Sometimes, despite trying all the things, you may have a relationship in your life that has unresolved conflict. Although there is plenty of headway you can make in a relationship when you focus on yourself and change yourself, there are some people with whom you can not find common ground. Today, I’m excited to bring a guest, Shivonne Davis to …

At the beginning and end of this episode, I share my words and YOUR words (in your voices) for 2022. Many of us have goals, words, aspirations and desires for the new year. Our perfectionism is the first thing that sabotages it. Our perfectionism sabotages our relationship with others as well. In this episode, I talk about how to avoid …

This episode is all about Your beautiful relationship with yourself moving into 2022. One of the things I love about entering the new year is that we collectively give space for reflection and goal setting. There is nothing magical about Dec 31st or Jan 1st, except the very special power of collective energy towards the same intention. And so I …

Decisions are tough to make when you’re single. They’re doubly tough when you’re a couple. Toss in a little conflict and they can feel downright impossible. And it’s no surprise that you don’t agree. It makes sense that each of you will see things differently. So, what’s a girl to do when there’s a decision to make and you’ve gotta …

In this episode, I explore the foundational beliefs about why self-love seems like a selfish quality to attain, especially for women of faith, how I think Jesus modeled something different than what we are taught in churches and why women don’t have to choose either self-sacrifice or self-love. They in fact, go together. Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on …

Laura Doyle, New York Times Best Selling Author of The Empowered Wife was the perfect wife until she got married. We have a wonderful conversation about the tenants of her book, her programs, and her podcast, The Empowered Wife podcast. If you are struggling and feeling like you’re the only one trying to fix or uplevel your relationship, you’re not …

I’m sure you’ve thought yourself or heard someone say, “I married my mother” or “I married my father.” Well, there’s a lot of truth to this. Despite our inability to recognize it, we do often marry someone like our mother or our father. Why? Dr. Zoe (licensed psychotherapist, author and relationship coach) explains why this happens (through the lens of …

The holidays have snuck up on us and for many this time is filled with warm thoughts of time with family and friends. But for an increasing number of women, this time can spell dread as you think about spending it alone and separating holidays between your co parent partner. I invited Tammy Daughtry, America’s Co-parenting Strategist, on the podcast …

You have probably been doing all the things, focusing on yourself, self care, upleveling. You feel like you’ve got a good handle on that. But there is this glaring hole. You want a life partner. You deserve a life partner, but although it seems that it’s happening for everyone else, it’s not happening for you. It’s hard to wait. And …

As hard as it may be, sometimes we need to let friendships go. And it’s hard and it can hurt. A lot. Often we stay too long and hurt longer than we have to because we don’t want to hurt- ourselves and the other. But in holding on, we cause more pain. If this speaks to you. If there is …

Gaslighting is an effective technique that makes you question your entire perception of reality- or a slice of it from a certain angle. When someone is gaslighting you, you slowly begin to stop trusting yourself and your instincts. After an interaction with a gaslighter, you walk away wondering what is wrong with you. And in extreme cases, you begin to …

Admitting to yourself that you don’t like your husband is scary. But it’s not the end and it doesn’t mean you are destined towards divorce or a lifetime of unhappiness. Listen in as Dr. Zoe (licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach) gives you 10 tips for how to like your husband again. Get 10 Tips for How to Like Your Husband …

In general, having expectations for an outcome, an event or a relationship is good. It means that you are forward thinking, you value yourself and you have standards. The problem is that we are not in a relationship with ourselves. There is another whose expectations may not match up with yours. That’s where the conflict begins. So if you’re looking …

For women out there who are struggling with making the decision or who have decided to stay because of the kids, Melissa Dumaz, LMFT and I talk about the following: What do you need to consider? When it definitely won’t work. When it could work and what should that look like? Options for making it work in the healthiest way …

Is your daily mantra a constant telling him to do the things- back seat driving, taking over his tasks because you’re “better at it”, asking him to pick this up, put this away. Does he have an actual chore chart or a running one in your head? I know how easy this slippery slope can become. As a mom, you …

As parents all over the world are sending their babies off to college, again or for the first time, many are feeling some angst about navigating their new role- parenting an adult child. This sometimes difficult relationship phase isn’t talked about as much as the toddler phase, the teen phase or even the grandparent phase. I brought Darlene Brock- author …

