In this first episode of Inner Working, Tala and Maya open a real conversation about shame. Not the type people joke about online, but the silent weight that follows you into your choices, your confidence, and even your relationships.

They talk about how shame starts early. A mistake you made. Something your family said. The fear of being seen the wrong way. Many people carry it for years without knowing it is shaping their behavior. Tala talks about how shame can make you hide your gifts. Maya speaks on how shame can block you from asking for help because you think you don’t deserve support.

They break down the difference between guilt and shame. Guilt says “I did something wrong.” Shame says “Something is wrong with me.” One corrects behavior. The other attacks identity.

They share moments from their own lives, laugh through the awkward parts, and show how shame loses power when you talk about it with honesty. They also bring in faith, reminding listeners that God does not speak through shame. The Bible says in Romans 8:1 that there is no condemnation for those who walk with Him. That means shame is not your home.

By the end of this episode, listeners understand that shame grows in silence, but healing begins the moment you name it. Tala and Maya show that you can release shame, choose better, and build a self image that is not controlled by the past. This episode sets the tone for the entire series. Real. Honest. Transformative.