Unshaming

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  Is OnlyFans Brainwashing Men to Quit Romance? w/ Gracie Canaan & Leon Neyfakh 12.08.2026 43min

  Subscribe so you never miss an episode.Men are burning their cash to pay for OF. But why? I sat down with OF creator Gracie Canaan and legendary journalist Leon Neyfakh to find out. They just released an explosive podcast called “OnlyFantasy” exploring the psychology of OF and all the sides of it they don’t want you to know about. What they found is that OF is using shame to rewrite the rules of human intimacy. Watch to find out how.We cover:Why men would rather pay for OF than watch corn for freeThe mutli-million dollar secret industries that are being created by OnlyFansThe disturbing rise of e-pimps How OF is changing modern dating foreverListen to OnlyFantasy here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HmSbXPy9Ype5VXhAcQ6gd?si=1eb94f464b3d4d68If this episode resonated, please share with someone who you believe it would benefit.Executive ProducerJordan GonsalvesProducersAmanda McLoughlin, MultitudeBrandon Grugle, MultitudeEditorDeanna ChapmanProduction & Publicity Franklin BenavidesMorgan JonesBen LauerDio AnthonyLarry ColtonAdam BermanSpecial thanks to:Chip ConleyLarry Colton & John McCoyMike Phillps & Jay MortonBill Glenn & Scott HafnerRobert HolgateJenny & Jude GonsalvesDeeDee ToweryKevin Palmer & Tom EllicottMichael & Laura WernerAlex Berman & Alex ScottaSteve HouckDave KozDavid BeattyPaul GrossingerRandy QuebecTom ViolaBroadway Cares / Danny WhitmanJulie StamplerDavid VogelBrooke & Will MuggiaJudi & David IssacsonReesa ManningKathleen SalemiCindy & Neil LyonAnil CrastoTeresa KerstenCary BermanRhett WilsonTom Emrich & Jonathan Carver MooreNick ScandaliousDixie Webster DavisDavid SchutteStuart SpencerJay KuoNed LustbaderKen Lustbader & Jay KiddSusan & Joyce Lowenberg See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  America Doesn’t Value Family w/ Suzy Welch 05.08.2026 47min

  I sat down with America’s #1 career expert Suzy Welch. Her approach to careers isn’t about resumes though; it’s about values. She has the best data set on human values in the world. I wanted to understand what her research could tell us about shame. We cover:Why only 7% of people know their valuesHow you can become part of the 7%America’s #1 value isn’t what you think it isWhy Only 2% of Gen Z is hirableThe connection between values and shameTHE 16 HUMAN VALUES1. Agency: Need for self-determination and making decisions.2. Scope: Desire for a big, chaotic, adventurous life versus a small, secure one.3. Affluence: Importance of financial wealth and money.4. Achievement: Drive for visible success and personal validation.5. Belonging: Need for community, friends, and your people.6. Belovedness: Value placed on romantic love.7. Work Centrism: Making work the primary lens of your identity.8. Family Centrism: Organizing your life and decisions around family.9. Eudaimonia: Focus on self-care, personal wellbeing, pleasure, and fun.10. Beholderism: Caring about how things and people look.11. Radius: Drive to change or blow up large social systems.12. Cosmos: Reliance on faith and spirituality.13. Voice: Need to be heard and express yourself.14. Luminance: An inner desire for wide recognition, fame, or legacy.15. Nonsibi: The internal drive to give back, be altruistic, and help others.16. Place: The deep importance and grounding of a specific physical location.TAKE THE VALUES BRIDGE ASSESSMENTIf this episode resonated, please share with someone who you believe it would benefit.Executive ProducerJordan GonsalvesProducersAmanda McLoughlin, MultitudeBrandon Grugle, MultitudeEditorDeanna ChapmanProduction & Publicity Franklin BenavidesMorgan JonesBen LauerDio AnthonyLarry ColtonAdam BermanSpecial thanks to:Chip ConleyLarry Colton & John McCoyMike Phillps & Jay MortonBill Glenn & Scott HafnerRobert HolgateJenny & Jude GonsalvesDeeDee ToweryKevin Palmer & Tom EllicottMichael & Laura WernerAlex Berman & Alex ScottaSteve HouckDave KozDavid BeattyPaul GrossingerRandy QuebecTom ViolaBroadway Cares / Danny WhitmanJulie StamplerDavid VogelBrooke & Will MuggiaJudi & David IssacsonReesa ManningKathleen SalemiCindy & Neil LyonAnil CrastoTeresa KerstenCary BermanRhett WilsonTom Emrich & Jonathan Carver MooreNick ScandaliousDixie Webster DavisDavid SchutteStuart SpencerJay KuoNed LustbaderKen Lustbader & Jay KiddSusan & Joyce Lowenberg See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  How to Heal From Shame w/ Tim Fletcher 28.07.2026 47min

