In this episode, John brings on his old friend, Sam Louie, to discuss the topic of shame. They share their personal experiences growing up with shame, including racial discrimination and cultural differences. They also discuss the impact of early exposure to pornography, the coping mechanisms they developed, the role of shame in their adult lives, particularly in the context of divorce, and discuss strategies for working through shame and the importance of sharing one's story.  

Sam Louie has a private practice specializing in multicultural issues, trauma, and sex addiction.  Prior to receiving his Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Sam worked more than twelve years as a television journalist where he researched, produced, and reported on a number of stories related to psychotherapy, relationships, and recovery. He garnered two Los Angeles Emmy Awards. Sam is the author is Author of: Passport to Shame: From Asian Immigrant to American Addict and Spoken not Broken: Healing through Poetry. You can find out more about Sam by following him on Instagram @SamLouieTherapy

Roughly ten minutes of self help in a shot glass. If you're looking for a wine glass, you've come to the wrong place. Marriage family therapist and best-selling author, John Kim, shares his life and love revelations as well as insights from his sessions. He pulls the curtain back and documents his journey as a therapist but more importantly, as a human being.   

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