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237. The psychology of shame

2024/10/8
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Shame is a social emotion rooted in the fear of disconnection and judgment. It can stem from past experiences, especially during childhood or adolescence, where we internalize negative messages about ourselves. This internalized shame can lead to self-sabotage, people-pleasing, and difficulty accepting positive experiences.
  • Shame is the fear of disconnection.
  • It makes us question our worthiness of belonging.
  • Chronic shame feels like part of our DNA.
  • Shame keeps us small and prevents us from being seen.
  • Trauma plays a significant role in developing chronic shame.

Shownotes Transcript

Shame follows us everywhere. So many of us are bound by shame about our past, our mistakes, our identity, our looks, our decisions and choices. This can make living a meaningful and fulfilling life incredibly difficult when you have your own personal, shame bully following you everywhere. In todays episode we learn: 

  • How shame gets implanted in us
  • The links between shame and trauma 
  • Shame vs. guilt
  • How shame manifests in hidden ways 
  • What a life without shame could look like?
  • How to release shame by communicating with your inner child 
  • How to shut down shame spirals 
  • My own personal story of body shaming

 

Listen now! I hope this releases you from the heavy burden of shame.

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