  I sat down with Tim Fletcher, a counselor and researcher specializing in Complex Trauma recovery with over 30 years of experience. The goal: how do we heal our shame and reclaim our lives?We cover:Why 100% of the Population Struggles with ShameThe #1 thing to heal from shameHow Shame Shows Up in Dating: Fawning and Self-AbandonmentWhy We Subconsciously Date People Like Our ParentsHow to Regulate Your Nervous System and Silencing the Inner CriticIf this episode resonated, please share with someone who you believe it would benefit.Executive ProducerJordan GonsalvesProducersAmanda McLoughlin, MultitudeBrandon Grugle, MultitudeEditorDeanna ChapmanProduction & Publicity Franklin BenavidesMorgan JonesBen LauerDio AnthonyLarry ColtonAdam BermanSpecial thanks to:Chip ConleyLarry Colton & John McCoyMike Phillps & Jay MortonBill Glenn & Scott HafnerRobert HolgateJenny & Jude GonsalvesDeeDee ToweryKevin Palmer & Tom EllicottMichael & Laura WernerAlex Berman & Alex ScottaSteve HouckDave KozDavid BeattyPaul GrossingerRandy QuebecTom ViolaBroadway Cares / Danny WhitmanJulie StamplerDavid VogelBrooke & Will MuggiaJudi & David IssacsonReesa ManningKathleen SalemiCindy & Neil LyonAnil CrastoTeresa KerstenCary BermanRhett WilsonTom Emrich & Jonathan Carver MooreNick ScandaliousDixie Webster DavisDavid SchutteStuart SpencerJay KuoNed LustbaderKen Lustbader & Jay KiddSusan & Joyce Lowenberg See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  How to Talk to Strangers w/ Markian B 22.07.2026 53min

  Subscribe so you never miss an episode.I sat down with legendary YouTuber Markian B about how to talk to strangers. His entire brand and life story has been built on understanding what belonging is and how to find it. His biggest tip: talk to strangers more. Talking to strangers is our best chance at finding our people and finding ourselves.We cover:Why talking to strangers in person is a life hackHow to talk to strangersThe best prompts to start a conversation  How to overcome the fear of rejection and judgment  How to stop identifying with your feelingsThe work required to build authentic friendships  Why you should smile at strangers moreWhat is belongingHow to make inner peace your north starIf this episode resonated, please share with someone who you believe it would benefit.Executive ProducerJordan GonsalvesProducersAmanda McLoughlin, MultitudeBrandon Grugle, MultitudeEditorDeanna ChapmanProduction & Publicity Franklin BenavidesMorgan JonesBen LauerDio AnthonyLarry ColtonAdam BermanSpecial thanks to:Chip ConleyLarry Colton & John McCoyMike Phillps & Jay MortonBill Glenn & Scott HafnerRobert HolgateJenny & Jude GonsalvesDeeDee ToweryKevin Palmer & Tom EllicottMichael & Laura WernerAlex Berman & Alex ScottaSteve HouckDave KozDavid BeattyPaul GrossingerRandy QuebecTom ViolaBroadway Cares / Danny WhitmanJulie StamplerDavid VogelBrooke & Will MuggiaJudi & David IssacsonReesa ManningKathleen SalemiCindy & Neil LyonAnil CrastoTeresa KerstenCary BermanRhett WilsonTom Emrich & Jonathan Carver MooreNick ScandaliousDixie Webster DavisDavid SchutteStuart SpencerJay KuoNed LustbaderKen Lustbader & Jay KiddSusan & Joyce Lowenberg See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Gen Z’s Church Revival w/ Lauren Jackson 15.07.2026 58min

