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- Yesterday34 min
Standing in Your Truth: Leading with Heart in Law, Motherhood & Public Service with guest Lisa Ramirez, Esq.
In this heart-centered conversation, I sit down with Lisa Ramirez—attorney, mother, and candidate for California’s 40th Congressional District—to explore what it truly means to stand in your truth and lead from love.We talk about the beautiful overlap of motherhood, career, and service, and how she stays grounded in high-pressure environments without losing her center. Through the lens of The Shame Shifter Method™, we also explore how Latinas can transform internalized shame and cultural expectations into self-trust, confidence, and aligned action.This is a powerful reminder that you can lead, serve, and show up fully—without operating from fear or judgment.Note: This is a non-partisan conversation rooted in love, growth, and human connection. All candidates are equally invited to share their stories and perspectives. JOIN me beginning in August for a monthly 1hr WORKSHOP diving deeper into the Shame Shifter Method™. FREE BAN SHAME TIP SHEET EMPOWER YOUR RECOVERY YOGA (FREE for Parents in Recovery) GIVE BACK FOLLOW #risingfromshame #homeiswithinyou #shameshifter #shameshiftermethod #LatinaEmpowerment #EmpowerLatinas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago33 min
James & The Giant Leap (to Recovery)
What does it take to come home to yourself after a lifetime of running?In this deeply honest and moving conversation, James Hatch shares journey through fear, shame, emptiness, and addiction—to finding self-love, sobriety, and genuine human connection. James opens up about the weight he carried and the turning points that began to shift everything - from moving city to city in search of peace that always seemed out of reach, to facing the pain of caring for and losing his mother during a time he wasn’t yet sober, At the heart of his transformation is a simple but powerful tool: journaling. James reveals how putting pen to paper became a lifeline—helping him process emotions, take ownership of his story, and build a more compassionate relationship with himself. Through this practice, he began to reclaim his voice, his truth, and his worth, and continues journaling every day to empower his recovery. We also explore what it means to step into fatherhood while healing, and how choosing presence, honesty, and connection has reshaped his life and relationships. After years of searching, James shares how he finally found a sense of calm—not by running, but by rooting into himself, right where he is.This episode is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a reminder that no matter how far we’ve wandered, it’s always possible to return home. "I am proud of who I am right now. I've never been able to say that but I can today," James Hatch _______NEWSLETTER - There’s a moment in many of our lives when we realize… we can’t outrun what we’re carrying anymore.In this week’s episode of Rising from Shame, I sit down with James Hatch—someone I met in the same recovery fellowship—for a deeply honest and human conversation about his journey through fear, shame, and addiction, and the long, courageous path toward self-love, sobriety, and real connection.James shares what it was like to spend years moving from city to city, searching for a sense of calm that always felt just out of reach. He opens up about one of the most painful chapters of his life—caring for his mother while not yet sober, and the grief and weight he carried after losing her.And yet… this is also a story of transformation.We talk about the simple but powerful practice that helped shift everything for him: journaling. What started as a way to release thoughts became a lifeline—a space for truth, accountability, and compassion. Through it, James began to rebuild his relationship with himself.We also explore what it means to step into fatherhood while healing—how choosing presence, honesty, and connection can change not only your life, but the lives of those you love.After years of running, James shares how he finally found something he had been searching for all along… not in a new place, but within himself.This episode is raw, real, and deeply inspiring. If you’ve ever struggled with shame, felt stuck in old patterns, or wondered if peace is truly possible for you—this conversation is for you. Tune in now and take a moment to reflect:What might shift if you stopped running… and started listening?With love,NadiaRising from Shame — Choosing love over fear, one truth at a time. #soberdad #caretaking #loss #runningtostandstill #jameshatch #thegiantleap #transformation #journaling #journalingtosobriety JAMES HATCH: https://www.facebook.com/james.hatch.714 James Hatch: @james.hatch.714 Support Recovery of Incarcerated Parents: https://www.nadia-davis.com/give-back FREE BAN SHAME TIP SHEET EMPOWER YOUR RECOVERY YOGA (FREE for Parents in Recovery) GIVE BACK FOLLOW - Shame Shifter TM - Shame Shifter Method TM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago48 min
The Shame Shifter Method for caretakers, and anyone holding their own life and a parent's life simultaneously.
