What is the role of shame in Brian D Smith’s podcast episodes with Monica Gullotta?

In the episodes with Monica Gullotta, shame is treated as a core, hidden driver of much of our suffering, including grief.

Shame is described as:

• An “invisible wound” that is often unconscious and environmental
• Something passed through families, religion, and culture
• A force that fuels anxiety, depression, addiction, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and even blocks healthy grieving

Together, Monica and I explore:

• How shame silently shapes self-worth and relationships
• How it deepens isolation after loss and can keep people “stuck”
• Practical tools like her ARM method, “Detect & Redirect,” and her 7 developmental and recovery stages of shame to move from victimization to liberation and reclaim the authentic self.

Is there a particular angle on shame—grief, religion, family, or healing tools—you want to go deeper into?