Episode 2: How Your Brain Makes Failure Feel So Shameful

The Colors of Failure: Finding Meaning in Life's Struggles

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Episode 2: How Your Brain Makes Failure Feel So Shameful

Drs. Ashley and Alex talk about the role the brain plays in failure, how shame relates to failure, and on meta-cognition.

Alex Chin, Psy.D.

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Ashley Chin

Dec 17, 2024

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Have you ever wondered why you respond to failure the way you do? Join us as we explore the role the brain has in your failure response. We also dive into the topic of shame (as well as other emotions) and cognitive distortions. We discuss some approaches to quieting that inner critic through DBT and mindfulness approaches. As well, we discuss the role of meta-cognition as it relates to failure. Enjoy!

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The Colors of Failure: Finding Meaning in Life's Struggles

The Colors of Failure unpacks one of life’s most dreaded experiences—failure. Hosted by clinical psychologists Drs. Ashley and Alex Chin, this podcast goes beyond self-help to explore the deeper, often unspoken, realities of failure. With 16 years of clinical experience, they’ve guided countless individuals through setbacks, self-doubt, and resilience.

Through raw conversations, expert insights, and in-depth interviews, they examine failure’s role in shaping identity, mental health, and personal growth. From cultural stigmas to the neuroscience behind resilience, this podcast challenges the fear of failure and reframes it as a powerful force for transformation.

Join us as we remove the shame, rewrite the narrative, and explore the many shades of failure—because your struggles don’t define you; how you rise from them does.

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