Untethering Shame
Untethering Shame
Kyira Wackett
It’s Not Because I Couldn’t Do It: Shame and the Incomplete Goal
6 minutes Posted Jul 3, 2025 at 7:00 am.
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What if letting go of a goal wasn’t a sign of weakness—but of growth? In this solo episode, Kyira challenges the shame narratives around quitting, shifting focus, and unfinished business. Whether you’ve outgrown a dream, changed your mind, or realized a goal was never truly yours, this conversation invites you to meet yourself with radical acceptance and release the pressure to prove your worth through completion.


In this episode, Kyira dives into:

  • Why we stay in misaligned goals out of fear, not fulfillment

  • The role of shame in performance, productivity, and “seeing things through”

  • How to tell if a goal no longer fits—and what to do about it

  • Why walking away can be the most self-honoring decision

  • Using radical acceptance to reclaim your voice and realign with your values


Reflection prompts:

  • Am I staying in this because I want to—or because I’m afraid to leave?

  • What version of me set this goal—and do they still define who I am?

  • What would walking away without shame look like?


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