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
108 episodes
# 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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20:08
# 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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19:56
# 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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27:38
# 102 - Reverse, Reframe, and Rebuild Your Thinking with Dr. Lucette Beall (Part One of Two)
Welcome to this week's episode. I am thrilled to introduce my guest, Dr. Lucette Beall. Dr. Lucette is a dynamic public speaker, coach, author, and visionary course creator dedicated to transforming lives. She uses an innovative approach to per...
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Episode 102
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32:28
# 101 - 'I Can Buy Myself Flowers’ is More than Just a Song Lyric: The Psychology Behind Redefining Romance and Singlehood in 2025
In this week’s episode, we’re diving into what some may call a fascinating cultural moment: the lyric, "I can buy myself flowers." This phrase, is, of course, from Miley Cyrus's 2023 hit song Flowers. We’ll discuss its underlyin...
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Episode 101
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19:10
#100 - Please Don't Buy Me Flowers. Take Me to Where They Are Growing: How a Simple Quote Reveals Our Deepest Needs for Connection
In this week's episode, we'll explore the psychological significance of Michelle Schaper's simple, yet profound quote: "Please don't buy me flowers. Take me to where they are growing." At first glance, this may seem like a ro...
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Episode 100
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12:02
# 99 - How to be an Authority without being an Authoritarian
In today’s episode, we’ll explore a fascinating and highly relevant topic: how to be an authority without being an authoritarian. What do we mean by 'authority' and ‘authoritarianism’? What makes someone an autho...
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Episode 99
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18:43
# 98 - Social Loafing: Why We Do Less When We’re Part of a Group and the Disadvantages of Public Recognition in the Workplace
In today’s episode, we’re exploring a fascinating concept that impacts everything from group projects to team sports to your workplace: social loafing and public recognition. Now, I know many of you have been there. You’re ...
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Episode 98
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28:45
# 97 - The Psychology of an Emotionally Mature Partner
In this episode, I will explore the psychology of an emotionally mature partner—what it means, why it matters, and how emotional maturity impacts relationships.Whether you’re currently in a relationship, thinking about what you want in o...
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Episode 97
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13:42
# 96 - The Dark Side of Good Intention: Toxic Altruism
At first glance, altruism, acting out of concern for the well-being of others, sounds like a virtuous, selfless pursuit. But what happens when that desire to help goes too far? What happens when it becomes unhealthy, harmful, or even counterpro...
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Episode 96
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15:23
# 95 - The Psychology of the First Month: Navigating January
This week we’re diving into the psychology of the first month of the year—January. As we all know, the start of a new year is filled with energy, reflection, and, of course, New Year's resolutions. But what does it really mean for our minds? Wh...
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Episode 95
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13:56
# 94 - The Psychology of Christmas
In this episode, I will be exploring something that’s deeply embedded in our culture and emotions: Christmas. It’s a holiday filled with joy, nostalgia, stress, and, depending on how you celebrate, quite a lot of complexity. But what’s really h...
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Episode 94
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23:14
# 93 - The Push for Perceived Achievement
This week, I'm digging into a fascinating and often misunderstood aspect of our lives: the push for perceived achievement. This brings about many questions: How do we measure success? Why are we driven to achieve certain things, and what role d...
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23:49
# 92 - The Psychology of Being Friends with a Cheater
This week I’m diving into a topic that can feel like walking a tightrope: the psychology of being friends with a cheater. Don’t skip this episode just yet. You may be surprised by what’s to come. Whether you’ve experienced this situ...
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Episode 92
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20:42
# 91 - The Psychology Behind Co-workers Who Try to Relive Their High School Days
In this episode, I will dive into the minds of people in the workplace, explore the hidden dynamics that shape our professional lives, and tackle a fascinating and somewhat quirky topic: the psychology behind co-workers who try to relive their ...
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Episode 91
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17:50
# 90 - The Psychology of Cooking
Cooking is more than just a functional task. It’s a sensory experience, a creative outlet, and for many, a form of self-expression. But what’s happening in our minds when we cook? Why does preparing food often feel so meditative or rewarding? A...
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12:48
# 89 - The Psychology of Self-Disclosure
Welcome to The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast, the podcast where I dive into the fascinating world of psychology and human behavior. I'm your host, Dr. Allison Sucamele, and in today’s episode, we’re going to explore a topic that plays a ...
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Episode 89
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12:10
# 88 - Coping Strategies for Managing Anxiety
How can we better manage our anxiety? In this episode, I will be talking about the three main components of anxiety and some coping strategies that can be used on the go. Kind reminder: positive psychology is the study of human strength...
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Episode 88
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16:55
# 87 - Psychological Factors That Influence Our Spending Habits
How can we improve our financial well-being? In this episode, I will be talking about psychological factors that influence our spenidng habits. The holidays are here and this is essential knowledge for this time of year. Kind reminder: ...
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Episode 87
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28:46
# 86: All-or-Nothing Thinking
In this episode, I will be talking about the cognitive distortion of black-and-white thinking, also known as all-or-nothing thinking and what you can do to stop all-or-nothing thining. Kind reminder: positive psychology is the study of ...
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Episode 86
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18:53
# 85 - How to Survive an Election Year & Build Resilience
In this episode, I will be talking about how to survive an election year and how to use the election as an opportunity to build resilience regardless of the outcome. This episode is not about politics, but discusses strategies you can use this ...
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Episode 85
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30:09
# 84 - People-Pleasing vs. Kindness
In this episode, I will be talking about people-pleasing vs. kindness, how to identify if you are a people-pleaser, and what you can do to change this behavior. Kind reminder: positive psychology is the study of human strengths and flou...
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Episode 84
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16:08
# 83 - Shadow Work (Part 2)
In this episode, I will be diving deeper into shadow work. Listen to episode # 36 for Shadow Work (Part 1). Episode # 36 is not a prerequisite for this episode, but certainly complements it. I hope you find both episodes valuable. Kind ...
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Episode 83
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29:12
# 82 - Fire Evacuation Readiness Tips: How to Support Yourself & Others
In this episode, I will be talking about fire evacuation readiness and tips on how to support yourself and others if you are threatened by a fire evacuation. I will also share my latest experience with the Airport Fire in Southern California. <...
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Episode 82
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23:20
# 81 - Revisiting Dr. James Pawelski’s Teaching on the Red Cape, Green Cape, Reversible Cape, & a Balanced Approach to Life
In this episode, I will be revisiting Dr. James Pawelski’s teaching on the Red Cape, Green Cape, Reversible Cape, and a Balanced Approach to Life.I always want make sure I reflect and revisit what I have learned from the greats in positi...
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Episode 81
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