Best Dr. Zoe Shaw Podcasts (2024)

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When Suicide Touches Your Life – 239 31:19

10d ago31:19

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We tackle many difficult subjects here at Grit and Grace Life, and often, they’re ones that have impacted us directly. In this episode, co-host Darlene Brock shares one of her own—losing her father to suicide. As with any tragedy, Darlene found herself navigating unexpected emotions, working to reconcile the choice of suicide with the father she lo…

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Is Your Relationship Right For You? 39:29

23d ago39:29

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There a number of qualities a relationship must have to make it a viable, healthy one. In this episode, Dr. Zoe and Dr. Meaghan Rice discuss the qualities of a healthy relationship. Dr. Meaghan Rice is a licensed psychotherapist. She has a busy private practice. She has been in the mental health field over a decade and has discovered that we make t…

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Meet the Extraordinary Mom Behind the New Movie “Unsung Hero” – 238 34:37

24d ago34:37

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Later this month, the film “Unsung Hero” premieres in theaters across the nation. The movie chronicles one Australian mom’s radical decision to move her family across the world in faith that they can find reprieve from their struggles. We don’t want to spoil it for you, but this mother’s decision pays off. If you’ve ever jammed out to FOR KING & CO…

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Is Easter the Ultimate Call to Action? – 237 29:04

1M ago29:04

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Easter isn’t all about Peeps and Cadbury eggs, although co-host Julie Bender wouldn’t mind one or two! But is Easter the ultimate call to action? In this heartfelt podcast episode, Julie and Darlene Brock discuss the significance of Easter, which they recognize as the pinnacle of their faith. But what does it mean to truly observe the holiday? Here…

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How Do You Know When it's Safe to be Vulnerable? 30:53

2M ago30:53

30:53

Vulnerability. How do you know when it's safe to be vulnerable in a relationship? Join me as I discuss this crucial topic with my guest, Jason VanRuler, a licensed therapist, author, speaker, and coach who helps people grow their relationships, become stronger leaders, and own their past to drive a better future for themselves. You can visit Jason …

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Making the Most of Life – 236 32:28

2M ago32:28

32:28

Life feeling mundane? It doesn’t have to! In fact, it’s easier to see the adventure and joys in the everyday than you might think. In this episode of This Grit and Grace Life, Darlene Brock and Julie Bender emphasize the importance of making the most of life. They talk through ways to shift your mindset when it comes to your purpose, your relations…

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Understanding the Cravings of Your Soul 32:17

2M ago32:17

32:17

There are five reasons that people want to get married, and those are the same five reasons that people ultimately choose divorce. How powerful is that statement? Today I am excited to talk about the 5 cravings of your soul with my guest Corey Rosenke, the author of The Magnetic Heart of God: Understanding the Five Cravings of Your Soul. Listen in …

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How to Have the Hard Conversations 15:04

2M ago15:04

15:04

It's the things that we don't say that get us in the most trouble. Often we are afraid of saying the wrong thing, for fear that our loved ones can't handle what we need to talk about. These fears prevent us from saying the thing that needs to be said. Listen in and learn how to overcome those fears and how to have hard conversations with the people…

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Living with Anxiety? Bring It Into the Light and Find Hope with Caroline Beidler – 235 38:59

2M ago38:59

38:59

If you’re living with anxiety, you know it can be debilitating. A sudden panic or anxiety attack can quickly ruin your day, and over time, it can keep you from pursuing your dreams. Caroline Beidler knows what that’s like. The author, speaker and recovery advocate recalls bouts of anxiety as a child, which were exacerbated by her parents’ divorce a…

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Feeling Lonely on Valentine's Day - Even When You're in a Relationship 18:28

3M ago18:28

18:28

You know what’s worse than being by yourself on Valentine’s Day? Being in a relationship and still feeling lonely on Valentine’s Day. In this episode, I help you make sure you’re asking for what you need in your relationship and I also give some tips for healthy self-care on this day of celebrating love. Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram D…

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Never Settle Again—Advice for Any Relationship – 234 27:02

3M ago27:02

27:02

Love is in the air! Maybe you’re in a loving relationship and feel giddy at the mere mention of love, or maybe you’re on the hunt for that special someone. No matter your relationship status, one thing is certain: Don’t settle for less! In this podcast episode, Darlene Brock and Julie Bender discuss how our expectations for love compare to our curr…

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How to Respond to Repeat Boundary Violations in Your Marriage 15:46

