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Speak Shame with Dr Connie Kerali

Dr Connie Kerali

20 episodes

6 days ago

In this episode of Speak Shame, Dr Connie interviews Gabby Long, a reproductive rights advocate, mother, and healthcare storyteller. Gabby shares her journey from growing up in central Florida to becoming an outreach organiser for 'A Woman's Choice,' an independent abortion provider. She discusses her family's background in activism and her early volunteer experiences. Gabby also opens up about her personal experience with abortion, highlighting the emotional and practical challenges she face...

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In this episode of Speak Shame, Dr Connie interviews Gabby Long, a reproductive rights advocate, mother, and healthcare storyteller. Gabby shares her journey from growing up in central Florida to becoming an outreach organiser for 'A Woman's Choice,' an independent abortion provider. She discusses her family's background in activism and her early volunteer experiences. Gabby also opens up about her personal experience with abortion, highlighting the emotional and practical challenges she face...

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Society & Culture,

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Episodes (20/20)

Speak Shame with Dr Connie Kerali

Religious Shame & Abortions: Gabby Long on Her Body, Her Choice

In this episode of Speak Shame, Dr Connie interviews Gabby Long, a reproductive rights advocate, mother, and healthcare storyteller. Gabby shares her journey from growing up in central Florida to becoming an outreach organiser for 'A Woman's Choice,' an independent abortion provider. She discusses her family's background in activism and her early volunteer experiences. Gabby also opens up about her personal experience with abortion, highlighting the emotional and practical challenges she face...

1 week ago

37 minutes

Speak Shame with Dr Connie Kerali

How Anxiety & Shame Shaped My Life as a Doctor - Dr Alison Smith's Story

In this week's episode, Dr Connie Kerali interviews Dr Alison Smith, founder of Earth and Bloom, a coaching practice supporting doctors and healthcare professionals. Dr Alison shares her journey from a GP with over 20 years of experience to a coach who blends nature, creativity, and one-to-one facilitation. She discusses her challenging childhood, her initial struggles in medicine, and how coaching transformed her life, unlocking her creativity and aligning her values. Dr Alison and Dr Connie...

3 weeks ago

40 minutes

Speak Shame with Dr Connie Kerali

Dying For An Abortion: Kayleigh on the Impact of Abortion Bans

In this episode of Speak Shame, we meet Kayleigh, a reproductive justice advocate, abortion storyteller, and program coordinator at Fund Texas Choice. Kayleigh discusses her personal journey from growing up in a military family and surviving domestic and sexual violence, to finding her calling in supporting Texans seeking out-of-state abortion care. She shares her own abortion experience, the ongoing struggles due to restrictive abortion laws, and the critical need for emotional and logistica...

1 month ago

23 minutes

Speak Shame with Dr Connie Kerali

I Was Intolerant to My Life: Annalie Howling on Becoming Unapologetic

In this week’s episode, Dr Connie sits down with Annalie Howling, a highly qualified performance coach with over 20 years of experience working with business leaders, elite athletes, and members of the armed forces, including ex-UK Special Forces. Annalie discusses her journey from a turbulent childhood to becoming a sought-after speaker, author, and EMDR certified global practitioner. She shares her insights on how shame and her people-pleasing nature have impacted her life and work. Annalie...

1 month ago

44 minutes

Speak Shame with Dr Connie Kerali

I Had An Abortion: Jessy Rosales on Refusing to Carry Other People's Shame

In this week's episode of Speak Shame, Dr Connie hosts Jessy Rosales, an impassioned advocate for reproductive justice who began their journey in 2016. Jessy discusses their efforts in organizing communities and leveraging media to support reproductive justice legislation, notably leading to the passage of Senate Bill 24, which mandates abortion services in California university medical systems. Jessy shares their personal struggles with their identity and a powerful testimony of their own ex...

