S5 E10 - Toxic Shame

Learn how to JournalSpeak ➡️  https://tinyurl.com/2ph33u2s In this "sister" episode to last week's Prison of Perfect, we unpack the concept of toxic shame—the deep, painful belief that “I am bad,” rather than “I did something bad.” We'll discuss how this core wound often begins in childhood, when emotional needs for safety and connection go unmet. Over time, internalized shame becomes the background music of our lives, fueling perfectionism, people-pleasing, withdrawal, and even rage. These patterns are not moral failings, but protective adaptations the nervous system creates to survive emotional disconnection. Healing begins when we bring curiosity and compassion to the parts of ourselves that feel unworthy. Through awareness, JournalSpeak, and community, we gradually replace the old narrative of defectiveness with one of inherent worth. Remember!! You are not broken, you're human. Let's dive into it all. xoxo, n. PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW THE PODCAST HERE TO HELP OTHERS FIND IT! Producer: Lisa Eisenpresser ~~~~~ SUPPORT: 🟠 Struggling with chronic pain? Check out my Freedom From Chronic Pain course  ➡️ GET THE FIRST LESSON FREE: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/yuxczyba⁠ 🟠 Anxiety controlling your life? Try my Freedom From an Anxious Life course ➡️ GET THE FIRST LESSON FREE: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/2m9rcht8⁠ 🧠 Learn more about the brain science and clinical experiences in my book  ➡️ MIND YOUR BODY: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/4fd6bvdc⁠ 💛 Receive support, guidance, connection, and direct access to Nicole with ➡️ MEMBERSHIP: https://tinyurl.com/y7wadt8d ~~~~ THE CURE FOR CHRONIC PAIN JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON INSTAGRAM 👉 https://tinyurl.com/93pwbp8v  SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST 👉 https://tinyurl.com/56vvbdcx  LEARN ABOUT ANNUAL OMEGA RETREAT👉 https://tinyurl.com/3vr5j3ux  Podcast music by the beautiful and talented Danielle Furst: @musicfurst  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices