Tend HER Wild Podcast

124. Shadow Work

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In today’s episode Kate and Betsy dive into a deeper exploration of our personal shadow, and why doing internal shadow work to reclaim the parts of self we have disconnected from may be one of the most effective ways to reach more of our potential.

Today we discuss:

  • What exactly is our personal shadow? Do we all have a shadow?  Is our shadow all bad, dark stuff?
    • Perfectionism and how it is actually a protection technique to keep us distanced and distracted from our shadow.
      • The types of things we might find in beginning to explore our shadow which includes both challenging things like anger, fear, and shame but also brilliant and expansive qualities like joy and potential.
        • Five signs that your shadow is at work in your life.
          • Why shadow work seems to be best suited for the second half of life.
            • Several tools for beginning to access your shadow that don’t require working with a professional (although working with a therapist can definitely be helpful).

              • Resources on Shadow Work

              Betsy referenced Dr. Barry Michels in the conversation today.  Dr. Michels and his colleague Dr. Stutz have written a well known book called “The Tools” that we recommend.

              How To Bond with Your Shadow – by Phil Stutz

              Watch Wisdom Wednesday – Meeting Our Shadow with Dr. Betsy.

              Past Episodes You Might Like About Personal Growth & Inner Work: 

              Episode 106: Meditation: The Royal Road to Self  

              Episode 100:  The Upper Limit: Living In Your Full Potential

              Episode 80: Self Compassion: The Secret Sauce of Life

              Episode 72: The Power of Hypnosis: Debunking Myths & Understanding How it Work

              Episode 66: Therapy Anyone?

              Episode 55: Boundaries & Self Sabotage

              Episode 51: Dreams: Tap into the Power

              Episode 33: Anxiety: Surrender with Gratitude

              Today’s Episode sponsored by:

              Kate Moreland Coaching

              Dr Yoga Momma

              Heartland Yoga

              Want to Meet Betsy & Kate in Person on Retreat?

              Join us on a feminine reclamation journey to Paros, Greece in the Fall of 2025.  There are just a few spots left. All the details here!

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