This Spiritual Fix

7.03 Intro to the Inner Villains: Mapping Your Shadows, Inverting Your Archetypes


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In this deeply personal and paradigm-shifting episode, Kristina introduces the Inner Villain Transformation System—a shadow work model that synthesizes IFS, Human Design, the Enneagram, and primal wound theory into a single, coherent system. With co-host Anna, she explores how maladaptive patterns (like people-pleasing, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome) aren’t isolated quirks but interconnected arcs of transformation. Each “villain” isn’t something to banish, but a gateway to your most powerful legend self.


Whether you resonate with Regina George, Darth Vader, or Nurse Ratched, this episode gives you a mythic yet grounded framework for recognizing and alchemizing your deepest inner patterns—one archetype at a time.


Topics Covered:


  • The origin story of the Inner Villain system
  • Why maladaptive patterns show up in clusters
  • How the nine villains align with Human Design centers and Enneagram types
  • The concept of “negations” (deep limiting beliefs) and how they point to core villain archetypes
  • The development of the oracle deck and game
  • Understanding the arc: Pinnacle Villain → Sub-Villains → Hero → Legend
  • Inversion as the key spiritual movement (inspired by yoga, polarity, and karmic unwinding)
  • How gameplay and roleplay deepen awareness of inner dynamics
  • Disney character analogs for each Enneagram/villain archetype pairing


Inner Villain Archetypes Introduced:

  • Type 1: Obedient Critic → Legend Form: Equalizer
  • Type 2: Vengeful Martyr → Legend Form: Nourisher
  • Type 3: Vain Controller → Legend Form: Inventor
  • Type 4: Eternal Child → Legend Form: Traveler
  • Type 5: Evasive Expert → Legend Form: Integrator
  • Type 6: Divisive Immortal → Legend Form: Healer
  • Type 7: Hungry Shapeshifter → Legend Form: Presence
  • Type 8: Righteous Bully → Legend Form: Channeler
  • Type 9: Invisible Destroyer → Legend Form: Architect


Key Quotes:


  • “You don’t need to become a better person. You need to become better at change.”
  • “Villains are like pendulums—when we’re stressed, we swing into their worst form. When we’re grounded, we move toward the hero.”
  • “These aren’t parts. They’re entire universes.”
  • “You don’t jump stars—you invert the spin. That’s the hero moment.”
  • “Everyone has all nine villains. The goal is self-love across every domain of your life.”


Game Mechanics Preview:


  • Oracle deck includes 63 cards: 9 Pinnacle Villains, 3 Sub Villains (Persecutor, Victim, Rescuer), Hero, Legend, and 9 Power Cards
  • Designed for solo shadow work or group gameplay
  • Involves roleplay, self-inquiry, and archetypal progression
  • Roleplay scenarios bring unconscious patterns into awareness through embodied practice


Resources & Links:


  • Learn more or sign up for the newsletter: www.kristinawiltsee.com or www.playconscious.com
  • Be notified when the Inner Villain Oracle Deck Kickstarter launches (Fall 2025)
  • Explore the nine mini-episodes coming soon—one for each villain archetype


Call to Action:

If this episode sparked recognition, subscribe to the newsletter to explore your villain arc, get early access to the deck, and dive deeper into the transformation system. Whether you’re a seeker, coach, or creative, the Inner Villains are already inside you. It’s time to meet them.


Here is the link for more info: https://www.kristinawiltsee.com/innervillain



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