Best Emily Stearman Podcasts (2024)

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Dear 2023, Love Me 13:00

2y ago13:00

13:00

Hot sauce and Viola Davis: the potent combination that shaped my intentions for 2023! The new year is nearing ever closer, and I’m more excited to see where this journey takes me than I think I’ve ever been. As I endeavor to follow my inner knowing and stop using outward indicators to measure up, I’m going to take you along with me. Want to join? H…

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The Power of "I Love You" in Dismantling Toxic Masculinity—with Logan Roe 48:35

2y ago48:35

48:35

Mr. Logan Roe has a lot to say: -Emotions are cool. -Dad’s are totally capable of being emotionally present with their kids. -Saying “I love you” to those we love matters. -Toxic masculinity is a problematic placeholder for real emotional validation and love. -We are our guardians; all the little kids living in us can look to grown up us to guard a…

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Story Time with Em 25:50

2y ago25:50

25:50

Writings from a shame slayer; a mix of poetry, 2 a.m. notes-to-self, instagram captions, and post-therapy emotions. ✨Happy healing, my friend.✨ LOOK AT YOU, HEALING YOUR SHIT! ✨🧡 If you've found support or connection through STS, you can show your thanks by donating and sharing the podcast with your friends! FIND ME: Instagram, TikTok…

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Song Shit pt. 1 40:53

2y ago40:53

40:53

Did you know Frozen 2 had so much to say about healing, inner-knowing, and becoming a loving parent to yourself? Listen for a discussion of Frozen 2’s song “Show Yourself” and all the ways it made me (and now maybe you, too) cry in the middle of the theater! Much love and gratitude for your listen and download! Don't forget to rate and share Speaki…

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WE ARE NOT OKAY; A Discussion on Maternal Mental Health—with Karla Carlston 1:00:08

2y ago1:00:08

1:00:08

Maternal mental health IS HEALTH. ⚠️CW: Talk of suicidal thoughts/ideations and intrusive thoughts ⚠️ On today’s episode, I sat down with Karla Carlston, CEO and founder of J.O.T. Journals. Karla’s mission is to get the tool of journaling into as many hands as possible. Her own journey through postpartum anxiety/depression drove her to the creation…

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The Art and Challenge of Starting Over—with Joan Gardner 47:41

2y ago47:41

47:41

Joan Gardner used muck to describe her experience with starting over after divorce. As a coach for women in the same spot, she wants you to know that your life is not over, and you aren’t alone As you navigate the loss, you’re also learning how to rebuild a life that looks different than before. In that space, it’s easy to feel like an island. An i…

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The Dark Night Explained, pt. 1—with Katie Hanlon 1:33:49

2y ago1:33:49

1:33:49

What if it had a name? The knowledge you can't pretend everything is okay anymore with small talk. The mid-life crisis that has you wondering what it's all been for. The realization that you can't ignore the dysfunction around you. Like waking up and not being able to go back to sleep again. It does have a name, and you're not alone. The Dark Night…

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Finding Peace In Our Bodies Again—with Cara Cifelli 46:34

2y ago46:34

46:34

What would it be like to not hate your body? ⚠️TW: Eating disorders ⚠️ Cara Cifelli, a food and body image coach, wants you to know that there is peace in rejecting diet culture's rules for you, including the idea that you are the problem. In this episode, Cara discusses the ways she supports her clients in their inner knowing, and shares ways you …

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EMDR, the Shame Buster—with Erika Nordfelt 45:13

2y ago45:13

45:13

Erika speaks EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and what it can do for our healing. We know and love Erika, our in house Shame Slayer! She’s a: Licensed clinical professional counselor of nearly 10 years CEO of Greenstone Counseling EMDR Trained Therapist PUBLISHED AUTHOR (this is big, fam. HERE’S HER DAMN BOOK) Human being dedica…

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Me, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and My Amygdala 7:17

2y ago7:17

7:17

From me and my amygdala to you and yours 🧡 WOW. Speaking to Shame has GROWN! I am floored and humbled and weepy. What a journey this has been! As the podcast grows, so too do my abilities to share incredible stories and people with you. As my time investments increase, so does my need for support. If Speaking to Shame has ever helped you feel seen,…

