
The Gutsy Podcast · 2026-06-23 · 47 min
What parts of yourself are you still hiding? Shame has a way of convincing us that if people really knew us, they'd judge us or use it against us. And so we stay quiet. We carry things that were never meant to be carried alone. Today's guest, Candi Rose, found freedom after years of toxic shame and self-destruction. We talk about what happens when you finally stop running, how shame grows in silence, and why healing often starts with radical honesty. It's uncomfortable, but it's powerful work, the kind that asks you to face the parts of yourself you've spent years avoiding. We also get into inner child work, which is near and dear to my heart. Becoming the person you needed when you were younger changes everything. If you're afraid your past mistakes and experiences are going to define you for the rest of your life, this episode is a beautiful place to start unpacking that.