How to Let Go of Your Shame

Nearly every culture around the world encourages sacrifice today for a better tomorrow. So why is delayed gratification so hard? 

There's a lot to like about stoicism, but it falls short in some key areas for me. Here's my take on it and the other influences on my personal philosophy. 

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

Shame

Season 03, Episode 19

If you listened to our episode on toxic shame last season, then you know that shame is a debilitating emotional response that keeps us from full self-expression. It represses other emotions and inhibits ou ...

In today’s episode we dive deep into shame, guilt, and the DBT skill of Opposite Action—a powerful tool to help us break free from the emotional traps that keep us stuck. Many of us struggle with feelings of self-blame and unworthiness, but understanding the d ...

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