Julie Graham (now Julie Bender) is invited back to share how her practice of praying for her husband daily (now a weekly series) transformed her internal life as she navigated a difficult marriage. In this episode, she gives hope and a lifeline to women struggling in a difficult relationship. Tune in to listen to her story and gain inspiration on …

You may have a relationship that feels like it’s slowly slipping from your grasp. Or you may feel that little hope for salvaging it. Maybe it’s already been severed. In this episode, Dr. Zoe Shaw (licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach) provides encouragement that if you want it, it’s possible to restore it. But it will take effort, humbleness and a …

You have two competing internal parts that influence your interactions. It’s often why things are so complicated in relationships. And to further complicate the situation, don’t forget that your partner has two competing parts too that you are communicating with as well. Listen in as Dr. Zoe (licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach) explains these two competing drives and how you …

We’ve all been there. You take a glance at the woman in the other lane and her relationship looks like all you dreamed yours would be. You feel all the feelings, jealousy being one of them. You don’t like this feeling, but you don’t know how to shake it when your relationships look like they’re coming up short. Listen in …

In our world, there are a lot of relationship myths. Relationship myths can be highly damaging because they are ideas that don’t match up with real people and their real feelings. Listen in as Dr. Zoe (licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach) debunks five myths about relationships that you may be unconsciously holding on to. Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw …

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if our good relationships stayed the same? It’s hard to deal with change in a relationship (marriage, mother/child or friendship) when you were enjoying it just as it was. Listen in as Dr. Zoe (licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach) explains the best way to handle a change in your relationship.   Connect with me: Dr. Zoe …

You may have tried all the common relationship advice and found yourself frustrated, hopeless and feeling like there is something wrong with you because you are trying all the things and can’t make your relationship work smoothly. In this episode, I discuss why the common advice may not be working for you and what healthier option you can take instead. …

If you are feeling a little uncertain about the health or the longevity of your relationship, if you are longing for clarity on how to be healthy when things feel upside down in your relationship, this episode is for you. Here, I talk about reasons why you may be feeling uncertain in your relationship, red flags that tell you your …

Welcome to the first episode of the re-branded Stronger in the Difficult places podcast. This podcast is for the woman who finds herself in a difficult relationship and struggles to keep herself whole and healthy despite it all. The answer is- you can! In this episode, I introduce the podcast and tell a little about myself. I define psychology, faith …

To all the women who’ve been told they are too much- you feel too much, you talk too much, you ask for too much, you are too intimidating, this episode offers some quick words of encouragement to keep being you. Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Don’t forget! Text the word “strong” to …

It is possible to go through an unwanted divorce and come out on the other side healthy and okay. It is possible to be in an abusive relationship and still achieve all of your goals and raise amazing kids. In this episode, Dr. Imara Moses shares her story as a beacon of hope and light to any woman going through …

An uncluttered house is great, but you may not realize the stressful effects of emotional clutter or even what it is. What better season than now to tackle it? Dr. Zoe addresses what clutter you could be hiding in your emotional brain and ways that you can declutter it this Spring. Resources mentioned: New You- New Self Talk Mindshift Program: …

Have you ever been in a state of panic, fear, sadness or hopelessness and when you sought help were told or it was insulated that your emotional or mental health issues are your own fault? That if you had more faith, if you trusted in God, if you did all the right things, that maybe you wouldn’t feel the way …

We can get tripped up by capability because it allows us to stay in a zone of competence- sometimes for decades. We can perform well in that zone, but it doesn’t always allow us to step out into our zone of genius. Listen in today as I share the ways in which your ultra capable talents can trip you up …

Strong woman. This term is thrown about so much that I’m even a little sick of hearing it. This may sound ironic coming from a woman who touts strength. Yet now, in this modern world, we are “strong” with our words. We use our keyboards and phones. Our fingers touch buttons to get things done for us. Where, in fact, …

Dr. Zoe and Cherylanne Skolnicki highlight ways that women can find a brilliant work/life balance and maintain some sanity in 2021. Addressed in this episode: 1. Three-step ladder for creating a brilliant work/life balance. 2. How to figure out where you should put your focus when you’re balancing a million things. 3. How to create space for the time you …

