Shame

Breaking The Stigma · Jan 30, 2026 · 33m

In this episode, we embrace the new year with our first recording of 2026! You’ll hear our thoughts and ideas about the topic of shame and how closely it is connected to social exclusion and feelings of worthlessness. Shame has come up often in previous episodes and will more than likely surface again in the future. Today, however, we want to shine a light on it, bring it to the forefront of the conversation, and explore ways it can be recognised and addressed.

But what is shame? Shame is a deeply uncomfortable emotion that arises when we feel we have fallen short of who we believe we should…