Shame

Episode 14 of the How to Be Human podcast, hosted by Anna Toonk, titled "Shame" was published on February 22, 2022 and runs 52 minutes.

February 22, 2022 ·52m · How to Be Human

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Summary

The feeling of shame typically becomes evident when we overanalyze and evaluate ourselves too harshly, often for things that are out of our control. As a result, many of us experience this low-grade feeling of embarrassment that arises from our previous traumas. Join us in this week’s episode as we discuss the topics of guilt and embarrassment, exploring our own personal experiences and strategies to overcome these feelings in our everyday lives.

Episode Description

Shame can be defined as "a feeling of embarrassment or humiliation that arises in relation to the perception of having done something dishonorable and moral or improper". The feeling of shame typically becomes evident when we overanalyze and evaluate ourselves too harshly, often for things that are out of our control. As a result, many of us experience this low-grade feeling of embarrassment that arises from our previous traumas.

When does shame begin to become toxic to our overall health and wellbeing? From our personal experiences, we discuss how shame centers on your very identity as a person, and it becomes particularly toxic when it starts to impact your sense of self. Moreover, it creates an atmosphere of guilt and low-grade embarrassment.

Join us in this week’s episode as we discuss this topic, exploring our own personal experiences and strategies to overcome these feelings in our everyday lives. Listen in as we discuss these topics and much more on today’s episode!

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Topics Covered:

How shame becomes internalized and may impact our overall health and wellbeing
The influence of trauma on our internal feelings of self-worth
Tips and strategies to overcome feelings of embarrassment or humiliation
The overlapping dimensions of guilt and shame
What our own personal experiences have taught us about shame

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