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The Path of Healing—with Kobe Campbell 43:14

2y ago43:14

43:14

When Kobe Campbell set out on her healing journey, it was truly to stay alive. Now, years later, she has much to say on healing, connection, and the divine purpose of her life. This interview is for anyone seeking a reminder that they're not alone. It's for the person seeking answers on what healing can look like for them. And it is, especially, fo…

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Thrive Without Shame—with Lisa Hansen 49:35

2y ago49:35

49:35

What does an engineer-pastry chef-Thrive Coach-entrepreneur have to say about shame? Listen to find out. 🙌 Lisa Hansen can design an airplane, whip up a tart, teach you about thriving, and help you find your business niche. It's all in a days work for the woman who has made it her goal to support women. Join me as I discuss thriving, shame, and kno…

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Let's Talk Tools: You Aren't Actually Helping 28:45

2y ago28:45

28:45

WOW. Speaking to Shame is here for season two and it has GROWN! I am floored and humbled and weepy. What a journey this has been! As the podcast grows, so too do my abilities to share incredible stories and people with you. As my time investments increase, so does my need for support. If Speaking to Shame has ever helped you feel seen, I’d be honor…

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Season Two Teaser 1:50

2y ago1:50

1:50

Season two of Speaking to Shame is less than a month away! Here's a glimpse of what to look forward to. More experts, more helpers and healers, more human beings just like you and me, ready to remind you that you are not alone. With much love and less shame, Em 🧡 P.S. If Speaking to Shame has impacted you, I'd love a review 🧡 Review on Apple or Aud…

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Children Pay First: A Discussion on Protecting Kids 42:00

2+ y ago42:00

42:00

I know it’s heavy and heartbreaking to think about children being harmed. It sucks. Deeply. 💔 But we will not protect them by ignoring the problem. If Uvalde is teaching us anything, it’s that children will continue to pay for things first; they will be on the front line until we, the adults, the parents, take educated, informed, and assertive acti…

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Coming Out as Gay: Navigating the Shame of Sexuality 1:47:08

2+ y ago1:47:08

1:47:08

The fight to feel valid, supported, and seen is one the queer community knows well. I sat down with Cameron Stearman for a vulnerable, authentic conversation about his experience with that fight. Cameron shares his story of growing up gay, his fight for validity, love, and acceptance, and the shame that lived with him in that place. ⚠️TW: discussio…

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Let's Talk Tools: What Stays in Vagus 29:43

2+ y ago29:43

29:43

No, you read that right. The Vagus Nerve is a big old chunk, in charge of things like: -digestion -heart rate -respiration -activation of your parasympathetic nervous system AKA it is IMPORTANT. AND YOU HAVE ONE! Tuning into vagus nerve stimulation can help reduce the sympathetic stress response! Meaning, learning about this awesome part of your an…

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"Walk Gently and Speak Kindly" Thoughts on Single Motherhood—with Tammica Dowd 1:21:23

2+ y ago1:21:23

1:21:23

What got you through the hardships of your childhood? When Tammica Dowd was young and living in a group home, at times she’d be locked in a closet by a counselor. In order to keep her mind strong and pass time, she envisioned what she wanted for her future. -Graduate high school. -Marry her dream guy. -Have five children who’d never go through what…

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Of Fanny Packs and Worth—with Erika Nordfelt 34:26

2+ y ago34:26

34:26

GUESS WHO’S BACK? Erika Nordfelt, our in-house shame slayer, is back for a conversation on shame! Erika, an LCPC with almost nine years of experience, is the CEO of Greenstone Counseling in Rexburg Idaho. She loves shame in the same way we all do; the unpacking of it and speaking to it way. Get a comfy seat and a tasty snack and join us for an easy…

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The Shame of Surviving pt. 2 29:12

2+ y ago29:12

29:12

⚠️TRIGGER WARNING: Childhood sexual abuse disclosures and descriptions⚠️ Dear Survivors. You are brave, but I'm sorry you've had to be. I believe you. You're safe to share your story here. There is no more shame in surviving. Love, Em P.S. For those who listen to this who are not survivors, thank you for sitting with us. Remember that survivors are…

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Clean That Mess Up— with KC Davis 47:54

