Owning Audacity: Yes, I Am Too Much

In this conversation, Sheena talks to Allison Guillbault, a trauma therapist who now also coaches, speaks, and hosts retreats. She shares how embracing being “too much” became a turning point after years of shrinking herself, and reframes “too much” as confidence, vulnerability, discernment, and reciprocity. She discusses cycle-breaking around guilt, perfectionism, and wealth, arguing women should pursue money and talk about it. Allison describes leaving a corporate career to become a therapist, trusting intuition amid uncertainty. She offers retreats in Bali and New Orleans, a 12-week group program “Uncaged,” and the “Woke Bitch” rage room. She also recounts her atypical IVF journey, its cost, and how becoming a mom added new values to her life. Show notes: 00:00 Meet Alison 01:12 Owning Her Height 02:17 Yes I Am Too Much 03:52 A Moment of rising up 07:28 Confidence Without Armor 10:16 Healing And Uncertainty 13:50 Origin Story Too Much 15:52 Career Leap To Therapy 21:10 Mom Guilt 24:53 Childhood Roots Of Independence 33:38 Cycle Breaker Money Talk 42:08 Breaking Generational Cycles 42:59 Raising a Bold Daughter 43:47 Therapy and Retreat Offerings 46:25 Uncaged and Somatic Audacity 52:35 Betting on Yourself 53:40 Woke Bitch Screamy Calls 57:55 Rage as Regulation 01:02:26 IVF Journey 01:12:07 Motherhood and Slower Living 01:18:28 Permission to Define Yourself 01:21:37 Where to Find Allison