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,
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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,
Trigger Warnings: This episode contains discussion of childhood abuse, bullying, trauma and addiction. Please take care of yourself while listening.
In this episode of Shameless Stories, Sarah Lloyd speaks with online business mentor, coach, and energy healer Gemma Went about her journey of moving through deep shame into healing, empowerment, and purpose.
Gemma shares openly about growing up with undiagnosed ADHD, carrying the weight of childhood trauma, abuse, and bullying, and how shame shaped her identity for decades. From being an angry, risk-taking young woman to becoming a conscious entrepreneur and healer, Gemma’s story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and breaking free from cycles of silence.
Together, Sarah and Gemma explore:
What shame really is and how it shows up in our bodies, minds, and businesses
The impact of late ADHD diagnosis and the shame of “feeling different” as a child
How both big trauma and “little” trauma create the same shame responses in the body
The link between entrepreneurship, visibility, and shame in the online business world
How energy healing, somatic work, and mindset shifts can clear the weight of shame
Why breaking cycles of silence helps future generations live freer, shameless lives
Gemma also shares how she now supports entrepreneurs through The Lighthouse, blending strategy, energy clearing, and ethical business growth to help clients release shame, heal limiting beliefs, and thrive without comparison or judgement.
If you’ve ever carried shame around who you are, felt “too much” or “not enough,” or struggled with visibility and worth in business or life, this conversation will resonate deeply.
About Our Guest – Gemma Went
Gemma Went is an online business mentor, certified mindset coach, and energy practitioner. Through her company The Lighthouse, she helps entrepreneurs grow and scale consciously, combining strategy with deep healing work to create sustainable success.
Check out Gemma’s website here: https://www.lighthouse.online/
Follow Gemma on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/gemmawent/
Fancy being on the show and/or part of the book? Connect with Host Sarah Lloyd through her website https://www.iamsarahlloyd.com/ and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iam_sarahlloyd/
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