3M ago15:46

15:46

In this episode, I discuss setting boundaries between you and those you love. Often I work with clients who work to set and keep boundaries, but are constantly violated when their loved one crosses those boundaries. I talk through the clear steps you can take to set and hold those boundaries that are sacred to both your own wellness as well as the …

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Healing From Relationship Breakdown Trauma Through Poetry 45:09

3M ago45:09

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In this episode, I interview poet Emily Bridget Taylor about her journey of healing from divorce and marriage breakdown trauma. She gives encouragement to the woman in a difficult relationship or having just ended a difficult relationship. She shares how poetry or any kind of creative expression can help healing. She also shares two beautiful poems…

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Need a Laugh? You’ll Relate to These Funny Phrases – 233 27:06

3M ago27:06

27:06

Want a good laugh? Well, you’re in for a treat! In this lighthearted episode of This Grit and Grace Life, Darlene Brock and Julie Bender bring back an older episode where they discuss the importance of finding humor in life—and they do it by sharing several listener-submitted memes and funny phrases on topics like relationships and motherhood that …

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Is My Teen Out of Control or Is This Normal? with Dr. Zoe Shaw – 232

4M ago

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“Is my teen out of control, or is this normal behavior? At one point do I need to begin enforcing changes?” These questions often consume moms of teens and preteens, and on this throwback episode, Darlene Brock and Julie Bender ask psychotherapist and relationship coach Dr. Zoe Shaw for advice. Dr. Zoe discusses how to approach privacy and your tee…

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Managing a Difficult Relationship With Your Boss 34:36

4M ago34:36

34:36

So many of us spend the majority of our life at work. I'm always talking about relationships in your life, often intimate ones. But if you're spending the majority of your life at work - you're going to have some relationships there just as significant as your personal ones. It makes sense that we talk about having health in relationships at work a…

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Setting Your Relationship Up for Success in the New Year 14:43

4M ago14:43

14:43

We often focus on individual goals for the New year, as we should, but it’s crucial to the long term health of your relationship, that you regularly assess and create goals for your relationship as well. Healthy relationships happen intentionally. In this episode, Dr. Zoe shares her own word of the year and addresses setting yourself and your relat…

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Need to Reset, Redo or Restart This Year? Here’s How – 231 25:00

4M ago25:00

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Want to make a change in 2024? No matter what it may be, you need a path to get there. In this episode of This Grit and Grace Life, Darlene Brock and Julie Bender break down the differences between a reset, a redo, and a restart—and how to outline a plan for each—so you can chart the appropriate course for the change you want to implement. Making a…

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I Didn’t Sign Up For This: What To Do When Your Relationship Doesn't Look Like The One You Said Yes To with Tracy Dalgleish 42:20

5M ago42:20

42:20

Dr. Tracy Dalgleish is a clinical psychologist and relationship expert who is on a mission to help couples break old relationship cycles and find joy in their relationships again. She is the owner of Integrated Wellness, a mental health practice in Ottawa, Ontario, and has been working with individuals and couples for 17 years. Her book, I Didn’t S…

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17 Quotes to Create the Happy Moments Mindset Every Day – 130 18:48

5M ago18:48

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year—or is it? We believe it is, but we know that stress and hardships can sometimes surface and crowd out those merry feelings. Rather than feeling swayed by the weight of those challenges, we want to help you find the good. In this episode, Darlene Brock and Julie Bender share an assortment of quotes that remin…

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#2 Navigating Your Difficult Relationship Over The Holidays - How To Honor Your Spouse And Still Care For Yourself 12:15

5M ago12:15

12:15

For people pleasers and relationship supporters, the holidays can easily feel overwhelming when your needs aren't getting met and you are trying to make the holidays great for everyone else. In this second episode of Navigating Your Difficult Relationship Over the Holidays, I address how you can honor your spouse while still caring for yourself. Co…

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Navigating Your Difficult Relationship Over The Holidays - Why You Matter 15:20

5M ago15:20

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For people pleasers and relationship supporters, the holidays can easily feel overwhelming when your needs aren't getting met and you are trying to make the holidays great for everyone else. In this episode, I address why your needs matter over the holidays and how to care for yourself, while caring for everyone else. Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw …

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Faith, Hope and Love: They’re All We Need – 229 27:38

5M ago27:38

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This week, Darlene Brock and Julie Bender discuss what faith, hope, and love should look like when played out in our lives. You’ll learn how they each decided to pursue faith; how we should pour out love and gratitude back to God through the work we do and how we carry ourselves; how faith fulfills our ability to hope, which sustains us during hard…

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When Healing Yourself Doesn't Heal Your Relationship- My Divorce Story 1:08:10

