Shame is a social construct, it’s not going to go away, and that’s ok. I look at shame the way I look at greif, the goal is to weave it into our life in a healthy way. That way when it shows up, we can immediately identify it and let it go away in the moment because I know exaclty what it is and exactly what to do with it.
– Dr. Zoe Shaw
What’s the difference between simple and complex shame? How does shame show up in partnership? Is it possible to “shame-proof” our relationships?
Find out the answers to these questions and more in this week’s episode of The Learn to Love Podcast, where your host Zach Beach interviews the licensed psychotherapist, author, speaker, podcast host, and relationships coach Dr. Zoe Shaw on Shame-Proof Relationships.
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About Dr. Zoe Shaw
Dr. Zoe Shaw is a licensed psychotherapist, author, speaker, podcast host, relationships coach, and fitness fanatic. She is passionate about helping women who struggle in difficult relationships, especially that sometimes difficult relationship with themselves, overcome complex shame and co-dependency.
After 15 years in traditional psychotherapy practice, Dr. Zoe jumped off the couch and now helps women using a different modality with a mix of virtual therapy, coaching services and programs, through a lens of psychology, faith, and a dash of feminism.
Dr. Zoe is the author of the Ask Dr. Zoe Column in the Grit and Grace Project women’s magazine and the book A Year Of Self Care. Her upcoming book, Stronger In The Difficult Places, will be released by Penguin Randomhouse Waterbrook division in 2025. She has been published in Oprahmag.com, Recovery Today magazine, Forbes and Today.com. She writes about helping women overcome shame and co-dependency.
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