Understanding the Roots of “Not Enoughness” – Now in the Classroom
Hi everyone,
I’ve just uploaded a powerful TEDx talk from Dr. Patti Ashley into the Classroom tab, and it’s one that speaks directly to the deeper layers of shame, emotional safety, and the nervous system.
Dr. Ashley explores a striking statistic: just one month after COVID‑19 began, calls to the National Mental Health Hotline rose by 891%. She breaks down how the belief of “I’m not good enough” - shaped by early childhood experiences, ancestral patterns, and our brain’s wiring - has played a major role in this mental health crisis.
Drawing from more than forty years in education, child development, and psychotherapy, she explains how shame forms, how it gets stored in the nervous system, and how it disconnects us from belonging, love, and emotional safety. Her approach, which she calls wholehearted psychotherapy, focuses on creating long‑term changes in the brain by helping people break through unconscious barriers to self‑love and connection.
This talk is especially meaningful for anyone navigating trauma, grief, family patterns, or the lingering emotional impact of the last few years. It’s a grounded, compassionate reminder that healing begins with understanding the roots of our pain - not blaming ourselves for it.
You can now watch the full talk inside the Classroom.
#mentalhealth #traumahealing #shameinformedtherapy #nervoussystemhealing #emotionalwellbeing #selfworth #healingjourney #psychology #authenticity #belonging #innerwork #skoolcommunity
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Understanding the Roots of “Not Enoughness” – Now in the Classroom
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