shame series part 6: toxic shame in the aftermath of sexual and physical abuse

Disclaimer: This episode contains discussions and graphic descriptions of sexual assault and abuse. Listener discretion is advised as we delve into the journey of healing from these experiences. Episode Description: Discover the insidious nature of toxic shame and its potential role as the root cause behind our ongoing suffering and emotional turmoil. At the core of self-sabotage, toxic shame leaves us feeling empty, unfulfilled, and disconnected from others. Learn how internalized toxic shame manifests uniquely in individuals, evident through feelings of unworthiness, negative self-talk, perfectionism, fear of vulnerability, struggles with intimacy, boundary challenges, chronic self-consciousness, avoidant behaviors, negative body image, and emotional instability. This episode is the sixth installment of our multi-episode series, aiming to guide you in alchemizing and transmuting your toxic shame. Join us as we explore how various forms of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse contribute to the development of toxic shame and the initial steps towards healing. Check out the time stamps below for a more detailed description of the topics covered in this episode: 00:00 – 04:12: Intro + disclaimer (a brief description of what we’ll be discussing)04:12 – 11:29: Recognizing the different types of sexual abuse11:29 – 19:59: Covert (hidden) sexual abuse and trauma19:59 – 32:25: Emotional-sexual abuse32:25 – 42:07: Physical abuse and toxic shame42:07 – 54:17: Emotional abuse and toxic shame54:01 – 01:00:06: How our emotions become shame-bound01:00:06 – 01:09:35: The impact toxic shame has on the development of sexuality01:09:23 – 01:12:44: When shame becomes your “master emotion”PREMIUM PORTION: 01:12:44 – 02:00:03: Toxic shame healing meditation “The Black Bear” [PREMIUM PREVIEW] The Black Bear meditation was inspired by and adapted from an original meditation by Sez Kristiansen.  Enjoyed this episode? Explore more as a Premium Submarine. Dive deep into hundreds of hours of ad-free exclusive content and full-length episodes on Patreon, including my original BPD recovery series, guided meditations, and much more. Click here to preview the premium collections you’ll unlock access to for as little as a couple of cups of coffee a month. Learn more and join at backfromtheborderline.com.The information contained in this podcast episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment or consultation with a licensed mental health professional. acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/back-from-the-borderline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.