Ep 4: What Happens on the Journey of Releasing Shame

What happens on the journey of releasing shame? This is the question I reflected on after my conversation with poet David Morrin. For me, and I know for many others, releasing shame is at the heart of personal growth and spiritual awakening. It's one of those limiting beliefs that can keep us from truly loving and accepting ourselves. In many ways, releasing shame is the path to self-love. In This Episode We explore the complex terrain of shame, self-acceptance, and what it means to  embody healing. David opens up about his journey from harsh self-criticism to self-love, and how that transformation shows up differently in the mind versus the body. We dive into: How spiritual awakening doesn't automatically translate to physical healing The difference between mental self-acceptance and embodied self-love David's experience with a diagnosed condition known as “"exercise-induced anaphylaxis” and what his body might be protecting The role of the "conniving inner voice" and how it adapts when shame shifts Why the journey from head to heart to body is often the most challenging part of growth How past addictions and patterns can persist even after emotional healing The power of poetry in processing deep personal transformation Featured Poetry: David performs "Double Bacon Cheeseburger," a raw exploration of addiction, shame, and the cycle of self-punishment and numbing. I share "A Lineage of Masks," reflecting on inherited patterns and the courage to be seen. Reflections The conversation reveals that releasing shame isn't a one-time event—it's an ongoing journey that includes the body, not just the mind and spirit. David's story illuminates how we can find mental peace and self-acceptance while our bodies still hold onto protective legacy patterns. About David Morin David is a gifted poet and performer whose work explores themes of addiction, healing, and transformation. His new poetry book "Milkweed" uses the metaphor of monarch butterflies to examine how we can transform what's trying to poison us into protection and healing. Instagram: @mor.intune https://www.instagram.com/mor.intune/ Milkweed: https://stan.store/Morintune/p/get-milkweed-now 1:1 Voice Reclamation Container: https://voiceguide.crd.co Speaking and performing: https://morintune.life Connect with Maridelle Instagram: @maridelleleyva Intrinsicly: intrinsicly.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maridelle-leyva-855358/