This Jungian Life Podcast

Shame

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May 3, 2018
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The Primal Nature of Shame

  • Shame is a deeply primal emotion, often harder to admit than guilt.
  • It's often masked by terms like embarrassment or self-consciousness.
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Shame vs. Guilt

  • Shame attacks one's core being, unlike guilt, which targets specific actions.
  • Jung called shame a "soul-eating emotion" that disconnects us from others.
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Existential Shame

  • Many individuals experience "existential shame," a pervasive sense of unworthiness.
  • This often manifests as overcompensating behaviors, like excessive people-pleasing.
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