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Trauma Rewired

Shame

Oct 30, 2023
In this episode, the podcast hosts explore the neurology of shame and its impact on health and relationships, discussing the connection between shame and trauma responses, as well as the immunological effects of shame and guilt. They also share their own experiences with shame and provide tools for processing shame through the body. The episode covers topics such as the somatic experience of shame, the trauma of dissociation, and how shame drives maladaptive survival behaviors.
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Quick takeaways

  • Shame is a debilitating emotion that inhibits self-expression and acts as a barrier to connection with others.
  • Shame has immunological effects, causing changes in inflammatory products and is neurologically linked to freeze and dissociation responses.

Deep dives

Shame as an Immobilizing Emotion with a Complex Relationship to Trauma

Shame is an intense and debilitating emotional response that is closely linked to trauma. It often comes with other responses like freeze and dissociation, and acts as a barrier to self-compassion and relationship with oneself. Shame is harmful and disorganizing, as it threatens our social survival. It has a complex relationship with trauma and impacts our development, relationships, and health. Shame drives behaviors and can lead to self-abandonment.

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