Neuropsychologist Dr Harvey Jones interviews Clinical Psychologist Dr Damon Ashworth on how can effectively work through and manage guilt and shame.

Harvey asks Damon the following:

* Why are we talking about guilt and shame in the one podcast episode?

* What are the main differences between guilt and shame?

* What purposes do guilt and shame serve?

* Are guilt and shame typical emotions for people to experience?

* Are these emotions seen often in clinical practice?

* What are some gender differences in how shame is expressed or reacted to?

* Are there any good TED talks to watch on shame and vulnerability?

* What would be some signs that someone is feeling guilty?

* Do we need to feel guilty about a thought that we have, or are our actions more important?

* What are the two maladaptive forms of guilt?

 * How do we work through guilt effectively?

 * What are the main shame triggers for people?

* What can we learn by feeling guilty about something?

* Is it important to focus on what is in our control?

* How can we work through shame or become more shame-resilient?

* What is a real take-home about shame that would be important for people to know?

* Is it important for us to talk to someone we trust about things that we feel ashamed of?

* Is loving connection an antidote to shame?

 * Can prior trauma lead to a greater likelihood of experiencing shame?

* How can people best support each other so that they experience less shame?

* Any key take-aways on guilt or shame?