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Stronger in the Difficult PlacesListen Like You Mean It - The Relationship Shift That Starts With ListeningIn a world where we're taught to speak up, make our point, and persuade, the skill of listening often gets overlooked—and undervalued. Yet listening, when done well, can transform our relationships far more than talking or lecturing ever could. In this episode of Stronger in the Difficult Places, Dr. Zoe sits down with Licensed Professional Counselor Gina Yanovitch to explore how truly hearing others can deepen understanding, foster connection, and defuse conflict. Gina, author of Stop Avoiding It, shares how coping skills, neuroscience, and scripture can help us move out of our emotional minds, embrace uncertainty, an...
2025-08-1242 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesDear Brave Soul: When Life Doesn't Go As Planned- Shame, Blame And Other Things We Aren't Meant To CarryWhat do you do when life takes a turn you never asked for? When the diagnosis, the betrayal, the loss, or the slow unraveling of your plans leaves you feeling like the wrong person for the job? In this deeply personal and compassionate episode, Dr. Zoe reads a letter to anyone facing a life they didn't expect. Originally written for an anthology, this letter was adapted for anyone navigating life-changing pain, disorientation, or shame. Whether you're in the midst of grief, struggling with a sudden shift in identity, or simply wondering how to move forward this episode...
2025-07-3013 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesAnxiety Is Just Energy: Tools to Calm Your Relationship AnxietyWhat if anxiety wasn't the enemy, but a signal? In this powerful episode, Dr. Zoe talks with psychotherapist and transformational coach Bonnie Brindle about why anxiety is just energy—and how to channel it instead of being ruled by it. Bonnie shares her own story of living with intense anxiety, what finally helped her break free, and the surprising way your energy system could be sabotaging your calm. You'll walk away with practical, empowering tools to regulate your nervous system before hard conversations, build internal trust, and quiet your mind when your relationship feels uncertain. We...
2025-07-0836 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesOvercoming Guilt, Shame, and Blame in the Face of Our Children's Struggles In this powerful episode, Dr. Zoe sits down with author and biblical life coach Dawn Ward to talk about the often-invisible toll that guilt, shame, and self-blame take on mothers of addicted children. Dawn shares how faith helped her move forward in her calling, even while her loved ones were still in the midst of their struggle. Together, they explore how trauma can keep us stuck, what it means to truly feel again, and how to reclaim peace without waiting for the perfect outcome. Dawn Ward is an author, speaker, Bible teacher, and a certified biblical...
2025-06-1038 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesWhat To Do When You Don't Trust Your PartnerTrust is the foundation of every healthy relationship—and when it breaks, it can feel like your world is unraveling. In this deeply honest and empowering episode, Dr. Zoe speaks to the woman who finds herself in the painful in-between: staying in a relationship with a partner she no longer fully trusts. Whether the betrayal is emotional, financial, or physical—or the result of consistent minimization of your needs—Dr. Zoe shares five powerful steps to help you regain clarity, agency, and peace. This episode isn't about making the decision to stay or leave. It's about choosi...
2025-06-0315 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesWhy We Need Radical Relaxation If you're feeling tired—but not just in your body, in your soul—this episode is for you. Dr. Zoe sits down with Tracie Braylock, holistic nurse, educator, and author of Radical Relaxation: Releasing the Stress You Were Never Meant to Carry. Together, they unpack what "radical relaxation" really means (hint: it's not about bubble baths) and why women especially need to redefine their relationship with rest. We talk about: Why modern stress is more than just a lifestyle issue—it's a spiritual and physiological one The difference between numbing out and true restoration How to...
2025-05-2731 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesIs it Emotional Abuse—Or Something Else?Have you ever found yourself wondering, "Is this emotional abuse… or just a hard relationship moment?" You're not alone. In today's episode, Dr. Zoe breaks down the crucial difference between emotional abuse and other common relational struggles—like conflict, insensitivity, emotional immaturity, or human imperfection. When you've grown up in dysfunction or carry the weight of Complex Shame™, it can be hard to trust your internal radar. This conversation is here to help you recalibrate. You'll Learn: What emotional abuse actually looks like—and why it's often so subtle How to distinguish between...
