Ep 17 - I Was Intolerant to My Life: Annalie Howling on Becoming Unapologetic

In this week’s episode, Dr Connie sits down with Annalie Howling, a highly qualified performance coach with over 20 years of experience working with business leaders, elite athletes, and members of the armed forces, including ex-UK Special Forces. Annalie discusses her journey from a turbulent childhood to becoming a sought-after speaker, author, and EMDR certified global practitioner. She shares her insights on how shame and her people-pleasing nature have impacted her life and work. Annalie also elaborates on her book ‘Unapologetic: Unshackle Your Shame. Reclaim Your Power,’ and her personal experiences, including her breakthrough moment during a training in San Francisco and the importance of community and vulnerability. She concludes with her latest ventures, including retreats in Lisbon and France, aimed at fostering genuine connections and personal growth. 01:03 Meet Annalie Howling04:39 Violent Childhood Shame06:39 Escape Through Work07:29 Burnout Wake Up Call08:10 Coaching Breakthrough13:27 Good Girl & People Pleasing15:10 Fawn Response Explained19:27 Survivor Shame Reframed24:42 Sharing Stories Heals25:39 Love Without Secrets26:40 Freed From Shame27:12 Patriarchy And Compliance31:34 Life After Shame35:06 Inner Child Reframe37:39 Work With Annalie ANNALIE HOWLING·      Instagram: @AnnalieHowlingGET IN TOUCHJoin the community:@StoriesWithoutShame on InstagramSign up for the Stories Without Shame newsletter to join the movement.