It’s a new year. It seems we should be celebrating newness, but many are telling me that they felt there was nothing to celebrate on New Year’s Eve. So much is uncertain and people are feeling a general funk. When we feel sad, it’s a little nudge- sometimes a big proclamation that we need to get deeper into ourselves – …

How can you accomplish more this year without a resolution by focusing on just one word? Dr. Zoe shares her secret to being more productive and smashing her goals by eliminating resolutions that cause you to feel like a failure by mid January. Listen in and change your goal setting strategy for a killer 2021!   Please send your word …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

 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: www.speakingyourbrand.com/summit/   Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Don’t forget! …

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 …

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 …

I hate talking about racism- let’s just get that straight. This is a super raw, vulnerable 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. Strong women don’t shy away from hard …

You may already heard of Dr. John Gottman as “the guy that can predict divorce with over 93% 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. …

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. Mentioned In This Episode: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe …

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 …

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… Mentioned In This Episode: winnersbychoice.com Dale on Instagram The Science of Happiness – online course Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram …

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.  Mentioned In This Episode: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Don’t forget! Text the …

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. Mentioned In This Episode: Malcolm Glabwell – Outliers Gary …

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. Mentioned In This Episode: www.imamasterpiece.com Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Don’t forget! Text the word “strong” to 38470 to get on my newsletter for monthly inspiration, tips, and …

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. Mentioned In This Episode: recoveringpornaddict.com Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. …

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. Mentioned In This Episode: Dr. Zoe Shaw …

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 …

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. Mentioned In This Episode: Episode 114 – The …

Why is it that the things we don’t say in relationships, are the things that get us in the most trouble? You know there’s that saying that it’s the things we do say that’s the problem. But I am flipping the script today.  The little hurts. He forgets to say goodbye when he leaves in the morning. He doesn’t say …

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. About Deborah Olsen: Deborah Olson is a women’s emotional health specialist and …

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. …

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 …

 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. Mentioned In This Episode: Too …

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 …

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 …

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 …

  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 …

  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 …

  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 …

  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 …

  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 …

   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 …

  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 …

  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 …

 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 …

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 …

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 might really be more about your 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 …

This episode is dedicated to Bethany Rutledge. Bethany was the author of Courage to Tri, a USAT-certified coach, a mama of twin boys, and a triathlete. I recently finished reading her book and both it and her story so encouraging. Bethany connected with me months ago and I was originally going to have her on the show to discuss today’s …

I recently realized I think of myself as a boss, an entrepreneur, and a mom, but I never think of myself as a leader and I’m guessing you don’t either. But you are! It’s important for every woman to see herself as a leader because everyone leads at something. No matter who you are, someone is watching you and you’re …

Did you know that you every bit of writing you do- email, text, twitter, etc., is a reflection of you? Carla D. Bass, author of Write to Influence, gives us some tips and quick techniques that can improve our writing and improve our influence in all aspects of our lives. Carla D. Bass is a retired Air Force colonel. For …

I really like the title of this episode, but I know not everyone else will. I know this because I’ve received some criticism in the past saying that my podcast is anti-feminist, but I’m not anti-anything except hate. While I have said in the past that I’m not a feminist, I know I don’t need to be in order to …

We all have a history and, in that history, we’ve made mistakes and been judged by ourselves and others. It’s not surprising that we can sometimes be overly critical of ourselves and afraid we’ll make the wrong choice again. But, I’m here to tell you the most important person in your life that you have to trust is yourself. In …

We can talk about dealing with difficult people all day, but what if you’re the difficult one? To be honest, everyone is the difficult one at some point or another and sometimes even in certain relationships and not others, but if you’re the common denominator, it’s time to make some changes. In this episode, I’m giving you some questions to …

We’ve all been there. It’s been months, years, or even decades and we find ourselves still hating our ex. How can we get past these feelings and finally move on? In this episode, I explore this topic by providing a little tough love and some support and guidance on how you can let the hatred go and move forward.   …

Dr. Michelle R. Hannah is an author, motivational speaker, a cancer survivor, and a relationship coach. In this episode, we discuss how a recent stroke forced Dr. Michelle to redefine what it means to be a superwoman, why she wished her upcoming book about self-vows had been around when she was a teenager, what Dr. Michelle means when she talks …

