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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #153 - The Shame Cycle
SHITSHOW SATURDAY #153 - The Shame Cycle
SHITSHOW SATURDAY #153 - The Shame Cycle
Saturday 10th May 2025
Explore the cycle of shame with Andrea and guests as they discuss healing childhood trauma and finding self-worth.
Explicit
41 minutes
Raw
Compassionate
Supportive
Healing
Honest
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Episode Overview
- Shame is often rooted in childhood experiences.
- Coping mechanisms can reinforce feelings of shame.
- Healing requires compassion and vulnerability.
- Sharing shame in supportive communities aids recovery.
- Recognising shared experiences helps diminish isolation.
The strategies we use to avoid shame are the ones that quietly reinforce it.
In the latest episode of 'Adult Child', Andrea explores the shame cycle that many carry from childhood into adulthood. The episode sheds light on how growing up in a dysfunctional family can lead to a myriad of coping mechanisms that, ironically, reinforce the very shame they're meant to avoid. Andrea, along with her guests, bravely shares their stories, touching on themes like codependency, complex trauma, and generational wounds.
They talk about how shame feels like an unbearable weight, leading to behaviours like perfectionism and people-pleasing. The discussion also dives into the paradox of trying to escape shame while simultaneously feeling it more intensely. Andrea reflects on her own journey from being the 'golden child' to the 'problem child', and how these roles affected her sense of self-worth. The conversation is raw and candid, with guests recounting personal experiences of body shame, parental criticism, and the struggle for self-acceptance.
A key takeaway from the episode is the idea that shame doesn't dissolve through sheer willpower; instead, it requires compassion and vulnerability. Allowing oneself to be seen in their shame is a powerful step towards healing. Andrea encourages listeners to confront their shame by sharing it within supportive communities, finding solace in the fact that they're not alone.
If you're grappling with feelings of inadequacy or battling the ghosts of past traumas, this episode offers a comforting space to explore these emotions. It's a poignant reminder that while shame can feel isolating, there's strength in sharing and understanding that we're all worthy of love and acceptance.