2025-04-2225 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesWhat if You're The Red Flag? And What Do You Do About It?We've all been taught how to spot red flags in others—but what if we're the red flag? In this powerful episode, Dr. Zoe unpacks the uncomfortable but essential question: could your own behaviors, coping mechanisms, or unresolved trauma be playing a role in your relationship struggles? With compassion and clarity, she explores how complex shame and survival patterns might show up as self-sabotage, emotional unavailability, or codependency—and how recognizing these patterns is the first step toward healing. This isn't about blame. It's about brave introspection, self-compassion, and taking radical ownership of your growth.
2025-04-0127 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHow The 12 Steps Can Transform Your Life And RelationshipsIn this powerful episode, Ian and I explore how these time-tested principles can radically shift your relationship with yourself and others. We talk about the freedom that comes from radical honesty, the courage it takes to confront your own story, and how the Twelve Steps can guide anyone—no matter their background—toward healing and wholeness. This conversation is real, vulnerable, and packed with insight. Whether you're familiar with the Steps or just curious, this episode will challenge and inspire you to take your own brave next step toward change. Ian Morgan Cron is a bestselling author, spea...
2025-03-2535 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesOvercoming The Shame Of Your Everyday AddictionsAddiction isn't just about substances—it can show up in our everyday lives in ways we don't always recognize. Whether it's scrolling endlessly on social media, emotional eating, overworking, or even seeking validation from others, these everyday addictions can hold us back from true freedom. And often, the biggest barrier to overcoming them isn't just the habit itself—it's the shame we carry around it. In this episode, I sit down with author and speaker Chris Janssen to talk about the sneaky ways addiction manifests, why shame keeps us stuck, and how we can break free from the...
2025-03-2028 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesNavigating Everyday Grief Grief isn't just about losing a loved one or experiencing life's biggest losses. In this episode, I sit down with Natasha Smith to explore the often-overlooked grief we carry in our everyday lives. From unmet expectations to life transitions, we discuss why acknowledging these losses matters and how we can find healing in the small moments. Whether you're navigating a major loss or simply feeling the weight of unspoken grief, this conversation will help you give yourself permission to process, heal, and move forward with grace. Natasha Smith is a certified grief educator, advocate, wife, mother, and...
2025-03-1127 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHow To Advocate For Yourself In Difficult RelationshipsWhy is it so easy to stand up for others but so hard to advocate for ourselves? If you've ever felt stuck between not wanting to seem "too much" and not knowing how to use your voice effectively, this episode is for you. I'm joined by Heather Hansen—former trial lawyer turned advocate coach—who shares powerful insights on breaking free from "good girl syndrome," building the skills to confidently speak up, and learning how to own your voice without fear or guilt. If advocating for yourself feels uncomfortable, overwhelming, or just plain impossible, this conv...
2025-03-0433 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHow To Make Good Decisions When You Feel GuiltyI hear this all the time: How do I make a good decision when I feel guilty for making it? In today's episode I address how to make a decision, even when you feel bad about it. It's easier than you think and you can do it! Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Dr. Zoe Shaw Website
2025-02-2512 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesSay it Right: How To Talk So Your Partner Will Listen and You Will Feel Heard - In Six StepsIt doesn't matter what you say, the only thing that matters is what is heard. This isn't my original quote, but I've lost who said it along the way. Understanding this truth has been the turning point in my communication in all of my relationships. In today's episode, I have such a wonderful, meaty, conversation with Rebecca Mullen, author, speaker, relationship coach, about how to have better communication with your spouse in 6 simple steps- Even if you barely talk anymore. Rebecca is my personal business coach and friend. This is her second time on my p...
2024-12-1750 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesWhy You Shouldn't Believe Everything You Think - And If You Do, It's Holding You BackYour thoughts are powerful and most of us believe them- much to the detriment of ourselves and our relationships. On today's episode, I have a discussion with renowned author, Joseph Nguyen about why you shouldn't- and more importantly how you go about the process of not believing what you think. Joseph Nguyen is the author of the #1 international bestselling book, Don't Believe Everything You Think, which has been translated into 17+ languages. He is a writer who helps others realize who they truly are beyond their own thinking and conditioning to live an abundant life free from psychological...
