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What if the things that offend us most are actually revealing our deepest shame? In this episode, we explore the uncomfortable truth about why we get triggered, defensive, and downright offended—and how these reactions are often signposts pointing directly to the shame we're carrying. We'll unpack the difference "telling it like it is" and the use of "love" when it comes sharing our moments of offense. Examine why some people seem perpetually offended while others let things roll off their backs, and discover how facing our shame head-on can actually free us from the exhausting cycle of being constantly triggered. This isn't about toughening up or "getting over it" it's about getting honest about what's really happening beneath the surface when someone's words cut a little too deep. Be sure to follow the host on IG: @shesooshameless Feature IG: @markwhereyouat The Shameless Brand Website: www.shamelessthebrand.com With love, light and authenticity, Shamelessly Sara J.

What happens when we stop running from our stories and start learning from them? Join myself and Mark Anthony for raw, unfiltered conversations about the moments that shaped us and the courage it takes to move beyond them. Each episode dives deep into the messy middle of transformation, where regret meets resilience and hindsight becomes clarity. Sometimes the breakthrough comes from doing the opposite of what everyone expects leaning into discomfort instead of avoiding it, or finding stillness when the world demands action. Adversity isn't just an obstacle; it's often the very friction that polishes us into who we're meant to become. No sugar-coating, no perfect endings just honest dialogue about what it really takes to let go and move forward. Because sometimes the only way out is through. Please be sure to leave a comment if you too have had to move past some shame in your life just to see the glory on the other side. IG: @Shesooshameless IG: @Markwhereyouat (feature) Website: www.shamelessthebrand.com

In today's episode, we explore the foundational pathway from cultivating gratitude through gaining fresh perspective to ultimately writing your vision and transforming it into an actionable plan. Discover how these interconnected elements create the roadmap from where you are now to where you want to be. Allow this story time to transform how you perceive, recieve and accept the life that you create through your words, belief and aspirations. Be sure to check out the website for blog updates, and follow the Shameless Brand IG. Website: www.shamelessthebrand.com IG: Shesooshameless

Welcome to the Shameless Brand. Here is a candid conversation hosted by Sara J. the shameless curator on the Sincerely Shameless podcast , featuring Brit.Chappell. Join me as I explore the lies we tell ourselves about purpose, the emptiness that comes from recreating someone else's life, and the terrifying freedom of finally asking: what do I actually want? IG: Shesooshameless IG: Brit.Chappell Website: www.shamelessthebrand.com

Join me today on the Sincerely Shameless podcast as I explore the lies we tell ourselves about purpose, the emptiness that comes from recreating someone else's life, and the terrifying freedom of finally asking: what do I actually want? I didnt do this one all by myself, Brit Chappell, comedian and content creator joined me and this is one conversation you do not want to miss. Be sure to visit the website www.shamelessthebrand.com for blog post, updates on the podcast and new content. IG: Shesooshameless Feature: @brit.chappell

Hey there, welcome back to the Sincerely, Shameless Podcast. I'm Sara J, and today we're diving into three words that can either inspire you or make you want to hide under a blanket - purpose, process, and planning. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to have it all figured out, or if you've been stuck in the cycle of big dreams but no clear path forward, this one's for you. Because here's what I've learned: shame loves to whisper that you should already know your purpose, that you should have a perfect process, and that real people have detailed plans. But what if that's not how it actually works? Today, we're going to break down these three intimidating concepts into something much more human and approachable. We'll explore how to discover purpose without the pressure, develop processes that actually fit your life, and create plans that guide you instead of paralyzing you. Because the truth is, you don't need to have it all mapped out to start moving forward. Sometimes the best thing you can do is take the next right step. Feature: Adiyah Bell IG: @adiyahdani_xo

