EPISODE · Aug 8, 2025 · 35 MIN
Goodbye Shame With Anna Schocket
from Thriving Adoptees - Let's Thrive · host Anna Schocket, Simon Benn
Guilt is feeling bad about what we've done. Shame is feeling bad about who we are. And it's the feeling that fuels imposter syndrome. What if there was another way? Listen in as adoptive mother Anna talks about owning our own story WITHOUT shame.Anna Schocket, a single adoptive mother, embarked on a heartfelt journey to pen this book as a way to open a dialogue about adoption with her young daughter.With a career as a senior executive in Talent Development, Anna leveraged her learning background and her belief in the power of teachable moments to create a meaningful resource for other adoptive and nontraditional families.Anna and her daughter thrive together in Oakland, California.Here's the link to her kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1640715224/the-heart-that-found-you-childrens-picture-book?ref=diwwpjFind out more about Anna and her book here: https://www.netgalley.com/widget/915622/redeem/a676056001beb20d9eaa66425ec10ca911497ff86a19cee3c4282df828a32249https://annaschocket.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaschocket/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575153751146# Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only. Seek qualified advice if you need help.
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Guilt is feeling bad about what we've done. Shame is feeling bad about who we are. And it's the feeling that fuels imposter syndrome. What if there was another way? Listen in as adoptive mother Anna talks about owning our own story WITHOUT shame.
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