The Hidden Role Shame Plays in Your Relationship Struggles (and How to Break Free)

Creating Conscious Relationships

What if the parts of you you’re most ashamed of are actually the key to your power?

In this episode, I’m diving into the complex, sneaky ways shame shows up in our lives and relationships, and how to unravel it.

Shame is often at the root of the patterns we can’t seem to break. It tells us we’re bad. Unworthy. Too much. Not enough. And most of the time, we don’t even realize it’s there.

You’ll hear me speak to:

• Why shame exists (and the evolutionary reason we all have it)
• How shame manifests in your relationships, from defensiveness to people-pleasing to sabotaging connection
• Subtle and unconscious signs you're carrying shame (especially if you're highly self-critical or judgmental of others)
• How shame drives disconnection, secrecy, and self-abandonment, and how healing it changes everything
• What helped me personally unravel shame around my past, my sexuality, and parts of myself I thought were “too much”
• The power of safe relationships and community in breaking free from shame
• Journal prompts and reflections to help you explore your own shame and step into more freedom

This episode will help you unravel any shame that keeps you stuck, so you can become truly free and have the best relationships possible.

Journal Prompts to Explore After Listening:

1. What would my life look like if I were free of shame? What would I start or stop doing?
2. What parts of me have I been denying or shaming the most?
3. In what ways do I judge or shame others, and how might that be a reflection of my own shame?

Resources + Links:
→ Book a free 1:1 consultation with Jenelle if you’re ready to work through shame, heal relationship patterns, and feel more like you in love and life
→ Come say hi on Instagram @jenelleannette -- I love hearing what landed
→ If you don't have IG, you can email me at [email protected]

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