I have the utmost pleasure of being joined once more by Dr Martha - a clinical psychologist who specialises in working with young people - in a fascinating and winding discussion about shame. Shame has received a lot of attention on social media, for good reason. But, as with anything, I was keen to take a closer look at this particularly aversive and unpleasant emotion. And who better to talk to than another psychologist, and one that specialises in how shame might serve a purpose?

Dr Martha and I discuss the prevalence of shame discussion on social media, the purposes of shame, how it helps to shape social connections and behaviours, and how it can potentially be a force for good for social change.

As always, it was a thoroughly enjoyable and through-provoking discussion and hopefully, it is for you too. If you enjoyed the episode, please do share it widely on social media (tag me in it if you do), or with someone close to you who you think might enjoy it (or benefit from it).

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Thanks as always,

Nice-ish.

Resources

* Why Shame Is Good

* Why Shame and Guilt Are Functional For Mental Health

* The Positive Side of Shame

* Is Shame Necessary?: New Uses for an Old Tool

Music

* Opening: “Chilled Ambient Minimal”

* Closing: “Seven” - Tobu

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