Shame doesn’t always scream. Sometimes it lives quietly in your body. In the moments you dim yourself, stay silent, or question your worth.In this episode of Midlife Butterfly, I’m sharing a powerful and honest conversation from a Shameless Panel hosted by my pod sister, Dana Hunter Fradella. Together, we open a raw, compassionate dialogue about the shame so many women carry — especially in midlife — and how it shapes our identities, choices, and sense of belonging.This conversation is for the woman who has done “everything right,” yet still feels a heaviness she can’t quite name. For the woman navigating reinvention, awakening, or transition — and sensing that freedom is closer than she thinks.As we approach the end of the year, this episode becomes an invitation: to notice the shame you’ve been holding, to meet it with tenderness, and to gently release what no longer needs to follow you forward.By the end, you may not have all the answers, but you’ll feel less alone, more connected, and deeply reminded of who you are beneath the stories.✨ In This Episode You’ll LearnHow shame quietly shapes identity and self-expression in midlifeWhy bringing shame into awareness softens its gripWhat happens when women speak the unspeakable togetherThe truth about visibility, self-trust, and reclaiming your voiceHow compassion becomes a path back to freedom and alignment🦋 Reflection QuestionsWhere might shame still be influencing how I show up or stay hidden?What would shift if I met my shame with curiosity instead of judgment?What part of me is ready to be expressed more freely, starting now?* * * * * ✨ First You: Boundaries for Joyful Holidays The holidays don’t have to drain you. Step into a space where your peace comes first, your energy is protected, and your joy gets to lead. Inside this on-demand masterclass, you’ll learn how to create loving, guilt-free boundaries that keep you grounded, present, and actually enjoying the season — without overgiving, overextending, or abandoning yourself. - Watch the Masterclass: http://midlifebutterfly.ca/firstyoumasterclass Song: Reborn by Alexander Nakarada