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Shame and trauma cannot be separated \u2013 they are incredibly interwoven. The reason I created this episode is shame is virtually unavoidable if you\u2019ve been through a trauma and often times the shame is even harder to process and heal from. Why? Shame is an unseen self-authoring wound. It creates a whole slew of behaviors because we are tasked with carrying it \u2013 and as you are aware, shame is toxic. In order for us to contain it we need a wide buffer: a padding between it and consciousness. However, the way we create this is often very damaging and shame-inducing. So it\u2019s a domino effect. And so most people avoid it for many years \u2013 why? It is too painful for us to look at. It\u2019s also painful for others \u2013 if it tells you anything it\u2019s often also avoided by therapists, because of how much discomfort it causes. So this is really just an entry-level exploration of possible shame in your person. Inspired by my own recent enlightenments. They happen the tiniest bit at a time. I also have some reading for you on the topic: Book 1 (for mindfulness intro): https://amzn.to/378upTT Book 2 (for more about shame/trauma): https://amzn.to/2sjyfuz reference for this piece: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/anzf.1275 For comments, requests and to make a donation head to yaywithme.com Yay.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices