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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 26 MIN

19: The Shame Program: How It Hijacks Your Behavior and How to Rewrite It

from (re)Parenting Radio · host Lisa Watson

Shame isn’t an emotion.It’s a program.And most of us are running it without even knowing it.In this episode of (re)Parenting Radio, Lisa breaks down shame as a survival-based operating system installed early in life—one that doesn’t just affect how you feel, but how you behave.We explore how shame shows up as:People-pleasingPerfectionismHiding or procrastinationCollapsing after feedbackHarsh self-talkThe belief: “If they really saw me, I wouldn’t be accepted.”You’ll learn why shame doesn’t disappear with success, why it hijacks behavior under pressure, and how to rewrite the code using nervous system awareness, regulation, and conscious self-leadership.You are not broken.You are programmed.And you can rewrite the program.And when you heal the relationship with yourself,all your other relationships change.Send us Fan MailSupport the showCONNECT WITH LISA WATSONYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reparent-yourselfTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reparent.yourselfWebsite: lisa-watson.comLinkedIn: watsonlisakInstagram: @reparentyourselfFREE RESOURCES1.  Newsletterhttps://app.kit.com/creator_profile2. For Founders & LeadersBefore You Scale: The 6 Emotional Patterns Every Founder Must (re)Wire https://reparent-yourself.kit.com/before-you-scale3. For EveryoneQuick Start Guide — (re)Parenting Yourself https://reparent-yourself.kit.com/lt-qs-rpy4. For Parents & CaregiversQuick Start Guide — Conscious Parenting https://reparent-yourself.kit.com/lt-qs-cpLisa's Children's Book ...

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Shame isn’t an emotion. It’s a program. And most of us are running it without even knowing it. In this episode of (re)Parenting Radio, Lisa breaks down shame as a survival-based operating system installed early in life—one that doesn’t just affect how you feel, but how you behave. We explore how shame shows up as: People-pleasingPerfectionismHiding or procrastinationCollapsing after feedbackHarsh self-talkThe belief: “If they really saw me, I wouldn’t be accepted.”You’ll learn why shame doesn...

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