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
165 episodes
# 136 - The Psychology of Othello: Jealousy, Manipulation, & the Human Mind
Step inside the mind of one of literature’s most powerful tragedies. In this episode of The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast, host Dr. Allison Sucamele explores the psychological for...
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Episode 136
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16:01
Bonus Episode - The Pause That Changes Everything
In this episode of The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast, Dr. Allison Sucamele invites you to explore something so simple that most of us overlook it entirely—the pause. In a world obsessed with productivity, growth, and constant doing, the pa...
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3:07
# 135 - The Scream: A Psychology of Anxiety, Alienation, and the Human Condition
Step into one of the most haunting images in art history—Edvard Munch’s The Scream. In this episode, Dr. Allison Sucamele explores the painting not merely as a work of art, but as a profound psychological mirror of anxiety, alienation,...
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Episode 135
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21:30
Bonus Episode - The Mirror Room
Step into a softly lit chamber lined with antique mirrors—not just reflections of your outer self, but of every part of who you are. The Achiever, the Inner Child, the Wounded One, the Wise Self… each mirror invites you to pause, witness, and i...
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4:09
# 134 - When the Protector Becomes the Harmer: A Psychological Exploration
In this episode, we step into a paradox that is as painful as it is common: why the person who once protected you—the one who guided you, sheltered you, and maybe even saved you—can sometimes become the very person who causes the deepest harm.<...
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25:48
Bonus Episode: Even the Wildest Parts of You Belong - Revisiting Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are as an Adult
In this special bonus reflection, Dr. Allison Sucamele revisits Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are—a story that looks like a children’s tale on the surface, but underneath, holds a mirror to the psyche. Through Max’s journey, w...
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4:02
# 133 - The Subtle Signs of Disloyalty
This week on The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast, we’re exploring the subtle signs of disloyalty — the ones you often feel in your gut before you can name them. Not the obvious betrayals like cheating or backstabbing, but the quiet ...
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Episode 133
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20:26
Bonus Episode - The Psychological Sigh: A Reset for Your Nervous System
In this 5-minute bonus episode of The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast, Dr. Allison Sucamele explores the science and psychology of sighing—not as frustration or boredom, but as your body’s natural reset button. Learn how the “psychological...
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3:36
# 132 - Don't Bring Me Your Emotional Clutter
In this episode of The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast, Dr. Allison Sucamele dives into the idea of emotional clutter—the unprocessed feelings, fears, and stress others try to hand us, often without realizing it. You’ll learn how ...
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Episode 132
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11:17
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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3:23
# 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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11:31
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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4:17
# 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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4:58
# 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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3:16
# 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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4:14
# 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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13:39
# 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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16:32
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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8:48
#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