Uplift My Life Today Podcast – Ep. 21 – Let’s demystify SHAME – Nena Martinez
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Don’t I know it.
In my mind, I almost died to realize it.
This was one of gifts that burnout gave me. Burnout brought out so much shame to the surface that I had to face them one-by-one.
I was and still am a Go-getter. There is a difference now, however.
Before burn out, Go-getter was my identity. I associated all of my self-worth with how much I achieved and grew. I pushed myself internally so much so that I didn’t need anyone from the outside to remind me to do more. I had a lot of people reminded me to slow down and rest instead.
After rising from burnout, I associate a smaller portion of who I am (I would not be honest if I say none) with achievements. I still enjoy learning, digging deep and implementing something new to uplift myself. I also still feel so connected with others when I am useful for them.
Yet, I also consciously make an effort to be more compassionate towards myself – to be kinder, more caring, more loving, more forgiving. It is a choice that I make on daily basis. Some days are better than others, which I must admit.
This is why I choose to bring SHAME as a topic into this podcast episode.
I had to face shame (and guilt) as I went on in my transformation process. It was a daunting journey.
Back then, I experienced how shame held me back from transforming.
These days, I witness how shame impacts my clients in the same way too.
When the feeling of stuck arises, usually there is shame underneath it.
If you really want to transform, you need to understand and face shame.
In this episode, Nena Martinez; who trained with Dr. Brené Brown in helping others understanding their shame triggers; and I are demystifying what shame is, what breeds it, what will happen when we’re not transmuting shame and also some tips on how to do that. We also discuss how it impacts the way we parent.
Based in Monterrey, Mexico, Nena facilitates workshops, consultations, and individual sessions where she explores themes like vulnerability, courage, compassion, shame, values, conscious parenting etc.
Take your time listening to this episode. Download it and keep it with you, as you will want to listen to this a number of times. Remember to share it with others too!
And most importantly, in it, you will find some tools to use. If you need further support from either Nena or myself, reach out to us.
With love,
Astuti
Timestamp:
00:00 Welcome
04:35 What shame is and how it manifests tangibly in our lives. Is shame that bad?
14:15 Can I still achieve and grow without shame?
20:35 What is Shame Resilience process?
24:30 How secrecy, judgment and silence breeds shame. What can dissolve shame.
26:45 What empathy and sympathy is and how they differ.
30:35 The difference between secret and silence. How we can show up in the best way for others who are sharing secrets.
33:15 The cost of keeping secrets. What to consider before sharing a secret to others.
40:15 How to stop ourselves from judging.
42:10 Is shame facing influenced by culture? What are the costs of not letting shame go?
48:45 Why do we shame our kids so much as parents? What is parenting?
57:00 What we can be more mindful of when doing the role of parents.
1:01:05 Summary
1:02:15 How to get in touch with Nena Martinez and what support she can do for you.
Set up an appointment here when you’re ready to face and let go shame. The first 30 minutes coaching is free of charge.
Inputs, questions, feedback or suggestion for topics – write me at astuti@upliftmylife.today. Thanks!
To get in touch with Nena Martinez, connect with her here: Facebook, Instagram and LINKEDIN.
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Copyrights etc.:
Music used in this Episode: “On My Way” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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