2+ y ago47:54

47:54

"Dear Diary, today I spoke with one of my heroes, KC Davis." That's how I'd tell my diary that LPC, TikTok creator, author and founder of Struggle Care, KC Davis, was on my podcast. I was drowning in shame and anxiety at the start of the pandemic. Everywhere I looked were diapers, unfinished tasks, and reminders that I no longer had it in me to fak…

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Incoming: Shame Spiral 21:00

2+ y ago21:00

21:00

“At one point in your life you’re gonna either shit your pants as an adult, or not be able to wipe your butt as an adult, and I’m here for you for either of those experiences.” -Emily Stearman In episode 20 of STS, I share my most recent shame spiral, and some lessons I learned from the surviving of that. Keep in mind, all these pontifications come…

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Money Therapy—with Brooklyn Jolley 37:19

2+ y ago37:19

37:19

“We don’t talk about Bruno (money)” When was the last time your dinner conversation revolved around how much money you made? Or, how much money you want to make? Brooklyn Jolley, business and money mindset coach and six figure earner, walks us through her beliefs about money and the shame revolving around it. We talk about: -How our childhood lesso…

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Dear Shame; Sincerely, Divorce pt. 2 28:47

2+ y ago28:47

28:47

Join my husband and me as we follow up on one of STS’s most-listened to episodes, Dear Shame, Sincerely Divorce. 👇 To regular couples from a regular couple, shame and betrayal cause real and heartbreaking rifts in your relationship. You aren’t alone, and you have so much power and knowledge at your disposal to help you heal and reconnect! In pt. 2,…

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Overcoming Shame—Dr. Taelor's Story 57:38

2+ y ago57:38

57:38

BACK AGAIN, BABY! On today’s episode of STS, I update you on why Speaking to Shame took a little break. AND THEN… I share my impactful interview with Dr. Taelor. It’s powerful, personal, and funny. If you’re a trauma survivor, Dr. Taelor's episode facilitate's safety to learn and be heard while providing you with tools to continue your healing jour…

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Feeling Out Feeling Words—with Nathan 41:07

2+ y ago41:07

41:07

What do a water bottle, text books, and hundreds of feeling words have in common? They were all in Nathan Stearman’s backpack for years! On this STS episode, I chat with Microbiologist Nathan Stearman about his feelings. (Oh, did I mention Nathan is my husband? 😉) Nathan shares his experience with shame as it pertains to being a man in a society th…

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Projection and Other Shame-y Things—with Erika Nordfelt 38:30

2+ y ago38:30

38:30

❓Where did the shame you carry come from? ❓Are you giving it away? ❓Is shame being passed down in your family? These and so many other things are what Erika teaches us about on this week's Speaking to Shame episode! Erika Nordfelt has been a licensed professional counselor for eight years. She’s CEO of Greenstone Counseling in Rexburg, Idaho. Erika…

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"I Like Your Earlobes" and Other Compliments 17:14

2+ y ago17:14

17:14

It’s 2022 and time to start having the difficult conversations. Earlobes, Encanto, Applebee’s Wonton Tacos, and compliments are all part of today’s episode! Reminder: Your worth is untouchable! Second reminder: You’re incredible! Speaking to Shame is hosted by Emily Stearman. You can find me on Instagram, TikTok, or email me em@helloemilystearman.c…

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Dear 2022, Love Me 3:43

2+ y ago3:43

3:43

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎉 Or, happy Friday? Whichever way you lean, remember this: You really, truly, honestly can focus on existing in a way that is meaningful to you. Join me for the first STS episode of 2022! 🙌 Connect with me on Instagram or email me: em@helloemilystearman.com Added August of 2022: WOW. Speaking to Shame has GROWN! I am floored and hum…

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The Shame of Surviving 31:00

3y ago31:00

31:00

Join me as I speak to some of the shame of surviving. 🧡 ⚠️TRIGGER WARNING: Childhood sexual abuse disclosures and descriptions⚠️ If you or anyone you know is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse or abuse of any other kind, know you are not alone. It feels that way so often, I know. But it isn't true. 🧡 If your thoughts and feelings are telling you …

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Let's Talk Tools: Barenaked Ladies Style 11:02