2024-12-1040 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesWhy Women Stay In Unhealthy RelationshipsStephanie Quayle, Nashville Recording Artist and author talks about her own toxic relationship, why she stayed and insight she hope will help other women in difficult relationships. Stephanie Quayle is a Nashville recording artist who tours the world with her music and an entrepreneur with her own record label, Big Sky Music Group. Rolling Stone Country called her "an artist you need to know," CMT named her as part of its "Next Women of Country" franchise, and she's appeared on popular programs like The Kelly Clarkson Show and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. As an independent artist with...
2024-11-2640 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesSix Questions To Ask Yourself About Your RelationshipToday is a solo episode, where I ask you 6 questions to determine if you're in love with your partner or just their potential. If you are brave, you could ask your partner these questions, but if you are truly committed to health you should turn these questions back on yourself and ask if you represent any of these things for your partner. Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Dr. Zoe Shaw Website
2024-11-1217 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHow Purity Culture May Be Affecting You And Your RelationshipsMaybe you grew up in it. Maybe you've never heard about it. Dr. Camden Morgante and I had an eye opening conversation about how the purity culture in the evangelical community in the 1990's has created a ripple effect on relationships and marriages to this day. And we had a conversation regarding the intersection of the effects of purity culture and shame. Dr. Camden is a psychologist and author of the book Recovering From Purity Culture. Visit her website here Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on In...
2024-11-0545 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHow Our Early Experiences Determine The Quality of Our RelationshipsSometimes we can be anxious. Sometimes we can be avoidant. Sometimes we can be both. In this episode, I am joined by author, Charisse Cooke. We talk about understanding how your early childhood experiences can affect your relationships and what to do when you feel disappointed in your relationship. Charisse Cooke, Author of The Anxious Avoidant Dance is an attachment-based psychotherapist with over eighteen years of professional experience. She works in private practice in London and is also an online educator through social media where she shares effective tools and strategies we can all adopt to develop...
2024-10-2243 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesMy Lessons on Letting GoIn this episode I share five valuable lessons I've learned this past year as a result of letting go of things I previously held dear. My hope is that in hearing my experience, you can learn to let go of things that may feel like they are valuable, but are actually junk holding you back in your life and relationships. Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Dr. Zoe Shaw Website
2024-10-1616 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHow To Rebuild Your Life When You Didn't Sign Up For ThisYou 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 Join her course waitlist here Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Dr. Zoe Shaw Website
2024-07-1641 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHow Your Masculine Energy Is Affecting Your RelationshipThis 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 on Facebook Dr. Zoe Shaw Website
2024-07-0928 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHow's Your Relationship With Food?We talk about all your other relationships on this podcast, but we've never addressed your relationship with food. It's time. Many, if not most American women have a dysfunctional relationship with food. I teamed up with Courtney Gray and had a wonderful conversation about how changing your relationship with food can create weightless that remains for a lifetime. About Courtney Gray: Courtney Gray is a Body and Life coach for women who want to lose weight permanently. In her 1:1 coaching program she uses mindset and strategy, and her clients lose weight wit...
2024-05-2136 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesWhy Women LieWe all lie. Whether it's the little "white" seemingly insignificant ones or the really big, shameful deceits, we are all guilty of not being completely honest all of the time. As I continue to seek deeper wisdom regarding women, our relationship with ourselves, others and God, I have done a deep dive into trying to understand the unique types of deception that seem more prevalent in women than in men. Why? Because I want you to understand yourself more. Because I want to talk about the real things- the things we don't often talk about...
