Season 1 · Episode 33
33. Taking the mic from our shame
Mothering Ourselves Mindfully · Sarah Harmon
April 15, 202527m 14s
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Show Notes
In this vulnerable episode, Sarah opens up about her journey with shame and inner criticism, sharing a personal story about confronting her "inner Beth" - the shame voice that has followed her since middle school.
What You'll Learn:
- How naming and confronting our shame voices can be transformative
- The connection between childhood experiences and adult insecurities
- Practical ways to release shame through connection and vulnerability
- How our inner critic develops as a protective mechanism
- The importance of authentic conversations in healing relationships
Key Moments:
- Sarah shares the origin story of "Beth," her inner critic voice that developed from a middle school cafeteria interaction
- How bringing unconscious patterns into the light through vulnerable conversation can deflate shame
- The ripple effect of releasing shame in one area of your life
- Connection to The Mother Matrix series and working with inner selves
Resources Mentioned:
- Take the quiz: "Discover your dominant inner voice" at theschoolofmom.com/quiz
- Reference to Brené Brown's work on shame resilience
- The Mother Matrix class series, exploring programming in mothering. Register here: https://theschoolofmom.com/mother-matrix
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes!
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