Letting Go of Deep Shame and Rebuilding Confidence w/Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers

Welcome to Compassiviste Dialogues. I'm Ali, your host, and my mission with this podcast is to shed light on critical social and environmental issues worldwide, exploring avenues for positive change. ABOUT GUEST: Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers is a licensed psychotherapist, best-selling author, researcher, and professor emerita whose work explores the intersection of relational health, parenting, spiritual intimacy, and social justice. Her perspectives have been featured in Spirituality & Health, Refinery 29, Medium, and numerous media outlets including podcasts, radio, and television. She is known for addressing how shame and cultural narratives can affect relationships, parenting, and personal confidence. Her latest release, Shameless Parenting, became a bestseller in eight categories and offers guidance on raising confident, shame-resilient children. Dr. Sellers is the founder of the Northwest Institute on Intimacy, which trains professionals in healthy relational and emotional frameworks. She also launched InannaRising.org — a support and training network for therapists integrating advanced therapeutic approaches and equity initiatives in mental health care. Follow Dr. Tina on Instagram @DrTinaShameless. KEY NOTES: Healing from Shame and Moral Wounds Healing from Shame Rooted in Belief Systems Why Healing Should Be Accessible to All Rediscovering Personal Identity and Wholeness How Marketing Taps Into Our Emotional Triggers TIMESTAMPS: 01:30 – Intro   02:56 – Who Is Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers?   10:32 – Beyond Biology: Rethinking Intimacy and Identity   22:04 – How Belief Systems and Media Shape Relationships and Self-Image   36:21 – From Harm to Healing: Seeking Clarity in a Culture of Silence   42:04 – Capitalism, Influence, and the Beauty Myth   52:21 – How Body Ideals Are Marketed as Empowerment   54:20 – How Religious Views on Intimacy Have Evolved Over Time   59:30 – Eight Principles for Respectful and Healthy Connection   01:08:07 – Ancient Traditions Celebrating Love and Connection   01:15:26 – Breaking the Cycle of Shame, Power, and Silence   01:28:27 – Making Emotional Healing More Accessible   01:30:17 – Redefining Returns: Viewing Healing as an Investment   01:36:22 – What Healing Really Means   01:43:40 – When Would Tina Invest in Gold?   01:50:57 – One Piece of Advice for Listeners   01:57:03 – Outro  THINGS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST: https://www.tinaschermersellers.com/ TO LEARN MORE AND STAY CONNECTED: 🌐 Visit our website: https://compassivistedialogues.com/ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qt8cYHeIcDmDV8zPKNxMw 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/compassiviste-dialogues/id1735926709 CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Compassiviste/61555898333856/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/compassiviste/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@compassiviste Twitter: https://twitter.com/compassiviste LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compassiviste/ Tune in, follow, and embark on this insightful journey with us. Your vision's transformation begins now. 🚀🌟 Disclaimer: This content is intended for discussion and reflection. It does not promote political, religious, or election-related agendas.