Marni welcomes Junnie Moon to the Life Check Yourself studio where the duo delves into the hidden aspects of ourselves that we often suppress and that influence our behavior and relationships. We suppress these parts of ourselves without even realizing it. Junnie is the CEO of Midlife Love Out Loud. She's an author, a global love mentor and a certified shadow work practitioner. In this episode, Marni and Junnie discuss what shadow work actually is and how through working on yourself you can find empowerment and authenticity.

* What is shadow work?

* What are your triggers telling you?

* How to cultivate self-compassion

Are You Self-Sabotaging? [03:33]

We all have blind spots. And these blind spots can show up in several ways including self-sabotage. And these come as a result of not being aligned with our highest and best self.

When we talk about our personalities and how we're showing up in the world, the shadow is a part of us that we want to hide. There's a part of us that maybe we feel bad about.

How Do You Spot the Shadows? [08:38]

Just look around you. Notice the people or traits that trigger strong reactions in you. Maybe it's the overly confident colleague or the friend who always seems to have it all together. These reactions are like little red flags pointing you toward your own shadows.

There's a part of us that we're denying where we're going. I better not be like that.

Acknowledge the Cart Before the Horse [19:29]

Before diving into the world of online dating or seeking a partner, take some time to unpack your own baggage. This doesn't mean waiting until you're perfect or fully healed, but rather acknowledging and understanding yourself better.

When we are unpacking and coming home to the truth of who we are, not by what our beliefs are, not by what we have been taught, we can see things differently.

Make a Connection:

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· Ready To Take Control Of Your Life? Book A Call With Us

· Junnie's Website- Midlife Love Out Loud

· Junie's 'What's Your Love Avatar Quiz'

· Junie's 'Loving The Whole Package' book