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Untethering Shame

Kyira Wackett
Mental Health
Shame
Parenting
Disappointment
Ambition
Community Support
Body Shame
Shame Resilience
Childhood Trauma
Trauma
Narcissism
Toxic Positivity
Self-Efficacy
Work-Life Balance
Control
Healing Process
Self-Love
Confidence
Emotional Health
Personal Growth

New episodes every Sunday! Shame is the fear of not being good enough or worthy of connection and belonging. This silent plague keeps us tethered to the performance, focused on external validation and approval versus internal rooting. It can disrupt every relationship, thought, and experience if left unchecked. And it's time we say enough. Join licensed mental health therapist, Kyira Wackett, in t... more

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Welcome back to Untethered in Shame. In today's episode, I sit down with Mallary Tenore-Tarpley to explore a part of recovery that is rarely discussed, yet nearly universal: the middle place.

Often, society presents recovery as a binary choice of b... more

In this episode, I am joined by Garrett Wood, clinical hypnotherapist, executive functioning specialist, and founder of Gnosis Therapy, for a grounded conversation about high performance, shame, and sustainable well-being.

Together, we explore why h... more

I am so excited for this conversation today because it’s one I have personally been sitting with, wrestling with, and actively experimenting with over the past few weeks.

We are welcoming back the incredible Abby Payne, who many of you remember from... more

In this episode, I sit down with Chris Mamone to talk about the complex reality of grief. Chris shares his personal experience of losing his son to stillbirth in 2022, and he explains how this massive loss forced him to re-evaluate everything he knew... more

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Recent Guests

Abby Payne
Nurse, coach focusing on screen time and nervous system coaching
Nurse Abby LLC/Digital Detox
Episode: Shame, Screens, and the Nervous System: Why Willpower Isn’t the Problem with Abby Payne
Chris Mamone
Grief coach and host of The Empowered Grief Journey
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Episode: Shame & Loss: Holding Space for What Can’t Be Fixed with Chris Mamone
Mel Dorman
Real estate investor, author, and educator focused on seller financing and community-based wealth
Bank on Your Neighbor (book); Seller Financing Academy
Episode: Shame & Money: Rewriting the Rules of Wealth with Mel Dorman
Kathy Wisniewski
Certified health coach and owner of True and Lasting Wellness.
True and Lasting Wellness
Episode: Shame & Narcissistic Abuse: When Love Slowly Turns Into Self-Abandonment with Kathy Wisniewski
Jemma Haythorne
Body image and food freedom coach, anti-diet advocate
Inspire Wellness
Episode: Shame & Body Confidence: How the Binge-Restrict Cycle Transfers to Work, Life, and Hustle Culture with Jemma Haythorne
Michele Ilich-Daubas
Scam prevention specialist and former senior legal analyst on Meta's law enforcement response team
Episode: Shame & Scams: The Psychology of Deception with Michele Ilich-Daubas. Part 1.
Jessica Fern
Therapist, educator, and author of Polysecure and Transforming the Shame Triangle
Episode: Shame & The Inner Critic: Befriending the Bully and Awakening the Coach
Katie Rössler
Relationship strategist and licensed therapist, creator of The Rebuild Method.
The Rebuild Method
Episode: Shame & Perimenopause: Breaking the Silence and Embracing the Evolution
Salvatore Manzi
Leadership communications coach with over 20 years of experience
Clear and Compelling
Episode: Shame & Speaking Up: Why We Stay Silent and How to Reclaim Our Voice with Salvatore Manzi

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Kyira Wackett
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5.0 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Thank you for talking about shame!

    We need these open, vulnerable conversations about shame. I appreciate Kyira's relatability and how she pairs her expertise and real life experiences in conversation to make each episode extremely valuable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ItsEmRose
    United States6 months ago
  • Incredibly Important Conversations

    I believe shame is at the root of most of our individual and collective pain, and the work Kyira is doing to shine a light on our struggles and shared experiences around this topic is so needed. Kyira leads with curiosity, compassion, and courage while holding space for truly life-changing conversations. Her commitment to human-centered truth-telling is a gift to us all.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lena Papadopoulos
    United Statesa year ago
  • Must listen mental health! 💕

    This podcast is one of those rare shows that allows us all to be truly honest and vulnerable. Kyira is a compassionate communicator and holds space for each guest. Hearing each of these stories allows all of us to also see ourselves and perhaps untether our own experiences. 💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Tracy Piper
    United Statesa year ago
  • Incredible Podcast

    Untethering Shame is an incredible podcast and the host, Kyira Wackett, is a natural at interviewing. She is knowledgeable, yet humble. Laid back and professional. Easy to listen to and very relatable. If you’re looking for a podcast to up-level your self-development and untethering your own shame, I highly recommend you subscribe to this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zabby2019
    United Statesa year ago
  • Real, Raw, Relatable

    This show tackles topics in a thoughtful and intentional way. Kyira is an insightful host who expertly crafts her show with just the right amount of planning and spontaneity. If you’re looking for a show that focuses on the nature of humanity and is committed to the betterment of us all; you’ve found it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dmamone
    United Statesa year ago

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Kyira blends expertise with genuine curiosity to drive life-changing dialogue.
Open, vulnerable conversations about shame that feel needed and relatable.
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Shame, Screens, and the Nervous System: Why Willpower Isn’t the Problem with Abby Payne
Q: What are practical first steps listeners can try right away?
Start with a simple night mode (black and white) automation, then gradually add blocking apps for evening hours, and tailor the plan to one's own lifestyle and triggers.
Shame, Screens, and the Nervous System: Why Willpower Isn’t the Problem with Abby Payne
Q: If willpower alone won't fix this, what approach should people take?
A slow, compassionate taper combined with nervous system coping skills, environmental tweaks (like grayscale at night), and strategic app blocking to reduce friction while building new habits.
Shame, Screens, and the Nervous System: Why Willpower Isn’t the Problem with Abby Payne
Q: What exactly is happening in the brain that makes screens so addictive?
The guest explains that dopamine drives reward and motivation, especially with unpredictable short-form content, and that passive scrolling triggers a dopamine cycle that can hijack motivation, making it hard to disengage.
Shame & Scams: The Psychology of Deception with Michele Ilich-Daubas. Part 1.
Q: How did you go from everything you were doing prior to saying, this is where I'm dedicating my life now?
After being laid off from Meta in 2023, Michele shifted her focus to scam prevention and public education, motivated by her awareness of fraud on the platform.
🎙️Ask Me Anything – E36: How Do I Trust Myself After Picking the Wrong People So Many Times?
Q: How do I even begin to rebuild trust in myself to start dating again?
Start small, listen to your body, practice repair instead of perfection, and anchor to your values to rebuild self-trust.

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What is Untethering Shame about and what kind of topics does it cover?

With a consistent focus on psychology, vulnerability, and practical healing, the show centers conversations around shame, mental health, and personal growth. Episodes frequently explore topics like grief, body image, perfectionism, boundaries, and and the dynamics of relationships, often featuring therapists, coaches, and practitioners who share actionable strategies for compassionate self-work and healthier interactions. Noteworthy is the blend of clinical insight with candid personal storytelling, the recurring emphasis on radical acceptance, and guests who model resilience through trauma, loss, or challenging life transitions. This mix makes it useful for listeners seeking deeper self-understanding or researchers and practitioners lookin... more

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Recent guests on Untethering Shame include:

1. Abby Payne
2. Chris Mamone
3. Mel Dorman
4. Kathy Wisniewski
5. Jemma Haythorne
6. Michele Ilich-Daubas
7. Jessica Fern
8. Katie Rössler

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