Shame and blame keep the nervous system locked in survival mode. In this episode, Matthew Ancira breaks down how shame patterns form in the body, why blame becomes a protective loop, and how to finally interrupt these cycles so healing can begin.

You’ll learn:

• Why shame creates chronic stress, muscle tension & emotional shutdown

• How blame rewires the brain into defensiveness

• Somatic techniques to regulate the body after shame triggers

• Nervous-system-safe steps to release old internal narratives

• How to create self-compassion without toxic positivity

Whether your patterns come from childhood, relationships, or trauma, this episode gives you practical tools to break free—so your body can feel safe again.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

02:05 - Understanding Shame

04:18 - The Concept of Blame

16:08 - Self-Blame and Its Impact

22:11 - The Process of Change

27:30 - Letting Go of Past Trauma

33:08 - Prioritizing Self-Care

33:55 - Developing Visceral Awareness

43:00 - Creating a Safe Environment

47:40 - Overcoming Shame

51:35 - Family Influence on Behavior

57:25 - Life as a Personal Battle

58:53 - Empowering Choices

1:00:31 - Final Thoughts

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