Anything you know you’re destined to do in this world takes courage. We need courage to do the things we were put on this Earth to do. In this episode, we talk about courage and the strong woman; including what it is, why you should have it, how you can get more of it, and how you can live it …

I admit it … I went a little crazy the year I turned forty. It wasn’t an immediate shift, but it was a significant one. I also see this same pattern with many of my patients. So, what is it about turning forty that makes us women go crazy? In this episode, I explore this topic and provide insights on …

I’m not really a fan of the term “best self” and I feel like we’re all usually striving to be our best selves but, for the purpose of today’s episode, it really just means that person that you know deep down you’re meant to be. As someone who’s constantly seeking growth, I think about things like this all the time. …

I know from my years of working as a therapist, that many women are not strong and sometimes we lie to ourselves that there is strength in our sacrifice, but sometimes that’s an excuse to keep doing the easy thing. Strength can be built, but it must be intentionally built and this is exactly what I help women do. It’s …

I’ve been a practicing psychotherapist for 18-19 years now and one of the biggest issues that my clients present in therapy is a fear of their feelings. They don’t realize they have this fear, but they do and you might as well. In this episode, I explain how I know my clients have a fear of their feelings even they …

Do you ever just feel a little off balance? Do you ever feel like that elusive work-life or mama-woman balance isn’t possible for you? Well, it’s time to embrace the chaos and that’s exactly what I’m talking about today. In this episode, I’m explaining how balance is just a construct, why it’s completely okay to feel out of balance at …

Ultimatums have a bad reputation and when I started thinking about this topic, I googled it as I always do as part of my prep for the episode. I was shocked to read article after article about how much damage ultimatums cause in relationships. In this episode, I explain why an ultimatum isn’t necessarily a bad thing and how it …

Shondra Rhymes started out her 2014 Convocation Speech to Dartmouth by saying, “Dreams are for losers.” I loved that speech and still find myself inspired by it, so I wanted to talk about it in today’s episode. However, I want to be clear that I never encourage anyone to call anyone else, including themselves, a loser. So, I’m not calling …

We all have decisions we have to make all the time and there is power in the unmade decisions due to the amount of stress they cause. In this episode, I’m not going to help you finally make a decision. What I am going to do is help you explore why you haven’t made the decision and possibly find some …

Melissa Maimone is the author of The Radiant Midnight: Depression, Grace, and the Gifts of a Dark Place and Gathering Dandelions: Meditations and Musings on Faith, Fracture, and Beauty Mistaken for a Weed. In this episode, Melissa talks about her journey with depression and her struggle with understanding why God didn’t take away her depression after she asked Him to, …

What if the words you speak to yourself are so offensive that it makes you not want to cooperate with your own self? If you are finding that you are stuck and not accomplishing something you want to in your life, this is probably the case. In this episode, I discuss the different ways you might be speaking to yourself …

Comparison compromises your soul. We all do it. It’s way too easy to swipe your finger on your cell and find thousands of images to compare yourself to. In this episode, I talk about the negative impacts of focusing too much on what others are doing and provide some tips for how to stop the comparison in your life.   …

I recently issued a poll in Instagram asking my followers what part of their lives they wanted to improve this year and the area of confidence and self-love was the very clear winner. Every woman takes a hit to her self-confidence every now and then, but low self-confidence is not a life sentence. Self-confidence can be learned, practiced, and mastered …

Busyness can certainly be useful in your life. We wear it as a badge of honor sometimes, but it can also be a shield of protection. It’s one of the few addictions that’s socially sanctioned and even encouraged. There’s no 12-step for this addiction. We’re all too busy to realize we have a problem and we’re definitely too busy to …

Last week’s episode was dedicated to how to handle “baby mama” drama when you’re not the mother of the children. This week, I’m flipping the script and talking about when you are the mother of the children and you’re dealing with your ex’s partner. In this episode, I discuss the imbalance in the levels of support and resources for being …

This week we’re talking about whether or not baby mama drama is hurting your relationship. I would like to preface this episode by saying that I actually hate the term “baby mama” because I feel it’s a derogatory term. It a modern term that most people do understand, however, what we we’re really talking about is blended families. In this …

