The Lemon Tree Coaching
Welcome to The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast—where emotional depth meets grounded psychology. Hosted by Dr. Allison Sucamele, this podcast is a sanctuary for anyone ready to do the inner work, face their shadow, and cultivate a life that feels authentic, aligned, and alive.
Each episode explores the psychology behind emotions, relationships, nervous system healing, and self-awareness. Whether you're navigating heartbreak, burnout, betrayal, people-pleasing, or the desire for deeper meaning, you'll find thoughtful reflections, symbolic storytelling, and powerful insights to help you bloom—one truth at a time.
Grab a cup of tea, tune in, and come home to yourself.
Follow along on Instagram @thelemontreecoaching and explore free resources on Teachers Pay Teachers at The Lemon Tree by AKS.
Episodes
156 episodes
Bonus Episode - Journaling in Metaphors: Writing Your Feelings as Landscapes, Storms, or Gardens
🌿 In this short bonus reflection, Dr. Allison Sucamele explores how journaling in metaphors can transform slippery emotions into something you can actually see, feel, and tend to.Metaphors give your feelings shape—whether as storms, gard...
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# 131 - Healing from Shame: Understanding the Cycle
Shame is one of the most universal human emotions — and one of the most misunderstood. Whether you feel it daily or it’s been tucked away for years, shame has a way of shaping how we see ourselves, how we connect with others, and even how we be...
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Episode 131
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Bonus Episode - The Fast-Forward Feeling of September
Today I’m reflecting on something many of us feel this time of year: the fast-forward feeling of September. One moment it’s the ease of late summer, and the next—it’s planners, deadlines, and the rush toward year’s end.In this s...
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# 130 - The Psychology of Craving Depth & Why That Might Attract an Avoidant
In this week’s episode of The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast, Dr. Allison Sucamele explores the deep psychological craving for emotional depth — and why this very yearning often attracts emotionally avoidant partners. If you’ve ever longe...
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Episode 130
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12:39
Bonus Episode: Why Do We Miss What Broke Us?
On this bonus episode of The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast, Dr. Allison Sucamele unpacks one of the most confusing parts of heartbreak: why we long for what hurt us. 💔From attachment withdrawal to the neurochemical crash...
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# 129 - The Psychology of Wisdom: Raphael’s The School of Athens
In this episode of The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast, Dr. Allison Sucamele explores the timeless wisdom hidden inside Raphael’s Renaissance masterpiece, The School of Athens. More than a fresco on a Vatican wall, this gathering ...
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Episode 129
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33:51
Bonus Episode - The Psychology of Disavowal
In this less than 5-minute soul-deep reflection, Dr. Allison Sucamele explores the subtle, often unconscious act of disavowal—when we sense a truth in our body or intuition but aren’t ready to fully acknowledge it. Drawing ...
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# 128 - Casablanca: The Psychology of Sacrifice, Love, and Moral Ambiguity
Welcome back to The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast, where stories meet psychology, and healing meets soul work. In this cinematic deep dive, Dr. Allison Sucamele explores the iconic 1942 film Casablanca through a powerful psychol...
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Episode 128
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22:41
Bonus Episode: Can Hooking Up After a Breakup Help You Heal?
This week’s bonus episode is all about something tender, raw, and often kept behind closed doors—can hooking up with someone new right after a breakup actually help you heal?Join me as we explore the psychology of heartbreak, the neuroch...
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# 127: I Love You Forever: A Cautionary Tale of Trauma Bonding, Obsession & Emotional Manipulation
This isn’t your typical love story.In today’s episode, we’re analyzing the psychological drama I Love You Forever (2025), starring Ray Nicholson and Sofia Black-D’Elia. On the surface, the film portrays a passionate whirlwind ro...
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Episode 127
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23:10
Bonus Episode: The Friday Night Blues: Why Rest Isn’t Shameful
Why does staying in on a Friday night sometimes feel like failure?In this special bonus episode, Dr. Allison Sucamele unpacks the quiet heaviness of the Friday Night Blues—the loneliness, shame, and internalized pressur...
