Your Therapist Understands the Weight of Your Shame

There are moments in therapy where clients arrive carrying a deep sense of being “the villain” in their story. In this episode, Jess and Ryan explore what that can look like across different experiences — whether it’s tied to identity, like internalized homophobia in queer clients, concerns around appearance or gender expression, or life events such as divorce or relationship betrayal.They discuss how guilt and shame can shape the way people see themselves, often turning complex situations into a simple story of “I am the problem.” Tune in for a nuanced reflection on how these narratives show up in the therapy room and in real life 🎙️💕Hosted by: Dr Ryan Bittinger (they/them) and Dr Jess Erb (she/her)Cover art by: Una Grace Norona (she/her)Produced and edited by: Denise Danda (she/her)Follow us on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yourtherapistisnotokay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