2024-05-1439 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHow Even a Wobbly Faith Can Change EverythingDo you feel like you don't believe enough in yourself, your relationships, your God or that things will even work out for you? Listen in as I talk about how even a wobbly faith can change everything. Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Dr. Zoe Shaw Website
2024-05-0722 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesIs Your Relationship Right For You?There a number of qualities a relationship must have to make it a viable, healthy one. In this episode, Dr. Zoe and Dr. Meaghan Rice discuss the qualities of a healthy relationship. Dr. Meaghan Rice is a licensed psychotherapist. She has a busy private practice. She has been in the mental health field over a decade and has discovered that we make the most progress when we focus on relationships. She specializes in relationships and attachment theory. Visit Dr. Meaghan Price's site here and connect with her directly here. Connect with me:
2024-04-1039 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHow Do You Know When it's Safe to be Vulnerable?Vulnerability. How do you know when it's safe to be vulnerable in a relationship? Join me as I discuss this crucial topic with my guest, Jason VanRuler, a licensed therapist, author, speaker, and coach who helps people grow their relationships, become stronger leaders, and own their past to drive a better future for themselves. You can visit Jason VanRuler's site here and find his book here. Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Dr. Zoe Shaw Website
2024-03-1930 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesUnderstanding the Cravings of Your SoulThere are five reasons that people want to get married, and those are the same five reasons that people ultimately choose divorce. How powerful is that statement? Today I am excited to talk about the 5 cravings of your soul with my guest Corey Rosenke, the author of The Magnetic Heart of God: Understanding the Five Cravings of Your Soul. Listen in as we discuss these fundamental cravings and how you can learn to name them, understand them and ultimately see them in others and in your relationship. Connect with me:
2024-03-0532 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHow to Have the Hard ConversationsIt's the things that we don't say that get us in the most trouble. Often we are afraid of saying the wrong thing, for fear that our loved ones can't handle what we need to talk about. These fears prevent us from saying the thing that needs to be said. Listen in and learn how to overcome those fears and how to have hard conversations with the people we love. Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Dr. Zoe Shaw Website
2024-02-2715 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesFeeling Lonely on Valentine's Day - Even When You're in a RelationshipYou know what's worse than being by yourself on Valentine's Day? Being in a relationship and still feeling lonely on Valentine's Day. In this episode, I help you make sure you're asking for what you need in your relationship and I also give some tips for healthy self-care on this day of celebrating love. Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Dr. Zoe Shaw Website
2024-02-1318 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHow to Respond to Repeat Boundary Violations in Your MarriageIn 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 well as the health of your intimate relationships. Listen in and connect. I'm here to help. Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook ...
2024-02-0615 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHealing From Relationship Breakdown Trauma Through PoetryIn this episode, I interview poet Emily Bridget Taylor about her journey of healing from divorce and marriage breakdown trauma. She gives encouragement to the woman 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 the episode. See Emily Bridget Taylor's new poetry book, Remedy, and also visit her site here for a free gift. Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on...
2024-01-3045 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesManaging a Difficult Relationship With Your BossSo 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 at work as well. In this episode, Dr. Zoe talks with author and workplace thought leader Jake Brown about his sometimes humorous and very poignant perspective on how to navigate difficult relationships with your boss, f...
2024-01-0934 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesSetting Your Relationship Up for Success in the New YearWe 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 for success in the new year. Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Dr. Zoe Shaw Website
2024-01-0414 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesI Didn't Sign Up For This: What To Do When Your Relationship Doesn't Look Like The One You Said Yes To with Tracy DalgleishDr. 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 Up for This: A Couples Therapist Shares Real-Life Stories of Breaking Patterns and Finding Joy in Relationships...Including Her Own, features case studies from her practice and her own relationship. The book helps readers learn how to get unstuck in their...
2023-12-1942 min
Stronger in the Difficult Places#2 Navigating Your Difficult Relationship Over The Holidays - How To Honor Your Spouse And Still Care For YourselfFor 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. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Dr. Zoe Shaw Website
2023-12-1212 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesNavigating Your Difficult Relationship Over The Holidays - Why You MatterFor 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 on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Dr. Zoe Shaw Website
2023-12-0715 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesWhen Healing Yourself Doesn't Heal Your Relationship- My Divorce StoryI'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 do when something terrifying is happening to you. I will model for you how I tackled the hard questions, including divorcing as a Christian, and how I have ultimately found freedom in my choice. ...
2023-12-011h 08
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesForgiving In A Way That Honors You with Deb CurtisDeb 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 suicide twice. At twenty-six, she married a man whose severe alcoholism and violent behavior threatened her life. But through these hardships, Deb yearned for love and recognition, searching for it in all the wrong places. ...
