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Ep. 8 – Can You Forgive Yourself? The Truth About Shame, Survival, and Compassion
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You’ve forgiven people who never apologized. You’ve let go of pain that was never acknowledged. But have you forgiven yourself?
In this deeply personal and healing episode, Dawn Elgin guides you through the quiet shame so many of us still carry. You’ll explore why self-forgiveness is the most radical act of healing—and the one we often avoid the most.
Includes the Self-Forgiveness Invocation, a gentle but powerful practice to begin releasing guilt, shame, and judgment toward your past self.
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💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The hidden difference between shame and accountability—and why it matters
✅ Why your nervous system stored regret isn't proof of failure, but a sign of survival
✅ A self-forgiveness practice you can repeat anytime you’re stuck in judgment or guilt
Takeaways
Self-forgiveness is essential for personal growth.
Shame can prevent us from believing we can change.
Accountability is about learning from choices, not self-punishment.
Compassion towards our past selves is crucial for healing.
Resilience is built through overcoming difficulties.
Forgiveness allows us to release emotional triggers.
We must heal ourselves to inspire healing in others.
The inner child needs understanding, not judgment.
Healing requires truth and love, not shame.
Every experience, even painful ones, has a purpose in our journey.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Self-Forgiveness
02:34 Understanding Shame vs. Accountability
04:47 The Journey of Healing and Compassion
07:38 Resilience Through Difficulties
10:53 Self-Forgiveness Invocation Practice
15:18 Personal Story of Self-Forgiveness
17:59 The Power of Compassion and Grace
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