In this episode of The Wisdom Gym, host Claire Anstey dives into one of the most powerful and paralysing emotions we carry: shame.

You’ll explore:

• The difference between guilt and shame — and why it matters
• How shame shows up in the body (including nervous system freeze)
• The ways shame blocks your voice, creativity, and connection
• Why your nervous system learns to link shame with safety — especially in childhood
• How chronic shame keeps you frozen, disconnected, and feeling “not enough”

Claire shares:

• The South London playground chant that first showed her what shame felt like
• How shame blocks every core emotion — from joy and anger to trust and desire
• Simple yet powerful practices to start releasing shame, including a private mirror exercise if you’re not ready to share with others
• Insights from shame researcher Brené Brown on why secrecy, silence, and judgement allow shame to grow — and how empathy dissolves it

You can also access free classes and exercises in The Wisdom Gym Online Studio via our website. With your free membership, you can search for shame (or any other feeling you want to work out) and choose from a range of therapies, practices, and tools to support your healing.

If you’re ready to stop carrying shame and reconnect with your authentic self, this episode gives you the knowledge and practices to begin.

Exec Producer & Host: Claire Anstey

Produced by: The Wisdom Gym Ltd

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Website: www.thewisdomgym.com

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