  Subscribe so you never miss an episode.I sat down with New York Times spirituality journalist and host of the Believing newsletter Lauren Jackson. We talked about what's really driving the cultural movement back to church. Headlines like "Gen Z’s Catholic Revival" and "Young Adults Packing the Pews" have flooded our feeds. I myself decided to go back to church? But what's driving it?We cover:The surprising data that contradicts the "religious revival" headlinesHow AI is capitalizing on America’s longing for GodWhat MAGA and the Eras Tour have in commonThe benefits of religion and the costsWhy women who attend church are less likely to die of cancerWhy countries like Indonesia and the Philippines outrank the US on human flourishing — despite being far less wealthyHow this movement will impact America’s politics and how it already hasIf this resonated, please share it with someone who is still searching.Executive ProducerJordan GonsalvesProducersAmanda McLoughlin, MultitudeBrandon Grugle, MultitudeEditorDeanna ChapmanProduction & Publicity Franklin BenavidesMorgan JonesBen LauerDio AnthonyLarry ColtonAdam BermanSpecial thanks to:Chip ConleyLarry Colton & John McCoyMike Phillps & Jay MortonBill Glenn & Scott HafnerRobert HolgateJenny & Jude GonsalvesDeeDee ToweryKevin Palmer & Tom EllicottMichael & Laura WernerAlex Berman & Alex ScottaSteve HouckDave KozDavid BeattyPaul GrossingerRandy QuebecTom ViolaBroadway Cares / Danny WhitmanJulie StamplerDavid VogelBrooke & Will MuggiaJudi & David IssacsonReesa ManningKathleen SalemiCindy & Neil LyonAnil CrastoTeresa KerstenCary BermanRhett WilsonTom Emrich & Jonathan Carver MooreNick ScandaliousDixie Webster DavisDavid SchutteStuart SpencerJay KuoNed LustbaderKen Lustbader & Jay KiddSusan & Joyce Lowenberg See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  The Anxious-Avoidant Trap w/ Kati Morton 08.07.2026 1h 8min

  Subscribe so you never miss an episode!Do you feel either anxious or suffocated in your relationship? Then this episode is for you. I sat down with licensed marriage and family therapist Kati Morton to discuss attachment styles. She explains why we are constantly chasing emotionally unavailable partners, how we can finally break that cycle, the biggest dating green & red flags in dating and more.We cover:Why less than 10% of the population grows up with a secure attachment styleHow your romantic attachment style is completely formed within the first five years of your lifeThe "anxious-avoidant trap" and why toxic relationships feel like high highs and low lowsWhy feeling intense "butterflies" on a first date is actually a massive red flagThe deep connection between childhood emotional neglect, shame, and the fear of expressing your needsThe exact steps to heal your attachment styleIf this resonated, please share it with someone who is on their unshaming journey.Executive ProducerJordan GonsalvesProducersAmanda McLoughlin, MultitudeBrandon Grugle, MultitudeEditorDeanna ChapmanProduction, Publicity, & BoardFranklin BenavidesMorgan JonesBen LauerDio AnthonyLarry ColtonAdam Berman See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  The Predatory Forces Behind Credit Card Debt w/ Debt Heads 01.07.2026 48min

