134. Overcoming Shame and Rewriting the Stories that Define our Lives with Kyira Wackett

Speaking about shame, about vulnerability, eating disorders, childhood trauma, and the "shoulds" many people live by makes for a juicy and eye opening conversation. Chatting with Kyira Wackett was all that and more! Kyira came on to share her own story of finding love for herself through discovery, acceptance, vulnerability, and more. _____ Kyira Wackett is a licensed mental health therapist specializing in shame and anxiety. She is the owner of Adversity Rising, a company who equips people with the confidence and skills to write their own stories.  Her work ranges from one on one coaching to corporate wellness packages with a focus on what she calls the anti-band-aid movement or resisting the quick fix in favor of doing the work necessary to make meaningful and sustainable change. The highlight of her work is her signature program, That Life AR, where she walks people through her 5-step therapeutic process she believes can combat any pain point that comes our way because we all deserve to live a life in which we can thrive. Book recommendations from the episode: 📚 All about Love by Bell Hooks: https://www.amazon.com.au/All-About-Love-New-Visions/dp/0060959479 📚 Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown: https://www.amazon.com.au/Atlas-Heart-Meaningful-Connection-Experience/dp/1785043773 _____ Connect with Kyira: 👉 Website: https://www.adversityrising.com 👉 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdqCNF8lI6hq8U2GNQsAJkQ _____ Connect with Katie: 💗 Website: https://www.katieallen.co 💗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katieallencoaching 💗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katieallencoaching