Shame with Margaret Light [E103]

Shame vs. Guilt: Margaret Light explains the difference between these two often confused emotions. Guilt is about feeling bad for doing something wrong, while shame is about feeling like a bad person. Guilt can motivate change, but shame can lead to negative self-critical thoughts and harm relationships.

Show Notes

  • The difference between shame and guilt (00:01:30
  • Personal experience with shame (00:03:28)
  • Challenging negative beliefs (00:06:22
  • Shame and Guilt (00:08:18) Discussion on the difference between shame and guilt, and how shame affects individuals in their day-to-day lives.
  • Childhood Experiences of Shame (00:09:23
  • Sharing and Naming Shame (00:12:15
  • Recognizing and Understanding Shame (00:15:34)
  • Dealing with Shame and Self-Compassion (00:18:38
  • Leaning into Shame and Seeking External Validation (00:21:31
  • The impact of shame on individuals (00:25:55
  • Creating a shame-filled environment (00:26:16)
  • The connection between self-talk and how we treat others (00:27:30
  • Shame and Substance Use (00:31:00
  • The Shame Spiral (00:32:22
  • Window of Tolerance and Coping Strategies (00:34:19
  • Regulating Your System (00:38:45
  • Regulating Others (00:40:55)
  • Guilt vs. Shame (00:44:27
  • Recognizing and not internalizing feedback (00:48:14)
  • Healthy guilt vs shame in a professional setting (00:51:07
  • The importance of relationships with clients (00:53:57
  • The fascination with understanding human behavior (00:55:00)

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