David Bedrick, an author and founder of the Santa Fe Institute for Shame-Based Studies, dives into the often-unseen burden of shame we carry daily. He discusses its detrimental effects on mental and physical health, from stifling relationships to preventing personal growth. Bedrick shares strategies for addressing past traumas, the importance of empathy in healing, and how shame manifests in professional settings and financial pressures, particularly for men. He emphasizes the necessity of open dialogues to combat shame and transform our emotional well-being.