Based on research, Brene Brown writes, We can define humiliation as the intensity, the intensely painful feeling that we have been unjustly degraded, ridiculed, or put down, and that our identity has been demeaned or devalued. From Dr. Laura Cobb-"I wasn't good per se. The one time I felt like I was special was when I was voted captain my senior year, not because I was good. of my talent, but because of my ability to ring people up, the ringleader, the cheerleader, only to the extent of, we got this, let's do this, I support you. So after that, what manifested as I grew through my collegiate career, after 12 years of spending time sitting in a seat, listening to other people talk and writing some papers.I walked across the stage as the Dean said to me, congratulations, Dr. Cobb. And I looked over my shoulder and I realized that she was talking to me. And for about 15 seconds, as I continued to walk across the stage, I was on a high like euphoria I'd never known. And I thought, oh my gosh, I did that. This is it." Brene Brown, the author of Atlas of the Heart (a book we are obsessed with), defines humiliation as:The intensely painful feeling that we have been unjustly degraded, ridiculed, or put down, and that our identity has been demeaned or devalued.Almost everyone has experienced the sensation of being humiliated. It's a feeling of helplessness, embarrassment, and rejection. Humiliation can quickly determine how we view ourselves in the years to come. Dr. Cobb shares her own humiliation experiences and how they negatively impacted her life -- which extended to personal problems, eating disorders, and alcoholism. For Dr. Cobb, humiliation doesn't necessarily have to be what other people see as it takes place in our minds and how it manifests in our bodies. But fortunately, she shares insights on how to get out of it!Dr. Laura Cobb is a life coach who empowers high-achieving women to rid themselves of fear, guilt, and shame to proudly and confidently suit up, show up, step up, and speak up at every opportunity. She sees herself as an ordinary woman making extraordinary choices one day at a time.What You Will Learn From This Episode:01:33 - What Dr. Laura Cobb is obsessed with04:02 - Dr. Cobb’s personal experiences with humiliation15:03 - The deterioration that comes with feeling humiliated 16:27 - The demonic nature of humiliation17:58 - Losing a lot of important things25:43 - Pulling oneself out of humiliation30:57 - The meaning of hope Listen to our newest favorite obsession, The Stay On Course Podcast, hosted by Julie Riga. Resources Mentioned:Brené Brown’s 30 core emotions  https://brenebrown.com/resources/list-of-core-emotions/Atlas of the HeartLearn More About Dr. Laura Cobb:Website: https://drlauracobblifecoach.com/DM US ON INSTAGRAM @getobsessedpodcastWe want to know who you are obsessed with--Watch Us LIVE on YouTube Every Monday - @obsessedpodcastJoin us as we interview thought leaders like Gary Vaynerchuk, Evan Carmichael, Dr. Laura Berman and MORE!And learn about how we are changing the world every day: THE WOMEN OF OBSESSEDGet Obsessed with us. Collectively we are a nutritionist, a master certified life coach, an attorney, and a self-esteem expert. We dive into topics that uncover the essence of the human experience. Our stories are one of kicking fear in the face and taking a leap of faith. We are equally obsessed with the works of Brene Brown and are inspired to study and understand the 30 core emotions. Each week we will explore another emotion, talk to experts in their field and inspire you to live the life you are meant to be living. We are Julie Lokun, JD, Tia Morell Walden, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, and Mika Altidor, Certified Life Coach. Join us for the conversation, and more importantly be a part of the conversation. Reach out with a question or co