From something as simple as putting your headphones on to the decision to go no contact, guilt is an emotion that accompanies a wide range of experiences. It’s complicated and uncomfortable, especially when we start to feel guilty for doing things that are objectively pretty normal. In this week’s episode, we take a look at guilt as a moral emotion and trace it back to its roots.

0:00 Intro

0:44 Guilt, Standards and the Adapted Self

6:33 My Experience with Guilt

12:28 Every Moment is an Eggshell Moment

14:18 Perfectionism and Disappointment

16:22 Lacking Self-Trust

19:07 Bringing Others In

25:19 Reflecting on my Own Behavior

27:45 Healing

29:58 Guilt is Confusing

32:13 You Get to Decide!

33:37 Outro

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