  Subscribe so you never miss an episode!Are you or a loved one in credit card debt? Then this episode is for you. I sat down with debt journalists Jamie Feldman and Rachel Gayle Webster to discuss the biggest finding from their year-long investigation into America’s $2.27T credit card debt crisis. They host the award winning podcast Debt Heads, which chronicles their investigation in debt. And the villain isn’t who you think.We cover:Why the economy literally depends on you staying in debtThe 1978 Supreme Court decision that created America's debt crisis (Marquette National Bank of Minneapolis v. First of Omaha Service Corp.)Why the "get out of debt" industry needs you to stay in debtHow your childhood shapes your relationship with money before you were old enough to know itThe hidden connection between debt, shame, and belongingHow to stop blaming yourself and start seeing the full pictureIf this resonated, please share it with someone who is on their unshaming journey.Executive ProducerJordan GonsalvesProducersAmanda McLoughlin, MultitudeBrandon Grugle, MultitudeEditorDeanna ChapmanProduction, Publicity, & BoardFranklin BenavidesMorgan JonesBen LauerDio AnthonyLarry ColtonAdam Berman See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Sexless Relationships w/ Ian Kerner 24.06.2026 1h 11min

  Subscribe so you never miss an episode!Do you have sex/intimacy issues? Then this episode is for you. I was in a sexless relationship with my dream man. For years, I couldn’t understand what I did wrong, until this conversation. I sat down with Ian Kerner, sex expert and licensed psychotherapist specializing in sex. He’s the author of the New York Times best-selling book She Comes First (Harper Collins) which has changed so many of friend’s sex lives. But I discovered through his last book which really changed my outlook on sex. It’s called So Tell Me About the Last Time You Had Sex. We cover:The #1 sex issue couples faceWhy porn might actually be a good thingHow to build your sexual intelligenceWhy most of us go into sex only 50% arousedHow to talk to your partner about sex when shame makes it feel impossibleWhy men in their 20s have more ED than men in their 50s and 60sHow to fix your sex issuesIf this resonated, please share it with someone who is on their unshaming journey!Executive ProducerJordan GonsalvesProducersAmanda McLoughlin, MultitudeBrandon Grugle, MultitudeEditorDeanna ChapmanProduction, Publicity, & BoardFranklin BenavidesMorgan JonesBen LauerDio AnthonyLarry ColtonAdam BermanSpecial thanks to:Chip ConleyLarry Colton & John McCoyMike Phillps & Jay MortonBill Glenn & Scott HafnerRobert HolgateJenny & Jude GonsalvesDeeDee ToweryKevin Palmer & Tom EllicottMichael & Laura WernerAlex Berman & Alex ScottaSteve HouckDave KozDavid BeattyPaul GrossingerRandy QuebecTom ViolaBroadway Cares / Danny WhitmanJulie StamplerDavid VogelBrooke & Will MuggiaJudi & David IssacsonReesa ManningKathleen SalemiCindy & Neil LyonAnil CrastoTeresa KerstenCary BermanRhett WilsonTom Emrich & Jonathan Carver MooreNick ScandaliousDixie Webster DavisDavid SchutteStuart SpencerJay KuoNed LustbaderKen Lustbader & Jay KiddSusan & Joyce Lowenberg See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Homophobia in the Catholic Church w/ Father James Martin 17.06.2026 58min

