<p>In this episode of “Finding Grace” I am joined by the brilliant Annalie Howling is a globally sought-after performance coach, trauma specialist, and now author of Unapologetic: Unshackle Your Shame. Reclaim Your Power.</p><p>With over two decades of experience, Annalie has worked with leaders in business, elite athletes, Hollywood, members of the Armed Forces, including ex-UK Special Forces, and private clients navigating transitions and challenges. But her work goes deeper than performance, it addresses the universal weight that underpins so much of human struggle: shame.</p><p>Annalie’s groundbreaking methods stem not only from her professional expertise but from her personal transformation.</p><p>By offering compassionate tools and practical advice, she empowers her audience to reclaim their confidence, foster healthy relationships, and live a life of freedom and fulfilment.</p><p>We were connected via another podcast guest.</p><br><p>In this episode you’ll discover:</p><ul><li>The conversation explores the concept of “finding grace,” which Annalie defines as cultivating inner peace by not taking things personally and staying true to her own path.</li><li>Annalie shares her personal story of overcoming a violent childhood, abusive relationships, and self-harm, highlighting the transformative power of addressing shame directly.</li><li>EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is explained as a powerful, body-based therapy for trauma, helping clients reprocess limiting beliefs and release shame.</li><li>The discussion highlights the five trauma responses, fight, flight, freeze, flop, and fawn, and how shame often arises from involuntary reactions, especially fawning and freezing.</li><li>Annalie emphasises that shame is a “root” issue, underlying anxiety and the inner critic, and that healing requires addressing shame at its source rather than just managing symptoms.</li><li>The book Unapologetic is part memoir, part manual, featuring raw personal stories and client experiences to help readers recognise and release shame, regardless of gender or background.</li><li>The episode critiques “good girl” programming and societal expectations, encouraging listeners to break free from perfectionism and embrace their authentic selves.</li><li>Annalie and I discuss the importance of building self-trust, listening to the body, and finding small moments of presence to foster self-compassion and resilience.</li><li>The conversation closes with encouragement to seek help when needed, embrace vulnerability, and remember that it is always possible to live a shameless, authentic life, no matter your past experiences.</li><li>She shares what’s supporting her and bringing her joy right now.</li></ul><p>Annalie shares all this and more in this episode.</p><p>Do reach out to me to continue this conversation.</p><br><p>If you want to read the book, see what Annalie is up to you can find her here:</p><ul><li>Buy the <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unapologetic-Unshackle-Shame-Reclaim-Power/dp/1399735993" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">book here</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/annaliehowling/?hl=en-gb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@annaliehowling</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Website <a href="https://annaliehowling.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.annaliehowling.com</a></li><li>Substack <a href="https://substack.com/@annaliehowling?utm_source=global-search" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here </a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>You can find me at :&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Watch my <a href="https://youtu.be/tg4D7b05ffE?si=doOpxQCl5_IE3-bJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TEDx talk here&nbsp;</a></li><li>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehannahwallace/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thehannahwallace</a></li><li>Twitter <a href="https://x.com/hannahwallace_" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@hannahwallace_</a></li><li>Face book <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thehannahwallace" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thehannahwallace&nbsp;</a></li><li>Website <a href="https://www.hannah-wallace.com/newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.hannah-wallace.com&nbsp;</a></li><li>Sign up to <a href="https://www.hannah-wallace.com/newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">my newsletter here&nbsp;</a></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you so much for listening please share, subscribe and review it’s greatly appreciated and I hope you find grace in your week ahead.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>