A Man's Guide To Ending Shame

Talking points: psychology, shame, mindsetTrying so hard not to reference the bell ringing lady in Game of Thrones right now. Seriously though, a lot of us let shame run our lives. There are legitimate reasons why, but it doesn't have to stay that way. Listen in for how it starts, why it's so hard to clear, and ten (yes, ten!) thing you can do to break free.(00:00:00) - Intro and how to better define shame(00:03:30) - Why shame is so hard to get rid of: it’s natural, and its has a somatic component(00:08:16) - It also can reinforce trauma. Here’s how they get connected(00:13:52) - Shame as a source of safety(00:18:36) - Understanding the physical side of shame(00:23:21) - What does NOT help(00:25:51) - When to seek professional help(00:26:59) - Ten ways to move through shame. First one? Use curiosity to challenge it(00:30:32) - Mindfulness skills, reframing, and separating personhood from behaviour(00:35:00) - Putting the same in context, treating as a belief vs identity, and putting blame where it belongs(00:40:01) - Finding an alternative story, and practicing expressing boundaries and assertiveness***Build brotherhood in person. Join a Men's WeekendPick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/Check out some free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your RelationshipBuild brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance. Enjoy the podcast? If so, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they’re looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyFor more episodes, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices