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Content Warning: This episode contains the depiction of traumatic events, including violence, sexual assault, and self-harm. Subscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTazMD/podcastsCan you really heal shame and trauma that live deep in your body? In this raw and inspiring episode of Hol+, Dr. Taz MD sits down with globally sought-after trauma specialist and performance coach Annalie Howling to uncover the hidden ways shame sabotages your health, relationships, and potential, and how you can finally release it.From perfectionism to people-pleasing to physical symptoms, shame shapes our lives in ways most of us don’t realize. Annalie shares her personal healing journey, from childhood abuse and self-harm to deep freedom, and offers actionable tools to help YOU reclaim your power.You’ll learn why shame is never your fault, how it lodges in the body, and why it often underlies anxiety, gut issues, chronic stress, and even physical pain. Plus: how EMDR, somatic work, and simple daily practices can free you to live unapologetically.Thank you to our sponsor: OneSkinGet 15% off your first order with the code DRTAZ at oneskin.co/drtazIn this episode, you’ll discover:How shame gets trapped in the body and drives diseaseThe 5 trauma responses (and why "fawn" is most linked to shame)How perfectionism and fake control are trauma adaptationsThe link between shame, self-criticism, and chronic anxietyHow to rewire your nervous system and reclaim self-compassionWhy breathwork, EMDR, yoga, and embodied practices can heal deep woundsHow to break generational shame cycles and parent without passing it onIf you’ve ever felt “not good enough,” stuck, disconnected, or like no amount of wellness routines can fix how you feel, this episode is a must-watch.Topics Covered:The biology of shame and trauma responsesHow shame fuels perfectionism and anxietySomatic practices to heal shameThe power of EMDR in trauma releaseParenting without passing down shameHow to start building radical self-compassionReclaiming your voice and living unapologeticallyAbout Annalie HowlingAnnalie Howling is a globally sought-after performance coach, trauma specialist, and author of Unapologetic: Unshackle Your Shame. Reclaim Your Power.With over two decades of experience, Annalie has worked with leaders in business, Olympians, Hollywood, members of the Armed Forces, including ex-UK Special Forces, and private clients navigating transitions and challenges. But her work goes deeper than performance, it addresses the universal weight that underpins so much of human struggle: shame. Ann
