Shadow Work on Sage the House Down: A Healing Pod
I’m always so honored when I’m contacted to appear on a podcast and talk to someone about my writing. And even more so when the hosts seems so authentic and genuine in their interest. In our recent interview we talked all things shadow work and The Shadow Work Workbook.
Recently, I was fortunate enough to join hosts Paige and William on their Amazon Audible podcast called Sage the House Down: A Healing Pod. We had a lively, and lovely, time. It was one of my favorite appearances to date, and when you get a dose of the energy of Paige and William you’ll understand why.
You can listen to the full episode below. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
What is Shadow Work?
Shadow work is the process of making the unconscious conscious. It was coined by Carl Jung to help promote internal self-awareness and acceptance.
Shadow work is the process of making the unconscious conscious. It was coined by Carl Jung to help promote internal self-awareness and acceptance.
Carl Jung was a psychiatrist and analyst, and generally a frenemy of Sigmund Freud (especially in the later years as their theories on the human mind diverged even further). Through his studies and observation of psychology he developed a comprehensive theory about the human psyche, which included what he called the shadow.
In depth/analytical psychology, the shadow self refers to the parts of ourselves that generally fall outside of our daily consciousness. To put it simply, when we’re out living - and focusing on the things that most readily require our attention- there are repressed, and even dark, parts of ourselves that continue to operate in the background. Sometimes that can look like deep anger, hurt related to trauma history, the desire for revenge, low self-worth, etc.
If unchecked things in this hidden part of the psyche can be incredibly disruptive. For a lot of people this can look like an inner saboteur.
Through strategies like dream analysis, introspection, symbol analysis and meaning-making you can learn more about the hidden parts that “leak out” at times in an attempt to make themselves known. The process of shadow involves the work of analyzing those reflections and working to integrate otherwise undesirable thoughts, feelings and experiences into the fuller parts of ourselves. In doing so, you limit the power of that inner saboteur as you practice life with less shame, guilt and hiding from yourself.
Ultimately, it is the compassion, self-acceptance and wholeness that shadow work seeks to help you with.
If you are trying to learn more about yourself, and want to practice loving on the most seemingly unlovable parts, then shadow work may be for you.
You can purchase a copy of my book The Shadow Work Workbook at this link.
Exploring The Shadow and Mystery on the Gratitude Blooming Podcast
In this interview therapist and author of The Shadow Work Workbook talks exploring mystery, the shadow and embracing the permission to grow.
Getting to do podcast interviews where I talk about my work, mental health and shadow integration is always a pleasure and even more so when I get to talk with people like Omar and Belinda from the Gratitude Blooming podcast.
In this episode we were able to talk about my experiences with mystery, sensitivity and creativity (as well as what kind of flower I might be).
Enjoy the episode below!
The Shadow Work Workbook on Book Riot
The Shadow Work Workbook was included on Book Riot’s list titled “The Shadow Knows: 8 Books About Shadow Work.” Click the link below for more information.
What Shadow Work Means & What to Expect
Writing a book is hard work. Marketing a book that you wrote is a whole different beast! I was glad to work with the Simon & Schuster team to create this quick video that talks a bit more about shadow work and how it can help you embrace your inner self.
Check out the clip below!