2023-08-0431 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHow The Strongest Relationships Are Led By Those Bold Enough To Be Selfish with Naketa Rin ThigpenDr. 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 a successful career helping families push through trials caused by trauma, lost confidence and communication challenges impacting intimacy within their relationships, Naketa Ren Thigpen, broke barriers and glass ceilings when she decided to break free from...
2023-07-2545 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesUsing the Shame of Your Past To Find Your Purpose with Jami NatoDr. 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 women from a Christian perspective. She's open about her husband's infidelity, her struggles with parenting, and how she views women need more encouragement to find their passions and purpose. Jami has been on The...
2023-07-1841 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesCreate Anyway: How To Stewart Your Creative Gifts Even When You Feel with Ashlee GaddIn 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. Watch this episode in video format: HERE About Ashlee Gadd: Ashlee Gadd is author of Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood and the founder of Coffee + Crumbs—a beautiful online space where motherhood and storytelling intersect. As a writer and photographer, Ashlee has spent her enti...
2023-06-1326 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesFinding Health in Long Term EstrangementAre 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 create rifts and distance between family members. Family estrangement can leave us feeling lost, confused, and burdened with a sense of longing for the connection that once was. In this episode, Dr. Zoe...
2023-06-0621 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesFinding The Courage You Need with Sandy StreamSandy 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 adults to encourage them to live in peace and power. In this episode we talk about what courage means in everyday life and how to cultivate it. Watch this episode in video format: HERE
2023-05-2337 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesWhat You Need To Know About Female Infidelity with Susan Shapiro BarashThe 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 yourself better if you find yourself in this space and to help to prevent you from getting there to begin with. Susan has written a timely new book called, "A Passion for More" which is the...
2023-04-1842 min
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2023-04-1334 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHow to Rebuild Your Self Confidence After Divorce with Leah Marie MazurHave 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 of women supporting them in their divorce recovery. Leah addressed these questions in our interview: Why does self-esteem take such a big hit after divorce? What is the biggest mistake you see w...
2023-04-1131 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHow to Grow Deeper, Instead of Bitter, Through Hard Times with Jodi RosserJodie 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. Watch this video in video format: HERE You can connect with Jodi on Instagram, @jodi.rosser or visit her website www.jodirosser.com. Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook ...
2023-04-0448 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHow to Use Your Difficult Relationship for Growth with Elana IsraelElana 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 steps to letting go of resentment? Watch this episode is video format: HERE Connect with Elana: https://partnershipaligned.com/ Connect wit...
2023-03-2826 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHealing Abusive Brain Chatter with Jacquie ElliottWe 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 do we have ABC? How can people overcome abusive brain chatter? Watch this episode is video format: HERE Connect with Jacquie: www.jacquieelliottclc.com Connect...
2023-03-2136 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHow Conflict Avoiders Can Speak Up in RelationshipsA 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 a conflict avoider. Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Dr. Zoe Shaw Website
2023-03-1419 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesIt's Not Normal, It's Toxic - Recognizing A Toxic Relationship And What To Do About It with Dr. Heidi BrockeThis 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 as you attempt to navigate a toxic relationship. She offers a toxicity profile analysis to listeners at: www.coachingwithdrheidi.com Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on In...
2023-02-2840 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesGet Off the Dating Roller Coaster and Attract Real Love with Dr. Morgan AndersonDr. 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 you to become securely attached and attract a healthy, committed relationship. In this episode, she addresses: 1. The types of attachment and how it affects your relationships. 2. Her o...
2023-02-2138 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHow Your Attachment Style And Personality Types Influence Romantic Relationships? with Tami KiekhaeferIn 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 Dr. Zoe Shaw Website
2023-02-1538 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHow Your Psychological Love Life Affects Your Relationships with Thomas Jordan"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. Defines Psychological Love life 2. Explains 12 characteristics of an unhealthy love life. 3. Provides 3 components of the unlearning method when it comes to your psychological love life? 4. Gives you hope that y...
