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The Lori Clarke Show
by Lori Clarke
Join Lori as she talks with teachers, leaders and creatives - and explores the raw and fascinating life experiences of your neighbour, daughter and friend on topics from parenting and wellness to business and how to live in the present. There is nothing like a good story to give fresh perspective in a place where you may be stuck! These are stories of possibility and the power of becoming.
Episodes
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Ep 103 When Life Doesn't Go as Planned: Infertility, Loss & Building Resilience | Dr. Marlene Duroseau
What happens when you've done everything right - the education, the career, the planning, and your body still doesn't cooperate? In this deeply moving episode of The Lori Clarke Show, resilience expert, fertility health advocate, and organizational leadership doctorate Dr. Marlene C. Duroseau...
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Ep. 102 Binge Eating: Why It’s Not a Willpower Problem with Nan Saysana
Are your cravings trying to tell you something? Most of us treat our relationship with food as a battle of willpower, but after 30 years in the "quicksand" of binge eating, Nan Saysana discovered a life-changing truth: the answer has nothing to do with diets or restriction. In this episode, Lori...
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Ep 101: Breaking the Tape: How to Unlearn the Stories That Are Keeping You Small | Dr. LaNysha Adams
What does it really mean to feel powerful — and why do so many of us keep looking for that power in the wrong places?In this episode, Lori sits down with Dr. LaNysha Adams, author of Me Power, to talk about what happens when someone else's words knock you off course — and how you find your way…
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Ep 100 Part 6| Finding Our Way Home: The “Jailbreak” Moment
“Who were you before the world told you who you should be?” In this milestone 100th episode of The Lori Clarke Show, we conclude the 6-part Shame Out Loud series. This finale explores the "Child and Woman" split and the long, slow walk back to ourselves after a lifetime of silence. Host Lori…
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Ep. 99 | Shame Out Loud Part 5: The Truth We Swallow to Keep the Peace
What if the story you’ve been telling about what hurt you, the compassionate one, the one that makes everyone comfortable, isn't actually true? In Part 5 of the Shame Out Loud series, host Lori Clarke moves beyond "tidy" storytelling. We often manage our trauma narratives to keep them safe for…
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#98 Part 4: Shame, Silence, and Survival
Have you ever realized you’re living by a vow you don’t remember making? In Episode 98 of Shame Out Loud : Part 4 of our six-part series, Lori Clarke, co-host Tammy Valicenti, and guests Dr. Lara Barbir, and Carina Gosch explore what happens after the moment you start surviving instead of living....
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#97 Part 3: Naming the Inner Landscape
What if the parts of you that once kept you safe are now the very things keeping you stuck? In Shame Out Loud (Part 3), host Lori Clarke sits down with co-host Tammy Valicenti (EMDR specialist and founder of TransformSolution) and guest Carina Ghosh for a raw, soulful roundtable inspired by…
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#96 Part 2: Entering The Forest
What if the part of you that checks out, goes quiet, or keeps you on high alert… isn’t broken, just protecting you? This episode is Part Two of a six-part series exploring the reading Child and Woman. In this episode, Lori and psychotherapist Tammy Valicenti explore the forest: that inner place…
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#95 Part 1: Child and Woman
Have you ever felt a moment split your life into a before and an after, even if you couldn’t explain why? This episode begins not with a conversation, but with a story. Child and Woman is a piece of creative writing told through myth and image: a mirror, a locked bathroom door, running water, and…
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#95 Part 1: Child and Woman
Have you ever felt a moment split your life into a before and an after, even if you couldn’t explain why? This episode begins not with a conversation, but with a story. Child and Woman is a piece of creative writing told through myth and image: a mirror, a locked bathroom door, running water, and…
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#93 It’s Safe to Begin Again
What does it really mean to begin again? In this Shame Out Loud reflection, Lori explores the courage it takes to start from a new place — not because we failed before, but because we’ve grown beyond what once kept us safe. This episode is for those who: have outgrown old patterns and beliefs...
