12. MAGICAL SH*T HAPPENS WHEN YOU'RE VULNERABLE
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In this episode, Kate explores the weird, unexplainable patterns she’s found through being vulnerable. It seems like after each vulnerable episode or post she shares, answers and opportunities appear. It is commonly said that vulnerability is the key to confidence, connection, and healing… but could there be more to it? Follow on social: Learn more: Free SHAME ON SHAME Workbook:
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11. PODCAST DIARY: NO SHAME IN PIVOTING
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Kate is coming clean about the mental health struggles she’s experiencing during the early stages of her podcasting journey– desperation for validation on social media and a regression to “addict” thinking. Kate might have 11 podcast episodes down, but she is also living amidst piles of dirty dishes and clothes, barely seeing family and friends, and up 10 lb. on the scale. This episode is a candid glimpse into the dangers of putting too much pressure on yourself, and why scaling back is something to be proud of. Free SHAME ON SHAME Workbook: Learn more: Follow on social: ...
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10. TRANS WOMAN’S MURDER INSPIRES DOCU-SERIES w/ Ryan Hope
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[This episode is dedicated to Dominique Newbern, whose tragic death sparked a larger conversation about fatal violence against trans women of color.] MEET RYAN HOPE: Ryan is the creator, star, and executive producer of the docu-series Hollywood Houseboys. In 2013, Ryan’s show made headlines when his best friend and cast-mate, Dominique Newbern, was brutally murdered, causing them to end production. Half a decade later, Ryan realized that Hollywood Housewives show was the perfect opportunity to honor Dominique and raise awareness for the injustices faced by the black-queer...
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09. POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION: EVEN THE SHAMELESS SUFFER w/ GiGi Ashworth
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MEET GIGI ASHWORTH: GiGi Ashworth, also known as @gigieats or The Salmon Queen, is a well-known author, food blogger, and social media influencer who is known for being “shameless.” However, a recent battle with postpartum depression led GiGi to reach out to her social media community for support, and she was blown away by how many people related to her story. In this episode, we get to see a side of GiGi that she doesn’t usually put front and center, as we explore: How parenting can impact a child’s willingness to “ask for help” Battling an eating disorder in high school...
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08. ONLINE HARASSMENT & COSPLAY w/ Lara Lunardi
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MEET LARA LUNARDI: With almost 8-MILLION followers on social media, Lara Lunardi is known for her work in cosplay (aka costume play) and as an eccentric gaming host and producer. In this episode, Lara is giving a candid, humorous, and inspirational glimpse into her life that we don’t see online, including: Online harassment that she experiences on a regular basis A stalker that she dealt with for over two years (and has never opened up about to the public) Dealing with sexism and misogyny as a woman in the male-dominated gaming industry The confidence it takes to dress up...
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07. BULLIED & TORMENTED BY CELEBRITY KIDS
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Fueled by wealth, status, and materialism, Kate’s childhood bullying experience, at her all-girls private school in Los Angeles, is far from ordinary. In this episode, Kate shares a private recording from May 2021, when her fear of rejection held her back from posting on social media, working on this podcast, and sharing her story. Like many adults, the beliefs she formed during these early experiences with social rejection stuck with her throughout life, and they showed up particularly strong as she began to launch Shame On Shame. Listen to Kate as she processes her...
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06. ADDERALL ABUSE, DIET & MENTAL HEALTH w/ Maggie Sterling
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MEET MAGGIE STERLING: You might already know Maggie as a certified life & weight loss coach, founder of Vibe Club, and host of the Burn Fat With Your Brain Podcast. But what you probably don’t know about Maggie is that from her teenage years to mid-20s, she was caught in a trap of Adderall and Xanax abuse, anxiety, depression, weight struggles, and shame. In this episode of Shame On Shame, Maggie is giving us a glimpse into: Her years of abusing Adderall and other prescription medications How her Mormon upbringing seeded feelings of shame & inadequacy Her experience struggling with...
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05. EMOTIONAL EATING & “SHAME-FASTING” w/ Errin Smith
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MEET ERRIN SMITH: Creator and host of “What We Crave,” the Emotional Eating Summit. After finding herself in a pattern of self-sabotage rooted in fasting and emotional eating, Errin has dedicated herself to unearthing the deeper reasons behind emotional eating. In addition to her 15+ years working in the health & wellness industry, Errin has spent recent years interviewing over 60 doctors and health & mindset experts on emotional eating– why we do it and how to stop it. In this episode you will… Learn how absolutely anyone is prone to emotional eating, even a trained...
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04. LIFE WITH BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER (& OVERCOMING IT)
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[BODY DYSMORPHIA PART 2] What’s life like for someone with Body Dysmorphic Disorder? And can Body Dysmorphic Disorder be cured? In part 2 of this body dysmorphia series, Kate is getting into the nitty-gritty of life with BDD. From phobias of cameras and mirrors to social avoidance, Kate is divulging how BDD took over her life. And finally, she’s revealing the most impactful exercise that enabled her to finally overcome some her greatest body-image-derived fears. Free SHAME ON SHAME Workbook: Learn more: Follow on social:
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03. THE REAL STORY OF HOW I GAINED WEIGHT
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[BODY DYSMORPHIA PART 1] Shame On Shame’s host, Kate Geller, has shared bits and pieces of her experience with body dysmorphic disorder, including when, at five feet tall, she went from 115 lbs. to 180 lbs. However, Kate’s body dysmorphia started years prior to her weight gain; Adderall abuse destroyed her skin while a horrific accident made her practically unrecognizable. In this first installment of our 2-part series on Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Kate is sharing the full story – the real story – of how and why she gained weight. Free SHAME ON SHAME Workbook: Learn more: ...
info_outline[This episode is dedicated to Dominique Newbern, whose tragic death sparked a larger conversation about fatal violence against trans women of color.]
MEET RYAN HOPE: Ryan is the creator, star, and executive producer of the docu-series Hollywood Houseboys. In 2013, Ryan’s show made headlines when his best friend and cast-mate, Dominique Newbern, was brutally murdered, causing them to end production.
Half a decade later, Ryan realized that Hollywood Housewives show was the perfect opportunity to honor Dominique and raise awareness for the injustices faced by the black-queer community.
In this episode you will hear about:
• How Domonique’s murder is just glimpse into the hate crimes against trans women
• LGBTQIA+ terminology, including each letter of the alphabet
• The relationship between religion and felt LGBTQIA+ shame
• Solutions for greater visibility & inclusion
• Ryan’s story of overcoming shame
• And SO much more
Ryan is currently making waves at major companies including, HBO and Disney, as an LGBTQIA+ diversity & inclusion advocate, so you aren listening to an expert.
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