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Jun 2022
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Episode 42: Why Shame Holds Us Back

The Holistic Psychologist
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Shame is the result of carrying our wounding, alone. Shame keeps us repeating the same cycles, patterns, and behaviors. And, it has us believe that we aren’t worthy of connection. We all carry shame. In this episode, we talk about why it holds us back and how to release it.

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