In this touching episode we welcome Winnie Chan Wang, who bravely shares her personal journey through shame. Winnie was raped by a trusted friend and continued to have a relationship with him for three years which resulted in the dissolution of her marriage and the alienation from her daughters. Through her hardship she found her path to self love and her inspiring efforts to help others overcome their own shame. Winnie's story is a testament to the power of vulnerability and healing.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

02:55 - Winnie's story

04:44 - Feelings accumulated from sexual abuse, being a vulnerable immigrant

07:07 - Entering a codependent relationship

08:29 - Bond with male friend turns into rape

12:03 - Having an affair with my rapist

14:34 - Negative self talk

16:09 - Having a second affair

19:24 - Coming clean to husband

23:10 - How to cope with parental alienation

29:39 - Winnie connects with her younger self

32:59 - Winnie’s message to YOU

36:58 - Who and what are guides? How to connect

39:45 - The process of sharing to release shame

42:28 - How Winnie's relationship with herself has evolved

44:00 - Connect with Winnie

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Website: https://www.mindfulhealingheart.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MindfulHealingHeart/

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

02:17 - What was married, family life like?

04:01 - How my husband’s mistress approached me

10:17 - Confronting my husband

12:28 - Fearful the relationship would continue

14:40 - Holding my husband's shame of cheating

19:36 - Alcohol, porn addiction and multiple affairs

22:14 - Catalyst moment

25:56 - What I learned about myself

27:54 - Michelle connects with younger self

32:32 - Revisiting the other woman years later

38:25 - Why is it important to share your shame?

Connect with Eleni Mitas

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@elenimitas/

Soul Sisters Get Real Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SoulSisters.GetReal/

Galactic Guidance Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@Galactic_Guidance/

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In this episode we explore the profound impact of failure on personal and business aspects of life. Our guest, Rob Allan, shares his story of navigating the aftermath of his successful business' downfall during the global financial crisis of 2008. As he grapples with feelings of shame and self-worth, Rob embarks on a transformative journey to redefine his values and shed the cycle of external validation. Discover how Rob's experience led him to found 'Approval Removal' and gain insights into his upcoming book. Join the conversation on embracing vulnerability, overcoming shame, and finding self-love.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

02:41 - Rob’s childhood and back story

09:19 - Rising the ladder of success in business

11:49 - The perfect storm: when it all comes crashing down

15:13 - Business struggles lead to breakdown of marriage?

16:19 - What does failure feel like?

19:45 - How to pull oneself out of a depression

21:56 - Rob’s lowest moment

24:53 - Approval Removal: turning your greatest challenge into your greatest gift

29:11 - Why do we seek external validation?

33:12 - Deep programming

35:07 - Why is does ‘the top’ feel unsatisfying?

37:42 - Rob connects in with his younger self

42:48 - Rob's message to YOU

Connect with Eleni Mitas

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@elenimitas/

Soul Sisters Get Real Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SoulSisters.GetReal/

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Connect with Rob Allan

Website: https://www.approvalremoval.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@approval.removal/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/approval-removal/

#shinefromshame #shiningthelightonshame #thrivenotsurvive #storiesofreinvention

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