The Guilt Girl

In this heartfelt interview, Stef Vachon shares his inspiring journey from childhood bullying and self-hatred to embracing his identity, healing through therapy, and reigniting his passion for figure skating in his 50s. Discover how resilience, community, and self-love can transform lives and inspire others. Learn more about Stef at: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/about-stef/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Grace does a deep dive on the disorder misophonia. She explored the neurological origin, the mental health impacts, the lived experience, the effects on relationships, and treatment. This episode is sponsored by Factor: www.factormeals.com/guilt50off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode explores the complex emotions of guilt and shame faced by parents raising children with disabilities. It offers compassionate insights into acknowledging these feelings, understanding societal influences, and finding community support. key topics Guilt and shame in disability parenting Societal ableism and its impact The emotional realities of caregiving Building supportive communities Acknowledging grief and loss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this insightful episode, therapist Oona Metz shares her expertise on navigating divorce, especially focusing on its impact on children. She discusses the importance of support groups, 5 stages of divorce grief, the emotional roller coaster, and practical advice for parents to support their kids through this challenging transition. She talks about how more recent research shows that divorce isn't bad for kids, conflict is. She talks about how to go through a divorce without crippling guilt as well as supporting emotional resilience in kids during divorce. Learn more about Oona and her book at: https://www.oonametz.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace Bithell shares the glamorous and unglamorous realities of being a therapist, from meaningful work and flexible outfits to challenging licensing and supervision systems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace shares her personal journey overcoming driving-related OCD, highlighting the importance of understanding OCD, exposure therapy, and valuing independence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we’re having an honest and compassionate conversation with Grace's actual doula who attended her birth about birth that doesn’t go according to plan. So many women walk away from their birth experience carrying guilt, shame, or a deep sense that their body “failed.” But the truth is—birth is complex, unpredictable, and influenced by so many factors outside of your control. We explore why this narrative of failure is so common, how societal expectations and messaging around “ideal births” contribute to it, and what it looks like to reframe your experience with compassion instead of self-blame. Whether your birth involved complications, interventions, trauma, or simply didn’t match what you hoped for—this episode is here to remind you: you did not fail. To here more from Kaila visit: https://kaylamackenzie.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we’re challenging the idea that being a “picky eater” is something to feel embarrassed about. So many of us have internalized the belief that our food preferences say something negative about us—that we’re difficult, immature, or high-maintenance. But what if that’s not true? We explore how food has become tied to social approval, how judgment around eating habits can quietly harm our relationship with food (and each other), and why it’s okay—actually healthy—to prioritize enjoyment over expectations. This conversation is about reclaiming autonomy, reducing shame, and creating a more compassionate, flexible approach to eating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Men feel guilty about a lot. They feel guilty about the amount of money they make, their height, and their career progression. We all know women feel bad but men hide it better. If you've ever wondered about dude guilt this is the place to come. This episode os sponsored by Factor: Head to factormeals.com/guilt50off and use code guilt50off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever felt like screen time is taking over your life? Then did you spiral about how awful you feel that you're letting it? In this Episode Grace breaks down why we feel so much guilt about screen time. She discusses how to make screen time values aligned instead of just "less" and how find balance in screen time instead of shame. This episode is sponsored by Factor: Head to factormeals.com/guilt50off and use code guilt50off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace Bithell, a therapist, analyzes the portrayal of abusive relationships in popular media like 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' and 'Bridgerton'. She explores character development, trauma, power dynamics, and the complexity of women's identities. Sponsored by cure: Guilt Girl  listeners,can get 20% off your first order atcurehydration.com/GUILTGIRL with code GUILTGIRL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Amy Lindino shares her insights on creating a value-centered morning routine, overcoming guilt and limiting beliefs, and designing a life on your own terms. Discover practical frameworks and mindset shifts to start your day intentionally and live more purposefully. The three buckets of a morning routine: movement, mindfulness, mastery The importance of intention over perfection in mornings How to manage capacity and set boundaries The role of limiting beliefs in productivity and ambition Practical steps to create a personalized morning routine Learn more about Amy: https://shop.amylandino.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorsAKp31BwW27X4crMr4bGg0SbtGhpxfzeYke3AjecD-DGcjAzK Sponsored by: Cure hydration get 20% off your first order at curehydration.com/GUILTGIRL with code GUILTGIRL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace discusses why we freak out if people are too nice to us and shares personal insights on the challenges of accepting kindness, relationship OCD, and building community. This episode explores mental health, self-worth, and fostering genuine connections. Sponsored by: Carawayhome.com/GUILT use code GUILT for 10% off your purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this lively and humorous episode, Grace and her sister Ruby explore topics like OCD, career choices, societal perceptions of jobs, and personal growth. They share candid stories, mental health insights, and reflections on doing what truly makes you happy. Sponsored by: Carawayhome.com/GUILT use code GUILT for 10% off your purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Grace Bithell shares her personal reflections on topics ranging from her love of chocolate and small self-care projects to the complex subject of estrangement in families. She explores the nuances of relationships, the importance of understanding and boundaries, and offers insights into managing shame and guilt associated with estrangement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this engaging episode, Lennon Jones, OCD therapist from Utah, shares insights on values and their reprioritization, especially in the context of life changes and mental health. Discover practical frameworks for understanding how values evolve, differentiate between authentic shifts and fear-driven changes, and learn how to embrace ambiguity in personal growth. This episode is sponsored by factor: https://factormeals.com/guilt50off use code guilt50off Learn more about Lennon at: https://www.instagram.com/ocdtherapywithlennon?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== key topics Values and their evolution Differentiating authentic change from fear-driven shifts Frameworks for understanding life transitions The role of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) Practical strategies for embracing ambiguity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace Bithell discusses the intersection of figure skating, passion, and purpose in life. She reflects on her experiences with ice dancing documentaries, the Olympic controversies surrounding judging biases, and the importance of choosing one's passions rather than waiting for them to be discovered. Grace emphasizes that motivation follows action and encourages listeners to create meaning in their lives by actively pursuing interests and passions, even when faced with challenges. Sponsored by: www.factormeals.com/guilt50off use code guilt50off for 50% off your first order and free breakfast for life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace Bithell discusses various health-related topics, including the challenges of running a solo therapy practice, the commonality of erectile dysfunction (ED) among men, and the often-overlooked issue of pelvic organ prolapse in women. She emphasizes the importance of open conversations about sexual health, the stigma surrounding these topics, and the need for better understanding and treatment options. Grace shares personal anecdotes and insights from her practice, encouraging listeners to seek help and engage in discussions about their health. Sponsored by Factor: www.factormeals.com/guilt50off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join in while I diagnose all your beloved office characters. Michael Scott has historic personality disorder. You'll never guess what clinical issue Angela faces. Sponsored by: www.carawayhome.com/GUILT use code GUILT curehydration.com/GUILTGIRL get 20% off with code GUILTGIRL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is about everything that your therapist can't/doesn't tell her. Tune in to hear the behind the scenes of being a therapist. Sponsored by: www.carawayhome.com/GUILT use code GUILT curehydration.com/GUILTGIRL get 20% off with code GUILTGIRL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices