where. So many of us are bound by shame about our past, our mistakes, our identity, our looks, our decisions and choices. This can make living a meaningful and fulfilling life incredibly difficult when you have your own personal, shame bully following you everywhere. In todays episode we learn:

How shame gets implanted in us
The links between shame and trauma
Shame vs. guilt
How shame manifests in hidden ways
What a life without shame could look like?
How to release shame by communicating with your inner child
How to shut down shame spirals
My own personal story of body shaming

Listen now! I hope this releases you from the heavy burden of shame.

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