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EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 28 MIN

Shame, Childhood, And Healing

from And Still We Rise · host Cristine Seidell

Send us Fan MailWe unpack how shame forms in childhood and why it feels different from guilt, then offer concrete ways to protect learning, autonomy, and connection at home, in school, and in relationships. Scripts, strategies, and mindset shifts help replace criticism with compassionate feedback.• defining shame as a belief about worth, not behavior• guilt as a teacher that guides change• how tone and reactions encode shame during mistakes• fear, perfectionism, and the I’m in trouble loop• family systems and sibling dynamics shaping identity• school labels, confirmation bias, and growth mindset• co-regulation, connection before correction, and scripts• feedback as a two-way process that preserves safety• using repair, do-overs, and specific observationsIf you're looking to learn more about this topic or others, feel free to like subscribe and follow "And Still We Rise"! To learn more about the work Sara does at Rise Therapy Center, or any other services we offer, you can find them below!https://www.risetherapycenter.com/saraIG: @seenbysarakThank you for tuning into And Still WE Rise! If you would like to learn more about me or the work our practice is doing, feel free to follow us on Instagram at:@atltherapygirl and @risetherapycenterOr check us out at www.risetherapycenter.comDisclaimer: And Still We Rise is meant to provide perspective and meaningful conversations around mental health topics. It is not meant to provide specific therapeutic advise to individuals. If anything in these podcasts resonates, ASWR recommends consulting with your individual therapist or seeking a referral from your primary care physician.

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Send us Fan Mail We unpack how shame forms in childhood and why it feels different from guilt, then offer concrete ways to protect learning, autonomy, and connection at home, in school, and in relationships. Scripts, strategies, and mindset shifts help replace criticism with compassionate feedback. • defining shame as a belief about worth, not behavior • guilt as a teacher that guides change • how tone and reactions encode shame during mistakes • fear, perfectionism, and the I’m in trouble l...

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