Debbie London is a self-publishing book consultant and author who’s on the show to talk about the façades women sometimes bring into their relationships and the impact they have on those relationships. In this episode, we discuss how God gave her the title and purpose of her latest book, why she was hesitant to write about relationships at first, the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

It is not anyone else’s job to make you happy; it’s yours. This week, I’m talking to every woman and about every kind of relationship. In this episode, I break down the four crimes you’re committing against yourself when you assume that else should be making you happy, explain what the true point of a relationship is, provide the two …

If you’re already feeling low a part of you probably feels a little resentful towards the idea of finding something to be thankful for. However, since you’re reading this and possibly going to listen to this episode, I believe there is another part of that wants to feel hope. I don’t know your life, but I do know what it’s …

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.   Real Talk In this Real Talk …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Darlene Brock is the President and Co-Founder of the Grit and Grace Project. She is also a Co-host of the This Grit and Grace Life Podcast. In a previous point in her career, Darlene was the Chief Operating Officer of a record label and produced award-winning music videos. When reviewing her incredibly successful career, Darlene says her most important and …

Today’s topic is something that happens to everyone at one point or another … being a funk. We all experience those moments when we just seem, down, stuck, or like everything seems to be going wrong. Do you have strategies for how to get yourself out of a funk as quickly as possible and in a healthy way? If not, …

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? In this episode, I share my own journey of dealing with Superwoman syndrome. I also provide some tips on how you can let go of your …

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 …

Emily Gaudreau is a positive discipline coach and the Host of the How to Raise a Maverick podcast. Not only is Emily the mother to a five-year-old girl that she classifies as a “spitfire,” but, when she was in her mid-20’s, Emily was tasked with raising her two teenage god-children after their mother passed, and she is also the step-mother …

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; including why you must be willing to enforce clear consequences if he doesn’t take the …

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 …

Clint Edwards has blown-up as a daddy blogger and author who brings necessary humor to the crazy life of parenting. Clint’s recent book, I’m Sorry…Love, Your Husband, is doing very well and is helping to open the lines of communication between husbands and wives. In this episode, you’ll learn the superpower that helps make Clint a better husband and father, why …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 as an …

Emily Gaudreau is a positive discipline coach and the Host of the How to Raise a Maverick podcast. Not only is Emily the mother to a five-year-old girl that she classifies as a “spitfire,” but, when she was in her mid-20’s, Emily was tasked with raising her two teenage god-children after their mother passed, and she is also the step-mother …

We all have fears. Some fears are more common than others, but we’re all impacted by our fears at various points in our lives. The real question is … are you ruling your fears, or are your fears ruling you? In this episode, I get vulnerable and share some of my crazy, embarrassing fears, but more importantly, I give you …

Humans are biological creatures so, wouldn’t it make sense that we can use Biology to better understand our relationships? Kongit Farrell is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, an EMDR Therapist, and the Founder and Director of the Inspired Journey Counseling Center in Los Angeles. In this episode, Kongit explains how seeing her mother’s relationships as a child impacted her …

Do you realize that there are certain choices you should make and certain tasks you should focus on in different seasons of your life? Psychologists have theorized various stages of development and what experiences and tasks should be accomplished in each stage in order to have a healthy psychological life. Most of these theories apply to males and today I …

Do you feel that work/life balance is not possible? Guess what? Balance IS possible and Jenny Stemmerman of YourLifeRocks.com helps us figure out how to reframe balance and make it work even in the midst of the beautiful chaos that is our life. Define what balance looks like to you with the 8 pillars that make up your life (faith, …

Julie Reisler is the author of Get a PhD in YOU. She has a master’s degree in coaching, more than twelve certifications around health and wellbeing, and has been featured in places like ABC and The New York Times. In this episode, Julie talks about how tapping into our strength and passions as a child can us better understand ourselves …

Dr. Sarah Schewitz is a Licensed Psychologist and a couple’s specialist who is making her second appearance on the show. When Dr. Schewitz was originally on the podcast, we talked about how your childhood impacts your relationships. Today, we’re talking all about the role sex plays when you’re going through a difficult time in your marriage. Specifically, Dr. Schewitz explains …

