Trauma distorts the way you see yourself, and these four emotions (shame, guilt, embarrassment, and pride) are the ones trauma hits the hardest. In this episode, I break down how each emotion becomes amplified, confusing, and overwhelming when the nervous system has been shaped by trauma, and how this creates a cycle that keeps you stuck. You’ll learn why shame attaches to your identity, why guilt expands into places it doesn’t belong, why embarrassment feels like danger, and why pride becomes almost impossible to access. Understanding these emotions is the first step to breaking the trauma cycle and rebuilding your sense of self.