178. Discovering God’s Voice Through Shame Work | Crystal Haitsma

Understanding Shame Shields and Transforming Your Relationship with God | Inherent Identity Podcast In this episode of the Inherent Identity Podcast, host Tyson welcomes Crystal, a shame and parenting expert, to explore the concept of 'shame shields' — people-pleasing, shutting down, and aggressiveness/defensiveness. The conversation delves into how childhood experiences shape our responses to shame in adult life and affect our relationship with God. Tyson undergoes a live coaching session with Crystal, who guides him through 'shame work' to unlock personal growth and improve spiritual connectivity. This episode is packed with insights on overcoming shame and fostering a deeper connection with oneself and God. 00:00 Understanding Shame Shields 00:49 Introduction to the Podcast 01:10 The Impact of Shame on Relationships 04:50 Exploring Trust vs. Control 06:36 Childhood Influences on Shame 14:34 Parental Expectations and People Pleasing 20:53 The Shift in Responsibility 22:05 Understanding Shame Work 22:35 Triggers as Teachers 23:10 Exploring Personal Triggers 24:37 Deep Dive into Shame 25:45 Shame and Parenting 26:21 Unconscious Beliefs and Shame 27:41 Practical Shame Work Exercise 30:07 Guided Meditation for Shame 36:47 Emotional State to Neural Trait 39:42 Final Thoughts and Resources Work with Crystal: Website - https://www.coachcrystal.ca/ Faith-Based Parenting Course - https://www.coachcrystal.ca/faith Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/0qe7qRHbEQ2cMbl4NiVVOP Work with Tyson: Website - https://www.inherentidentity.com/ Receive Experience - https://inherentidentity.com/receive-experience