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a Board Certified Internist, mama, and motivational speaker. She is also the author of a book that personally blew me away when I read it; Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity. After reading the book, I knew I just had to have her on the show. In this episode, we talk …

Dr. Bernard Golden is an anger specialist who’s studied anger for over 30 years and is also the author of Overcoming Destructive Anger. In this episode, Dr. Bernard Golden and I discuss why women in general are so angry these days, strategies for how to reduce your anger, the importance of managing our expectations, how Dr. Golden uses a B.E.A.R …

I am compelled to talk about difficult things that are real and exist for women today. As a therapist, too many women and couples have presented in my office with pornography as a huge issue in their marriage for me not to address it. I asked Joshua Shea, author and recovered porn addict, to join me today to give a …

Laurie McDermott is a comedienne, life coach, and the Founder of The Wife Expert where her goal is to help women thrive in their marriages. In this episode, Laurie and I talk about why a lack of love is not a good enough reason to get divorced, the differences between what men and women generally need from a relationship, why …

Winners never quit, and quitters never win, right? Wrong. I am pretty convinced that there is something in your life that you really know you need to give up, but it’s hard to quit because quitting feels like failure. There is so much in our culture that pushes us to never give up. There are times when giving up is …

Dr. Robbin Rockett is a Psychologist, the Host of the Solo Parent Life podcast, and a single mom of three. In this episode, we’re going to talk about all things single moms, including grieving the loss of your marriage or ideal family life, coping with the stigma of being a single mother, how to manage a co-parenting relationship, self-care tips, …

Every single childbirth experience is different. So, whether you’re pregnant with your first child or your fifth, you’re likely to have questions or concerns. That’s why I’m very excited to bring you today’s guest. Heather Turner is a DONA International Certified Doula, a Certified Lamaze Childbirth Educator, Owner of Your Birth, and a mother of two boys. Today, we’re diving into …

My best friend of 17 years, Rosita Godycki, is back on the show! This time, we’re talking about toxic friendships. Specifically, how to recognize a toxic friendship, how to tell the difference between a friend who is toxic and one who challenges you to grow in ways you’re not comfortable with, how to end the relationship after you realize it’s toxic, …

This week’s solo episode is perfect for honoring Women’s History Month. It is no coincidence that the strongest women you know have been through a lot! We all struggle sometimes and that is where we develop our strength. In this episode, I reflect on my history and my developing strength, how we stand on the shoulders of women who came before …

This week’s episode is a special one for me personally because we’re diving into a situation that I’m currently in the middle of myself. Neha Gupta, the Founder of College Shortcuts and Elite Private Tutoring, and I dive into the subject of launching your teen into adulthood. With a son preparing to leave for college soon, I’ve been experiencing the …

If you’ve been in a relationship for any amount of time, you understand the importance of maintenance. You also likely understand you can get to that point where your relationship becomes all about the obligatory maintenance instead of really connecting with your spouse. The good news is, my guest today, author and motivational speaker Kristen Manieri, is here to discuss …

 In this incredibly special episode, my 16-year-old son, Sacaiah, is on the show to help us get a better understand of the mind of a male teenager. Sacaiah is a Junior in high school, an actor, a singer, and an all-around awesome kid. Sacaiah give us some insight on what your teen is really thinking and feeling about communicating …

 Amy Barnette is a holistic health and fitness coach who helps women end their struggle with food and their weight through her brand, Making Peace with the Pantry. This is Amy’s second appearance on the podcast and, this time we’re talking about understanding the root cause of your cravings (all of them), how your cravings can serve as a …

 Diane Gardner is a Certified Tax Coach and a bestselling Author who helps people dodge the tax bullet. Diane’s tax coaching has resulting in a savings of over $1.5 million! Today, we’re talking about women and money. Specifically we’re diving into how and why you need to take control of it, the new tax laws that might impact you, …

 In this special solo episode, I break down the ten things every woman needs in order to live a healthy and balanced life. While some of the items on the list are things all human beings need, some of them are specific to women since we have need men don’t. I also explains what happens if you don’t have …

