507. Coaching Hotline: Why Feedback Sends You Into a Shame Spiral
About this episode
This episode discusses how feedback can trigger feelings of shame and anxiety, and offers insights on managing those emotions.
Does receiving feedback make you spiral into shame, anxiety, or self-doubt? In this Coaching Hotline episode, I answer a listener who struggles to separate her self-worth from professional critique. You'll hear why those intense feelings are actually avoided emotions showing up, how your brain prioritizes short-term discomfort over thoughtful response, and why trying to get through the feelings quickly keeps you stuck. Submit your own question here and it might get answered on a future episode: unfuckyourbrain.com/coachinghotline Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/507 Watch episodes over on YouTube: youtube.com/@karaloewentheilcoaching Follow along on Instagram: instagram.com/karaloewentheil/
People in this episode
Host: Kara Loewentheil
Topics covered
- feedback
- shame
- self-worth
- anxiety
- self-doubt
- emotional response
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: UnF*ck Your Brain, School of New Feminist Thought, YouTube, Instagram
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