Mini Series 11 - Toxic Shame

Busting Addiction and Its Myths

In this podcast, we discuss the power of toxic shame and its effect on the children in the family, including an addict or alcoholic.
We learn that:

1. Shame is known as a master emotion, overpowering ordinary, healthy feelings such as sadness or joy.
2. Toxic shame is a debilitating feeling of worthlessness and self-loathing that can last a lifetime.
3. There are multiple causes of it, mostly inflicted by parents onto their children.
4. People who experience toxic shame often have difficulty knowing what they are truly feeling and require help in identifying and expressing what they feel.