In this episode, we dive deep into the idea that not all emotions are useful or natural—some, like shame and hate, are more like processed junk food, designed by society to keep us small, controlled, and unwell. We explore how shame shows up in our lives, how it’s linked to abuse, and why simply recognising it is the first step to breaking free.

I also discuss other “junk food” emotions—like toxic positivity, fake kindness, self-sacrifice, sentimentality, and the “just get over it” culture—that might seem harmless (or even helpful) but are actually keeping us stuck. Instead of force-feeding ourselves these emotions, what if we learned to sit with them, call them out, and shift to something real?

If you’ve ever felt suffocated by shame or exhausted from emotional manipulation, this episode will help you start unpacking it all. Let’s get real about the emotions we’ve been conditioned to feel—and start choosing something better.

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