Hi! I'm Emily....
I’m a creator, published author, activist and a trauma informed certified mindset coach who is passionate about body image, women’s issues, and healing shame.
I teach women to tame their shame so they can stop hating their bodies, avoid burnout, and feel empowered to go after what they truly desire.
If you are ready to get comfortably uncomfortable, embrace your perfectly imperfect self, and take back your power so you can live the life you want…you’re in the right place!
My Story
Where do I start?! Growing up, I always felt like I didn’t belong. I always thought that I was too weird, too shy, too mature, and too much of a dreamer. So, I learned to fit in. My life has been full of experiences where I tried to step into my authenticity only to be shamed back into line.
What I didn’t know then was that shame has a very primitive purpose, which is to keep humans safe. Ever heard the saying that there is safety in numbers? Our ancestors relied on shame for survival because a society’s well-being depended on social order. In other words, humans wouldn’t be able to survive on their own. We learn what to be ashamed of through social conditioning. That’s the process of internalizing beliefs, customs, and ideals that are determined by society.
Our thoughts are what drive our emotions and, ultimately, our actions, so when we are shamed for acting “differently,” we are shamed into submission. And not the kinky kind! For far too long, shame held me back from living the life I wanted to live.
I like to call myself a “wearer of many hats” because it’s been a more socially acceptable way of explaining that I am a walking contradiction. You can’t fit me into a box (and believe me, I’ve tried!). I’ve learned that we all deserve to explore and discover all the parts of who we are.
So, who am I? I am a recovering people-pleasing, anxious, pizza-loving, pink-obsessed, hockey-playing optimist who loves her family and is obsessed with self-discovery, writing, simplifying stuff, and guiding others to feel good about who they are. And that’s just a glimpse of the kind of person I am.
I used to think that I couldn’t change my mind, interests, hair, or “look” because it would seem impulsive and flighty. But the truth is that shame was holding me back from experiencing many things I wanted to try.
I have felt so much shame. Body shame. Sexual shame. Identity shame. Social shame. Career shame. Religious shame. Mental Health shame. Motherhood shame…
I worried about what other people thought of me so much that only recently, I have begun to uncover the parts of myself that I kept hidden and the parts that I have yet to discover. I have allowed myself to embrace change, and I want YOU to do the same!
Emily Lauren Dick is a creator, published author, and mindset coach who is passionate about body image, women’s issues, and healing shame. Emily received her Honors Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and Women’s Studies from Wilfrid Laurier University and is a certified REBT Mindset and Trauma Informed Coach. She helps teach women to tame their shame so they can stop hating their bodies, avoid burnout, and feel empowered to go after what they truly desire.