We've talked about choosing wisely and investing in your own healing. Today, we're addressing the energy leak that sabotages both: our obsession with everyone else's story. You know the drill. You're scrolling through updates, analyzing someone's career move, dissecting their relationship choices, or wondering how they afford that lifestyle. Meanwhile, your own opportunities are sitting right there, waiting for the attention you're giving to strangers and acquaintances. Here's what we've forgotten: every minute spent mining someone else's business is a minute stolen from building your own. Every mental cycle wasted on their decisions is processing power unavailable for your growth. The phrase "mind your own business" isn't just about politeness it's about protection. When you're constantly reaching into other people's pockets, checking their progress, comparing their timeline to yours, you're not present for the blessings trying to find you in your own life. Its called pocket watching, and there is no glory in that! Today we're exploring the hidden cost of curiosity about everyone else's path, why minding your business is actually a superpower, and how to redirect that investigative energy toward the opportunities you're currently missing. Because your breakthrough isn't hiding in someone else's highlight reel, it's waiting in the work you're not doing while you're busy watching theirs. IG: Shesooshameless Website: www.shamelessthebrand.com If you want to share your own personal shameless stories, be sure to email us at [email protected]

Last week we explored choosing wisely among life's options. Today, we're tackling one of the most important and most avoided decisions: the choice to truly heal. Here's the uncomfortable truth: real healing costs something. It demands time you don't think you have, energy you're already spent, and a willingness to sit with discomfort that our quick-fix culture has trained us to avoid. We live in a world where every problem supposedly has a shortcut. But deep healing, the kind that actually transforms rather than temporarily soothes, doesn't come with a discount code. It can't be rushed, cheapened, or outsourced to the latest trending technique. Today we're examining why we keep looking for healing on sale, what happens when we bargain with our own recovery, and how to make peace with the real cost of becoming whole. Your healing isn't a luxury item waiting for the right price—it's the foundation everything else is built on. IG: Shesooshameless Website: www.shamelessthebrand.com If you want to share your personal experiences with shame, be sure to email us at [email protected]

After years away, it feels good to reconnect. If you're new here, you've joined us at the perfect moment; a fresh season, a clean slate, and that familiar question we all face: What now? Season eight opens where life always seems to find us: standing at the crossroads of possibility. Whether you're staring down career pivots, relationship decisions, or simply wondering which Netflix series deserves your next three hours, the art of choosing well remains one of our most essential skills. Today we're diving into the beautiful complexity of decision-making not the sanitized, pros-and-cons version you learned in school, but the messy, human reality of navigating uncertainty when the stakes feel real and the path forward isn't clear. Because here's what we've learned: the quality of our choices shapes the quality of our lives. And in a world that offers infinite options but finite time, learning to choose intentionally isn't just helpful—it's everything. So grab your coffee, settle in, and let's explore how to move from overwhelm to clarity, one decision at a time. IG: Shesooshameless Website: www.shamelessthebrand.com Want to share your own shameless stories, be sure to email us at [email protected]

What if the very thing that's been holding you back is actually the gateway to your greatest breakthrough? Season Eight of the Sincerely Shameless Podcast is all about dismantling shame, reducing guilt, and stepping into fearless leadership both in your personal life and your professional world. Because here's what we've discovered: the leaders we desperately need aren't the ones who never struggled with shame. They're the ones who learned to move through it. This season, we're going beyond surface-level confidence tips and diving deep into the real work of transformation. You'll discover how to identify shame's sneaky patterns, develop guilt-free boundaries that actually stick, and cultivate the kind of authentic leadership that changes everything starting with you. Whether you're leading a team, raising kids, or simply trying to lead your own life with more courage, this season will give you the tools to show up as who you really are, not who you think you should be. Ready to dismantle what's been dismantling you? Season Eight starts August 7, 2025! Let's do this together.