What if shame isn’t something to fix…but something to transform?In this deeply personal episode, I introduce the Shame Shifter Method™—a heart-centered approach to turning shame-based triggers into clarity, connection, and inner peace.This episode is for those living in the in-between…The ones who are holding their own life—while also holding a parent’s life inside it.Not fully a “caretaker”…but no longer living life on your own terms either.When a parent moves into your home, everything shifts.Your time.Your energy.Your space.Your identity.And underneath it all… something quieter often rises: Shame.The pressure to do it right.The feeling that you’re not doing enough.The overwhelm you don’t always feel allowed to admit.In this episode, I share:* What shame really is (and why it’s not your enemy)* How it forms from early core beliefs and survival patterns* Why triggers are actually invitations for healing* The Shame Shifter Method™: Awareness, Anticipation, and Action* What it means to choose love over fear through spiritual advocacy* A simple grounding tool: The Presence BreathThis is not about becoming someone new.It’s about recognizing what’s been running underneath…and learning how to return to yourself—again and again.If you’ve ever felt like you’re:* Holding everything together for everyone else* Trying to carve out space for your own life* Reacting in ways that don’t feel like the real youThis episode will meet you there.Because healing doesn’t start when life calms down.It starts right in the middle of it.Right here.Right now.Love, Nadia Support Recovery of Incarcerated Parents: https://www.nadia-davis.com/give-back FREE BAN SHAME TIP SHEET EMPOWER YOUR RECOVERY YOGA (FREE for Parents in Recovery) GIVE BACK FOLLOW - Shame Shifter TM - Shame Shifter Method TM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago26 min
A Birthday Wish: Use the Day. Choose Love. (And Why It Matters Now More Than Ever)
At the time of this recording, Tuesday, April 21, 2026: Today is my 55th birthday… and instead of fearing age or looking back with regret, I’m choosing to use the day.In this solo episode, I reflect on a lifelong pattern I didn’t even realize I was building—choosing love over fear and judgment, one moment at a time. It didn't happen overnight. In fact, it happened because of and through a lot of pain, darkness, and shame.From childhood experiences… to years of living from the ego and trying to prove my worth… to recovery, healing, and rediscovering the truth of who I am—this episode is an invitation.An invitation to reflect on how you view your birthday.Do you avoid it… or do you use it to grow?In this episode, you'll hear powerful insights on:- The difference between love (heart) and fear (mind)- How shame-based beliefs are formed—and how to break free- Why separating your true self from your past choices is life-changing- Seeing others beyond their wounds and behaviors- And why this matters now more than ever in a world where many youth feel safer turning to AI than to other humans, including reports of vulnerable youth being influenced toward self-harm—highlighting the urgent need for us to become safer, more compassionate spaces for one another. My birthday wish is simple:More acts of love. For yourself. For others. For the world.So today, I ask you—just for today—Can you choose love?If this episode resonates, please share it with someone you love and help spread this message.With infinite love always, Nadia NEWSLETTER: Subject: My 55th Birthday Wish Today is my 55th birthday.And instead of letting it pass by quietly… or looking at it through fear, regret, or “where did the time go?”…I’m choosing to use the day.To reflect.To grow.To rise from shame…and choose love.When I look back over my life, I can see a pattern I didn’t even realize I was creating…Choosing love over fear. Over judgment. Over shame.Not perfectly. But consistently enough to change the trajectory of my life.In today’s solo episode of Rising From Shame [INSERT EP LINK HERE] as well as Home is Within You, A Memoir of Recovery and Redemption [INSERT LINK TO PURCHASE HERE]. I open up about that journey—From childhood experiences that planted seeds of shame…To years of proving and performing…To recovery, healing, and coming back home to the truth:That we are not our mistakes.We are not the voice in our head that tells us we’re not enough.We are something far deeper—whole, divine, and complete.And now, more than ever, this matters.We’re living in a time where many young people feel safer opening up to AI than to another human being…And there are even concerning reports of AI being used in harmful ways, influencing vulnerable youth toward self-harm instead of guiding them to real support.That’s not just about technology.It’s an invitation for us.To become safer spaces.To listen more.To judge less.To meet each other with love instead of fear.So this is my birthday wish:More love.Love for yourself—maybe that looks like forgiveness, rest, or a kinder inner voice.Love for others—through patience, presence, and understanding. Just for today… can you choose love? Yes, indeed you can! If this message speaks to you, I’d be so grateful if you shared the episode with someone in your life.Let’s rise together.With love,NADIA ;) Support Recovery of Incarcerated Parents: https://www.nadia-davis.com/give-back FREE BAN SHAME TIP SHEET EMPOWER YOUR RECOVERY YOGA (FREE for Parents in Recovery) GIVE BACK FOLLOW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Apr 15, 202640 min
A Hero Among Us – Bryan Blackmon’s Story, Part 2