3y ago11:02

11:02

Another week, more shame to speak to! 📣 This episode is full of straightforward and easily accessible 🔨tools to aid you in your fight against shame. Affirmations are a highly effective and customizable way to support your healing and growth. I give a few to you here, with some decent jokes and a pun I'm really proud of! 😂 As always, find me here: I…

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Pie and a Dollop of Shame 18:48

3y ago18:48

18:48

When you think of Thanksgiving, do you think of shame? SHOCKER, RIGHT. We’re talking about shame?! Speaking to ✨Holiday Shame✨ It shows up in a lot of ways, many we don't even understand or notice! Join me for EPISODE TEN (🎉) of Speaking to Shame, where we dive into the space we take up, our couches, and the sometimes terrible-ness of others. Find …

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Mouth Full of Dirt; Shame Slayer pt. 2 40:01

3y ago40:01

40:01

Vulnerability and dirt: what do they have in common? That’s exactly the question Erika Nordfelt answers on the newest episode of Speaking to Shame! 🎉 Erika is our in-house Shame Slayer, and in this, her second STS episode, she lives up to that title. As a licensed therapist, she adds value in not only her jokes (which are many), but also in her eig…

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Am I Alone in This? A Discussion About Suicide 33:20

3y ago33:20

33:20

If you are tuning in with thoughts or feelings around ending your life, or thoughts of wanting a break, rest in a permanent way, please know you are not alone. Please know there IS another option. Please know you are deserving of love and belonging and consideration. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 988 (updated in July of…

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Dear Shame; Sincerely, Divorce 37:29

3y ago37:29

37:29

When Emily and Nathan lost their way to each other, vulnerability saved them. In this episode of STS, I interview my husband Nathan about our near-divorce in the summer of 2020. Now, over a year later, we are healing and growing! Though, the role shame played in our heartbreak was undeniable. With time and lots of shame resilience work, we’re able …

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How Shame Spreads 15:04

3y ago15:04

15:04

HOW did we get here? How are we buying products sold to us using shame? How are we trading shame like currency? How are we using shame to relate to other people? ❓ I dive into these questions and more, in episode six of STS. 🎉 A new opportunity in the STS community is now available! Listen to the episode to learn how you can give your input and be …

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Feeling The Mom Feelings 31:13

3y ago31:13

31:13

We do the mom things; what about feeling the mom feelings? 💔 If you've ever felt shame about your output as a mom or your enjoyment of motherhood, this is the podcast for you. 🧡 Join me as I speak to Delaney Monahan of @mothersformothers_ about the shame surrounding mental health in motherhood, and the community of support that Delaney is building …

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Let's Talk Tools 9:19

3y ago9:19

9:19

Join me for the first in a series: Let's Talk Tools. 🔨🧰 This series will be the practical and usable resources for dealing with the shame we all face. Let's take it back to a skill you learned in grade school. GET CURIOUS! ❓❓ Asking shame a question grounded in safe curiosity can be the disruption that keeps shame from taking root. What would it fe…

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Dear Body; Sometimes I Hate You 17:53

3y ago17:53

17:53

The shame we feel about the space we take up-- let's talk about that. P.S. Diet culture is wrong, society's beauty standards are not representative of actual people, and you really, truly, absolutely and without a doubt, are enough as you are. 🧡 Come hang out with me on Instagram! I dance a lot and tirelessly fight alongside you for the healing you…

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Erika the Shame Slayer—with Erika Nordfelt, LCPC 37:36

3y ago37:36

37:36

In episode two of STS, I interview licensed therapist Erika Nordfelt. We dive into emoji's, t-shirt slogans, and the isolating feeling of shame. This episode is jam-packed with wisdom and relatability. Erika gives real tools to aid in the fight against shame, and I say "YES" a lot, because it's just THAT GOOD. 🙌 Erika Nordfelt is a licensed therapi…

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My Matilda Moment 6:59

3y ago6:59

6:59

This is the PB and J start to Speaking to Shame. Join me, your host, Emily Stearman, for the why behind the STS movement. You can find Em on Instagram @helloemilystearman, where she is a human holding it together with heaps of grace and snacks she doesn't share with her two children. She and her husband can be found dancing in the kitchen, parentin…

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