The Lemon Tree Coaching
Hello & Welcome to The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast. I’m your host, Dr. Allison Sucamele. Each week I’ll be taking the science of positive psychology, adding a little humor, and through evidence-based research, providing you with tools and strategies to help you live a life of peace and purpose.
Episodes
130 episodes
Bonus Episode: How to Unwind When You’re Expected to Be Strong All the Time
If you’re the strong friend, the fixer, the caregiver—the one others lean on—this 5-minute bonus episode is your invitation to pause. To breathe. To remember that you’re allowed to exhale, too.In this gentle, soul-soothing episode, Dr. A...
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# 118 - The Cocoon Stage of Healing: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Move Through It
In today’s episode of The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast, we’re exploring one of the most powerful—and often misunderstood—parts of the healing journey: the cocoon stage.This is the tender, in-between season where transforma...
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Episode 118
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Bonus Episode - School's Out for the Summer (3 min.)
In this gentle, three-minute bonus episode, I offer a compassionate check-in for teachers, students, and parents as we transition into summer. Whether you're exhausted, hopeful, unsure, or simply in need of a moment to breathe—this episode is f...
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# 117 - Manifestation: The Neuroscience Behind Believing It Into Being
Is manifestation just magical thinking—or is there actual science behind it? In this episode of The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast, Dr. Allison Sucamele brings clarity to this often misunderstood concept by breaking it down through the le...
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Episode 117
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# 116 - DARVO: A Manipulation Tactic Unmasked
DARVO is a manipulative dynamic that shows up in abusive relationships, narcissistic conflict, and even institutions. It stands for Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender—a pattern that, once recognized, transforms how we understand...
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Episode 116
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Bonus Episode (less than five minutes) - The Psychology of Memorial Day
In this special five-minute bonus episode of The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast, Dr. Allison Sucamele explores the psychology of Memorial Day — a national day of remembrance that holds deep emotional layers beyond its historical ro...
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5-Minute Bonus Episode: The Four Phases of Inner Healing
Welcome back to The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast with Dr. Allison Sucamele. In this 5-minute bonus episode, we unpack a simple but powerful quote that reflects four essential phases of the inner healing journey: understanding, loving, f...
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# 115 - Betrayal: Understanding Its Many Layers
Betrayal can shake the very ground we stand on—whether it’s personal, relational, or systemic. In this episode of The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast, we explore the five levels of betrayal, how they affect the nervous system, and what hea...
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# 114 - The Psychology of Hyper-Independence
In this episode, we’re talking about hyper-independence — what it is, where it comes from, and how to move through it with compassion and courage. If you’ve ever felt like asking for help is a sign of weakness, or that depending on oth...
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Bonus Episode: Mother's Day - Joy, Grief, & Gentle Awareness
Mother’s Day is often celebrated with joy and gratitude—a time to honor the mothers, grandmothers, and caregivers who have shaped our lives. But beneath the surface, this day can carry a quiet ache for many. In this episode, we explore the comp...
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Bonus Episode: Is Spiraling Ever Healthy?
In this quick bonus episode (less than 5 minutes), we explore the psychology behind spiraling and why not all spiraling is bad. You'll learn the difference between healthy emotional processing and getting stuck in unhealthy thought loops, plus ...
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# 113 - The Spiral: A Psychological and Natural Archetype of Transformation
In this episode, we examine the spiral, not as a metaphor, but as a recurring pattern found across both the natural world and the human psyche. Far from being a simple geometric figure, the spiral emerges as a symbol of growth, evolution, and c...
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Episode 113
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Bonus Episode: Mindful Rituals for Mental Wellness
Bonus Episode: Mindful Rituals for Mental WellnessIn this 5-minute Thursday bonus episode of The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast, Dr. Allison Sucamele invites you to slow down and explore the simple, intentional rituals that sup...
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# 112 - Out of the Cave, Into the Light: Plato, Bly, & The Truman Show
This week's episode is incredibly rich and symbolic — a conversation that spans ancient philosophy, modern poetry, and a cult-classic film.In Out of the Cave, Into the Light: Plato, Bly, and The Truman Show, we’re talking about ...
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Episode 112
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Bonus Episode: The Yes/No Inventory - A Simple Tool for Self-Awareness
In this short bonus episode of The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast, Dr. Allison Sucamele introduces The Yes/No Inventory—a quick yet powerful self-awareness tool you can use anytime you’re feeling off, overwhelmed, or just in need...
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# 111 - Drama or Trauma? Untangling the Inner Story
“Drama” and “trauma” — two words we hear constantly, sometimes interchangeably, but rarely with the nuance they deserve. In this episode, we dig into the real psychological difference between the two. Why do we call some emotional reactions
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Episode 111
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21:07
Bonus Episode: The Release Letter - A Small Practice for Big Emotional Shifts
Welcome to the first bonus episode of The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast with Dr. Allison Sucamele. In this short, soulful extension of Episode #110 Spring Cleaning for the Sou...
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# 110 - Spring Cleaning for the Soul
In this week’s episode, we’re diving into what I like to call “spring cleaning for the soul.” Not the kind with boxes and brooms—though those can be therapeutic too—but the kind that happens on the inside. We’ll explore what it means t...
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Episode 110
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# 109 - Love, Attachment, & Co-Dependency: Understanding the Psychology of Romantic Relationships
What does it really mean to love someone? In this episode of The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast, Dr. Allison Sucamele explores the deep emotional roots of romantic love through the lens of psychology. From secure attachment to co...
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Episode 109
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28:08
# 108 - Alone vs. Lonely
In this week's episode, we’re exploring the difference between being alone and feeling lonely.We all know what it’s like to be alone sometimes, whether it’s spending a quiet evening in, taking a solo trip, or simply having some time to o...
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Episode 108
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23:28
# 107 - I Think I Forgot How to Relax
In today’s fast-paced world, relaxation often feels like a forgotten art. With constant demands from work, social media, and daily life, it can be hard to unwind. In this episode, we examine the topic: “I think I forgot how to relax.”&nb...
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Episode 107
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# 106 - The Healing Power of Books: Exploring Bibliotherapy
This week, I'm exploring a fascinating and therapeutic practice that has been around for centuries but is gaining a lot of attention in today’s world: Bibliotherapy. If you’ve ever lost yourself in a good book, you may have...
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Episode 106
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# 105 - Unraveling the Psychology of Self-Fulfilling Prophecies and How to Break the Cycle
This week, we’re exploring a concept that many of us experience every day without even realizing it - self-fulfilling prophecies.You’ve probably heard the phrase before, but what does it really mean? And how can we stop this psychologica...
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Episode 105
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# 104 - The Power of Emotional Regulation: A Path to Crime Prevention, Addiction Recovery, and Respectful Disagreement
This week I'm discussing the importance of teaching people how to regulate their emotions. Emotional regulation is not just vital for personal well-being, but it’s also one of the most effective ways to prevent crime, reduce addiction, and fost...
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Episode 104
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# 103 - Part 2 of Reverse, Reframe, and Rebuild with Dr. Lucette Beall
This week, I continue my conversation with Dr. Lucette Beall. You don't have to listen to Part 1 to enjoy Part 2, but you just might want to. Dr. Lucette's journey is nothing short of inspiring. As a single mother navigating a divor...
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