2 months ago

49 minutes

Speak Shame with Dr Connie Kerali

Rest Equals Lazy: Eve Ostrovskaya on Challenging Her Inner Critic as a Working Mum

In this episode of Speak Shame with Dr Connie Kerali, Eve Ostrovskaya, a Transformational Leadership and Matrescence Coach, former Fortune 500 HR leader, and founder of Working Parent Coaching, shares her journey from growing up in post-Soviet Russia to navigating a successful career in London while raising three children. As a coach, she helps ambitious women overcome the pressures of perfectionism and the challenges of balancing career and motherhood. Eve discusses the concept of matrescenc...

2 months ago

48 minutes

Speak Shame with Dr Connie Kerali

“I’m Not Attracted To You”: Dr Connie Kerali on Dating, Low Self-Esteem & Self-Acceptance

In this week's episode of Speak Shame with Dr Connie Kerali, Darleen Davies, an International Career and Mindset Coach, takes over guest hosting duties. The episode dives into the theme of dating shame, beginning with Dr Connie sharing her formative 'Good Girl' chapter. They delve into the impact of perfectionism and people-pleasing on her life and relationships, especially in the context of dating. Dr Connie opens up about how therapy helped her confront her low self-esteem and transform her...

3 months ago

39 minutes

Speak Shame with Dr Connie Kerali

The Grief of Infertility: Alison Beder Solway on Surrogacy, Resilience & Hope

In this episode, Dr Connie interviews Alison Beder Solway, a debut author and founder of ABS Fitness. Alison shares her profound journey to motherhood through surrogacy, as detailed in her memoir, The Miles We Run. Discussing her challenging health condition, HHT, Alison explains the struggles and learnings during her path to building a family. She draws powerful analogies between her resilience in surrogacy and her training for the New York City Marathon. Alison highlights the importance of ...

3 months ago

40 minutes

Speak Shame with Dr Connie Kerali

I Had A Miscarriage: Dr. Jessica Zucker’s Fight Against Shame

In this episode of Speak Shame with Dr Connie Kerali, Dr. Jessica Zucker, a psychologist specialising in reproductive health and author of the book 'I HAD A MISCARRIAGE: A Memoir, A Movement', shares her journey and advocacy work. Dr. Zucker discusses how her personal experience with miscarriage led to the creation of the viral #IHadAMiscarriage campaign, aiming to break the silence and reduce the stigma surrounding pregnancy loss. She highlights the importance of sharing stories...

4 months ago

43 minutes

Speak Shame with Dr Connie Kerali

Rejecting Shame in Motherhood

In the final episode of the series, Dr McClain Sampson, a professor of social work and founder of Hear Me Roar Coaching, shares her journey and mission to empower women, particularly focusing on maternal mental health. Dr Sampson talks about her challenging childhood, her academic career, the transformative impact of her unplanned pregnancy, and the development of her passion for maternal health. She emphasises the importance of mental health support for new mothers, the critical role of self...

5 months ago

40 minutes

Speak Shame with Dr Connie Kerali

Finding Hope During My Treatment For Cancer

In this week’s episode, Dr Connie Kerali interviews Amanda Wakefield, a High Conflict Relationship Recovery and Resilience Life Coach based in Luxembourg. Amanda shares her personal journey, from becoming an orphan at a young age to overcoming significant challenges including cancer. She discusses the importance of hope, the impact of grief on vulnerability, and the steps she took to regain control of her life. Amanda also talks about her transition from a corporate career to coaching, her me...

6 months ago

26 minutes

Speak Shame with Dr Connie Kerali

Breaking The Silence Surrounding Infertility

In this week's episode, Jennifer Robertson, a fertility coach and author, shares her compelling seven-year journey through infertility, pregnancy loss, and surrogacy. She discusses the impacts of her early life experiences, the emotional and mental toll of infertility, and how she ultimately embraced self-care and mental health. Jennifer talks about her transition to becoming a fertility coach and the importance of finding community and support. She also provides insights into coping mechanis...

6 months ago

36 minutes

Speak Shame with Dr Connie Kerali

Overcoming Work-Related Shame: A Transformational Journey

In this week's episode, Dr Connie interviews Rebecca Cuberli, a seasoned creative leadership coach specializing in emotional intelligence. Rebecca shares her journey from corporate life to becoming a coach, detailing her wake-up call during the COVID-19 pandemic, her struggle with burnout, and her path to self-discovery and purpose. She emphasises the importance of emotional intelligence, self-acceptance, and vulnerability. Rebecca also discusses the transformative impact of her work on leade...

7 months ago

35 minutes

Speak Shame with Dr Connie Kerali

Finding My Voice: Speaking Up About Life Behind Closed Doors

In this week's episode, holistic counsellor and root cause therapist, Lorene Roberts, joins the discussion to share her impactful journey of overcoming life's most challenging transitions, including an emotionally and sexually abusive marriage. Lorene offers insight into how she turned her painful experiences into a source of strength and guidance for other women. She discusses her latest work, including a new course on emotional freedom, and reflects on the importance of self-discovery and t...

7 months ago

36 minutes

Speak Shame with Dr Connie Kerali

The Road to Recovery: A Self Love Journey

In this episode of Speak Shame, Dr Connie Kerali interviews Jeannette Hounjet, a certified coach, Reiki Master, and advocate for women's recovery. The discussion centres on the journey to self-acceptance and authenticity. Jeannette shares her story of overcoming feelings of inadequacy and the quest for genuine self-love. They delve into practical steps for transforming negative self-talk, the importance of finding personal support systems, and the continuous nature of self-improvement. Throug...

8 months ago

39 minutes

Speak Shame with Dr Connie Kerali

A Childs Search for Love, An Adults Discovery of Their Worth

In this episode of Speak Shame, Dr Connie Kerali talks with Nina de Sausmarez, a self-belief and empowerment coach. Nina shares her personal story of overcoming a challenging and traumatic past marked by drug use, running away from home, and experiencing shame from her difficult upbringing. The discussion delves into Nina's patterns of seeking validation and safety, her experiences of self-sabotage, and the profound realisation of her need for radical responsibility. Nina's journey to self-aw...

8 months ago

47 minutes

Speak Shame with Dr Connie Kerali

Living Positively With HIV

On this episode of Speak Shame with Dr Connie Kerali, I’m joined by Doreen Moraa Moracha, a phenomenal woman who shares her life story of living with HIV for 32 years. In a deep and inspirational conversation, Doreen recounts being diagnosed at 13, her journey through self-acceptance, and her role as an HIV/AIDS advocate. She discusses the stigma, challenges, and triumphs she has faced, including the impact on her mental health, dating life, and the importance of community support. Doreen als...

9 months ago

45 minutes

Speak Shame with Dr Connie Kerali

From Prison to Purpose: A Journey of Self-Discovery

In this episode of Speak Shame, Dr Connie Kerali interviews Nichole Banks, a divorce recovery coach and host of The Nichole Banks Podcast. Nichole shares her powerful journey from enduring two divorces, facing infidelity, and struggling with severe self-doubt, to eventually being incarcerated for embezzlement. After spending time in prison, Nichole reemerged into society with an air of shame but managed to transform her life through self-prioritization, positive affirmations, and rebuilding h...

9 months ago

54 minutes

Speak Shame with Dr Connie Kerali

From Shame to Strength: My Path to Healing After Sexual Violence

In this episode of Speak Shame with Dr Connie Kerali, Dr Connie, a medical doctor, life coach, and survivor of sexual violence, shares her powerful story of overcoming shame and finding strength through vulnerability. Interviewed by her long-time friend and career change coach, Darleen Davies, Dr Connie recounts being silenced by shame for several years after being raped, and her path to healing through therapy and support from loved ones. The discussion highlights the importance of connectio...

10 months ago

55 minutes

Speak Shame with Dr Connie Kerali

Speak Shame with Dr Connie Kerali: Coming Soon!

Hello Remarkable Woman, have you ever been silenced by shame? Have you ever believed that you’re not enough? Do you believe that you're unworthy of love or belonging? Are these beliefs holding you back in your personal or professional life? If this sounds like you, then you’re in the right place. Speak Shame with me, Dr Connie Kerali, - medical doctor, life coach & survivor of sexual violence - is a collection of expert insights on how to rediscover your self-worth, as well as inspiring...

11 months ago

1 minute