Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Sara Abbott, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Shame and Fear-Based Relationships/Environments
Shame and Fear-Based Relationships/Environments
Shame and Fear-Based Relationships/Environments
Sunday 15th June 2025
Sara Amundson explores shame and fear-based environments in this candid Bold Beautiful Borderline episode.
32 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Shame often stems from fear-based environments in childhood.
- Managing expectations can help reduce feelings of inadequacy.
- Therapy can provide strategies for confronting shame.
- Building safe relationships is crucial for healing.
- Embracing authenticity can combat self-doubt.
"Shame has really been sitting heavy for me lately and it's been eating me up and spitting me out."
In the Bold Beautiful Borderline podcast, Sara Amundson dives deep into the murky waters of shame and fear-based environments. This episode offers an unfiltered look at how these feelings have shaped her life and relationships, particularly with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Sara, flying solo this time, candidly shares her struggles with managing a home that doesn’t quite meet her expectations.
With a dash of humour, she paints a picture of her chaotic household filled with animals and art that can be overwhelming. But the real challenge is the internal battle with shame – that nagging feeling of inadequacy and self-doubt. Sara explores the roots of shame, tracing it back to childhood environments filled with fear and control.
She reflects on how these early experiences have led to a persistent sense of not measuring up, despite the love and support from her parents. Through therapy, Sara is learning to question whose standards she's trying to meet and how those standards affect her self-worth. Listeners are treated to an honest account of how shame impacts everyday life, immobilising her and preventing her from engaging in activities she loves.
Sara discusses coping mechanisms shared by others, like embracing authenticity and fostering safe relationships, offering hope to those grappling with similar feelings. The episode wraps up with Sara’s determination to confront shame head-on, aiming for better relationships and a happier life. It's a heartfelt invitation for anyone struggling with BPD or shame to listen in, share their experiences, and perhaps find solace in knowing they're not alone.