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Feb 2025
51m 32s

The Toll of Shame on Mind and Body

Morra Aarons-Mele
About this episode
Many of us carry shame around every day without even realizing it. It can stop us from developing great relationships, chasing our dreams, or even making the most of the day. David Bedrick is an author, psychological activist, and founder of the Santa Fe Institute for Shame-Based Studies, and he’s spent his life helping people recognize shame and detach from ... Show More
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