What I Wish I Had Known About Shame

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How to heal from shame can be really tricky especially if you don't know what it is and how it manifests in your life.

In this episode, Jerry shares 5 powerful truths that he wishes he would have known about shame earlier.

Shame is one of the most toxic and misunderstood emotional wounds—especially for high-achievers who look successful on the outside but feel unworthy on the inside.

Jerry also shares personal insights on how shame hijacks your identity, tricks your brain, and what it truly takes to heal from it.

“There's guilt, which is I did something wrong, and then there's shame, which is I AM something wrong, and so if you're carrying that feeling, that's what shame is.”

If you’ve ever struggled with feeling broken, not enough, or stuck in shame, this episode will give you the clarity and tools to begin your healing journey.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

What shame actually is
How it develops as a coping mechanism from trauma and early pain
Why so many of us unconsciously get addicted to it.
Tips on how to start healing shame

👉 Learn more about Jerry’s 1-on-1 coaching program: Personal Mastery Coaching

Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome to Personal Mastery
00:15 – Five Things I Wish I Knew About Shame
00:30 – What Shame Is
01:41 – Shame as a Coping Mechanism
04:10 – Getting Addicted To Shame
05:30 – Shame Is Not Your Identity
07:07 – Healing From Shame Is Possible