Shame — The Deepest Block

In this episode of The Wisdom Gym, Claire Anstey guides you through one of the most powerful and paralysing emotions we carry — shame.

You’ll learn what shame really is, how it disconnects you from your core emotional truth, and why it’s one of the biggest blocks to self-worth, self-expression, and healing.

We explore:

• The difference between guilt and shame — and why it matters

• What shame feels like in the body (including signs of nervous system freeze)

• How shame shuts down your voice, your creativity, and your connection

• Why we learn to associate shame with safety — especially in childhood

• The subtle ways shame hides in your everyday life, relationships, work, and self-worth

Claire also shares:

• The South London schoolyard chant that first taught her what shame felt like

• How chronic shame can keep you frozen and disconnected for years

• Her favourite practice for beginning to release shame — even if you don’t feel ready to share it with anyone else

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• Free therapy-inspired emotional workouts

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Share this episode with someone who’s carrying shame silently

And remember:

You’re not broken. You’re just frozen.

And shame can’t survive empathy.