Shame-less Stories
Shame-less Stories
Podcast Description
What is a Shame-less Story?
Shame can lead individuals to withdraw, hide or deny their feelings and experiences, creating a cycle of isolation and further shame.
In this brand new podcast, led by Sarah Lloyd, PR expert and storyteller, Sarah aims to open up a dialogue around stories that may have held us back in the past, and how they have contributed to stepping fully into our power.
Expect real and raw storytelling, and an opportunity to embrace vulnerability to promote understanding, compassion and connection. Sarah invites listeners to find solace in shared experiences,
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as trauma recovery, personal empowerment, and emotional healing, featuring episodes that delve into profound stories like Ryan Harland's journey from abuse to activism and Sara Goode's transformation from survival to thriving. Each episode emphasizes vulnerability as a pathway to understanding and connection.
What is a Shame-less Story?
Shame can lead individuals to withdraw, hide or deny their feelings and experiences, creating a cycle of isolation and further shame.
In this brand new podcast, led by Sarah Lloyd, PR expert and storyteller, Sarah aims to open up a dialogue around stories that may have held us back in the past, and how they have contributed to stepping fully into our power.
Expect real and raw storytelling, and an opportunity to embrace vulnerability to promote understanding, compassion and connection. Sarah invites listeners to find solace in shared experiences,
In this episode of Shame-less Stories, I am joined by the compassionate, wise, and quietly rebellious Kerry Tottingham, co-founder of A Brilliant Thing CIC, author of Healing-Centred Transformation, and co-creator of the Brilliant Box coaching cards.
Together, we explore what it means to build a values-led business in a system that often rewards burnout, compliance, and shame. Kerry shares her powerful framework for healing-centred design, blending trauma-informed practice, creative coaching, and systems thinking, to help individuals and organisations design work that truly works for them.
You will hear all about:
How Kerry turned her lived experience of caregiving, chronic illness, and community work into a transformational framework
Why ”selling” can feel icky and how to shift toward inviting, not pitching
The difference between trauma-informed and healing-centred approaches
How entrepreneurs and changemakers can build businesses with wellbeing at the core
Practical rituals and rhythms that ground you in chaotic times
Why Kerry and her team delete all their emails every August (!), and what happened when others followed suit
Building a future with collective care, rebellion, and brilliance at the centre
Upcoming Event: Mend, Tend & Change the Future
Where: GRIT Studios, Manchester.
When: 21st June 2025.
A joyful, action-oriented event for founders, freelancers, and changemakers with workshops, speakers, markets, and live storytelling
Find out more here: https://brilliantthing.co.uk/2025event/
Connect with Kerry & A Brilliant Thing CIC:
Website: brilliantthing.co.uk
Instagram: @abrilliantthing
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