Have you ever felt like this? That showing vulnerability is weakness, that asking for help is a sign of incompetence, or that everyone else has the very thing you’re struggling with all figured out? These misconceptions can lead us to isolate ourselves and feel shame about our own struggles. Ginny and Brandi are here to share the power of normalizing our hum ... Show More
Aug 21
Why You Should Say the Thing You’re Afraid to Say | Leslie John
In this episode, Leslie John explores why you should say the thing you’re afraid to say and how opening up can strengthen trust, deepen relationships, and improve our well-being. She explains why we’re often biased toward keeping things to ourselves, the hidden costs of holding b ... Show More
58m 57s
Aug 14
How Connection Helps Us Heal What We Can’t Heal Alone | Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
In this episode, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford explains how connection helps us heal what we can’t heal alone, from the power of sharing our stories to the support we find in friendships, groups, and community. She discusses how healing allows painful experiences to become part of our ... Show More
58m 31s
Jul 2025
#659: Disappointment & Embarrassment: How To Bounce Back Like It Didn’t Break You
Disappointment stings. Embarrassment lingers. But what if they didn’t have to define you or derail you? In this episode, we’re normalizing these emotions, removing the shame around them, and giving you confidence tools to bounce back faster and stronger. Whether you missed a goal ... Show More
27m 56s
Oct 2024
#20 - How To Release SHAME & Blockages Around Sex
In Episode 20 of Finding The One, we tackle the often-taboo topic of sex, unpacking the layers of societal and religious shame that can surround it. We dive into how feelings of guilt can restrict personal freedom and hinder genuine connection, emphasizing the journey toward self ... Show More
47m 47s
Oct 2018
219 - How to Overcome Feelings of Shame
What do challenges as diverse as addiction, perfectionism, narcissism, and masochism have in common? They’re driven by a family of emotions that share “a painful awareness of self,” otherwise known as shame. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen talks with psychologi ... Show More
20m 48s
Jul 2024
Weathering the Waves of Shame
Waves of shame. They're icky, they're toxic, and they're not easy to escape. In this episode of The Gathering Room, Martha is talking about how we can move past this particularly intense form of anxiety and swim on to better horizons.Shame attacks us at the level of basic self-id ... Show More
29m 44s
Jun 2022
Episode 42: Why Shame Holds Us Back
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.Join t ... Show More
44m 13s