Compost, shame and the voice you lost - Belonging without shrinking yourself

Ever felt invisible while doing everything right?This episode of FFreud — Shrink Me? I Am Just Waking Up breaks down the hidden cost of overfunctioning, the shame behind self-erasure, and how we lose our voice trying to be accepted. I unpack the emotional alchemy of composting shame—transforming the parts of yourself you’ve been told to hide, silence, or shrink in order to be accepted. Through personal stories and sharp insight, I explore what it means to stop performing for visibility and start contributing for belonging.💡 What You'll Learn:How shame hijacks identity and turns truth into performanceThe metaphor of compost as a path to emotional recycling and rebirthWhy you don’t need permission to belong—you need presenceHow distorted mirrors (friends, family, partners) shape who we pretend to beThe power of contributing without chasing approvalA new way to reclaim your voice without needing to shoutWhat it means to be part of the chainIf you’ve ever swallowed your truth to keep the peace, this episode is your call back to wholeness. You're not a placeholder. You're not a consumer. You're part of the chain.Resources:If you have any questions or just want to say hi, make sure you connect with me on Instagram @drliarothAnd if you’re tired of playing small and ready to stop sitting in the freaking middle—grab my book: Get In or Get Out, But Don’t Stay in the Freakn’ Middle