Shine Without Shame

Part 2: Dr. Tracy Vaillancourt is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in School-Based Mental Health and Violence Prevention at the University of Ottawa where she is cross-appointed as a full professor in Counseling Psychology, Faculty of Education and the School of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences.Dr. Vaillancourt is also a member of the Brain and Mind Institute, Faculty of Medicine and the Centre for Health Law, Policy, and Ethics, Faculty of Law, U Ottawa. She is the president of the International Society for Research on Aggression, a fellow and Chair of the COVID-19 Task Force for the Royal Society of Canada, and the Chief Editor, Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry – Child Mental Health and Interventions.Dr. Vaillancourt and I explore the evolutionary nature of competition, the differences between how men and women compete, as well as the ways women can rise above competition and comparison for healthy, sustainable relationships with other women.FOLLOW:Host: Tiffany WaltersInstagram: @lifecoachforhumanityWebsite: https://lifecoachforhumanity.com/Guest: Dr. Tracy VaillancourtTwitter: @vaillancourt_drYou can view all video recordings at: https://bit.ly/2JYGe8S

Part 1: Dr. Tracy Vaillancourt is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in School-Based Mental Health and Violence Prevention at the University of Ottawa where she is cross-appointed as a full professor in Counseling Psychology, Faculty of Education and the School of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences. Dr. Vaillancourt is also a member of the Brain and Mind Institute, Faculty of Medicine and the Centre for Health Law, Policy, and Ethics, Faculty of Law, U Ottawa. She is the president of the International Society for Research on Aggression, a fellow and Chair of the COVID-19 Task Force for the Royal Society of Canada, and the Chief Editor, Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry – Child Mental Health and Interventions.Dr. Vaillancourt and I explore the evolutionary nature of competition, the differences between how men and women compete, as well as the ways women can rise above competition and comparison for healthy, sustainable relationships with other women. FOLLOW:Host: Tiffany WaltersInstagram: @lifecoachforhumanityWebsite: https://lifecoachforhumanity.com/Guest: Dr. Tracy VaillancourtTwitter: @vaillancourt_drYou can view all video recordings at: https://bit.ly/2JYGe8S

Part 2: My guest Nicole Kennedy is a Pilates Instructor and small business owner.  After a 6-year career with the San Francisco Ballet, she founded "Empowered Body Pilates" in 2016, starting out as a one-man-band. Today, Nicole works with a team of 4 instructors and is currently mentoring 4 aspiring instructors through the industry's most rigorous Pilates education program. When she's not in the studio she spends time with her husband and 10 month old son, and is preparing for her 40th birthday goal: a century cycling ride.Nicole and I talk about the evolution from always wanting "success" and perfection to embracing the ability to make meaningful contributions in the lives of those around you.We also explore the power of genuine community and creating a sense of belonging. FOLLOW:Host: Tiffany WaltersInstagram: @lifecoachforhumanityWebsite: https://lifecoachforhumanity.com/Guest: Nicole KennedyWebsite: https://www.empoweredbodypilates.comYou can view all video recordings at: https://bit.ly/2JYGe8S

Part 1: My guest Nicole Kennedy is a Pilates Instructor and small business owner.  After a 6-year career with the San Francisco Ballet, she founded "Empowered Body Pilates" in 2016, starting out as a one-man-band. Today, Nicole works with a team of 4 instructors and is currently mentoring 4 aspiring instructors through the industry's most rigorous Pilates education program. When she's not in the studio she spends time with her husband and 10 month old son, and is preparing for her 40th birthday goal: a century cycling ride. Nicole and I talk about the evolution from always wanting "success" and perfection to embracing the ability to make meaningful contributions in the lives of those around you.We also explore the power of genuine community and creating a sense of belonging.  FOLLOW:Host: Tiffany WaltersInstagram: @lifecoachforhumanityWebsite: https://lifecoachforhumanity.com/Guest: Nicole KennedyWebsite: https://www.empoweredbodypilates.comYou can view all video recordings at: https://bit.ly/2JYGe8S

