Untethering Shame
Untethering Shame
Kyira Wackett
🎙️Ask Me Anything - E15: When You’re Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop
5 minutes Posted Aug 18, 2025 at 7:00 am.
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In this episode, I respond to a question from an anonymous listener who writes:

“I’m dating someone new and they’re great, but I keep waiting for something to go wrong. How do I stop sabotaging what feels good?”

We unpack the fear of being seen, loved, and safe — especially when past pain makes “good” feel unfamiliar or even threatening. Inside this episode, we’ll talk about:

  • Why your nervous system might interpret calm and connection as danger
  • How shame and past hurt quietly drive self-sabotage
  • What to say to yourself (and your partner) when fear creeps in
  • How to build safety without abandoning your growth

If you’ve ever found yourself pulling away from something good — even when you want to lean in — this episode is for you.

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