Healing Toxic Shame: 5 Steps to Finally Feel "Enough"

Описание: Shame is the wall that stands in the way of love and connection. In this video, we look at how shame damages your mental health and self-esteem. Healing from shame is critical because it creates feelings of inadequacy and a sense of being broken or unworthy. Understanding emotional healing and the role of empathy can help alleviate the burden of shame and foster recovery.

In this video, I explain why so many high-achievers are often plagued by Toxic Shame, the feeling of being "not enough". We often treat shame as a "feeling," but as a therapist, I see people experiencing it as a fact. Today, we are breaking down the "Truth About Shame"—where it comes from, how it sabotages our ability to be vulnerable and loved, and the 5 steps to finally let it go.

This video offers insights on healing from shame, emotional intimacy, and building emotional vulnerability.


🕒 Timestamps

0:00 – Introduction: What is shame?
0:39 – Brene Brown’s definition of shame
1:49 – Why do some people carry more shame?
3:17 – Childhood criticism and no-win situations
4:34 – How shame shows up in our lives
5:48 – Outperforming your shame
7:37 – The cycle of achievement and shame
8:57 – Five steps to let go of shame
9:50 – Step 1: Listen to the shame voice
10:56 – Step 2: What happened to us?
11:49 – Step 3: Self-compassion
13:19 – Step 4: Self-acceptance
14:22 – Step 5: Empathy and vulnerability
16:26 – Conclusion and further resources

🔗 Mentioned in this Video

Watch Part 1:    • What Does it Actually Mean to be Emotional...   — "What does it mean to be emotionally vulnerable?"

In this session, we explore:
Shame vs. Fact: Why we believe we are fundamentally flawed rather than just "feeling" bad.
The No-Win Origin: How childhood criticism and high responsibility create a shame-based identity.
The Vulnerability Barrier: Why shame makes opening up feel dangerous.
The Performance Trap: Why "doing more" never fixes the feeling of being "not enough".
The 5-Step Healing Process: A tactical guide from self-observation to empathy.

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