Shame is a perceived truth based on the belief or meaning we have created and attached to something we have done or something that has been done to us. The underlying belief says I am not lovable or worthy of anyone's love, attention, or belonging.  

In this episode of The Carbon Layer, Mike and Lisa discuss what triggers shame, ponder if there is anything good about shame, and explore some biblical roots around shame. They also discuss the hope of not letting shame win, but putting shame in its proper place and seeking healing.

Along the way, they discuss Brené Brown, Harry Chapin’s "Cats in the Cradle," and the musical Hamilton. And what happens before a battle, or in a military jump out of an airplane? 

Further resources:

Brené Brown on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81010166

Art of Manliness - Good Shame vs Bad Shame: https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/shame/ 

Harry Chapin – Cats In The Cradle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXrgF30VplE 

Hamilton An American Musical - It's Quiet Uptown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOAC5-Jcgyc 

Anglican Confession, or "Reconciliation of Penitents": https://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/TR-Reconciliation-of-Penitents.pdf 

Trauma can trickle down from one generation to another if not given a chance to heal. What our parents, grandparents, and even ancestors experienced, combined with our own personal trauma, can create chronic stress as well as other physical disturbances.

 In this episode of The Carbon Layer, Mike and Lisa tackle “generational trauma,” discuss its effects on cultures, effects on the body, and even trace it back to "Original Sin" and the 10 Commandments. But we also discuss the hope of breaking the chain of such trauma through awareness, healing, engagement, and forgiveness.

In this first episode, Mike and Lisa discuss what the podcast title means, chat a little on their backgrounds, share what they're reading and listening to, and explore the meaning of Memorial Day. 

Come explore The Carbon Layer! And Stay Human!



Intro/Outro Music: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-new-day-2456/