2023-02-0740 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHow to Stay Healthy in a Relationship with a Narcissist - Loving a Narcissist Series #3If 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 a narcissist. In this episode, I provide some hope for health in your life even if you choose to stay. You may be staying because you are trauma bonded, another topic for another day. You...
2023-01-3120 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHow Past Trauma Affects Your Current Boundaries with Dr. Tiffany RossIf 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. 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 working on your boundaries while in...
2023-01-1036 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesWhat To Do When You Feel Overwhelmed By LifeIf 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. Subscribe to Aura and claim your 30-Day FREE Guess Pass: https://aurahealth.io/guestpass/dr-zoe-shaw Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook
2022-10-0413 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesWhen You've Lost a Part of Yourself in Your RelationshipIn 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. Subscribe to Aura and claim your 30-Day FREE Guess Pass: https://aurahealth.io/guestpass/dr-zoe-shaw Also mentioned, the book The Girl I Used To Know: HERE The Intimacy Deck: HERE Book a session...
2022-09-1215 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesStop Holding A Grudge Against Yourself for Something You Didn't DoWe 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 something you may not have even done. Dr. Zoe explains why vulnerability is not the antidote to shame and how self- forgiveness can get you there, Instead. Connect with me: Dr. Z...
2022-07-1212 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesTips for Having Hard ConversationsHave you ever put off a conversation that you know you need to have? Are you doing it now? A conversation with a parent, friend, spouse or your child? In fact, it can feel easier to be more frank with a stranger than someone you know because the stakes aren't high. In relationships, the risk of hurting them or jeopardizing the relationship silences us. This is unfortunate because they are the very people we should be able to be open with. In this episode, Dr. Zoe not only encourages you to take the leap, but she gives...
2022-03-2913 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesOvercoming People Pleasing- Tolerate a Little Less with Trina StutzmanPeople-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 how to overcome it and important to understand some of the reasons why you might be engaging in this kind of behavior. Trina Stutzman helps leaders overcome the disease to please using the SPACE method, as a...
2022-03-2438 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesBreaking the Cycle of Relationship Addiction with Sherry GabaSherry 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. Episode resources: Book: Love Smacked, How to Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Smacked-Relationship-Codependency-Everlasting/dp/1628657405 Free eBook: Narcissistic Partners and Obsessive Love eBook & Quiz: https://sherrygaba...
2022-02-2228 min
Stronger in the Difficult Places4 Steps to Changing Negative Patterns with Adele SpraggonIn 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, she doles out some great advice about how to change your patterns when dealing with gaslighting behavior in your relationship. She offers a free copy of her book (you pay shipping and handling).
2022-02-0138 minStronger in the Difficult PlacesThe Four Types of Unspoken Truths in Your Relationship and Why You Need To Speak ThemThe 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 your life and speak the words that are necessary and sometimes difficult to say. Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook D...
2022-01-2719 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHow to Live with Unresolved Conflict with Shivonne DavisSometimes, 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 talk about managing unresolved conflict and maybe even finding opportunity in it. Shivonne Davis is a marital strategist for millennial couples. She is the host of the Married Millenials Podcast. She is a soldier for...
2022-01-1834 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHow Perfectionism Affects You and Your New YearAt 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 that this year. I also define perfectionism and how it affects your life and give you some tools on how to reduce its effect on your goals this year. Connect with me: Dr...
2022-01-1318 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHow Perfectionism Affects You and Your New YearAt 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 that this year. I also define perfectionism and how it affects your life and give you some tools on how to reduce its effect on your goals this year. Connect with me: Dr...
2022-01-1117 minStronger in the Difficult PlacesYour Relationship With Yourself in 2022This 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 hold space for you today to reflect on your relationship with yourself this year and where you want to grow in the new year. I am going to ask you at the end of the episode...
2021-12-2118 minStronger in the Difficult PlacesMaking Joint Decisions in Your Relationship When You'd Rather NotDecisions 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 make it jointly, but you'd rather not because it never goes well? Listen in as Dr. Zoe (licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach) doles out eight tips for managing decision making in your relationship.
