Healing Toxic Shame: Insights with Jen Carvalho on Conscious Recovery
We heal shame by creating a safe place in order to bring it into the light. Compassion might be the opposite of judgment.
Feeling like you're not enough? In this episode of 'Conscious Recovery', hosts TJ Woodward and Jeremy Miller sit down with Jen Carvalho, CEO of The Camp Recovery & Azure Acres, to tackle the heavy burden of toxic shame. Often rooted in early life experiences within family, school, or religious settings, toxic shame can leave you feeling deeply flawed and unworthy. But don't lose hope—there are ways to break free from its grip.
Jen and the hosts dive into how toxic shame fuels negative self-talk and low self-esteem, creating a sense of disconnection that can lead to addiction. They explore practical strategies for overcoming these feelings by fostering a safe and compassionate environment where shame can be brought into the light. Compassion, they explain, is the antidote to judgment and a crucial step toward shifting from a shame-based mindset to one of self-love and acceptance.
The conversation also highlights the importance of seeking spiritual connections and identifying the false beliefs that often underpin toxic shame. By examining the origins of these core false beliefs, you can start to peel back the layers of shame and move toward a life filled with freedom and wholeness. This episode is a beacon of hope and resilience.
It reminds us that while no one comes to recovery untouched by shame, those who confront it with compassion and self-love have the capacity to heal and thrive. Tune in to hear Jen Carvalho's invaluable insights and begin your journey toward a shame-free life.