Episode 48: A Live Pause on Shame, Truth, and Letting Go

Send us Fan MailWhat if the thing you’ve been carrying… isn’t actually yours to hold?In this special episode of Living in 3D Power, Dr. Amber Sessoms invites you into a live 3D Power Pause—a guided space for reflection, breathwork, and truth-telling.This week’s focus: toxic shame.Not just the feeling of doing something wrong…but the belief that you are wrong.Through somatic grounding, guided reflection, and real-time community wisdom, this episode explores how shame forms in the body, how it’s shaped by systems and lived experiences, and how we begin to release it.You’ll experience: a guided breath prayer to regulate your nervous system  journal prompts for self-reflection and emotional awareness  insights on shame, identity, leadership, and healing  a live group reflection on fear, race, and generational patterns  a powerful reframe: you are not the mistake you madeIf you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in self-doubt—this episode is your invitation to pause and return to yourself.This episode is part of the 3D Power Pause, a weekly guided practice rooted in: self-awareness  somatic healing  values-aligned living  and collective reflection Chapters 00:44 What toxic shame really is 01:25 Reversing shame (wisdom from Emma) 03:07 Guided breath prayer + body awareness 06:03 Shame in systems + leadership 08:07 Naming emotional weight in crisis 09:30 Generational shame + parenting 12:30 Accountability, repair, and growth 16:10 Journal prompts for reflection 21:17 Stillness + “cocoon time” 33:16 Community sharing + witnessing 38:17 Fear, protection, and race 42:04 The 3D Power Pause shift 46:49 Closing groundingJoin the Live ExperienceWant to experience this in real time?Sundays at 7:14 AM ET Join the 3D Power Pause live on SubstackCamera on or off.No pressure to speak.Just come as you are.🔗 Subscribe: livingin3dpower.substack.com#toxicshame #guidedreflection #breathwork #mindfulness #BlackwomenleadershipConnect with Me:Instagram: @natural_inclinationYoutube: @naturalinclinationTikTok: Amber SessomsLinkedIn: Dr. Amber M. Sessoms, NCSPBluesky: @ambersessoms.bsky.socialFacebook: Natural InclinationWebsite: www.aninclination.comLike, Comment, Share, EngageIf this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who would love these conversations. Engage with the Curiosity Cards and ask the youth in your life about their experiences because you might be surprised by what you learn. Share your thoughts and reflections in the comments or on social media using #LivingIn3DPower. And, don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned for next week’s conversation!