Where we struggle with perfectionism is where we struggle with shame. While shame is an unavoidable human emotion, there are a few things you can do to stop a shame spiral in it’s tracks – so that’s what I’m sharing in this episode!
Tune in to learn a powerful 3 step process I’ve learned from Brené Brown that will help you develop shame resilience and stop a shame spiral. You’ll also discover the 3 key ways we react to shame, how to spot shame in others and why stopping a shame spiral can be so challenging. I also share some of my personal experiences with shame too.
I hope you find this episode helpful! What I share in this episode on how to stop a shame spiral has been completely life-changing for me.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
- Why perfectionists struggle with shame and why shame can’t be avoided
- Whether shame comes from our circumstances or our thoughts
- Some of the most common thoughts that create shame
- What a ‘shame screen’ is and which one you use the most often
- 3 practical steps to stop a shame spiral, as taught by Brené Brown
- Why it can be empowering to acknowledge the physical sensation of shame
- What ‘speaking shame’ means and who you should and shouldn’t speak shame to
Featured In The Episode:
- Our membership community, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done
- Episode 59: Daring Greatly by Brené Brown: Lessons + Takeaways
- Episode 62: How To Stop Negative Self-Talk + Beating Yourself Up
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