In the second part of this two-part conversation, Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave explore how shame develops from childhood into adulthood and how it can shape the way we see ourselves and connect with others.

Shame can be learned in many ways: from comments we hear when we make mistakes to the subtle messages and microaggressions we experience in our environments. Over time, these experiences can become internalized, influencing how we cope, communicate, and relate to ourselves and those around us.

Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave discuss how shame can affect our relationships and how therapy, counselling, and self-compassion can help us challenge negative self-beliefs and begin to heal.

This thoughtful and hopeful conversation invites us to reflect on our own experiences with shame and consider how greater self-compassion can help us build healthier, more positive, and fulfilling relationships with ourselves and others.

In the first of this two-part conversation, Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave explore one of the most powerful, and often misunderstood, human emotions: shame.

Shame is something most of us try to avoid, suppress, or simply ignore. Yet, throughout our lives, it can be difficult to escape. How we experience shame, make sense of it, and process it can profoundly influence our thoughts, actions, relationships, and behaviours.

When shame becomes toxic, it can erode our self-esteem and confidence, affect how we see ourselves and the world around us, and contribute to other mental health challenges. Our experiences in childhood, including how we are treated and the messages we receive from those around us, can play an important role in shaping how shame develops and how we carry it into adulthood.

In this important and deeply reflective episode, Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave unpack the impact of shame and begin exploring how we can better understand and work through it. If you’ve ever struggled with a deep or persistent sense of shame, this is a conversation worth listening to.

In the third and final episode of our memory series, Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave turn their attention to the other side of developmental psychology: ageing.

As we grow older, changes in memory are a natural part of the ageing process. For some individuals, however, memory changes can become more significant and may eventually meet the diagnostic criteria for dementia.

In this thoughtful and in-depth conversation, Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave explore what dementia is, how it can affect individuals and families, and practical strategies for supporting clients who are navigating a new diagnosis. They also draw on their own personal experiences with extended family members living with dementia, offering perspectives that go beyond clinical practice.

Dementia is something many of us will encounter in our lifetime, whether through a client, a loved one, a friend, or someone in our community. Learning how to adapt, remain flexible, and meet people where they are can make a meaningful difference in preserving their dignity, autonomy, and sense of connection.

Join Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave for a compassionate conversation about memory, ageing, dementia.