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101 - The Neuroscience of Toxic Shame w/ Robyn Gobbel

Adult Child

CHAPTER

Understanding Toxic Shame and its Impact

This chapter delves into the insidious nature of toxic shame stemming from childhood experiences, even in the absence of overt verbal abuse. The speakers share personal experiences of feeling unworthy and confused about their negative self-perceptions despite not being directly told they were inadequate. The discussion explores coping mechanisms, play therapy, neurobiology, physiological responses, and behaviors linked to toxic shame, emphasizing the impact on self-perception and relationships.

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