Deb 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. Deb ..read more

Dr. 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 ..read more

In 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. 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 entire motherhood creating in the margins. When she’s not writing or vacuuming Cheerios out of the carpet, she loves mak ..read more

Are 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 Shaw, licensed psychotherapist and author discus ..read more

The 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 culmination of her over three decades of research about today’s women and ..read more

Have 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 women make after divorce? What do you recommend women f ..read more

Jodie 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. 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 Don’t forget! Text the word “strong” to 38470 to get on my newsletter for monthly inspiration, tips, and encouragement for sometimes struggling superwomen ..read more

Elana 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? Connect with Elana: https://partnershipaligned.com/   Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Don’t forget! Text the word “strong” to 38470 to get on my newsletter for ..read more

We 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?⁣ ⁣ Connect with Jacquie: www.jacquieelliottclc.com   Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Don’t forget! Text the word “strong” to ..read more

A 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 Don’t forget! Text the word “strong” to 38470 to get on my newsletter for monthly inspiration, tips, and encouragement for sometime ..read more