Liv & Tiffany
Liv & Tiffany
030 Shame
030 Shame
030 Shame
Tuesday 19th November 2019
Join Liv & Tiffany as they explore the impact of shame on recovery, sharing personal experiences and expert insights to help you confront and overcome it.
31 minutes
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Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Shame Unmasked: Liv and Tiffany's Journey to Healing
Shame is the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing we are flawed and therefore unworthy of acceptance and belonging ... Shame creates feelings of fear, blame and disconnect.
Shame. It's that gnawing feeling that makes you think you're unworthy or flawed. In this episode of 'Breaking Free: Your Recovery, Your Way', hosts Liv and Tiffany dive deep into this often-avoided topic. They bravely share how shame has disrupted their lives and discuss expert perspectives to shed light on this complex emotion. Dr. Brene Brown, a renowned researcher on shame, makes an appearance in their discussion.
She breaks down the crucial difference between shame and guilt: guilt is about doing something bad, while shame is about feeling inherently bad. Brown describes shame as 'the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing we are flawed and therefore unworthy of acceptance and belonging'. This episode doesn't just stop at definitions; it explores how shame can fuel depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addiction, and even violence.
Liv opens up about her personal battles with shame, feeling unaccepted in many areas of her life. Tiffany shares her struggles too, particularly around food, overworking, and avoidance behaviors. They both emphasize that working through shame is an ongoing process, not a one-time fix. The episode also highlights an insightful article from The British Medical Journal, pointing out the lack of research on shame despite its significant impact on health.
Liv and Tiffany discuss how doctors and the broader medical community often overlook the power of shame in affecting well-being. But it's not all doom and gloom. Liv and Tiffany offer practical strategies for overcoming shame, such as fostering curiosity and self-awareness. They stress the importance of not avoiding shame but facing it head-on to achieve personal growth and well-being.
If you've ever felt the weight of shame dragging you down, this episode offers a candid, compassionate look at how to confront and move past it. Tune in for a blend of personal stories and expert advice that might just help you on your journey to recovery.