The Shame Epidemic - Ep78

Overview:

In this episode, we take a controversial deep dive into the world of shame. We explore how trauma impacts shame and how society intensely magnifies it. I vulnerably share my shame story and discuss the irrefutable importance that healing shame plays on the future wellbeing of our world. 

What you will learn:

• The difference between healthy and unhealthy shame
• How unhealthy shame develops from childhood
• How our society significantly magnifies and breeds shame
• How people unhealthily compensate to avoid the pain of shame 
• Strategies to overcome shame and transform ourselves
• How to become aware of and confront unacknowledged trauma 
• Why we tend to suppress painful memories

Shownotes:

0:00 Introduction

05:01 Understanding Why We Feel Shame

9:30 Our Shared Need for Belonging and Acceptance

16:43 What Is Toxic Shame?

22:40 How People Compensate to Hide Their Shame

29:38 How Pain Causes Harm to Others

34:10 Universal Shame - The Masks We Wear and the Truths We Hide

40:30 Living With Unresolved Trauma

47:02 How To Overcome Shame 

If there are any ‘aha’ moments that strike a chord for you throughout the interview, pay it forward. You can create such in someone else’s life, just by pausing the episode, copying the link and messaging it through to someone you care about.

Not only could you change someone’s life, but you’ll also earn some brownie points. We all love that friend who cares about us enough to message something thoughtful through.

Don’t forget to tag @theryanmagic when you’re sharing this on social media.

I’m so excited for you to get into this episode, so without further ado, let’s dive into it!

Shoot me an email at ryan@ryanmagic.com or check out the website & the socials to stay in touch! 

Follow us at:

https://www.instagram.com/theryanmagic/ 

https://www.facebook.com/theryanmagic 

https://www.ryanmagic.com/