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🎙️ Does Shame Change People? | Therapists React to Caleb Hammer

Millions of people watch Caleb Hammer because he says what everyone else is thinking. He's blunt. He's confrontational. And for many viewers, it's incredibly satisfying to watch.

But does being harsh actually help people change?

In this episode of the Lion Counseling Podcast, therapists Mark Odland and Zack Carter react to several viral Caleb Hammer clips and explore the psychology behind shame, accountability, behavior change, and personal growth.

Along the way, they discuss:
✅ Why criticism often creates defensiveness
✅ The difference between guilt and shame
✅ Whether public confrontation actually works
✅ Why some people change while others double down
✅ The psychology behind interventions and addiction recovery
✅ Reward vs punishment in relationships and parenting
✅ When tough love helps—and when it hurts
✅ How therapists challenge people without shaming them

This isn't a critique of Caleb Hammer.

In many ways, he's highlighting real problems and encouraging people to take responsibility for their lives.

The bigger question is:
What actually creates lasting change?

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About Lion Counseling
Lion Counseling exists to help high-achieving men break free from the patterns that keep them stuck.
Mark Odland, MA, LMFT is a Certified EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and former pastor who works with leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes, and other high-performing men who are ready to stop managing symptoms and start doing the deeper work.

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