EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 4 MIN
Mindful Mornings with Mabel: Shame Is Not the Whole Story
from The Real Mabel Podcast: Healing Out Loud—Trauma, Growth, and the Mess In Between · host Mabel | Saying the hard things, healing the wounds, and living the second half unapologetically
In this episode of Mindful Mornings with Mabel, Mabel reflects on trauma, shame, and self-compassion through the lens of Bessel van der Kolk’s work. She explores how shame often forms around survival behaviors during traumatic experiences—and why judging past versions of ourselves through present-day awareness can block healing. This gentle morning reflection invites listeners to release self-blame, soften toward their nervous system, and recognize that survival is not a moral failure.
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In this episode of Mindful Mornings with Mabel, Mabel reflects on trauma, shame, and self-compassion through the lens of Bessel van der Kolk’s work. She explores how shame often forms around survival behaviors during traumatic experiences—and why judging past versions of ourselves through present-day awareness can block healing. This gentle morning reflection invites listeners to release self-blame, soften toward their nervous system, and recognize that survival is not a moral failure.
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