Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson Understanding Shame
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Mar 11, 2019 Explore the complex emotions of shame, from its origins in childhood experiences to its impact on self-worth. Discover how shame differs from guilt and how it can manifest as perfectionism or muted self-expression in adulthood. The hosts dive into the effects of abuse and bullying, addressing deeper traumas and their consequences. Learn strategies for overcoming inappropriate shame through self-compassion and present-moment awareness. This insightful discussion sheds light on understanding and healing from one of humanity's most challenging feelings.
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Shame Is A Self Judgment, Not Just Guilt
- Shame differs from guilt, remorse, and inadequacy by making you feel intrinsically bad rather than tied to a specific act.
- Rick Hanson warns shame often causes worthlessness and an impulse to hide, distinct from healthy remorse or standards.
Shame Evolved For Social Trust
- Shame is primarily a social emotion tied to reputation, trust, and long-term cooperation in human groups.
- Hanson links shame's evolution to humans' advanced memory and social bonding rather than solitary survival threats.
Sociopaths As The Shame-Resistant Minority
- Unlike fear or anger, being prone to shame was likely adaptive for most people in small bands, not just a subgroup.
- Hanson suggests sociopaths may be the minority who lack shame, enabling different adaptive roles historically.
