Shame thrives in silence. And most of us are carrying more of it than we realize — past mistakes, habits we can't shake, parts of ourselves we decided early on weren't welcome, things we've never said out loud to anyone.

In this episode of Notes From the Couch, we're naming what we keep hidden and why — and what it's actually costing us. Because shame doesn't stay contained. It seeps into our relationships, our habits, and the way we show up for the people we love most. Invisibly at first. And then all at once.

The good news? Shame loses its grip the moment we shine a light on it. This episode is that first step.