Episode 140: If You Struggle with Guilt and Second-Guessing Yourself, This Will Set You Free – How to Stop Blaming Yourself for Things That Aren’t Your Fault

Do you feel guilty for not doing enough—or take responsibility for things that aren’t yours to own?

Today Dr. Alison tackles the complex feelings of guilt and self-doubt—what guilt truly is, why it can feel so crushing, and how it often stems from taking responsibility for things that aren’t yours to own. She shares from her own journey of overcoming excessive guilt and the life-changing perspective that finally set her free.

Here’s what we cover:

* How to distinguish between true guilt and false guilt, and why it matters

* The #1 most important question to ask yourself when guilt takes over

* 3 buried emotions underneath false guilt

* Why excessive guilt damages your relationships

* 3 steps to help you understand and manage the voice of guilt in your life

Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.

Have a question for Dr. Alison? Leave it here.

If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love:

• Episode 93: 3 Ways to Stop Guilt-Tripping Yourself, Untangle Complicated Emotions, & Discover the Joy of Clarity

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Music by Andy Luiten

Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik

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