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EPISODE · May 16, 2026 · 40 MIN

Shame - Part 2

from The Wrong Words Podcast · host Oliver & Luvon

🎧 PART 2 — SHAME | The Wrong Words PodcastShame is not always something we are born with. In this episode, Oliver and LUVON dig into the difference between embarrassment and shame, how outside voices can plant labels that grow deep, and why what is spoken over us can shape how we see ourselves. From “church love” to social pressure, regret, honor, and self-worth, this conversation asks whether shame is something we must carry, or something we can choose not to own. 🧠 In this episode we explore:Why embarrassment is often seasonal, but shame can become identityHow shame is shaped by external voices, labels, and cultureWhy belief in yourself can keep shame from taking root📚 We unpack:The village mindset behind the origin words for shameHow “church love” can mask harm while pretending to helpWhy regret is not the same thing as shame💥 Key moments include:The Pro Keds childhood example and the power of public embarrassment“Ain’t no hate like church love”The reminder that shame is often taught, not inherent🛠️ You’ll walk away with:A clearer way to separate embarrassment from shameLanguage to challenge labels that do not belong to youA stronger lens for evaluating what you internalize🎧 This episode is brought to you by Fairways and Putts. Visit fairwaysandputts.com today.📚 Purchase the books:LUVON’s book | Oliver’s book📊 POLL QUESTION:When shame shows up, what hits hardest?A) EmbarrassmentB) RegretC) LabelsD) Self-doubt#WrongWordsPodcast #Shame #LanguageMatters

🎧 PART 2 — SHAME | The Wrong Words PodcastShame is not always something we are born with. In this episode, Oliver and LUVON dig into the difference between embarrassment and shame, how outside voices can plant labels that grow deep, and why what is spoken over us can shape how we see ourselves. From “church love” to social pressure, regret, honor, and self-worth, this conversation asks whether shame is something we must carry, or something we can choose not to own. 🧠 In this episode we explore:Why embarrassment is often seasonal, but shame can become identityHow shame is shaped by external voices, labels, and cultureWhy belief in yourself can keep shame from taking root📚 We unpack:The village mindset behind the origin words for shameHow “church love” can mask harm while pretending to helpWhy regret is not the same thing as shame💥 Key moments include:The Pro Keds childhood example and the power of public embarrassment“Ain’t no hate like church love”The reminder that shame is often taught, not inherent🛠️ You’ll walk away with:A clearer way to separate embarrassment from shameLanguage to challenge labels that do not belong to youA stronger lens for evaluating what you internalize🎧 This episode is brought to you by Fairways and Putts. Visit fairwaysandputts.com today.📚 Purchase the books:LUVON’s book | Oliver’s book📊 POLL QUESTION:When shame shows up, what hits hardest?A) EmbarrassmentB) RegretC) LabelsD) Self-doubt#WrongWordsPodcast #Shame #LanguageMatters

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