EXPERT ON:
◉ Work-Life Balance & Focus
◉ Motivation & Mindset
◉ Inspirational Life Story
◉ Decision-Making & Emotional Intelligence
◉ Overcoming Adversity
EXPERIENCE:
◉ Licensed psychotherapist, relationship expert, and author with 20+ years of experience empowering women’s emotional and relational healing
◉ Creator of the “complex shame” framework and founder of a dynamic coaching approach blending psychology, faith, and feminism
◉ Acclaimed speaker and media-featured thought leader, host of the Stronger in the Difficult Places podcast and author of a widely read advice column
Dr. Zoe Shaw is a licensed psychotherapist, relationship expert, author of Stronger In The Difficult Places, and dynamic speaker with over two decades of experience helping women transform their inner lives.
As the founder of the concept complex shame—a term she coined to describe the silent emotional undercurrent keeping high-functioning women stuck—Dr. Zoe is a trailblazer in the fields of emotional wellness and relational healing.
After 15 years in traditional psychotherapy, she stepped away from the therapy couch to create a more dynamic, accessible approach—one that blends the best of psychology, faith, and a healthy dose of feminism. Through her virtual coaching, online programs, and top-ranked podcast Stronger in the Difficult Places, she empowers women to overcome codependency, untangle their shame, and reclaim their voice, boundaries, and self-worth.
Dr. Zoe has been featured in OprahMag.com, Today.com, a docuseries on OWN network, Recovery Magazine, People magazine and numerous media outlets. She is the author of the Ask Dr. Zoe advice column at The Grit and Grace Life magazine.
A proud mom of five and a natural encourager, Dr. Zoe brings wisdom, warmth, and truth to every stage she steps onto.
