This podcast episode explores the intricate nature of chronic shame, tracing its origins in trauma and the fear of disconnecting from others. It offers listeners practical strategies to recognize, confront, and overcome these feelings. By highlighting the distinction between shame and guilt, the significance of self-compassion, and the value of being authentic, the episode encourages individuals to challenge negative self-views and embrace their true selves. It concludes with an uplifting reminder that shame is just a feeling, not a definitive truth.