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#92 It's Time to Disappoint Them
In this second introduction to the Child and Woman series inside Shame Out Loud, Lori Clarke offers deeper context for the story she’s been slowly, carefully telling. This episode explores the difference between what’s visible on the outside and what’s carried on the inside — and how family...
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#91 Shame Out Loud: Child and Woman - An Introduction
This series began with a question I didn’t know how to answer for a long time: What happens after something painful occurs—especially when the care, protection, or validation we needed never came? Child and Woman is a six-part series inside the Shame Out Loud space, drawn from lived experience…
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#90 Distasteful Honey | From My Pen
In this episode of The Upside Down, Lori Clarke reads “Distasteful Honey,” a creative writing and exploration of memory, harm, and the long arc of healing. Through luminous storytelling and dreamlike symbolism, she reflects on how words coated in sweetness can conceal cruelty, how silence becomes…
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#89 Fix your sleep, change your life
What if your anxiety, PTSD symptoms, or burnout aren’t just “in your head”… but rooted in your sleep? Most people never learn how deeply sleep quality shapes their mental health—and how unresolved sleep-breathing issues can quietly sabotage healing. In this episode, Lori sits down with Dr. Barry...
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#88 Skincare For the Midlife Woman
The Midlife Skin Reset with Caire Beauty. One day, you wake up, put on your makeup, and suddenly ask yourself, “When did my eyelids start behaving like this?” Welcome to midlife skin — the stage no one warned us about. Today I’m joined by Celeste Lee, co-founder of Caire Beauty, a science-driven...
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#87 The Mindset for Healing
Most of us carry wounds from childhood. Riana Milne helps you recognize yours, then gives you the tools to heal, date smarter, and build a life you actually want. Global life & love coach and childhood trauma recovery specialist Riana Milne joins me to explore how our early experiences shape the...
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#86 Let’s Talk About Poop | The 8 Root Causes of Constipation
We’re going there — because everyone does it, but no one talks about it. Constipation, gut health, stress, emotions, and what your poop is trying to tell you. Lori and guest expert Melissa Klepacki, founder of www.startpoopingbetter.com, dig into the real root causes (and a few myths) of why you...
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#85 Rest. Reset. Connect. Act. — A New Way to Thrive with Caitlin Morris
If you’ve ever felt burned out, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself, this episode will speak to your soul. Lori sits down with Caitlin Morris, a holistic health and leadership coach and founder of coachingwithcaitlin.com, to explore how we can move from surviving to thriving. Caitlin…
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#84 Food: Forget Control. Be in Charge. with Michelle May, M.D.
Are you ready to rebuild your relationship with food from the inside out? Dr. Michelle May, recovered yo-yo dieter and founder of Am I Hungry?, joins Lori Clarke to share how mindful eating can help you escape diet culture and reconnect with your body’s wisdom. Learn how to trust your hunger...
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#83 The River and Eye | (From My Pen)
A story about reflection, renewal, and the quiet alchemy of healing. Through poetic prose and vivid imagery, Lori Clarke shares an original fable about a warrior who must face her own brokenness and meet what she once turned away from. The River and Eye is a symbolic journey through battle, loss,...
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#82 She Got A Way | (From My Pen)
✨ Sometimes the way isn’t left or right. Sometimes it’s up. This is something new—different from my guest conversations. In The Upside Down, I share my own authentic words through creative writing. Creative writing doesn’t always follow a straight line. These reflections may not be organized like...
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# 81 PCOS, Insulin Resistance & The Hormone Doctors Miss
If you’ve ever been told “your labs look fine” while your body loudly disagrees, this episode is for you. Lori sits down with Dr. Ali Chappell—nutrition scientist, reproductive endocrinology researcher, and registered dietitian—to reframe PCOS and beyond through the lens of the hormone most of us...
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# 80 Brandon Lee on Childhood Trauma, Emotional Fluency & Finding Your Genius
Brandon Lee, founder of Discovering Your Genius, shares his journey through family pressure and loss with honesty and heart. At 12, he faced suicidal ideation. At 14, he lost his best friend. With no tools to process emotions, he struggled—until he began learning how to reframe self-talk and...
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#79 Your Body Remembers—Here’s How to Heal It
If you’ve ever felt disconnected, “not enough,” or weighed down by old stories, this conversation will give you hope. Lori Clarke sits down with psychotherapist, EMDR specialist, and speaker Tammy Valicenti to explore how trauma lives in the body—and how healing begins when we listen to it....
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# 78 What Are You Calling In?
Feeling stuck in the waiting space, holding dreams that won’t seem to arrive? In this episode, Lori Clarke shares one powerful story about returning to her authentic self, navigating self-doubt, and finding freedom in the process. With journaling prompts and gentle guidance, you’ll discover new...
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# 77 The Mocktail Movement: Why Choices Matter at Social Gatherings
✨ New Episode ✨ Laura Nelson of Sober Life Rocks joins us to talk about navigating alcohol-free choices at work events, conferences, and social gatherings—without guilt or pressure. 🎙️ We cover: • Quiet pressures to drink • How to make events more inclusive • Why offering mocktails matters •...
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#76 Food, Feelings, and Finding Balance: Simple Steps That Help with Dr. Jillian Lampert on Disordered Eating
Struggling with body image, food rules, and the sea of mixed messages around eating and weight? In this honest and empowering conversation, Dr. Jillian Lampert from The Emily Program joins Lori Clarke to break down the real story behind eating disorders and how they affect us all. Dr. Lampert...
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#75 From Stuck to Strong: Real-Life CBT Hacks with expert J Cangialosi.
Get practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and overwhelm with therapist J Cangialosi, LCPC from Relief Mental Health. This episode offers new hope for those facing mental health struggles. J shares why cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is such a powerful tool for changing thought...
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#74 Discover how to enjoy dating again—get the answers now with Caroline Millet
Dating apps can leave you tired, frustrated, and feeling like you’re stuck in a loop. If you’ve been wondering why swiping left and right feels more exhausting than exciting, you’re not alone. Dating burnout is real—and you can break out of it. In this video, coach and former matchmaker Caroline...
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#73 Eating Disorders & Why Diet Culture Feels Impossible to Escape
What if everything you know about eating disorders is incomplete? Gretchen Wallace MS, RD, CD, joins Lori Clarke to break down the silent struggles many face, often hiding in plain sight. Gretchen explains why eating disorders go far beyond stereotypes, how social media stirs up confusion, and…
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#72 The Truth About Sleep: Honest Answers for Exhausted People with Dr. Elizabeth Benge
Ready to feel better every day? Hit play on this episode to get real answers about sleep from Dr. Lizzie Benge, Harvard Medical School sleep physician. We break down what makes you tired, the difference between fatigue and true sleepiness, and the science behind better rest. No jargon, just easy...
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#71 From Trauma To Inner Peace with Dr. Lara Barbir
In this honest and moving talk, Dr. Lara Barbir, a clinical psychologist, shares her journey through trauma and depression. She explains how EMDR, mindfulness, and self-compassion helped her recover. These tools gave her a way to reconnect with herself and build a healthier life. Dr. Barbir talks...
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Breaking the Silence: Let’s Talk Male Sexual Health
Join Dr. Justin Houman, a urologist specializing in men’s health, as he discusses why men often avoid talking about their health. In this episode, he addresses important topics such as erectile dysfunction (ED), low testosterone, hormone balance, and overall wellness. Dr. Houman sheds light on...
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#69 Happiness
Discover how to tap into the happiness your body and environment can bring with Janice Kaplan, the author of What Your Body Knows About Happiness: Unexpected Ways to Find Gratitude, Happiness, and Joy. In this engaging episode, Janice shares practical techniques for connecting your mind and body…
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# 68 Why
Ever wonder why someone starts a podcast? In this episode, Lori Clarke shares the powerful, personal reasons behind her decision to create a space where stories are celebrated and voices are heard. From a profound life-changing vision at 17 to the small moments that redefined her self-worth, Lori...
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#67 Postpartum Depression & Anxiety
Elisabeth shares her vulnerability of postpartum depression and anxiety and talks about Motherhood being a journey full of surprises, challenges, and emotions that no one fully prepares us for. In this insightful conversation, Elisabeth shares her deeply personal experience with postpartum...