Part 2:  My guest Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers is a nationally known speaker, author and researcher on religious sexual shame. She is professor emerita of sexuality, and marriage & family therapy and serves on the board of The American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. As a preeminent voice on purity culture and Hebrew Mystic Sexuality, Dr. Sellers is frequently featured on podcasts, TV, documentaries, articles and radio, including Spirituality & Health magazine, and NPR’s All Things Considered. In this episode, Dr. Sellers and I review the history of sex education in the US and its effects on establishing healthy attachment in relationships. The challenges children and youth face related to the shame they experience as they move through their human development stages are explored. We also discuss the current culture of pornography and the root issues surrounding a desire to connect as well as the struggle to create meaningful and healthy relationships. FOLLOW:Host: Tiffany WaltersInstagram: @lifecoachforhumanityWebsite: https://lifecoachforhumanity.com/Guest: Dr. Tina Schermer SellersWebsite: https://www.TinaSchermerSellers.comInstagram:  @DrTinaShameless  +  @NWInstituteOnIntimacyYou can view all video recordings at: https://bit.ly/2JYGe8S

Part 1:  My guest Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers is a nationally known speaker, author and researcher on religious sexual shame. She is professor emerita of sexuality, and marriage & family therapy and serves on the board of The American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. As a preeminent voice on purity culture and Hebrew Mystic Sexuality, Dr. Sellers is frequently featured on podcasts, TV, documentaries, articles and radio, including Spirituality & Health magazine, and NPR’s All Things Considered. In this episode, Dr. Sellers and I review the history of sex education in the US and its effects on establishing healthy attachment in relationships. The challenges children and youth face related to the shame they experience as they move through their human development stages are explored. We also discuss the current culture of pornography and the root issues surrounding a desire to connect as well as the struggle to create meaningful and healthy relationships.  FOLLOW:Host: Tiffany WaltersInstagram: @lifecoachforhumanityWebsite: https://lifecoachforhumanity.com/Guest: Dr. Tina Schermer SellersWebsite: https://www.TinaSchermerSellers.comInstagram:  @DrTinaShameless  +  @NWInstituteOnIntimacyYou can view all video recordings at: https://bit.ly/2JYGe8S

Part 2:  My guest Eleni Mitas is an author, podcast host, and the founder of HypnoFit ® - the world's only global hypnotherapy clinic with 21 clinics around the world. Eleni shares her personal story of infidelity, the journey toward self-awareness, and her search for truth, forgiveness, and accountability.We talk about the process of healing and explore the reality that personal growth never stops.FOLLOW:Host: Tiffany WaltersInstagram: @lifecoachforhumanityWebsite: https://lifecoachforhumanity.com/Guest: Eleni MitasWebsite: http://www.elenimitas.comInstagram:  @eleni_mitasPodcasts: "The Shame Game", "Soul Sisters Get Real", "Galactic Guidance"Facebook: EleniHeartLeaderLinkedIn: elenimitasYou can view all video recordings at: https://bit.ly/2JYGe8S

Part 1:  My guest Eleni Mitas is an author, podcast host, and the founder of HypnoFit ® - the world's only global hypnotherapy clinic with 21 clinics around the world.  Eleni shares her personal story of infidelity, the journey toward self-awareness, and her search for truth, forgiveness, and accountability. We talk about the process of healing and explore the reality that personal growth never stops. FOLLOW:Host: Tiffany WaltersInstagram: @lifecoachforhumanityWebsite: https://lifecoachforhumanity.com/Guest: Eleni MitasWebsite: http://www.elenimitas.comInstagram:  @eleni_mitasPodcasts: "The Shame Game", "Soul Sisters Get Real", "Galactic Guidance"Facebook: EleniHeartLeaderLinkedIn: elenimitasYou can view all video recordings at: https://bit.ly/2JYGe8S

