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Here at https://rickpattersonconnects.com, we focus on exposing the root driver behind our destructive decisions to empower a life of increasing freedom to make healthy life choices. Many times we make important emotionally charged decisions based on our past experiences and self-understanding.

Our mistakes and failures can play too important a role in directing our future as well. It’s a vicious cycle that seems impossible to break. What if there was a way to hone in on the root roadblock to regain control of your reactions and choices? That’s the question we want to answer.

 

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“Shame Unmasked is a brave, challenging, and necessary work to anyone who really wants to live a life of freedom. This book is a helpful companion for the journey.”
Fr. Richard Rohr, O.F.M.

Founder , The Center for Action and Contemplation

“Shame takes on all forms of negative self-talk. Richard Patterson explores all aspects of shame in his groundbreaking new book. Through his own stories and those of his brave children, Richard takes the reader on an eye-opening adventure of self-discovery.”
Danette Kubanda

Emmy Award-winning television producer, publicity consultant, media coach, and writer, Danette Kubanda Media & PR

“Shame can terrorize you and strip you of all that you are and can be. Thankfully, Rick Patterson exposes shame for what it is and helps all of us to reclaim our lives. A must read.”
S. Renee Smith

Nationally recognized self-esteem & branding expert, coach, speaker, and coauthor of Self-Esteem for Dummies, S. Renee Smith Website

“Rick Patterson shows how shame distorts all our relationships, and he points us to the path of healing and wholeness—an important book for all those who deep down feel that they are not good enough.”
Dr. Tom Boogaart

Professor of Old Testament, Western Theological Seminary

About Me
I became aware something was wrong in my early 30s.  I was a stereotypical overachiever: working full time in corporate America, going to school full time to get my Master’s degree in ministry, launching a new outreach program at church, and raising 50 head of beef cattle.

On the surface it all seemed to be going really well, but inside there was a storm brewing.  Anxiety and rage were overtaking my life.  Eventually I landed in my doctor’s office hoping for some happy pills to take off this miserable edge… To Read More About Rick Click Here

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Your life is in the present.  The answers are in your past.  There is hope for the future.

Pride vs Shame

Pride vs Shame

by | May 21, 2025

What is pride? I am frequently challenged to explain the difference between pride and shame. Because of our collective roots in Christianity, many of us are familiar with the phrase “pride came before the fall”. Sadly, that is not biblical. Biblically we see it was...

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The Difference Between Shame and Guilt

The Difference Between Shame and Guilt

by | May 11, 2025

What is the difference between Shame and Guilt? Guilt says you did something bad. Shame says you ARE something bad. Guilt says you made a mistake. Shame says you ARE a mistake. Guilt says you did something stupid. Shame says you ARE stupid. It’s shame that makes us...

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