Please CHECK OUT Part 1 of Bryan Blackmon's interview if you haven't done so already. In this episode, Nadia engages in a deeply intimate conversation with the HERO AMONG US, Bryan Blackmon. This is not your typical Q & A chat. Bryan allows himself to courageously explore the deep inner truths that drove his life into addiction, crime, and nearly losing his life in Texas to a transformed and purposeful life in California. What unfolds is not just a story of recovery—but one of unexpected grace, resilience, and connection. Bryan opens up about the exact moments he began listening to his soul's voice, connecting to the heart space, and when "something beyond" inspired a solid belief within that he deserved to live a healthy and thriving life. He expands on the gifts of presence, clarity, and authentic human connection received as a result of sobriety and spiritual awakening. What began as a second chance quietly grew into something much bigger—today, Bryan is a TikTok voice of hope, inspiring thousands with his heart, courage, and vulnerability. Heroes don’t always wear capes. Often, they’re the ones who choose to own up, keep going, rebuild, and uplift others —one day at a time. Whether you’re on your own recovery journey or simply need a story that restores your faith in people, this conversation will stay with you. Because sometimes, the most extraordinary lives are lived by “ordinary” people who refuse to give up. Love, Nadia FREE BAN SHAME TIP SHEET EMPOWER YOUR RECOVERY YOGA (FREE for Parents in Recovery) GIVE BACK FOLLOW #secondchances #aheroamongus #hero #unsunghero #bryanblackmon #tiktokcreator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Apr 10, 202628 min
A Hero Among Us – Bryan Blackmon’s Story, Part 1
Is he just an average guy… or a hero among us? In this deeply human and inspiring conversation, Bryan Blackmon shares his powerful journey from addiction and jail in Texas to a transformed life in California. What unfolds is not just a story of recovery—but one of unexpected grace, resilience, and connection. Bryan opens up about the कठिन realities of addiction, the turning points that led him toward healing, and the surprising role an elderly landlord played in helping him rediscover joy, stability, and purpose. What began as a second chance quietly grew into something much bigger—today, Bryan is a TikTok voice of hope, inspiring thousands with his authenticity and heart. This episode is a reminder that heroes don’t always wear capes. Sometimes, they’re the ones who choose to keep going, to tell the truth, and to rebuild—one day at a time. Whether you’re on your own recovery journey or simply need a story that restores your faith in people, this conversation will stay with you. Because sometimes, the most extraordinary lives are lived by “ordinary” people who refuse to give up. Love, Nadia Bryan Blackmon TikTok FREE BAN SHAME TIP SHEET EMPOWER YOUR RECOVERY YOGA (FREE for Parents in Recovery) GIVE BACK FOLLOW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Mar 28, 202625 min
When Love Hurts: Caregiving, Anger, & Coming Home to Yourself
What does it really mean to love… when it hurts?In this deeply personal episode, I share the raw and honest reality of caring for my 90 year old mother and her ailing conditions and cognitive deficits —what it asks of me as a daughter, a mother, and a woman trying to hold it all together.This is a conversation about sacrifice…about anger…about the grief of watching someone you love slip away—and the guilt of not always having enough left for your children… or yourself.But it’s also about something deeper.About learning to sit with the fears that rise—fear of losing love, fear of not being enough—and discovering how those very fears can guide us back into the heart.Through this journey, I’ve begun to find what I call a Home Within—a space of stillness, presence, and deep inner listening that allows me to soften, to breathe, and to meet both myself and my mother with more compassion.If you are a caregiver, a daughter, a son, or someone walking alongside a loved one in a difficult season… this episode is for you.Not for answers—but for comfort, understanding, and the reminder that you are not alone. In this episode:• The emotional reality of caregiving for a parent (dementia, Alzheimers, or not) • Navigating anger, guilt, and physical exhaustion• Witnessing your own patterns through caregiving• Finding presence through and with your children in the midst of pain• Creating a “Home Within” through stillness and self-awareness* If this episode speaks to your heart, consider sharing it with someone who may need a moment of understanding and support. FREE BAN SHAME TIP SHEET EMPOWER YOUR RECOVERY YOGA (FREE for Parents in Recovery) GIVE BACK FOLLOW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Mar 21, 202649 min
YOU ARE FOR TRUE, with guest MELANIE TAYLOR
This episode is a reminder that YOU WERE BORN TO BE LOVED! That we never have to stay in a place of feeling broken, but can choose the path HOME WITHIN to our truest selves today, everyday, no matter what. In this episode Melanie Taylor shares how, on her own journey of healing, she came to understand that shame is not a character defect, but a false belief of unlovability developed when vulnerability was not met with safety, often beginning in childhood and passed down through generations. Melanie shares her story of a childhood marked by pain, secrets, and shame, and how she turned that pain into a beautiful purpose, returned back to her TRUE SELF, and empowers others today. Melanie Taylor is a counselor, author, and the Founder of You Are For True, specializing in healing sessions and personalized retreats providing space for women to heal their past and reconnect with the light of who they truly are. RISING RECOVERY YOGA MELANIE TAYLOR'S SERVICES & BOOK NADIA'S WEBSITE FOLLOW: Nadia FB Nadia IG Melanie FB Melanie IG #youarefortrue #youareloved #melanietaylor #shameshifter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
About Rising From Shame
Have you ever felt the heavy weight of shame? You’re notalone—and you don’t have to carry it anymore. Join host Nadia Davis—mom, author, attorney, intuitive coach, and kundalini yoga teacher—as she explores why shame holds such power, how it shapes our lives, and how to release and rise above it. Through raw personal stories and enlightening conversations with experts, you’ll gain tools for recovery, spiritual growth, and authentic connection. Learn how to transform judgment into power, fear into freedom, lonelinessinto love, and pain into purpose. Break free from the toxic gripof shame and awaken to the wholeness, strength, and truthalready existing within you.
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