Today's episode is all about our shadow self, or the dark parts of ourselves that we'd rather not acknowledge or shine a light on. Unfortunately, burying those qualities in the sand or turning away from our lesser liked qualities only makes them grow stronger and louder. So let's take a walk on the dark side and embrace the less positive aspects of our selves. Because the real question isn't whether you have a dark side, it's whether you acknowledge your dark side. We’d love to hear from you! Do you view self-care as an act of self-love and compassion? If so, what does that look like in your life? If not, how would you define the concepts of self-care and self-love?   The Episode:   Topics Discussed:

• Aspects of our selves that we don't like — AKA our shadow selves
• The downward spiral of being late
• Staying present to the shadow aspects of ourselves
• Addictive personalities and behaviors
• Red flags and warning signs of when things are out of control
• Impulsivity, regrets, and drama-filled living
• Forgiveness and empathy for the parts of yourself that you don't love
• The gifts of discomfort and pain when creating change
• Our connection to "things"
• Clearly defined values and how that sets the tone
• Using the shadow aspects as an indication that something is off
• Curiosity versus judgment and reactivity

  Resource Links:

• The Shadow Effect by Deepak Chopra, Debbie Ford, and Marianne Williamson
• Betsy's blog post on embracing your flaws
• Self-care / self-love episode (#37)

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