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Published: Aug. 27, 2019, 10:22 a.m.

Kristin Maher, author of the new kids\u2019 book, The Awfulizer: Learning to Overcome the Shame Game,\xa0sat down in my office studio last week and had a really honest conversation with me.

We talked about what shame is, how to help our kids understand and recognize their Shame Voice, and what to do when your older child doesn\u2019t feel like they are good enough.

We also had a really frank discussion about shame and body image and how many of us adults still struggle with shame and those feelings of not being enough.

If you\u2019ve ever felt like, \u201cIf people knew everything about me, they would leave\u201d or \u201cI don\u2019t measure up to others\u201d or you have a child who struggles with believing lies about themselves, please do not miss this conversation with Kristin.

It might step on your toes a bit (it stepped on mine!), but I think it will also give you hope, encouragement, and practical steps you can take for yourself and your kids to start overcoming the Shame Game.

Let\u2019s break free from the lies we believe and the Shame Voices that are telling us we\u2019re not enough... and let\u2019s walk in the truth! This is how we start breaking the Shame Cycle \u2014 for ourselves and the next generation!

Psst! You\u2019ll also get to hear about our current reads and why robot vacuums are lifesavers!

In This Episode:\xa0

[01:19] Kristin gives a brief introduction of herself and her family.

[02:16] Kristin and I share what books we\u2019re reading right now.

[05:50] Hear what\u2019s saving our lives right now -- including a robot vacuum.

[09:04] Kristin discusses why she decided to write her book and her inspiration.

[11:56] How did shame manifest itself in Kristin's life?\xa0

[12:49] What process did Kristin follow to overcome her shame talk and how long did it take?\xa0

[14:39] What can parents do to help their children process, overcome, and prevent shame?

[18:09] How can parents talk to their older children about shame?\xa0

[21:21] We discuss ways to change our self-talk to be an example to our children.

[27:42] Let's stop believing the lies and begin living in the truth!

Links and Resources:

• Matt Maher
• The Awfulizer: Learning to Overcome the Shame Game by Kristin Maher
• Caraval Series by Stephanie Garber\xa0
• Brene Brown
• Atomic Habits by James Clear
• Eufy Robot Vacuums
• Eat at Home Menu Plan Service
• The Crystal Paine Show Episode 43. The Lies We Believed
• Crystal\u2019s Favorite Things on Amazon
• CrystalPaine.com
• MoneySavingMom.com
• Crystal\u2019s Instagram account\xa0(I\u2019d love for you to follow me there! I usually hop on at least a few times per day and share behind-the-scenes photos and videos, my grocery store hauls, funny stories, or just anything I\u2019m pondering or would like your advice or feedback on!)
• Have feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes or topics?\xa0Send me an email:\xa0crystal@moneysavingmom.com

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