Being Seen

Dark Matters with Dr. Shemena

Dark Matters with Dr. Shemena
Being Seen
Jul 02, 2026 Season 4 Episode 3
Dr. Shemena Johnson

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Being seen sounds simple until you realize how many of us have built our entire lives around not being fully known. We talk about the question that sits underneath so much emotional pain: “Do you really get me?” and what it does to a person when the answer has been unclear for years. This conversation is for anyone who looks fine on the outside, functions well, and still feels lonely, unseen, or strangely disconnected in relationships. 

If you’ve ever wondered whether love and being seen are the same, or what it would feel like to stop performing and start living more honestly, hit play. Subscribe, share with someone who needs to feel less alone, and leave a review telling us where you feel most seen.

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Episode Artwork Being Seen 16:15 Episode Artwork Us Versus Them Thinking 23:01 Episode Artwork The Other AI 23:59 Episode Artwork The Mothers We Celebrate, The Mothers We Grieve 7:50 Episode Artwork Psychology of Competition 12:44 Episode Artwork Breaking Through with Dr. Shemena Johnson: Understanding Feelings and Thoughts 14:31 Episode Artwork Breaking Through with Dr. Shemena Johnson: Understanding the Self 11:16 Episode Artwork Breaking Through with Dr. Shemena Johnson: Introduction 4:38 Episode Artwork New Year Thoughts and Update 3:21 Episode Artwork Discovering the Essence of Joy 12:07 Episode Artwork Love's Many Faces - Exploring Love Addiction (Part II) 12:10 Episode Artwork Unraveling our Emotional Armor: Insights into Repression (and Resistance) 12:18 Episode Artwork Thoughts on Expectations in Relationships: Expecting A Lobster in a Hamburger World with Dr. Shemena 4:33 Episode Artwork The Power of Emotions: I Don't Want to Talk About It 17:56 Episode Artwork Quieting the Storm: Overcoming Anxiety and Embracing Mindfulness 15:28 Episode Artwork Love's Many Faces: From Pizza to Partners (Part 1) 11:19 Episode Artwork My Parents Are Not Gods 15:26 Episode Artwork Imposter Syndrome and How to Overcome It 14:54 Episode Artwork Building Trust in Relationships Involves Taking Risks 13:15 Episode Artwork Finding Balance in the New Year 13:14 Episode Artwork Degrees of Depression 18:16 Episode Artwork The Lost Boys 15:39 Episode Artwork How to Improve Your Listening Skills in Relationships 8:39 Episode Artwork Communication Skills in Relationships 17:33 Episode Artwork Bonus: How are you? ... I'm Holding Space for You 7:57