This episode I'm answering questions submitted in advance by listeners.  The questions range from dealing with stress and honoring self-authority to determining what is required for genuine friendships & relationships.FOLLOW:Host: Tiffany WaltersInstagram: @lifecoachforhumanityWebsite: https://lifecoachforhumanity.com/You can view all video recordings at: https://bit.ly/2JYGe8S

Part 2:  My guest Dana Aronson is a trained clinical herbalist whose passions include her small practice, setting up mobile first aid clinics, working with folks around addiction + harm reduction, and teaching.We talk about the process of healing, the power of herbalism and some of the challenges people are facing in terms of quality health care.Additionally, we explore some of the necessary qualities needed on the journey of healing and recovery.FOLLOW:Host: Tiffany WaltersInstagram: @lifecoachforhumanityWebsite: https://lifecoachforhumanity.com/Guest: Dana AronsonWebsite: http://www.wildkinbotanicals.comInstagram:  @_wildkinYou can view all video recordings at: https://bit.ly/2JYGe8S

Part 1:  My guest Dana Aronson is a trained clinical herbalist whose passions include her small practice, setting up mobile first aid clinics, working with folks around addiction + harm reduction, and teaching.We talk about the process of healing, the power of herbalism and some of the challenges people are facing in terms of quality health care.Additionally, we explore some of the necessary qualities needed on the journey of healing and recovery. FOLLOW:Host: Tiffany WaltersInstagram: @lifecoachforhumanityWebsite: https://lifecoachforhumanity.com/Guest: Dana AronsonWebsite: http://www.wildkinbotanicals.comInstagram:  @_wildkinYou can view all video recordings at: https://bit.ly/2JYGe8S

Part 2:  My guest Gina Viscusi-Elson is a principal designer and owner of the award-winning interior design firm Viscusi Elson in Los Altos, CA.We explore Gina's journey of discovering her passion and overcoming moments of professional challenges and shame that ultimately were the foundation of her successful career. Honoring our true selves leads us to success. We talk important moments and memories from Gina's childhood development, joy, success, shining, professional development and setbacks as well as meditation and the journey of faith to sustain.FOLLOW:Host: Tiffany WaltersInstagram: @lifecoachforhumanityWebsite: https://lifecoachforhumanity.com/Guest: Gina Viscusi-ElsonWebsite: https://viscusielson.comYou can view all video recordings at: https://bit.ly/2JYGe8S

Part 1:  My guest Gina Viscusi-Elson is a principal designer and owner of the award-winning interior design firm Viscusi Elson in Los Altos, CA.We explore Gina's journey of discovering her passion and overcoming moments of professional challenges and shame that ultimately were the foundation of her successful career. Honoring our true selves leads us to success.  We talk important moments and memories from Gina's childhood development, joy, success, shining, professional development and setbacks as well as meditation and the journey of faith to sustain.FOLLOW:Host: Tiffany WaltersInstagram: @lifecoachforhumanityWebsite: https://lifecoachforhumanity.com/Guest: Gina Viscusi-ElsonWebsite: https://viscusielson.comYou can view all video recordings at: https://bit.ly/2JYGe8S

Part 2:  My guest Jean-Luc Kayigire is an entrepreneur and Los Altos, CA enthusiast.We explore Jean-Luc's journey of growing up in a home filled with love and joy, while living in the midst of a civil war, to eventually moving to the States and becoming an entrepreneur several times over.We talk joy, community, and the true meaning of success. FOLLOW:Host: Tiffany WaltersInstagram: @lifecoachforhumanityWebsite: https://lifecoachforhumanity.com/Guest: Jean-Luc KayigireInstagram: @jeanlucnowYou can view all video recordings at: https://bit.ly/2JYGe8S

Part 1:  My guest Jean-Luc Kayigire is an entrepreneur and Los Altos, CA enthusiast. We explore Jean-Luc's journey of growing up in a home filled with love and joy, while living in the midst of a civil war, to eventually moving to the States and becoming an entrepreneur several times over.We talk joy, community, and the true meaning of success. FOLLOW:Host: Tiffany WaltersInstagram: @lifecoachforhumanityWebsite: https://lifecoachforhumanity.com/Guest: Jean-Luc KayigireInstagram: @jeanlucnowYou can view all video recordings at: https://bit.ly/2JYGe8S

