What I Wish I Had Known About Shame
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How to heal from shame can be really tricky especially if you don't know what it is and how it manifests in your life.
In this episode, Jerry shares 5 powerful truths that he wishes he would have known about shame earlier.
Shame is one of the most toxic and misunderstood emotional wounds—especially for high-achieviers who look successful on the outside but feel unworthy on the inside.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- What shame actually is
- How it develops as a coping mechanism from trauma and early pain
- Why so many of us unconsciously get addicted to it.
- Tips on how to start healing shame
Jerry also shares personal insights on how shame hijacks your identity, tricks your brain, and what it truly takes to heal from it.
If you’ve ever struggled with feeling broken, not enough, or stuck in shame, this episode will give you the clarity and tools to begin your healing journey.
I am grateful you are here,
Jerry
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Chapters
1. Welcome to Personal Mastery (00:00:00)
2. Five Things I Wish I Knew About Shame (00:00:15)
3. What Shame Is (00:00:30)
4. Shame as a Coping Mechanism (00:01:41)
5. Getting Addicted to Shame (00:04:10)
6. Shame is Not Your Identity (00:05:30)
7. Healing from Shame is Possible (00:07:07)
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