LGF Ep. 242: The Antidote You Need For Avoiding Shame Spirals

Hey, Heal Squad! In this week’s Lonely Guy Friday, Kev is tackling one of the most powerful (and damaging) forces we all face, shame. He breaks down why shame is one of the most widespread emotional ailments in our society, how it quietly shapes our choices and relationships, and why the belief that “shame keeps us accountable” can actually keep us stuck in pain. Kev shares how unhealed shame can lead to isolation, self-sabotage, and even physical illness, and how breaking that cycle starts with one essential (but often uncomfortable) step: self-compassion. You’ll also hear how joy can become one of the most effective healing tools for releasing shame, and a beautiful reflection on what it means to be an emotional surrogate, and why that sensitivity might actually be your gift, not your burden. And for a little RGF bonus? Kev shares the wild, true story of Grizzly Adams and actor Dan Haggerty, a reminder that even in the wilderness, there’s always room for redemption and heart. -- HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/ Briotech: https://shopbriotech.com/ Use Code: HEALSQUAD for 20% off Join In-Person Heal Retreat Waitlist! https://mariamenounos.myflodesk.com/heal-retreat-waitlist ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.