Why Am I Afraid to Be Seen? Shame, Visibility & Self-Expression

About this episode

Ashley shares her journey of self-discovery, exploring her relationship with visibility and her spiritual practice.

In this episode of Salt & Sovereignty, Ashley explores the fear of being seen and the internal conflict between wanting visibility and not feeling safe enough to fully express yourself. Through reflections on therapy, spiritual practice, and intuitive work, Ashley shares how shame can shape identity and create resistance around being visible, even when there is a deep desire to be seen. In this episode: Fear of being seen and feeling unsafe in visibility How shame impacts self-expression and identity The role of the nervous system in protection and resistance Exploring authenticity through spiritual practice Symbolism and meaning within personal rituals This is an invitation to hold both the desire to be seen and the part of you that still feels unsafe, without forcing either one away.

People in this episode

Host: Ashley Pemble

Topics covered

• self-discovery
• visibility
• spiritual practice
• therapy
• inner conflicts

Keywords

• self-discovery
• visibility
• saffron
• therapy
• spirituality
• inner conflicts
• true self

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Products: saffron

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