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
145 episodes
# 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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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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24:55
Bonus Episode: The Psychology of Father’s Day: Love, Loss & Everything Between
In this heartfelt 5-minute bonus episode (it's a smidge longer), Dr. Allison Sucamele explores the complex psychology of Father’s Day—what it honors, what it evokes, and what it often leaves unspoken.Whether you’re celebrating a father f...
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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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5:57
# 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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14:13
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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3:24
# 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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14:36
# 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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15:43
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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3:57
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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4:40
# 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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25:10
# 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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19:20
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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