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In this episode, host Carolyn Cowan explores the concept of shame through the lenses of "acting in"—internalized self‑criticism, anxiety, and bodily self‑attack—and "acting out," which manifests as external behaviors like shouting, substance use, or compulsive buying. She explains how the brain’s stress system (vagus nerve, amygdala, fascia, muscles, hormones) fuels these cycles, and how our perception of safety shapes both internal self‑relationship and interaction with the world (psychogeography). Cowan emphasizes that recognizing these patterns allows us to consciously shift our energy field, calm the amygdala, and choose healthier coping strategies such as breath work, yoga, or movement. The episode blends neuroscience, trauma recovery, and practical self‑regulation techniques to demystify shame’s self‑replicating nature.
In this episode, psychotherapist Carolyn Cowan explores how unprocessed trauma and shame fuel a cycle of self‑destructive behaviors she calls "acting out" (e.g., substance use) and "acting in" (e.g., eating disorders). She introduces a three‑column exercise: (1) list the traumatic...
In this episode, trauma therapist Carolyn Cowan explains the concept of the "window of tolerance"—the range of emotional arousal we can comfortably endure—and how it is shaped by past trauma, shame, and self‑belief. She describes how exceeding this window leads...
