Ep 23: Shame

Welcome back to another insightful episode of Relatable with Thrive Therapy! Today, Lauren, Cayla, and Colter dive deep into the complex and often misunderstood emotion of SHAME. In this episode our hosts explore the many facets of dealing with feelings of inadequacy and how best to support someone grappling with this emotion. They emphasize the power of curiosity, connection, and validation, while steering clear of judgment and quick fixes.

You'll hear personal anecdotes from our hosts, debates on the utility of shame, and practical strategies for recognizing and processing this universal emotion. From discussing the nuances between guilt, shame, and embarrassment to sharing tips on developing emotional regulation and communication skills, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

Lauren, Cayla, and Colter also touch on the importance of vulnerability, processing through shame to prevent it from becoming permanent, and even unpack how therapists themselves experience imposter syndrome. Get ready for an engaging conversation that promises to leave you feeling understood and equipped to handle feelings of shame with compassion and empathy. Stay tuned as we wind down by hinting at our next topic: sadness and pain. You won’t want to miss it!

• Understanding the continuum of shame experience.
• Feeling called out, acknowledging shame, competitive nature.
• Navigating experiences, connections, and feelings of embarrassment.
• Shame as a protective response to fear.
• Recognize shame, process emotions, understand purpose, take action.
• Need validation, insecure, defensive, and self-discovery.
• Moving from shame to curiosity about others.
• Reaching out to safe people when feeling vulnerable.
• Processing shame means stepping into vulnerability for growth.
• Regret over failing as a parent lingers.
• Differentiating guilt and shame, seeking vulnerability, overcoming static identity.
• Seeking understanding or trying another approach.
• Empathize, validate, open up, explore together.
• Sharing feelings and receiving validation is helpful.
• Thank you for listening, learn more about shame.