What this practice does

Shame is one of the most powerful emotions shaping how we see ourselves and how safe it feels to be authentic. Often, shame begins early in life, in moments when expressing yourself led to rejection, criticism, or emotional withdrawal. To survive, you learned to suppress the feeling of shame and hide the parts of yourself connected to it.

This somatic exercise helps you meet shame with compassion, understand why it formed, and begin releasing its grip on your life.

How it works

Through guided somatic awareness, you are invited to explore how shame shows up in your body and inner world. You will trace shame back to its first memory or formative moment, feel the emotions that were once too overwhelming to process, and gently integrate them. As shame is released, the authentic parts of you that were buried beneath it can come back into contact.

What is a somatic exercise

A somatic exercise works directly with the body and subconscious rather than the thinking mind. By engaging sensation, emotion, and memory as they are stored in the body, suppressed emotions like shame can be processed safely and at their origin, instead of being managed or avoided.

How to use this exercise

Find a quiet place where you can focus inward without being disturbed. Sit or lie down comfortably, press play, and follow the guided audio. You can pause whenever you need more time to feel or integrate.

What you’ll need

A quiet, safe space
About 35 minutes of time. The audio is 31:33 and includes space for pauses and reflection.

What’s included

A 31:33 guided somatic audio practice
Trauma informed guidance for feeling and releasing shame
Integration support to restore authenticity and self trust

Who it’s for

Anyone who struggles with shame, self criticism, or fear of being fully seen, and wants to heal the root of shame rather than push through it.

Results you can expect

Insight into where your shame began
Safe release and integration of suppressed emotions
Reconnection with authentic parts of yourself
More confidence, self trust, and inner freedom

A practical note

This exercise is designed as a practical, trauma informed tool you can return to whenever shame gets activated. For less than the price of one therapy session, you gain ongoing access to a guided practice that helps you work with shame at its root.

Duration: Audio 31:33. Plan about 35 minutes including pauses.