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EPISODE · Jun 11, 2025 · 14 MIN

230. When Shame or Guilt Goes Underground: The Hidden Toll on Your Health

from Aligned Vitality | Midlife Leaders, Perimenopause, Holistic Health, Reduce Anxiety, Weight Loss, Balance Hormones, Fatigue, Brain Fog · host Tanya Engesether | Functional Health Coach, Leadership Mentor, Christian Life Coach, Speaker

Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. Is unhealed shame or guilt quietly sabotaging your health? In this episode, Tanya peels back the layers of how guilt and shame often show up in disguise—as people-pleasing, over-functioning, and relentless striving. If you’re a high-capacity woman who can’t seem to rest or say no, it’s time to explore what’s driving that pressure. Learn how chronic stress from emotional pain affects your hormones, your energy, your nervous system—and even your relationship with God.  This episode offers a powerful perspective and practical next steps to begin healing from the inside out, so you can lead from a place of wholeness. In this episode, we’ll cover: How shame and guilt masquerade as perfectionism and people-pleasing The stress loop that leads to burnout, brain fog, hormone imbalance, and disconnection from God The difference between guilt that convicts and shame that condemns 4 powerful ways to begin healing emotionally, spiritually, and physically Key Scriptures: Isaiah 61, Romans 8:1, John 10:10 I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya   #MidlifeWellness #PeoplePleasingRecovery #PerimenopauseSupport #ChristianWomenLeaders #HormonalHealth #StressAndShame #FaithAndHealing #BurnoutToBalance #FaithBasedWellness #OverachieverHealing #StopStrivingStartHealing #ApprovalAddiction #EmotionalHealthMatters   Episode Resources:   GFL Episode Catalog   5 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣ FREE CALL: Book your FREE Coaching Call now! Get personalized and practical strategies for work-life balance. Start your grace-filled life and leadership journey ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/workwithme   2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/community   3️⃣ FREE WORKSHOP: Watch my FREE “Conquer Your Email Inbox” workshop! It's your key to jumpstart productivity ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/workshop   4️⃣ COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Get on the waitlist for functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/health   5️⃣CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/contact   "Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"    If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.   Click here to view our privacy policy.   Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, manage or treat disease.  Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

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