Meaningful Happiness with Dr. Scott Conkright
Meaningful Happiness is a podcast that unpacks the science of emotions, relationships, and personal growth through the lens of Affect Relational Theory (ART), Chronic Shame Syndrome (CSS), and Latalescence—the second act of life where experience, adaptability, and purpose shape our journey forward.
Each episode explores how shame operates beneath the surface, influencing our confidence, connections, and sense of agency. Through deep insights and practical tools, we uncover ways to rewrite our personal narratives, break free from shame-based cycles, and cultivate a life rich in authenticity, curiosity, and joy.
Join me as we dive into the psychological frameworks and real-world applications that help us navigate relationships, self-perception, and the ever-evolving landscape of human experience.
Let’s make happiness meaningful.
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Meaningful Happiness with Dr. Scott Conkright
Ep1. An Introduction to Affects, Understanding Shame
In this first Meaningful Happiness podcast with guest Dustin Burnham, Dr. Conkright introduces the topic of shame and how it plays out in one’s relationship with oneself and with others. Shame is one of the nine affects in Silvan Tompkin’s Affect theory. Affects being the biologically based, reflexive precursors to emotions. In an informal, playful, yet informative discussion, Scott and Dustin introduce basic, yet helpful concepts and give insight into how knowing about affects can help you better understand why people feel the way they do.
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