Ep 22 - High-Achieving, Still Unworthy? Dr. Adia Gooden On Cultivating Unconditional Self-Worth

In this week's episode of Speak Shame, Dr Connie Kerali interviews Dr. Adia Gooden, a licensed clinical psychologist and expert on self-worth, self-compassion, and mental health. Dr. Adia shares her journey from growing up in Pasadena, California with professional parents, to becoming a renowned psychologist and speaker. She delves into the impact of early life challenges on her sensitivity to others' feelings, and how her academic and personal struggles with worthiness guided her career choice. Dr. Adia and Dr Connie discuss the importance of understanding self-worth stories, practicing self-compassion, and the layers of performance and vulnerability. Dr. Adia also opens up about her personal experiences with shame and depression, emphasising the need to reconnect with one's unconditional self-worth. The episode concludes with practical steps for listeners to begin their journey towards self-worth and self-compassion, along with a tribute to Dr. Adia's inspiring grandmother.01:20 Introducing Dr Adia Gooden02:53 Chapter One: Pasadena Roots03:29 Early Seeds of Self Doubt05:29 Why She Became a Psychologist09:12 Chasing Worth Through Achievement12:31 Rewrite Your Self Worth Stories15:27 The Masks We Wear17:56 First Steps Into Vulnerability21:48 Four Steps of Self Compassion25:42 A Shame Story and Healing29:17 Unconditional Self Worth Defined31:16 How to Work With Dr Adia32:43 Remarkable Woman: Nana TributeDR. ADIA GOODENEmail: [email protected]: DrAdiaGooden.comGET IN TOUCHJoin the community:@StoriesWithoutShame on InstagramSign up for the Stories Without Shame newsletter to join the movement.