Paige Gordon: The Shame That Keeps So Many People Silent

Paige Gordon: The Shame That Keeps So Many People Silent

July 17, 2026 · 33 min

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In this episode, Paige Gordon discusses how shame impacts our identity and silences our voice, while sharing her journey of healing and advocacy for mental health awareness.

You can find more from Paige here: Website https://paigegordonauthor.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paigegordonauthor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paigegordon/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paigegordonauthor What if the biggest thing stopping you from sharing your voice isn't fear—but shame? In this episode, I sit down with Paige Gordon, live experience advocate, speaker, and author of the forthcoming memoir Searching for Full , to explore how shame shapes our identity, silences our voice, and keeps us from living authentically. After struggling with bulimia for more than 22 years, Paige transformed her pain into purpose, becoming a leading advocate for eating disorder research, patient-centred healthcare, and mental health awareness. Today, she helps others understand that healing isn't about becoming someone new—it's about rediscovering who you've always been. In this conversation, we explore: How shame keeps us small and silent • Why self-worth is the foundation of confidence • Finding your authentic voice after years of self-doubt • Healing from perfectionism and self-blame • The connection between mental health and personal growth • How vulnerability…

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