S5 E10: Toxic Shame
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.
~~
1:1 COACHING WITH TRAINED COACHES SUPERVISED DIRECTLY BY NICOLE
PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW THE PODCAST HERE TO HELP OTHERS FIND IT!
Producer: Lisa Eisenpresser
~~~
SUPPORT:
🟠 Learn how to JournalSpeak ➡️ LEARN HOW: https://tinyurl.com/2ph33u2s
🟠 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/yc3vsy32
🧠 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
Let me hold your hand and walk you
through the JournalSpeak process.
Share your email below and I'll immediately share the simple three step process to begin your JournalSpeak practice.
We hate SPAM. We will never sell your information, for any reason.