2021-12-0714 minStronger in the Difficult PlacesWhy Self Love Matters For the Woman of FaithIn 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 Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Dr. Zoe Shaw Website
2021-11-3013 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHow to Fix Your Relationship When He's Checked Out with Laura DoyleLaura 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 going to want to miss this. Listen in… Connect with Laura: Website: lauradoyle.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauramdoyle/ Connect with me: Dr...
2021-11-2353 minStronger in the Difficult PlacesWhy You're Likely to Marry Your Parent (and what you can do about it)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 Imago theory) and teaches you some skills to work with this reality in your relationship. Imago therapist in United States or Canada: https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/couples-and-individuals Imago therapist o...
2021-11-1615 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesCoparenting During the Holidays with Tammy DaughtryThe 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 to talk about navigating co-parenting over the holidays. Tammy Daughtry has been helping parents and children since 2003. She holds a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, speaks internationally and also works with co-parents and children o...
2021-11-091h 00Stronger in the Difficult PlacesWhat to Do While You're Single and Waiting for LoveYou 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 that's what Dr.Zoe (Licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach) is talking about in today's episode- what to do while you're waiting for love. Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram
2021-11-0217 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesWhen A Friendship Needs to EndAs 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 a friendship, a business relationship, a romantic relationship that you know is not feeding your soul or even worse is sucking health from it, then this episode is for you. Dr. Zoe (licensed psychotherapist and...
2021-10-2016 minStronger in the Difficult PlacesAre You Crazy or Are You Being Gaslighted?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 question your own sanity. In this episode, Dr. Zoe discusses a number of tactics gaslighters use when they are interacting with you and she shares 16 phrases to disarm a gaslighter. Connect with me:
2021-10-1318 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHow to Like Your HusbandAdmitting 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 Again: https://drzoeshaw.com/how-to-like-your-husband/ Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Dr. Zoe Shaw Website
2021-10-0920 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHow to Know if You Have Unrealistic Expectations of 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 clarity, Dr. Zoe outlines what are unrealistic expectations, what are realistic expectations and how to still find health even when your expectations are not being met. Connect with me:
2021-09-2816 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesStaying Together for the Kids: Should you? Shouldn't you? And How to do it well.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 possible. Last- what ABOUT YOU? Is it okay to put your life on hold- Are you putting your life on hold if you stay together for the kids?
2021-09-2134 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesAre You Becoming Your Husband's Mother?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 take care of the kids, you manage their schedules, hold them accountable, feed them, fill in all the gaps, teaching them to be responsible adults. It's so easy for your spouse to just slip in there like...
2021-09-1414 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesMaking the Transition to Parenting Your Adult ChildAs 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 of Raising Great Girls - on this episode because she is a woman of wisdom who has also launched her two adult daughters. In this episode we discuss: 1. The new parenting r...
2021-09-0734 minStronger in the Difficult PlacesHow Praying for Your Husband Daily Changes YouJulie 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 improving your relationship with your husband and yourself. Julie Bender's Instagram: www.instagram.com/thejuliebender
Julie Bender's website: www.thejuliebender.com
Julie's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-julie-b...
2021-08-3143 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHow to Restore an Estranged Family RelationshipYou 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 bunch of patience. If you know that's what you're up for, listen in to find out what you need to do- and keep your sanity along the way. Connect with me: D...
2021-08-2415 minStronger in the Difficult PlacesYour Two Competing Drives That Sabotage Your RelationshipYou 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 can help them work in harmony with each other. Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Dr. Zoe Shaw Website
2021-08-1713 minStronger in the Difficult PlacesWhen You Compare Your Relationship and Yours Comes Up ShortWe'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 as Dr. Zoe (Licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach) discusses changing your lens when you're feeling jealous about someone else's relationship. Dr. Zoe shares the following relationship building card games Our Moments thought provoking...
2021-08-1016 minStronger in the Difficult PlacesFive Relationship Myths That Keep You UnhappyIn 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 on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Dr. Zoe Shaw Website
2021-08-0318 minStronger in the Difficult PlacesWhen your relationship is changing what do you do?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 Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Dr. Zoe Shaw Website
2021-07-2715 minStronger in the Difficult PlacesWhy All The Relationship Advice Isn't Working For YouYou 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. Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Dr. Zoe Shaw Website
2021-07-2014 minStronger in the Difficult PlacesHow to Make Peace With Uncertainty in Your RelationshipIf 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 uncertainty needs some intervention and how to maintain your own health during a time of uncertainty. Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook
2021-07-1314 minStronger in the Difficult PlacesA Little About Me and What's This Re-Brand Shift?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 and feminism and what they mean to me within the context of the work that I do- helping women find health in the unhealthy. If you are struggling in a difficult...
