Shame doesn’t always burn, it freezes. Judith explores how shame after betrayal can harden into emotional numbness, leaving women detached, quiet, and disconnected from life. She explains the nervous-system freeze response, how it protects but also imprisons, and offers gentle practices to help thaw the freeze: naming shame, reconnecting with the body, practicing vulnerability, and rebuilding safe emotional connection. This episode is a roadmap for learning to feel again and reclaiming the full spectrum of your emotional life. If you’re ready to start your own healing journey, you can learn more about working with Judith Nisenson at WomensWRK by visiting WomensWrk.com.

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