Dr. Zoe Shaw

I'm Zoe, a licensed psychotherapist, author, and the person who coined the term Complex Shame™, a concept I developed to name what keeps high-functioning women emotionally stuck. My 2025 Penguin Random House book, "Stronger In The Difficult Places," walks through how to untangle it. I also host the podcast of the same name. My work has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Network, Forbes, and Today.com, and I've spoken for the APA, the US Navy, and the NAACP. Ask me about Complex Shame, co-dependency, healing your relationship with yourself, and my book.