Is shame like an emotional cancer that is eating away at the quality of your life? Meet Monica Gullotta, a mental health educator, a mentor, a lecturer, and the author of three eye-opening books about mental health, who talks with Irene about her personal journey with toxic shame, the causes and debilitating effects of shame, how shame induces grief, the importance of healing shame, her inspiring and touching new book titled Conquering Shame: Surviving to Thriving, and more. Monica has appeared on radio and television and has lectured and spoken on a wide range of topics pertinent to mental health at numerous venues. This is an enlightening, healing, and insights-filled interview not to be missed! IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:Monica’s triumph over debilitating anxiety and depression, and her journey through the mental health system.The common, self-limiting beliefs that induce shame, and how shame is passed down through generations.The causes and devastating effects of toxic shame.How shame induces grief, and how that grief can be healed.The importance of Letting Go of the Past and the Healing Power of Forgiveness.SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS MONICA:What exactly is shame, and how is it a learned behavior?Although you were successful in many ways, why did you often feel like an imposter?What inspired you to pursue shame as your calling?What are effective healing strategies for conquering shame?  Why is it important to heal shame?WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HohQvR00jSc&list=PL7judgDzhkAWmfyB5r5WgFD6ahombBvoh&index=3&t=2448s✨ Irene’s new anthology book, Good to the Last Drop! Embracing Your Life's Third Chapter is now available on Amazon.✨ Get the audiobook version of Irene’s book, They Serve Bagels in Heaven, for FREE when you sign up for Audible's FREE 30-day trial using her link: https://amzn.to/4dG4l4w✨ For a curated collection of Irene’s favorite books, music, healing events, and self-care essentials, head over to kit.co/GriefandRebirth.✨ Find your next source of healing and inspiration at the Grief and Rebirth Bookshop.Listen to all episodes of the Grief and Rebirth Podcast HERE:●   Apple Podcast●   Spotify●   Grief and Rebirth Podcast PageFind Irene on social media:●   Instagram●   Facebook●   X●   TikTok✨ Get your copy of Irene's book: They Serve Bagels in Heaven: One Couple's Story of Love, Eternity, and the Cosmic Importance of Everyday LifeGet access to The Live Your Most Evolved Life Summit Replay, where we showcase a synergy of talent that will heighten your intuition and will undoubtedly illuminate, enlighten, and spark your soul on your evolutionary journey towards ascension.✨ Sign up for the Grief and Rebirth newsletter to stay up-to-date on forthcoming episodes, events, healing tools, and announcements.Grief and Rebirth LLC is an affiliate, and we may earn a commission from purchases made through recommendations of products and services mentioned on the website, email, and social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. This commission helps to support the podcast and allows us to continue providing valuable information and resources to our audience. We only recommend products and services that we have personally used or thoroughly researched and believe will be helpful to our community. It will never cost you more to use our affiliate links and sometimes it will even save you money. Thank you for your ongoing support.