We inherit shame like an unspoken family heirloom — stitched into our bodies, our ambition, our idea of enough. It’s the quiet undertone behind so many brilliant women asking, “Why do I still feel like I’m not enough?”

In this conversation, Jennifer Walter sits down with therapist and facilitator Kyira Wackett to unpack the hidden ways shame shapes our lives — from body image and burnout to perfectionism and belonging. 

Together, they explore how shame isn’t just a feeling — it’s a learned survival strategy. One we can unlearn.

You’ll hear about the difference between “good” and “bad” pain, why setting boundaries feels so hard, and how to start building shame resilience without burning yourself out.

This episode is part psychology, part real talk — a compassionate deep dive into the quiet stories that keep women performing, proving, and people-pleasing.

If you’re tired of hustling for worth, this one’s your permission slip to rest, reflect, and begin again.

🎧 In this episode:

• The psychology of shame and why it runs so deep
• How shame drives burnout, perfectionism, and self-criticism
• The social scripts women inherit about worth and belonging
• Boundaries, self-compassion, and how to build real resilience
• Why healing shame starts with curiosity, not fixing

💬 Connect with Kyira Wackett
👉 adversityrising.com


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