Shame: The Impact, Origins, and Steps to Healing

Shame runs deep inside all of us. What if we switched the narrative from eradicating shame to working with it? Drew and Brittani deep dive into the definitions, origin stories of shame, and how we can begin our healing journey.   02:17 Podcast Format Change Announcement 04:28 Deep Dive into Shame 04:55 Defining Shame and Its Impact 10:23 Shame in Development and Relationships 23:43 Shame vs. Other Emotions 28:07 The Garden Analogy for Shame 28:48 The Garden of Shame and Secrets 29:58 Addiction and the Power of Secrets 31:35 Exploring Vulnerability 33:05 Vulnerability in Dating 35:57 The Role of Hope in Vulnerability 37:18 Healthy Shame and Narcissism 43:01 Brene Brown's Approach to Shame 44:45 Narcissism and Leadership 50:04 Rewriting Our Stories 57:58 Final Thoughts on Shame and Vulnerability   Get your free Intimacy Workbook ⁠https://relate-co.kit.com/b956780219⁠ For deep dives into relational topics that give you insight and action for how you can relate better, sign up for the How to Relate Newsletter ⁠https://relate-co.kit.com/e9f87bb2dc⁠