05: The Universal, Savage Cycle of Shame

This week’s episode is all about shame. It’s universal—we all experience it—and it can become a savage cycle that affects our relationships, our self-worth, and how we show up in the world. In this episode, I’m diving deep into what shame really is, how it functions, and what you can do to break the cycle and start practicing radical empathy, both for yourself and others.

✨ Topics Covered In this Episode

➡️ What shame is and how it operates in the body

➡️ The difference between shame and guilt

➡️ Understanding survival mode and trauma triggers

➡️ Empathy vs. sympathy vs. compassion

➡️ The role of boundaries in shame recovery

➡️ 4 ways to practice radical empathy this week

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