This is Part 2 (See Part One) of our 4-part series "Breaking Free from the Approval Trap." Next week, we'll explore how Marcus learns to work WITH his need for validation instead of against it. Marcus's Story: The Perfect Gay Son Marcus was eight years old when he learned that love came with con...

Shame. The most often discussed and most misunderstood word within the recovery space.  I'll admit that I am still wading my way through all of the complex conceptual layers. One thing I do know: shame is at the core of any addictive pattern.  The more we can learn about our own shame, the more ...

  My father was a Marine Corps Drill Instructor.  Many mornings, he would burst into our bedroom with thunderous commands of "Revely! Revely!" My brother and I, startled and disheveled, would bound from our bunk bed and stand at attention. All I can remember is the trembling fear of the deep and...

Listen to the Podcast HERE Watch the Podcast HERE Podcast Study Guide Understanding Shame and Sexual Identity Dr. Davidson emphasizes that shame differs fundamentally from guilt. While guilt relates to specific actions we regret, shame cuts deeper - it's the belief that we ourselves are inhere...