Untethering Shame
Untethering Shame
Kyira Wackett
Shame & Emotional Repression: The Hidden Cost of “Holding It Together” with Bronwyn Schweigerdt
58 minutes Posted Nov 16, 2025 at 7:59 am.
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In this episode, Kyira welcomes back Bronwyn Schweigerdt, licensed marriage and family therapist and self-described “anger expert,” for part two of their powerful discussion on emotional repression and radical self-integration.

Together, they unpack what happens when we silence our emotions — and what it takes to finally listen to them. Bronwyn guides Kyira through an integration exercise that becomes an intimate exploration of abandonment, worthiness, and self-acceptance.

Inside this episode, we’ll talk about:

  • The difference between emotional suppression and repression — and how they shape our lives
  • How childhood conditioning teaches us to disconnect from anger and truth
  • The role of shame and abandonment in adult triggers and relationships
  • A step-by-step process for integrating your younger self and reclaiming emotional safety
  • How healing yourself creates generational change

If you’ve ever felt like you know your story but still can’t move past it, this episode will help you find language, compassion, and tools to bridge that gap — without abandoning yourself in the process.

🪞 Connect with Bronwyn Schweigerdt

Website: www.bronwynschweigerdt.com

Podcast: Angry at the Right Things

Instagram: @bronwynschweigerdt

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