When we feel a sense of shame, most often our attention is focused on fixing ourselves to fit into the standards of the world so we can be loved and accepted. By doing so, we often deny how …

When we’re in shame, we don’t see the bigger picture. We feel alone, exposed, and deeply flawed. Oftentimes, we will respond to shame by moving away from it, moving toward it, or …

Shame is your worst nightmare talking to you all the time about the ever-present list of limitations in your life. Shame is your worst critic analyzing your performance in all things. The reason …

That’s why I reached out to my newsletter subscribers and asked those who are living with shame to describe how it feels for them. Nine people shared their experiences. I hope through reading …

Shame for where you’re at and for needing help; Regret of your past choices; These feelings are natural and normal, and there is absolutely no reason to let them stop you. The following are …

Shame vs. Guilt. Until recently, I didn’t know how different guilt and shame were. To me, they felt muddled and blended into one negative, twisty, dismal feeling. However, they are very distinct. …

Many single people feel lots of shame around being single. They feel like it’s their fault. They feel like there is something wrong with them. They feel like a failure. This societal pressure makes …

Step 1: Name your shame. By naming your shame you’re shining light on something that feels dark. And something that you’re embarrassed about. For example, in this experience, I named …

Shame is a lens that distorts our vision of ourselves. We don’t see who we really are when shame is activated within us. Ask yourself: What does shame feel like for me? Shame can feel like: …

But then, like a scientist, I detached and focused on how to release the shame. I could see that some part of me must still be carrying shame toward speaking my truth, and the only way to …