Don’t Stay in the Freakin’ Middle: Shame, Belonging, and the Space Between Us

Shame doesn’t scream—it whispers, “Don’t mess this up.”In this episode, Dr. Lia Roth breaks down the psychology of shame, self-betrayal, and the exhausting trap of people-pleasing.Learn why belonging starts with you, not them—and how to stop hovering in the freakin’ middle.🔹 Shame vs. self-worth🔹 Projection, perception, and Binary Relationship Theory🔹 Why we stay stuck—and how to finally step inYou’re not here to be tolerated. You’re here to take up space.