Discover the insidious nature of toxic shame and its potential role as the root cause behind our ongoing suffering and emotional turmoil. At the core of self-sabotage, toxic shame leaves us feeling empty, unfulfilled, and disconnected from others. Learn how internalized toxic shame manifests uniquely in individuals, evident through feelings of unworthiness, negative self-talk, perfectionism, fear of vulnerability, struggles with intimacy, boundary challenges, chronic self-consciousness, avoidant behaviors, negative body image, and emotional instability. This episode is the sixth installment of our multi-episode series, aiming to guide you in alchemizing and transmuting your toxic shame. Join us as we explore how various forms of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse contribute to the development of toxic shame and the initial steps towards healing.

Disclaimer: This episode contains discussions and graphic descriptions of sexual assault and abuse. Listener discretion is advised.

Check out the time stamps below for a more detailed description of the topics covered in this episode:

00:00 – 04:12: Intro + disclaimer (a brief description of what we’ll be discussing)

04:12 – 11:29: Recognizing the different types of sexual abuse

11:29 – 19:59: Covert (hidden) sexual abuse and trauma

19:59 – 32:25: Emotional-sexual abuse

32:25 – 42:07: Physical abuse and toxic shame

42:07 – 54:17: Emotional abuse and toxic shame

54:01 – 01:00:06: How our emotions become shame-bound

01:00:06 – 01:09:35: The impact toxic shame has on the development of sexuality

01:09:23 – 01:12:44: When shame becomes your “master emotion”

PREMIUM PORTION:

01:12:44 – 02:00:03: Toxic shame healing meditation “The Black Bear” [PREMIUM PREVIEW] The Black Bear meditation was inspired by and adapted from an original meditation by Sez Kristiansen.

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The information contained in this podcast episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment or consultation with a licensed mental health professional.

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