Shedding the Shame with Krista Oakes

About this episode

Krista Oakes shares her journey of shedding shame through mindfulness and yoga.

Have you been keeping a secret? Have you been reluctant to tell someone the truth because you fear that you’ll feel ashamed? In this episode, our amazing guest, Krista Oakes shares her journey of feeling shame and how she shed it. She uncovers the twists and turns of her childhood and how she was able to heal through yoga and sharing her story in her brilliant book, "Shedding the Shame". For over 20 years, Krista Oakes has been guiding people on the path of mindfulness, self-discovery, and intentional living. As an author, inspiring speaker, Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) and mindfulness coach, she has worked with thousands of individuals through classes, workshops, and retreats—helping them cultivate inner peace, self-trust, and alignment in both body and life. Her approach blends the wisdom of yoga philosophy, meditation, and lifestyle coaching with a practical, down-to-earth style—always infused with warmth, humor, and a deep respect for each person’s unique journey. She believes that mindful living isn’t about perfection; it’s about showing up for yourself with honesty, awareness, and compassion. We invite you to purchase her book at www.sheddingshame.com And…

People in this episode

Host: Shá Sparks

Guest: Krista Oakes

Topics covered

• shame
• mindfulness
• self-discovery
• yoga
• personal growth

Keywords

• shame
• mindfulness
• yoga
• self-discovery
• personal growth
• healing
• intentional living

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Daytona Yoga with Krista

Books & works: Shedding the Shame

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