146. How to Stop Letting Shame Control Your Life

Send us Fan MailShame doesn’t usually show up as a clear thought. It shows up as a heavy feeling that tells you you’re the problem, and it can take one messy parenting moment and turn it into a whole identity. In  this episode, we slow that process down and name what’s actually happening when you get stuck replaying a conversation, judging yourself, and wondering why “I’m whole and valuable and wise” suddenly feels impossible to believe.  We walk through a practical, repeatable framework for moving through big feelings using emotional awareness and the resiliency skills that build real confidence over time. You’ll hear how to treat feelings as information, notice what your nervous system is doing, and separate yourself from the story in your head so your thoughts stop running the whole operation. We also connect the dots between everyday triggers like laundry and the deeper values underneath them, like fairness, respect, partnership, and being the kind of resilient parent your kids can trust.If you'd like to get the show notes for this episode, head to: https://leighgermann.com