Guilt is today's topic as Gina answers a listener's question. Many thanks to Jonas and the other listeners who sent in questions about guilt and shame. In this episode, we coverHow the anxious mind is prone to guiltTeasing out guilt vs shameHow to move on from the eventListen in and give your anxious mind a peaceful path out of your guilt!Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors!https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching linkACPGroupCoaching.comTo learn more, go to:Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership ProgramLearn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership:For $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/Here's what's included for $5/month:❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind❤ And more fun surprises along the way!All this in your favorite podcast app!Quote:I can feel guilty about the past, apprehensive about the future, but only in the present can I act. The ability to be in the present moment is a major component of mental wellness. -Abraham MaslowChapters0:26 Introduction to Guilt and Anxiety3:04 Understanding Guilt in Anxiety8:42 Differentiating Guilt from Shame15:15 Moving Forward with Self-Kindness17:48 Conclusion and Reflection on Lessons LearnedSummaryIn this episode, I dive deep into the topic of guilt, spurred by a heartfelt question from a listener named Jonas from Sweden. Jonas shares a painful experience where he let his friends down unintentionally, and now grapples with the guilt of that situation. I address his concerns and, in doing so, highlight that feeling guilt is a common human experience, especially for those dealing with anxiety. The essence of our discussion revolves around understanding guilt, its relationship with our identity, and how it can manifest into feelings of shame and panic.First, I take a moment to acknowledge Jonas' feelings of guilt, emphasizing that second-guessing our actions is a natural part of the human experience. I share insights on how guilt serves as an important emotional signal, reminding us when our actions don't align with