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#66 Surrogacy
Discover the incredible story behind The Miles We Run by Alison Beder Solway. In this inspiring interview, Alison shares her heartfelt journey through high-risk pregnancy, fertility challenges, and surrogacy. She opens up about the emotional toll, the lessons learned, and the unwavering hope that...
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#65 Hypnosis
Rewriting Your Story: How Hypnotherapy Can Change Self-Beliefs, overcome fears, shift perspectives, and foster personal growth. Suzi Nance is a certified hypnotherapist and author of Break Free of Negative Beliefs and The Weight That Clings to Them. In this discussion with Lori, Suzi shares how...
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#64 The Dual Nature of Shame: Internal vs External
In this conversation on TLCS, Lori explores the complex emotions of shame, highlighting the distinction between internal and external shame. She shares her personal experiences, illustrating how external judgments can lead to internalized shame that affects self-perception and emotional…
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#63 Fool
Part 2: Involved in a toxic relationship? Just move on, end it, right? What if the relationship is with a family member or someone you thought would be there for you? This week, on TLCS, Lori talks about how she understood, forgave, and let go of a damaging relationship with someone close to her....
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#62 Fool
Part 1: Are you in a toxic relationship? Just move on, end it, right? What if that relationship is with a family member or someone you thought would be there for you? This week on TLCS, Lori shares a poignant excerpt from her journal about breaking free from a toxic and unhealthy relationship....
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#61 Sabotage
Have you ever wondered if you're not the only one standing in the way of your success? Self-doubt often shows up as negative self-talk, isolation, regret, and fear of feedback. These behaviors are more common than you might think, and they often stem from a belief that we aren't worthy of…
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#60 Normal
For many of us, our understanding of "normal" was shaped during our youth as we sought to please others and feel safe in our environment. For me, normal meant being in survival mode day and night for many years. It took reaching a point of exhaustion for me to pause and reflect on whether I...
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# 59 Part 1: Finding Compassion and Empowerment In Menopause
In Part 1 of this 3-part series, Lori shares her personal experience with menopause and the challenges she faces. She refers to menopause as 'Meno-slap' because it felt like a sudden jolt rather than a pause, especially with the physical symptoms, hot flashes, bloating, hair loss, and anxiety, to...
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#58 Survival Mode
"We can leave our survivor modes behind and move forward into the life that we are so worthy of living." In this conversation, Lori reflects on her experience of being in a toxic relationship and its impact on her life. She realizes she no longer needs to be in survivor mode and can let go of the...
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#57 Somatic Experience and Internal Family Systems with Melina McConnell
In this conversation, Melina McConnell, a somatic trauma therapist, discusses the concepts of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic Experiencing. She explains how different parts of ourselves, such as the inner critic and protector parts, can impact our experiences of shame and trauma. Melina...
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#56 Root Chakra: Emotions, Memory, and Energy
In this conversation, Lori and Ilene talk about the Root Chakra and how this area particularly relates to emotions, memory, and energy. Highlighting the importance of doing root chakra work to release blockages, open up the other chakras, and explore the root's impact on our sense of belonging,...
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#55 Shame In The Body With Ilene Leshinsky
"It is not your shame. It was their shame, and they put it on you!" is the best takeaway from Episode #55 with Ilene Leshinsky, psychotherapist, intuitive energy healer, body image specialist, and author of the book Reflections Of A Fat Girl. I invite you to listen, observe, and become curious as...
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#54 Becoming Curious: Who Am I?
Who are you? Now that’s a loaded question, just three words that hold significant weight. Now all of this is just a step in the process of getting to where we are meant to be and thriving; we start losing sight of who we are and our personal purpose along the way. This process of discomfort helps...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join Lori as she talks with teachers, leaders and creatives - and explores the raw and fascinating life experiences of your neighbour, daughter and friend on topics from parenting and wellness to business and how to live in the present. There is nothing like a good story to give fresh perspective in a place where you may be stuck! These are stories of possibility and the power of becoming.
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