Big Feelings & Shame Origins: Part 2

About this episode

The episode explores how childhood shame influences adult life and the journey of reclaiming one's space and feelings.

This one got big in the best way. We started with Lacey's shame story about being called "too dramatic" as a kid — and somewhere along the way, we landed on silk robes, talk show beds, and the power of living your life out loud. Turns out, when you're told your feelings are too much, you learn to shrink. And when you shrink long enough, you start to believe the universe doesn't want big things for you. Spoiler: it does. Sara and Lacey dig into how childhood shame becomes the box we live in as adults — until we realize we get to rewrite the rules. They talk about the difference between shame that protects and shame that diminishes, why "of course it's me" is a perfectly reasonable thought to have, and how chronic illness might just become a feature instead of a bug. It's messy and hopeful and honestly, a little bit of a breakthrough in real time. If you've ever felt too much, too loud, or too whatever — this one's for you. Listen in and see what happens when you stop asking permission to take up space.

People in this episode

Guests: Lacey, Sara

Topics covered

• shame
• childhood experiences
• mental health
• self-acceptance
• personal growth

Keywords

• shame
• feelings
• childhood
• self-improvement
• mental health
• personal growth
• chronic illness

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