In this episode "The Truth about Shame" Tenzin Chogkyi, a Buddhist philosophy Teacher and Dr. Eve Ekman a Senior Fellow at the University of California Berkeley Greater Good Science Center delve into the complex emotion of shame, exploring its definition, functions, and the intricate ways it interacts with our social lives.
They discuss how shame, often conflated with guilt or regret, is deeply studied in developmental psychology for its profound impact on our early years and our sense of empathy. The conversation highlights Brene Brown's work in making shame more relatable and the distinction between shame and guilt, emphasizing that shame is not just about doing something wrong but feeling fundamentally flawed.
The speakers discuss the evolutionary and social functions of shame, its role in maintaining social cohesion, and the challenges of dealing with shame in individualized societies. They also explore the therapeutic approaches to transforming shame through increased self-awareness, understanding our basic goodness, and the importance of self-soothing. The dialogue underscores the significance of somatic experiences in processing trauma and the potential of shame to either be a fundamental or a secondary emotion based on underlying self-critical beliefs.
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This is an excerpt of a past Science & Wisdom LIVE dialogue 'What's Shame Got to do with it?'
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30 сен 2024
