Shame runs deep inside all of us. What if we switched the narrative from eradicating shame to working with it? Drew and Brittani deep dive into the definitions, origin stories of shame, and how we can begin our healing journey.

02:17 Podcast Format Change Announcement

04:28 Deep Dive into Shame

04:55 Defining Shame and Its Impact

10:23 Shame in Development and Relationships

23:43 Shame vs. Other Emotions

28:07 The Garden Analogy for Shame

28:48 The Garden of Shame and Secrets

29:58 Addiction and the Power of Secrets

31:35 Exploring Vulnerability

33:05 Vulnerability in Dating

35:57 The Role of Hope in Vulnerability

37:18 Healthy Shame and Narcissism

43:01 Brene Brown's Approach to Shame

44:45 Narcissism and Leadership

50:04 Rewriting Our Stories

57:58 Final Thoughts on Shame and Vulnerability

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