Episode 17:- Unmasking Shame: Healing from the Hidden Wounds of Trauma

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Welcome to another powerful episode of Growing Tall Poppies! In this solo episode, Dr. Nat Green delves into a topic that often goes unspoken but holds immense power over many of us who have faced trauma: that of SHAME. She explores the hidden impact of shame resulting from trauma and why understanding it is crucial to our healing and growth. We draw on the profound insights of Brené Brown, a renowned researcher and author who has extensively studied Shame, Vulnerability, and Empathy.
Join Dr Nat as she uncovers the roots of shame in trauma, the societal and personal messages that reinforce it, and the significant impact it has on our healing journey. She also shares some of her own personal experiences with shame and offers strategies for overcoming it, including the power of empathy, self-compassion, and vulnerability.

Key Highlights :

1. Defining Shame:
   • Understanding shame as a deeply personal and isolating emotion.
   • Differentiating shame from guilt: guilt is feeling bad about something we've done, whereas shame is feeling bad about who we are.
2. Brené Brown's Insights on Shame:
   • shame is "the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging."
   • The importance of recognizing shame's impact on our identity and self-worth.
3. The Roots of Shame in Trauma:
   • Societal stigmas, cultural norms, and personal reactions contributing to shame.
   • How abusers manipulate victims into believing they are at fault.
4. The Impact of Shame on Healing:
   • How shame keeps us silent, isolated, and stuck.
   • The importance of breaking the silence and sharing our experiences.
   • Dr. Nat’s personal story of shame related to her own trauma.
5. Strategies for Overcoming Shame:
   • Acknowledge & validate your feelings without judgment.
   • Challenge negative beliefs & societal norms.
   • Build a supportive network and engage with empathy.
   • Practice therapeutic activities
   • Embrace vulnerability & share your story to reclaim your narrative.

Brené Brown’s Recommended Books:

• "Daring Greatly": Embracing vulnerability to transform our lives.
• "The Gifts of Imperfection": Letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be.
• "I Thought It Was Just Me (But It Isn’t)": Building shame resilience.
• "Rising Strong": Owning our stories and using them to grow.

Connect with Dr. Nat Green:

• Website: www.drnataliegreen.com.au

Episode Mentions:-
Self-Compassion Challenge
https://drnataliegreen.com.au/selfcompassionchallenge

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