Shame of Stroke Survival (with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor)
05/24/21 • 35 min
What’s it like recovering from a stroke where you lost everything? Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor shares her journey of how experiencing a near-death brain hemorrhage helped her achieve inner peace. Her new book “Whole Brain Living” describes how we can all achieve connectedness, love, and healing by training our brains.
Get connected with Dr. Jill below.
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What’s it like recovering from a stroke where you lost everything? Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor shares her journey of how experiencing a near-death brain hemorrhage helped her achieve inner peace. Her new book “Whole Brain Living” describes how we can all achieve connectedness, love, and healing by training our brains.
Get connected with Dr. Jill below.
You can support Unshaming at patreon.com/unshaming. #StayUnshaming with us at instagram.com/unshaming and unshamingpodcast.com.
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Why do we fear death and dying so much? What is it like to stare it in the face with a diagnosis of Cancer?
In this episode, children's author Sharon Frances and her partner Matthew Rodriguez openly discuss their personal experiences with Cancer. Sharon is a Breast Cancer survivor while Matthew lost his last wife to Throat Cancer. They are the co-founders of the Well Beings Studio, a non profit using the arts to help children with Cancer express themselves.
You can read their books here:
- Little Green Monster: Cancer Magic! By Sharon Frances (formerly Chappell)
- Wet Wings: Poetry through Breast Cancer, By Sharon Frances (formerly Chappell)
- Shifting with the Tides: Yoga Poems for All Ages, By Sharon Frances (formerly Chappell)
- Scoops of Joy, By Matthew Rodriguez and Sharon Frances
References to Windows and Mirrors in children’s literature:
- Emily Seed, 1988, Curriculum as Window and Mirror
- Diversity in Children’s Literature with Windows and Mirrors
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Shame of Surviving Sexual Abuse (with Shaun T)
This episode contains candid descriptions of sexual abuse and child molestation — listener discretion is advised. In this episode, Shaun T tells his story of surviving child molestation by his mother’s boyfriend. He discusses how he forgave his abuser and ultimately learned to forgive himself. He also shares how his experiences made him a better partner, father, and person.
Shaun T is one of the most iconic fitness influencers in the world. His message of trust and believe has flourished into an entire brand that has impacted millions of lives.
If you or someone you know is being or has been sexually abused, and would like help, please find resources below:
- National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE
- Chat with a trained specialist RAINN.org
- Resources for survivors and allies
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