Part 2:  My guest Pete K. Wong is a speaker, facilitator, and podcast host. A two-time suicide* survivor, he shares through his personal stories and experiences ways to overcome life’s difficult moments. Recognizing the importance of taking care of our mental and physical health and developing a more robust and healthier mindset, Pete does this by utilizing the techniques and principles found in boxing, martial arts, yoga, and meditation. He’s spoken to schools, organizations, corporations, and senior-assisted homes, spreading his core message of radical vulnerability. You can listen in on topics about mental health and wellness with Pete and his guests on The Pete Wong Podcast.We explore Pete's journey of loosing his best friend as a youth, finding mentors who mirrored love and determination, examining shame and outdated beliefs, and much more.*There is mention of suicide and attempted suicide in this episode. If you or someone you know is in need of support and resources, please contact "988 Lifeline":"The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. By calling or texting 988, you'll connect to mental health professionals with the Lifeline network."FOLLOW:Host: Tiffany WaltersInstagram: @lifecoachforhumanityWebsite: https://lifecoachforhumanity.com/Guest: Pete K. WongInstagram: @petekwongLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petekwongYou can view all video recordings at: https://bit.ly/2JYGe8S

Part 1:  My guest Pete K. Wong is a speaker, facilitator, and podcast host. A two-time suicide* survivor, he shares through his personal stories and experiences ways to overcome life’s difficult moments. Recognizing the importance of taking care of our mental and physical health and developing a more robust and healthier mindset, Pete does this by utilizing the techniques and principles found in boxing, martial arts, yoga, and meditation. He’s spoken to schools, organizations, corporations, and senior-assisted homes, spreading his core message of radical vulnerability. You can listen in on topics about mental health and wellness with Pete and his guests on The Pete Wong Podcast. We explore Pete's journey of loosing his best friend as a youth, finding mentors who mirrored love and determination, examining shame and outdated beliefs, and much more. *There is mention of suicide and attempted suicide in this episode. If you or someone you know is in need of support and resources, please contact "988 Lifeline": "The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. By calling or texting 988, you'll connect to mental health professionals with the Lifeline network."FOLLOW: Host: Tiffany WaltersInstagram: @lifecoachforhumanityWebsite: https://lifecoachforhumanity.com/ Guest: Pete K. WongInstagram: @petekwongLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petekwong You can view all video recordings at: https://bit.ly/2JYGe8S

Part 2: My guest Justine Evirs is an addiction & mental health advocate, serial entrepreneur, author, and future therapist who believes in the power of raw emotion and vulnerability as the catalyst for change.In May 2022, Evirs published her first book, "F*ck This, Permission Granted to Own Your Story", which is about everything women once had to endure in silence. We explore the obstacles on the path of shame - fear of failure and the power of silence -  and the courage it takes to pick yourself up and move beyond pain and trauma.You can view all video recordings at: https://bit.ly/2JYGe8S

Part 1: My guest Justine Evirs is an addiction & mental health advocate, serial entrepreneur, author, and future therapist who believes in the power of raw emotion and vulnerability as the catalyst for change.In May 2022, Evirs published her first book, "F*ck This, Permission Granted to Own Your Story", which is about everything women once had to endure in silence. We explore the obstacles on the path of shame - fear of failure and the power of silence -  and the courage it takes to pick yourself up and move beyond pain and trauma.You can view all video recordings at: https://bit.ly/2JYGe8S

Part 2:  My guest Oak Ritchie and I continue our discussion around individuals and communities shining with empowerment, strength, and  joy.We also begin exploring the topic of asserting privilege and power - especially when it is inherited - without considering the other voices and perspectives that are needed for progress.You can view all video recordings at: https://bit.ly/2JYGe8S