Shame can lead to a negative spiral that keeps us trapped in a painful place. Whether you experienced childhood trauma or you feel shame about a mistake you made, shame often leads to secrecy, social isolation, and self-sabotage. Fortunately, there are steps we can take to heal from shame so we can live our best lives.

Sheila Rubin is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the author of Embracing Shame, and a shame expert. Some of the things she talks about are why we experience shame, the problems it can cause, and the steps we can take to heal from it.

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