Psychological
Why Shame Protects You
Shame often feels like betrayal. But when understood correctly, it reveals a fierce allegiance to your core values. It's not punishment; it's your integrity warning you that you've drifted.
Shame, when understood, becomes your most honest moral compass.— June Tangney
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The thinker
Moral Emotion Theorist
Dr. June Tangney is a distinguished psychologist whose pioneering work on shame and guilt reshaped how we understand moral emotions. Co-author of *Shame and Guilt*, she introduced nuanced distinctions between these emotions, influencing both academic theory and practical applications in criminal justice reform and psychotherapy.
Based on June Tangney on Shame – The Psychology Podcast, summarised and reframed by Insights.
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