Welcome back to season seven, with something new, something borrowed, nothing used, and all things true. Guess what, we're doing something different on the Sincerely, Shameless podcast, all season seven I will be meeting with people from all over the world, with different perspectives and life experiences to talk about shame and how to reduce it. As you know, we can't do this by being timid, so it's going to be candid and conversational. I humbly invite you to take a deep dive into the minds of others and these conversations for the Bring your Own Series and see if you too can use some of their concepts to rid yourself of shame. On this week's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Steph J. and she brought a few things to the conversation, but of them, "Why" was the most impactful. As you know, life will throw all kinds of twists and turns but when you're why is clear, navigating muddied waters can be simplified. An aspiring life coach who has come through with a powerful reinvention of self and looking to enhance the lives of others from the inside out!  I really hope you enjoy this episode and remember, to share it with a friend! Chat next week family. Website: www.theshamelessbrand.me IG: Shesooshameless_ Steph J. IG: Elizabethrose_1990

Welcome back to season seven, with something new, something borrowed, nothing used, and all things true. Guess what, we're doing something different on the Sincerely, Shameless podcast, all season seven I will be meeting with people from all over the world, with different perspectives and life experiences to talk about shame and how to reduce it. As you know, we can't do this by being timid, so it's going to be candid and conversational. I humbly invite you to take a deep dive into the minds of others and these conversations for the Bring your Own Series and see if you too can use some of their concepts to rid yourself of shame. On this week's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Rachel Waugh and she brought “Self Love” to the conversation. As you know, nothing worth having is easy to get, but also it takes self-love to maintain it. Our results are a representation of how we feel about ourselves. When we are able to love our self we truly can move in our best efforts!  I really hope you enjoy this episode and remember, to share it with a friend! Chat next week family. Website: www.theshamelessbrand.me IG: Shesooshameless_ Feature:  IG: Rachel_kelli The Birthmark Beauty

Welcome back to season seven, with something new, something borrowed, nothing used, and all things true. Guess what, we're doing something different on the Sincerely, Shameless podcast, all season seven I will be meeting with people from all over the world, with different perspectives and life experiences to talk about shame and how to reduce it. As you know, we can't do this by being timid, so it's going to be candid and conversational. I humbly invite you to take a deep dive into the minds of others and these conversations for the Bring your Own Series and see if you too can use some of their concepts to rid yourself of shame. On this week's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kamaria Shafeek and she brought the “Gold Star” to the conversation. As you know, nothing worth having is easy to get, but also it takes a Gold Star attitude to get what you want out of life!  I really hope you enjoy this episode and remember, to share it with a friend! Chat next week family. Website: www.theshamelessbrand.me IG: Shesooshameless_ Feature:  IG: Kamaria_the_PA

Welcome back to season seven, with something new, something borrowed, nothing used, and all things true. Guess what, we're doing something different on the Sincerely, Shameless podcast, all season seven I will be meeting with people from all over the world, with different perspectives and life experiences to talk about shame and how to reduce it. As you know, we can't do this by being timid, so it's going to be candid and conversational. I humbly invite you to take a deep dive into the minds of others and these conversations for the Bring your Own Series and see if you too can use some of their concepts to rid yourself of shame. On this week's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Rocky the Realtor and she brought “Confidence” to the conversation. As you know, nothing worth having is easy to get, but also it takes confidence to maintain it. Confidence to believe that you deserve all the goodness that is coming your way! I really hope you enjoy this episode and remember, to share it with a friend! Chat next week family. Website: www.theshamelessbrand.me IG: Shesooshameless_ Feature: Rocky the Realtor IG: rocky_the_realtor

What's up family and friends, saints and aints! I am so happy to be back on the mic with and for you! I have been working really hard to bring you something special and I believe I might have accomplished my goal! Firstly, happy New Year! Secondly, How are you? Thirdly, are you ready for a year filled with joy, laughter, and some shamelessness? Well, I know I am. Having ben through it all, with more to go, please allow this podcast to take you on a journey of candid conversations with Sara J and friends. But first, the season opener and self-reinvention!  Be sure to share with a friend, and as always love and light! IG: shesooshameless_