We ALL carry some form of shame with us each and every day and often, it's THE THING™ that stops us from moving forward on what we actually want for and from our life.

In this powerful episode, I'm joined by shame expert Karen C.L. Anderson as we dive deep into the world of shame, self-compassion, and healing.

Listen in for...

• Karen's innovative "Shame Box" method for dealing with her internalized shame daily
• How to break generational cycles of shame and self-doubt
• Karen's 6 N's framework for shame resilience
• Why "fixing" shame doesn't work (and what to do instead)
• Navigating complex mother-daughter relationships
• Practical strategies for self-compassion and healing

Karen shares personal stories, expert insights, and actionable advice for anyone struggling with shame, difficult family dynamics, or the journey to self-love. Whether you're dealing with your own shame or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable tools for transformation.

Join us for an honest, sometimes funny, and always compassionate conversation about embracing your authentic self (including the shame you carry!) and living your best damn life!

QUOTES

Karen on being human: "We are humans and we're going to f*ck up.We're going to say the wrong thing. We're going to hurt people. We will always have that in us, the ability or the capacity to hurt others. Sometimes intentionally, sometimes not."

Jen on the dangers of saying "mindset is everything...": "I think it's actually dangerous when folks think that, or they're told that mindset is everything. I find it very harmful. I used to fall into that camp, right? And then doing my own research and ngoing through my own healing process, I, I was like, no, that is actually very harmful."

Karen on unapologetic joy: "There was something very intoxicating about being witnessed in my joy..."

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CONNECT W/ SHAME EXPERT KAREN C.L. ANDERSON

Website: https://kclanderson.com

Karen's Shame School: https://www.kclanderson.com/shame-school

Difficult Mothers, Adult Daughters: https://a.co/d/8kVfpNQ

You Are Not Your Mother: https://a.co/d/1Kn1THx

Overcoming Creative Anxiety: https://a.co/d/6lSz0mo

Insta: https://instagram.com/kclanderson

Karen's 6 Ns.: https://kclanderson.ck.page/posts/this-is-how-i-free-myself-from-shame-every-day

RESOURCES MENTIONED

The Single Most Important Parenting Strategy | Becky Kennedy, TED Speaker

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