  If religion ever made you feel like you didn't belong, this episode is for you.I grew up gay, Catholic, and deeply ashamed. And most of my shame points back to the church. For the very first episode of Unshaming, I sat down with the one person who started to change that for me — Father Jim Martin, one of the most outspoken advocates for LGBT people in the Catholic Church today.He is also the author of a new book called Work in Progress and leads “Outreach”, the ministry bringing LGBTQ Catholics back to the Church. He has over 1 million followers across social media and has become one of the most important and controversial figures in American Catholicism.What we cover:Religious trauma origin storiesThe Church's treatment of LGBTQ peopleWhy the transactional God doesn’t existThe recent sexual abuse settlements Father Jim grieving his mother who passed away this yearForgiveness and mercyIf this resonated, please share it with someone who is on their unshaming journey, and subscribe so you never miss an episode!Executive ProducerJordan GonsalvesProducersAmanda McLoughlin, MultitudeBrandon Grugle, MultitudeEditorDeanna Chapman, MultitudeProduction & Publicity Franklin BenavidesMorgan JonesBen LauerDio AnthonyLarry ColtonAdam BermanSpecial thanks to:Chip ConleyLarry Colton & John McCoyMike Phillps & Jay MortonBill Glenn & Scott HafnerRobert HolgateJenny & Jude GonsalvesDeeDee ToweryKevin Palmer & Tom EllicottMichael & Laura WernerAlex Berman & Alex ScottaSteve HouckDave KozDavid BeattyPaul GrossingerRandy QuebecTom ViolaBroadway Cares / Danny WhitmanJulie StamplerDavid VogelBrooke & Will MuggiaJudi & David IssacsonReesa ManningKathleen SalemiCindy & Neil LyonAnil CrastoTeresa KerstenCary BermanRhett WilsonTom Emrich & Jonathan Carver MooreNick ScandaliousDixie Webster DavisDavid SchutteStuart SpencerJay KuoNed LustbaderKen Lustbader & Jay KiddSusan & Joyce Lowenberg See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Unshaming Trailer 10.06.2026

  If you’ve ever felt judged or like you’ve had to hide who you are, you’re invited to the Unshaming dinner party. A place where you are safe to be your authentic self and where your curiosity knows no limits. Hosted by journalist Jordan Gonsalves, we’ll have raw conversations with experts and storytellers to explore how shame is quietly shaping our relationships, our culture, our sense of self - and what becomes possible when we stop hiding and start belonging. Dinner’s ready.Weekly episodes drop 6/17 on YouTube. Subscribe now! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Sex & Dating Advice, Unshaming Style 20.06.2022 1h 21min

  Send us Fan MailAnswering your sex & dating questions! Don't get too excited... you're getting #unshaming advice. Letter 1 — 3:56 Letter 2 — 31:30 Letter 3 — 47:21 Shenny De Los Angeles returns to the pod this episode. She is an actress, activist, and poet. Engage with her here. Shenny’s instagram:  Shenny’s email where you can write to her: shennyangeles@gmail.com #StayUnshaming with us at instagram.com/unshaming and unshamingpodcast.com.  Email us your unshaming questions and stories at unshamingpodcast@gmail.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  The Unshaming Journey: Forgiveness, Anger, and Safeness 25.05.2022 47min

  Send us Fan MailWtf does unshaming even mean?! We dive into it all in this episode. Nikila Cranage, host of Bad Behavior Podcast, joins the show.In this episode, we reference Jor's unshaming journey. You can listen to his episode on the shame of being gay here. We also reference an episode of the Oprah Winfrey Show about forgiveness — watch that here.TW: this episode briefly touches on sexual abuse.#StayUnshaming with us at instagram.com/unshaming and unshamingpodcast.com.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Shame of Being Gay & Royal (With Prince Manvendra) 22.04.2022 38min

  Send us Fan MailA glimpse into the royal life of a prince...Prince Manvendra's family is part of a 600 year dynasty in India. Learn more about him below: NY Times article  Prince Manvendra on the Oprah Show #StayUnshaming with us at instagram.com/unshaming and unshamingpodcast.com.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Season 2 Finale: The Lessons of Adventure 16.08.2021 34min

  Send us Fan MailUnshaming returns in Fall 2021! You can #StayUnshaming with us instagram.com/unshaming and unshamingpodcast.com.  Join us for this powerful conversation with host Jordan Gonsalves on grief, intuition, validation from social media, and following your dreams.Thank you for a fabulous Season 2. You can support Unshaming at patreon.com/unshaming.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Shame of Serious Mental Illness 03.08.2021 46min

  Send us Fan MailThis episode contains discussion around sexual abuse and suicide.Victoria Lee is a fiction author, PhD Psychologist, and neuroscientist. She also lives with Psychotic Depression. Her work centers around representing people with mental illnesses as folks who have the same hopes and dreams as everyone else. Her new novel, A Lesson in Vengeance.  does just that.If you or someone you know is being or has been sexually abused, and would like help, please find resources below: National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE Chat with a trained specialist RAINN.org Resources for survivors and allies You can support Unshaming at patreon.com/unshaming. #StayUnshaming with us at instagram.com/unshaming and unshamingpodcast.com.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Hair Transplant Surgery 20.07.2021 36min