5M ago1:08:10

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I’m excited to return after a much needed break, during which I wrote a book and navigated a divorce. In this episode, I am interviewed by my coach, Rebecca Mullen. She is a Master Certified Life Coach. Together, we walk you through the hardest decision of my life. Through my story, I provide you with examples of what you can do when something terr…

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Strong Women Are Stronger Together—Here’s How You Can Help – 228 7:30

5M ago7:30

7:30

Did you know that this podcast and its adjoining website, Grit and Grace Life, are run entirely by donations? That’s right—we’re not your typical media outlet! The Grit and Grace Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded by generous individuals who believe in our mission to inform and encourage women in their life journey. We believe women can prepar…

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My Alopecia Diagnosis Changed My View on Real Beauty with Ashley Johnson – 227 35:08

5M ago35:08

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We’ve all heard the adage “Beauty is more than skin deep,” but do you believe it? It doesn’t take more than five minutes scrolling Instagram or wandering the magazine newsstands to realize that the media—and, by extension, our culture—is saturated with images depicting luscious hair, dewy skin and trim figures. We live in a society that clamors for…

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Julie and Dar’s Christmas Gift Guide – 226 30:08

6M ago30:08

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It’s officially the holiday season, and we already know what’s lingering in the back of your mind—shopping for gifts. Gift-giving can be such a joyful exchange when your loved one has been casually dropping hints all year long, but what about the folks who keep mum? This is where Darlene Brock and Julie Bender come in to save the (holi-) day. In th…

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9 Principles to Build a Strong Marriage (Even Through the Storms) – 225 35:41

6M ago35:41

35:41

Every couple that says “I do” desires—and anticipates—a marriage bursting at the seams with love, respect and friendship. But that only happens when each partner is willing to put in the work to get there. In this episode of This Grit and Grace Life, Darlene Brock and Julie Bender unpack 9 guidelines that every couple can use to build a strong marr…

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Are You Afraid to Speak Up When Others Disagree? – 224 33:17

7M ago33:17

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It seems as though 2020 was the impetus for division and global tensions: racial, political, health-related and more. We were faced with an unprecedented virus, and a reckoning with racial injustices that paved the way for more open-minded discussions and understanding. And yet, the uncomfortable weight of not knowing the right thing to say—or sayi…

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Life Behind the Mic with Julie and Dar – 223 32:38

7M ago32:38

32:38

Wish you could go back in time and do something differently? We all do! Unfortunately, until time machines are manufactured, we can’t do anything about the past but reflect—and that’s often where we learn the most about who we are and where we want to go from here. This week, Darlene Brock and Julie Bender reunite after several months apart to catc…

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Become a Strong Woman While Making These 8 Pit Stops – 222 33:04

8M ago33:04

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Want to become a strong woman? It may come as a surprise that embarking on this path has more to do with leaning into your vulnerabilities and weaknesses—not the areas you excel in. In this episode, Darlene Brock and Julie Bender discuss 8 ways that you can begin your journey to becoming a strong woman, even as life’s challenges continue. Among the…

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If You Feel Alone as a Single Mom, Listen to This with Kim Breuninger – 221 44:46

8M ago44:46

44:46

Being a single mom is challenging, and many times, moms enter this season of life unexpectedly. This was the case for Grit and Grace Life writer Kim Breuninger, who struggled with feeling responsible for her first husband’s happiness as a young married couple with three children. Disagreements weren’t uncommon as Kim tried to find a balance between…

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Get Ready to Break Free of Self-Doubt and Shame – 220 32:32

9M ago32:32

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Would you say you’re confident? Or would it be more accurate to say that you experience flickers of self-doubt now and again? If you said the latter, you’re not alone. This week, Darlene Brock and Julie Bender discuss the plague of self-doubt and shame we face as women, and how we get caught in the trap of comparison. They break down the most commo…

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Forgiving In A Way That Honors You with Deb Curtis 31:53

9M ago31:53

31:53

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, l…

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Your Back to School Strategy: Life Lessons and Daily Hacks – 219

9M ago

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Just like that, summer is wrapping up and the next school year is around the corner. As a mom, maybe you’re breathing a sigh of relief, knowing you’ll gain a few hours back in the day where you won’t be pestered (we get it!). Or maybe you’re a bit apprehensive—you don’t know what’s in the curriculum this year, whether your child will get along with…

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How The Strongest Relationships Are Led By Those Bold Enough To Be Selfish with Naketa Rin Thigpen 45:11

9M ago45:11

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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) full…

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