# In Defense of SHAME

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Podcast: [Bill Whittle Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bill-whittle-network-956255)
Published: 2026-06-17T19:04:02+00:00
Episode link: https://soundcloud.com/billwhittle/in-defense-of-shame
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## Resource

Why would someone possibly defend the use of a psychological tactic that causes such internal pain and discomfort? Because SHAME IS LOVE — that’s why.

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