 Dale Smith Thomas is an international empowerment speaker, author of Good Morning Gorgeous, former Miss Tennessee, an unapologetic optimist, and a self-proclaimed “hope dealer.” In this episode, we talk about how to combat negative thoughts about yourself, how to grow your confidence, why you need to stop going to war with your mirror, why you need to take the …

 Marla Mervis-Hartmann is the creator of Love Your Body Love Yourself, a Tedx speaker, a Reiki Master, and a mama and wife. In this episode, we talk about why it’s important to love the body you live in right at this current moment, the importance of speaking kindly to yourself, why we should celebrate other women’s bodies instead of …

 Maura Sweeney is the author of the book series, The Art of Happiness, and her experiences range from corporate sales manager to suburban housewife, homeschooling mom to publisher, speaker to entrepreneur, and so much more. In this episode, we dive into making major transitions in our lives, the importance of exiting our comfort zones, and the competition among women. …

 Neeta Bhushan is an international speaker, advocate of emotional confidence, author, and socially conscious entrepreneur. Her tragic story of losing both her parents and her brother as a teenager and coming out of an abusive marriage embodies the definition of grit and resiliency. In this episode, Neeta and I discuss how to build resilience, what it means to “fail forward”, …

 What’s This Episode About? Dr. Sarah Schewitz is a licensed psychologist and she is also a couples’ therapist. In this episode, we’re talking about how your core wounds from childhood affect your relationships, why some women continuously date unavailable men, what limiting beliefs are and how they apply to our relationships, four sets of behaviors that lead to divorce, …

 What’s This Episode About? Dr. Duana Welch is an author, coach, and social science expert who uses her knowledge to help people succeed in their love life. In this episode, Dr. Welch and I discuss the complicated situation of dating as a single mom; which she has personally experienced. Some of the topics we cover are how to find …

 What’s This Episode About? Mark Henson is the author Ordinary Superpowers and, in this episode, we talk about what Mark defines as an ordinary superpower, how to discover what your superpower is, how to fully utilize your superpowers once you’ve discovered them, the importance of strengthening your superpowers, the dark side of superpowers and why you need boundaries to …

 What’s This Episode About? Dr. Candyce Osefort-Russell is a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in grief and trauma. Dr. Osefort-Russell became interested in this field after experiencing her own trauma. When she was in her 20’s, shortly after she decided to become a stay at home mom to her 11-month-old son, her husband contracted a virus that attacked his heart …

 What’s This Episode About? Kim Coles is an actress, comedian, and motivational speaker who is best known for her role as Synclaire on the hit 90’s television show, Living Single. However, it’s her life behind the lens and the powerful work she’s doing outside of Hollywood we’ll be discussing today. Kim learned from a young age how to navigate the landscape …

 What’s This Episode About? Kathy Gruver is an award-winning author who’s published seven books, a natural health practitioner, has a PhD in natural health, and is the host of new national TV series, The Alternative Medicine Cabinet. In this episode, Kathy and I talk about why stress isn’t a bad thing, how to properly manage your stress, how your eating …

Christian Divorce? Oxymoron? Dr. Zoe and Christian divorce attorney Stacy Fawcette- Beaulieu tackle a very difficult topic of getting divorced when you are a Christian. Attorney Beaulieu is a Christian herself who works with couples divorcing, whether they want to or not. Listen in for a great discussion, tips and advice for anyone going through a divorce when you feel …

Listen to New York Times Best selling author, crock pot specialist and self made state at home mom, Stephanie O’Dea talk with Dr. Zoe about how you can slow cook your way to less stress. Stephanie has been featured on Good Morning America and the Rachel Ray show. She talks about how delegating your dinners to a crock pot frees …

When Parenting is a Struggle : We all have this perfect idea of how we will be as parents- before we become parents. Then reality sets in and it’s REALLY hard. Listen to Dr. Zoe and Shonnie Lavender, Mom coach for struggling parents talk about some of the difficulties and give advice for moms who sometimes struggle in the the …

Paula DAndrea joins the show to help you deal with stress and stay present. Known as ‘The Reset Expert,’ Paula’s objective is to deliver accelerated results that provide clarity, focus, and confidence. Learn how to connect with yourself and find the good in stress. Discover ways to balance your energy including positive outlets to channel your anger. Listen to the …