  Send us Fan MailWhat's it like losing a core piece of your identity? Losing a core sense of belonging? Hair. In this episode, we explore these questions through the hair loss journey of Ronald Hinton, who documented his experience in the new documentary My Hair, My Rules.You can stream My Hair, My Rules, here. You can support Unshaming at patreon.com/unshaming. #StayUnshaming with us at instagram.com/unshaming and unshamingpodcast.com.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Shame of LGBTQ+ Persecution in Russia/Chechnya 23.06.2021 42min

  Send us Fan MailThis episode contains candid descriptions of human rights violations against LGBTQ+ people in Chechnya. Listener discretion is advised. Tanya Lokshima is the associate director for Human Rights Watch’s Europe and Central Asia division, based in Moscow. She has extensively covered and exposed the human-rights abuses against LGBTQ+ people in Russia/Chechnya throughout her career. You can follow her work here.Background information: New Yorker article exposing the anti-gay purges in Chechnya Welcome to Chechnya documentary Information on Halimat Tarmova Information on the Russian LGBT Network — the organization helping LGBTQ+ flee persecution You can support Unshaming at patreon.com/unshaming. #StayUnshaming with us at instagram.com/unshaming and unshamingpodcast.com.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Shame of Surviving Sexual Abuse (with Shaun T) 07.06.2021 44min

  Send us Fan MailThis episode contains candid descriptions of sexual abuse and child molestation — listener discretion is advised. In this episode, Shaun T tells his story of surviving child molestation by his mother’s boyfriend. He discusses how he forgave his abuser and ultimately learned to forgive himself. He also shares how his experiences made him a better partner, father, and person.Shaun T is one of the most iconic fitness influencers in the world. His message of trust and believe has flourished into an entire brand that has impacted millions of lives.If you or someone you know is being or has been sexually abused, and would like help, please find resources below: National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE Chat with a trained specialist RAINN.org Resources for survivors and allies You can support Unshaming at patreon.com/unshaming. #StayUnshaming with us at instagram.com/unshaming and unshamingpodcast.com.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Shame of Stroke Survival (with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor) 24.05.2021 35min

  Send us Fan MailWhat’s it like recovering from a stroke where you lost everything? Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor shares her journey of how experiencing a near-death brain hemorrhage helped her achieve inner peace. Her new book “Whole Brain Living” describes how we can all achieve connectedness, love, and healing by training our brains.Get connected with Dr. Jill below. watch her TED talk here watch her Oprah interview here purchase “Whole Brain Living" You can support Unshaming at patreon.com/unshaming. #StayUnshaming with us at instagram.com/unshaming and unshamingpodcast.com.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Shame of Cancer 10.05.2021 35min

  Send us Fan MailWhy do we fear death and dying so much? What is it like to stare it in the face with a diagnosis of Cancer?In this episode, children's author Sharon Frances and her partner Matthew Rodriguez openly discuss their personal experiences with Cancer. Sharon is a Breast Cancer survivor while Matthew lost his last wife to Throat Cancer. They are the co-founders of the Well Beings Studio, a non profit using the arts to help children with Cancer express themselves.You can read their books here: Little Green Monster: Cancer Magic! By Sharon Frances (formerly Chappell) Wet Wings: Poetry through Breast Cancer, By Sharon Frances (formerly Chappell) Shifting with the Tides: Yoga Poems for All Ages, By Sharon Frances (formerly Chappell) Scoops of Joy, By Matthew Rodriguez and Sharon Frances References to Windows and Mirrors in children’s literature: Emily Seed, 1988, Curriculum as Window and Mirror Diversity in Children’s Literature with Windows and Mirrors You can support Unshaming at patreon.com/unshaming. #StayUnshaming with us at instagram.com/unshaming and unshamingpodcast.com.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.