Unpacking Shame: Kina Penelope on Healing from Toxic Emotions
Shame is like a deep sense of being bad at the core... if all my layers were peeled back and someone really saw me for who I really was, they wouldn't love me, they wouldn't accept me, like some part of me, inherently is unworthy of connection, unworthy of compassion.
Shame is more than just a fleeting feeling—it's a deep-rooted emotion that can shape our lives, especially for those dealing with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). In this episode of 'Healing from the Inside', Kina Penelope takes a closer look at the intricate role shame plays in adaptive survival and recovery. She explains how shame differs from guilt, emphasizing that while guilt is about feeling bad for actions, shame strikes at the core of one's self-worth.
This pervasive sense of unworthiness can be a formidable barrier to healing, but Kina offers practical tools to break the cycle of toxic shame. Through her empathetic approach, she highlights the origins of shame, often rooted in unmet childhood needs and the struggle for authenticity and attachment. Kina’s insights are not just theoretical; they’re grounded in real-life applications that can help listeners on their recovery journey.
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