Breaking the Cycle – Shame, Guilt, and Opposi...

Fear looks like an ocean. It looks like it will swallow you.Jay puts language on something a lot of people in BPD recovery already feel: the fear is a mile wide and an inch deep. From a distance it looks massive. After you take one step, you find out you can stand.In this episode ...  Show more

In this episode, we look at the quiet ways people with BPD try to protect themselves from abandonment, emotional overwhelm, and the fear of losing control — and how those same strategies often keep the fear locked in place.You’ll hear a clear breakdown of safety behaviors, why th ...  Show more

Shame can be a powerful and paralyzing emotion that keeps us stuck in unhealthy patterns. In this video, we dive deep into the difference between shame and guilt, explore the origin of shame, and discuss how to reframe it into a tool for personal growth. Learn how to take respons ...  Show more

In today's episode we explore the intricate layers of shame before, during, and after a breakup. Drawing from a recent coaching session, Breakup Coach Dorothy navigates the often-overlooked aspects of shame. This episode serves as a beacon for those wrestling with breakup-indu ...

Have you ever felt like something about you was just…wrong? In this episode, we dive deep into the roots of shame—where it comes from, why we all experience it, and how it impacts our relationships in sneaky ways like defensiveness, over-explaining, or shutting down. Unpack the e ...  Show more

Have you ever been caught in the intricate web of guilt and shame, unable to discern their differences and the profound impact they can have on our lives? It is in the embrace of these complexities that we embark on a journey of self-discovery, unraveling the layers of guilt and ...  Show more