2021-07-0614 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesWhy Women Go Crazy in Their 40's and Why It's Okay | Dr. Zoe ShawIt doesn't happen all at once. It's not like you wake up on your 40th birthday and go crazy. It's usually a slow progression that can last a couple of years. In this episode, Dr. Zoe (licensed psychotherapist and life coach) discusses what happens to a woman in her 40's - why she may feel like she's going crazy, why it's okay and how you can use this stage to propel growth in the next stage of your life. If you are 40, near 40 or know someone who's in their 40's - you gotta listen to this one!
2019-06-1120 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesWhy Her? How to Stay in Your Lane Instead of Looking at Hers | Dr. Zoe ShawComparison 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. Listen as Dr. Zoe discusses how to take your eyes off her lane and live and grow in yours. Dr. Zoe also answers a question from a wife about her disinterest in sex. To learn more, visit www.drzoeshaw.com/75
2019-03-1917 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesWhy No Relationship Will Make You Happy | Dr. Zoe ShawDr. Zoe is talking to single women, married women, dating women- all women here! No relationship can make you happy! Dr. Zoe, life and relationship psychotherapist and coach, explains why once you understand that no relationship will make you happy, you actually become happier. Listen in for tips on how to change your focus in a relationship and how to take steps towards making yourself happier in the process. To learn more, visit www.drzoeshaw.com/63
2018-11-2724 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesWhy Be Thankful If Your Life Sucks? | Dr. Zoe ShawIf you are going through a hard time right now, you might want to smack anyone who would suggest that you find something to be grateful for, but you clicked on this episode because there is a part of you that wants to feel better, that wants to have some hope. Listen in as Dr. Zoe explains why it's so hard to feel better and what you can do about it. To learn more, visit www.drzoeshaw.com/62
2018-11-2018 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesGetting Over a Funk | Dr. Zoe ShawSometimes it's a personal funk (relationally) or maybe it's a work funk and you just don't feel productive. No matter what type of funk it is, none of them feel good, so listen in as Dr. Zoe Shaw, licensed psychotherapist and life coach, gives you tips to tackle getting out of your funk quickly. To learn more, visit www.drzoeshaw.com/55
2018-09-1924 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesLetting Go of Superwoman Because It Really Just Means Supermartyr | Dr. Zoe ShawDo 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? Licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach, Dr. Zoe, shares her journey of letting go of Superwoman and gives you some tips to let go yourself. Are you ready to let go of your Superwoman? To learn more, visit www.drzoeshaw.com/54
2018-09-1124 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHow to Confront Your Partner (In a Healthy Way) About His Unacceptable Behavior | Dr. Zoe ShawWhen 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. Also, Dr. Zoe answers a question about how to deal with a disconnected husband. To learn more, visit www.drzoeshaw.com/51
2018-08-2122 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesDr. Zoe and Christian divorce attorney Stacy Fawcette | Christian Divorce podcastChristian 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 that divorce is wrong. 2:48 Health tips- Oxymoron tips for your health 8:24 Christian Divorce Talk Introduction 9:07 How does a Christian Attorney justify helping Christians through a divorce?
2017-10-2153 min
Stronger in the Difficult Places1: The Power of Friendship in a Woman's Life and MarriageDr. Zoe introduces herself, defines the term superwomen (why we have to re-define it for ourselves), and explains her mission for this show. She speaks with her guest and best friend Rosita Godycki about the importance of friendships in our lives and relationships. They also provided ways to overcome common problems with friends including jealousy and trust issues. Listen to the end as Rosita and Zoe share their journey during pregnancy together. Time Stamps: 01:24 - What is a superman? 02:59 - Who is Dr. Zoe? 05:36 - Welc...
2017-06-1547 min