In this week's episode of Speak Shame, Dr Connie Kerali interviews Dr. Adia Gooden, a licensed clinical psychologist and expert on self-worth, self-compassion, and mental health. Dr. Adia shares her journey from growing up in Pasadena, California with professional parents, to becoming a renowned psychologist and speaker. She delves into the impact of early life challenges on her sensitivity to others' feelings, and how her academic and personal struggles with worthiness guided her career choice. Dr. Adia and Dr Connie discuss the importance of understanding self-worth stories, practicing self-compassion, and the layers of performance and vulnerability. Dr. Adia also opens up about her personal experiences with shame and depression, emphasising the need to reconnect with one's unconditional self-worth. The episode concludes with practical steps for listeners to begin their journey towards self-worth and self-compassion, along with a tribute to Dr. Adia's inspiring grandmother.

01:20 Introducing Dr Adia Gooden

02:53 Chapter One: Pasadena Roots

03:29 Early Seeds of Self Doubt

05:29 Why She Became a Psychologist

09:12 Chasing Worth Through Achievement

12:31 Rewrite Your Self Worth Stories

15:27 The Masks We Wear

17:56 First Steps Into Vulnerability

21:48 Four Steps of Self Compassion

25:42 A Shame Story and Healing

29:17 Unconditional Self Worth Defined

31:16 How to Work With Dr Adia

32:43 Remarkable Woman: Nana Tribute

DR. ADIA GOODEN

Email: DrAdia@DrAdiaGooden.com
Website: DrAdiaGooden.com

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