When God Sounded Like Shame

Shame is something many of us feel but were never taught to name. In this opening episode, Kimberly explores what shame actually is, how it differs from guilt, and how it takes root in silence, control, and conditional belonging, especially within faith-based and high-control systems. Through reflection, nervous-system awareness, and poetry, this episode invites listeners to begin noticing shame with compassion, not judgment.Kimberly also interviews Kendra Lumadue about her time in Catholic school you can find her on Instagram and Tumblr @teeth_ings. ResourcesBooksI Thought It Was Just Me (But It Isn’t) by Brené BrownAdult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay GibsonHealing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors by Janina FisherWhen Religion Hurts You by Laura AndersonTrauma & Nervous SystemEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy Somatic Experiencing® (SE)Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)Other ResourcesReligious Trauma InstituteThe Reclamation CollectivePeople Leave Cults Betty Martin’s Wheel of ConsentTalking To Your Child About Online Pornography ExposurePop Culture (Blanket trigger warning for all - please read reviews before viewing)  Midnight Mass (Netflix)Rectify (SundanceTV)BoJack Horseman (Netflix)Encanto (Disney+)Far from the Tree (Disney+)Other PodcastsExvangelical with Blake ChastainUnlocking Us with Brené BrownPlain English with Derek ThompsonReflection/Journal PromptWhere did you first learn that being yourself might cost you belonging?ReminderThis podcast is not a substitute for therapy or mental health care. If you’re looking for additional support, resources for finding a therapist in your area are available below.Find a Therapisthttps://www.emdria.org/find-an-emdr-therapist/www.psychologytoday.com