Heather Ross
Heather Ross
EP116 Guilt vs. Truth: One Keeps You Stuck, the Other Sets You Free
EP116 Guilt vs. Truth: One Keeps You Stuck, the Other Sets You Free
EP116 Guilt vs. Truth: One Keeps You Stuck, the Other Sets You Free
Saturday 17th May 2025
Explore guilt vs. truth with Heather Ross as she shares heartfelt insights on parenting through addiction.
36 minutes
Compassionate
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Hopeful
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Healing
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Author:
Heather Ross
Overview:
Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Differentiate between helpful guilt and default guilt.
- Recognise how guilt can block true emotions.
- Understand the impact of guilt on the nervous system.
- Learn practical steps for resolving guilt.
- Embrace self-forgiveness and personal growth.
Guilt covers up our true emotions; our emotions are signals of an unmet need.
Heather Ross takes a heartfelt journey into the complex world of guilt and truth in this episode titled 'Guilt vs. Truth: One Keeps You Stuck, the Other Sets You Free'. As a parent of a child battling addiction, Heather shares her personal experiences and revelations about guilt, exploring how it became her default emotion and blocked her from accessing deeper truths.
With a touch of humour and warmth, Heather unpacks the difference between helpful guilt and the kind that keeps you stuck in a cycle of self-blame. She encourages parents to recognise guilt as a signal for unmet needs rather than a permanent state of mind. Heather's reflections are both candid and relatable, shedding light on how guilt can dysregulate the nervous system and keep us from meeting our own needs.
Her anecdotes – from driving home in silence to the epiphanies on a morning walk – illustrate the power of stepping away from guilt and embracing true emotions like anger or sadness. The episode is a call to action for parents to release unnecessary guilt and instead focus on healing and connection. Heather emphasises that understanding emotions and working through them can significantly improve the quality of relationships with our children, even if they don't change themselves.
She offers practical steps for identifying guilt, understanding its cause, and finding satisfying resolutions, all while reminding us that self-forgiveness is key. Heather’s compassionate approach provides a refreshing perspective on dealing with guilt, encouraging parents to live by example and commit to personal growth. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking clarity and support in their parenting journey. Are you ready to break free from the chains of guilt and embrace the truth?