The Angry Therapist Podcast Living in Higher Frequency: A Guide to inner Freedom - Part 2
Dec 10, 2025
Shaka Senghor, a renowned author and criminal-justice reform advocate, shares his transformative journey from incarceration to healing. He discusses how alignment impacts what we attract and redefines manifestation beyond mere desire. Shaka emphasizes the importance of transitioning from shame to self-respect and reveals how his imagination kept him alive in solitary confinement. He shares daily practices that foster grace and a mindset shift that liberates us from emotional prisons, inviting listeners to notice the smallest moments of abundance.
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Healing Is Progressive Work
- Healing and forgiveness are processes, not instant fixes, requiring patience and repeated practice over time.
- Progress toward your ideal self matters more than perfection and prevents new prisons of expectation.
Shame Can Have Hidden Payoffs
- Self-criticism can serve hidden payoffs like attention or feeling alive, making it hard to relinquish shame.
- Recognizing the payoff helps free you from using pain as proof of existence.
Early Suicide Attempt And Prison Survival
- Shaka attempted suicide at 16 before prison due to abandonment and depression tied to his relationship with his mother.
- In prison he felt deep anger and worthlessness but did not have suicidal ideation there.