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# 126 - Are You in a Control Drama Right Now?
What exactly are control dramas—and why do they have such a tight grip on our relationships and behavior?In this week’s episode, we dive into the unconscious tactics we use to get our emotional needs met: manipulation, guilt-tri...
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Bonus Episode - Learning to Live with Imperfection
Perfection is a myth—but the fear of being imperfect can quietly shape how we show up in the world. In this episode, we explore the psychology behind perfectionism and how to build something far more sustainable: emotional tolerance fo...
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#125 - The Psychology of External Validation in High School — Are We Really Setting Students Up for Lifelong Success & Authentic Happiness?
This week, we’re peeling back the layers of high school life — not just the grades, trophies, and college letters — but the psychology underneath it all. Why is success often measured by how we perform rather than who we become? And what are th...
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Episode 125
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37:40
Bonus Episode - Psychology in the Brushstrokes: Renoir’s Luncheon of the Boating Party
In this week’s bonus episode of The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast, Dr. Allison Sucamele invites you to step inside a painting—not just to view it, but to feel it.Inspired by a favorite graduate school class at Pepperdine,...
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4:44
# 124: The Psychology of Odysseus: Heroism, Trauma & the Journey Home
Was Odysseus just a cunning warrior—or was he a man grappling with trauma, identity, and survival? In this rich, psychologically informed episode, Dr. Allison Sucamele explores The Odyssey through a modern lens: Carl Jung, Viktor Frank...
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Episode 124
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42:09
Bonus Episode - The Soul Greenhouse
In this special bonus episode, we explore one of my favorite metaphors: The Soul Greenhouse. What does it mean to create a safe inner climate where emotions can grow, heal, and thrive?Together, we’ll walk through this vivid meta...
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11:10
# 123 - Your Nervous System Is Trying to Tell You Something: A Psychological Guide to Healing
Welcome back to The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast, where we explore the emotional terrain of healing, growth, and human potential. I’m your host, Dr. Allison Sucamele, and in this week’s episode, we’re diving into a powerful and often
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Episode 123
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10:25
Bonus Episode - Define Your Core Values with Clarity
Clearly defining your values means more than choosing feel-good words—it’s about identifying the principles that actually shape your decisions, relationships, and inner peace. In today’s episode, I’ll guide you step-by-step through a process to...
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# 122 - Surrender Isn't Giving Up
What if surrender isn’t weakness, but wisdom? In this soulful episode of The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast, we unpack the radical strength of surrender—not as giving up, but as letting go of what no longer serves your nervous system, you...
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Episode 122
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12:42
Bonus Episode: When It’s Not Yours to Carry: The Psychology of Projection
Ever been accused of something that felt wildly untrue—like being “too sensitive” by someone who’s clearly overreacting, or being told you “don’t care” by someone emotionally checked out themselves?You may have been on the receiving end ...
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# 121: The Psychology of Shadow Transfer
In this episode, we explore the powerful psychological concept of shadow transfer. If you’ve ever found yourself intensely triggered by someone else’s behavior and wondered why—it might not be about them at all.You’ll lea...
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Episode 121
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19:25
Bonus Episode - Breadcrumbing: The Illusion of Connection
In this 5-minute bonus episode of The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast, Dr. Allison Sucamele unpacks the psychology behind breadcrumbing—the subtle yet painful dynamic where someone gives you just enough attention to keep you hooked, but ne...
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4:44
# 120 - The Psychology of Letting Go When Reconciliation Isn’t Possible
This week, we’re exploring one of the most painful and transformative aspects of emotional healing: letting go when reconciliation just isn’t possible.Whether due to estrangement, death, betrayal, or unrepentant harm, many of us are left...
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Episode 120
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23:50
# 119 - The Psychology of Waiting: Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot
This week we’re diving into a literary and psychological classic: Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot.What happens to the human mind when it waits—indefinitely—for something uncertain or even nonexistent? Why...
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Episode 119
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