Unapologetic Rabble-Rousers: An Exploration of Leadership

81: The Armor You Didn't Know You were Wearing

What if your “personality” is just armor you’ve worn so long you forgot how to take it off? In this candid conversation, Carla Lewis and Shellie Seyfarth expose the roles we play to feel safe, look strong, or seem in control—and what it costs us when we never take the mask off.

80: Stuck in Self-Awareness: The Self-Awareness Trap

🚨 PSA: Self-awareness is not the destination. It might be the trap. 😳 Ever gotten stuck in “knowing better” but still not changing? Carla and Shellie are naming the stall tactics, the neurochemical addiction to insight, and what it actually takes to stop admiring the problem and start shifting it. Prepare for some uncomfortable truth bombs—and the freedom that follows.

79: Emotional Constipation: Unblocking Your Feelings

🚨 Feelings aren’t flaws. They’re data.
This one’s for every strong-silent-type who was told “don’t cry,” “don’t celebrate too loud,” or “don’t lose it.” Carla and Shellie get hilariously honest about emotional constipation, Olympic-level stuffing, and why it’s time to digest your damn feelings before they turn into toxicity in your body (and your life).

78: Feel Guilty When You're Not Doing Something? You Need This!

If you secretly panic at the idea of slowing down—or feel like dropping one ball means you’ve failed—this episode is your wake-up call. Carla and Shellie unpack the addiction to being busy, the quiet fears that drive over-functioning, and why sometimes… the most powerful thing you can do is nothing.

77: Addicted to Achieving? This One is For You!

What happens when the trophies stop? When the job title fades? When no one’s clapping? If you’ve ever felt like your worth is measured in wins—or felt invisible without them—this episode is your mirror. Carla Lewis and DocShellie get raw about the identity crisis lurking beneath our hustle culture. High-achievers, beware: this one’s a gut check wrapped in warmth. 🎯

76: Boundaries or Brick Walls?

🧱 Are you setting boundaries—or hiding behind brick walls?
If you’ve ever said, “I don’t need anyone,” or found yourself shutting people out before they disappoint you… this episode is for you. Carla and Shellie crack open the emotional fortress to reveal how we mistake walls for wisdom—and what it really takes to feel safe without staying stuck. Spoiler: Vulnerability isn't weakness. It's the doorway.

75: Letting Go, Unapologetically

👀 Still stuck where you don’t belong?
In this punch-to-the-gut episode, Carla and Shellie get real about the emotional trench warfare of staying too long. Whether it’s a soul-sucking job, a lopsided friendship, or a role that’s outgrown you, this convo dives deep into the guilt, grief, and glorified martyrdom that keep us hanging on—and what finally sets us free. ⚡ Hint: Walking away isn’t giving up. It’s showing up—for YOU.

74: Courage First. Confidence Later.

Ever waited ‘til you felt ready and missed your shot?

Spoiler: Confidence isn’t a prerequisite—it’s a byproduct of doing the damn thing.

This episode will lovingly drag you out of your “preparation cave” and remind you that every sweaty palm and racing heart is just proof you care. Whether your pants split onstage (yep, that happened) or you throw an apple at a reckless driver (also real), you're still standing. So why wait? Hit play and let Carla and Shellie rewire your fear into fuel.