Guilt, Shame & the Costs of Living in the Past
We all have a past. And- we’ve all made mistakes. But sometimes there’s a part of the past- [a decision we made, a season we went through, a lifestyle we took on, a relationship we ruined…. ] that grips us, and continues to grip us even now. In this episode we’re talking about all things related to guilt, shame, and the consequences that result when we stay stuck in our past.
I’m sharing:
- The difference between guilt and shame
- The consequences that shame creates- internal and external
- What our mind-body connection has to do with it
- Our brain’s role in all of it
- How to start taking steps toward breaking out of a shame cycle
- The process that needs to occur to begin moving forward
- The benefits of letting go of the past
- The opportunities that you have when that occurs
Quote shared in this episode: “If we’re going to find our way out of shame and back to each other, vulnerability is the path, and courage is the light.” Brené Brown