The Playground

In this episode, we're exploring what it means to unlock your true essence and embrace the mystical side of life. Becoming mystical isn't about escaping reality; it's about deepening your connection to yourself, the universe, and the unseen forces guiding you. We'll talk about cultivating self-awareness, tapping into your intuition, and discovering the magic that's already within you. Whether you're curious about the mystical path or looking to feel more aligned with your authentic self, this episode will inspire you to step into your power and embrace the extraordinary. Ready to meet the mystical you? Let's dive in.

In this shadow work series, we're diving deep into the parts of ourselves we often avoid—the hidden fears, patterns, and wounds shaping our lives from the shadows. Together, we'll explore the four core wounds—trust, guilt, abandonment, and neglect—and uncover how they affect our relationships, self-worth, and inner peace. This isn't about fixing or erasing these parts; it's about understanding, embracing, and integrating them to step into your wholeness. So, grab a journal, an open mind, and maybe a cup of tea—because we're about to get real, raw, and radically self-aware. Let's play in the shadows.

Join Shadow Work: https://alwaysplay.org/shadow-work

Plant medicines can open doors to profound healing, but they're not a substitute for the inner work required to create lasting change. While these tools can provide profound insights and open doors to deeper self-awareness, they're not a shortcut or a substitute for the real work—feeling, processing, and integrating your emotions. We'll explore the balance between using plant medicines as powerful allies versus leaning on them as crutches. If you've ever been curious about plant medicine or wondered how to approach it responsibly in your healing journey, this conversation will give you a grounded perspective. Let's talk tools, integration, and honoring the inner work.

In this shadow work series, we're diving deep into the parts of ourselves we often avoid—the hidden fears, patterns, and wounds shaping our lives from the shadows. Together, we'll explore the four core wounds—trust, guilt, abandonment, and neglect—and uncover how they affect our relationships, self-worth, and inner peace. This isn't about fixing or erasing these parts; it's about understanding, embracing, and integrating them to step into your wholeness. So, grab a journal, an open mind, and maybe a cup of tea—because we're about to get real, raw, and radically self-aware. Let's play in the shadows.

Join Shadow Work: https://alwaysplay.org/shadow-work

What if the glow-up you've been chasing isn't about changing how you look, but about transforming how you feel? In this episode, we're peeling back the layers of self-doubt, perfectionism, and fear to uncover the hidden potential within your shadows.

Learn how to embrace the messy parts of yourself, heal emotional wounds, and tap into your authentic power to create lasting, transformative growth. If you're ready to glow through what you go through, this episode is your first step toward unlocking the glow-up you didn't know you needed

In this shadow work series, we're diving deep into the parts of ourselves we often avoid—the hidden fears, patterns, and wounds shaping our lives from the shadows. Together, we'll explore the four core wounds—trust, guilt, abandonment, and neglect—and uncover how they affect our relationships, self-worth, and inner peace. This isn't about fixing or erasing these parts; it's about understanding, embracing, and integrating them to step into your wholeness. So, grab a journal, an open mind, and maybe a cup of tea—because we're about to get real, raw, and radically self-aware. Let's play in the shadows.

Join Shadow Work: https://alwaysplay.org/shadow-work

Shadow work can feel intimidating—what if the truth about yourself is too much to bear? In this episode, we're breaking down the common fears surrounding shadow work and why the journey into the dark corners of your psyche is worth it. We'll explore why avoiding your shadows only gives them more power, how confronting them can unlock your fullest potential, and why the discomfort of facing your fears is the catalyst for profound transformation.

In this shadow work series, we're diving deep into the parts of ourselves we often avoid—the hidden fears, patterns, and wounds shaping our lives from the shadows. Together, we'll explore the four core wounds—trust, guilt, abandonment, and neglect—and uncover how they affect our relationships, self-worth, and inner peace. This isn't about fixing or erasing these parts; it's about understanding, embracing, and integrating them to step into your wholeness. So, grab a journal, an open mind, and maybe a cup of tea—because we're about to get real, raw, and radically self-aware. Let's play in the shadows.

Join Shadow Work: https://alwaysplay.org/shadow-work

Have you ever felt disconnected from your own needs, emotions, or desires? In this episode, we're diving into the subtle yet powerful ways we self-abandon—ignoring our boundaries, silencing our inner voice, and prioritizing others at the expense of ourselves. We'll explore how self-abandonment shows up in everyday life, the underlying wounds that drive it, and practical steps to reconnect with your authentic self.

In this shadow work series, we're diving deep into the parts of ourselves we often avoid—the hidden fears, patterns, and wounds shaping our lives from the shadows. Together, we'll explore the four core wounds—trust, guilt, abandonment, and neglect—and uncover how they affect our relationships, self-worth, and inner peace. This isn't about fixing or erasing these parts; it's about understanding, embracing, and integrating them to step into your wholeness. So, grab a journal, an open mind, and maybe a cup of tea—because we're about to get real, raw, and radically self-aware. Let's play in the shadows.

Join Shadow Work: https://alwaysplay.org/shadow-work

This episode explores the idea that our relationships often serve as mirrors, reflecting the unhealed parts of ourselves. By engaging in shadow work, we can uncover how our emotional triggers and recurring relational patterns are linked to the wounds we carry (trust, guilt, abandonment, neglect).

In this work shadow series, we're diving deep into the parts of ourselves we often avoid—the hidden fears, patterns, and wounds shaping our lives from the shadows. Together, we'll explore the four core wounds—trust, guilt, abandonment, and neglect—and uncover how they affect our relationships, self-worth, and inner peace. This isn't about fixing or erasing these parts; it's about understanding, embracing, and integrating them to step into your wholeness. So, grab a journal, an open mind, and maybe a cup of tea—because we're about to get real, raw, and radically self-aware. Let's play in the shadows.

Join Shadow Work: https://alwaysplay.org/shadow-work

In this shadow work series, we're diving deep into the parts of ourselves we often avoid—the hidden fears, patterns, and wounds shaping our lives from the shadows. Together, we'll explore the four core wounds—trust, guilt, abandonment, and neglect—and uncover how they affect our relationships, self-worth, and inner peace. This isn't about fixing or erasing these parts; it's about understanding, embracing, and integrating them to step into your wholeness. So, grab a journal, an open mind, and maybe a cup of tea—because we're about to get real, raw, and radically self-aware. Let's play in the shadows.

Join Shadow Work: https://alwaysplay.org/shadow-work

Chaos Magic✨ reigns supreme this Taurus Full Moon (Nov 15). As the moon shines in earthy, steadfast Taurus, you may feel a powerful yet chaotic surge guiding you to make decisions that truly align with who you've become. It's as though every piece of the puzzle you've been tirelessly working on is clicking into place, unlocking a new clarity that's both exhilarating and a little bit wild. It is OK if you are nervous about your decisions. This energy can feel intense, urging you to release your grip on fantasies, especially the potential that you expect from other people, and instead fall in love with the present, grounded version of yourself. Celebrate all that you have healed and those who can receive this version of you. 💕 All the inner work, the reflection, and growth you've undertaken over the past years have been leading to this moment. Those moments of struggle, the painful introspection, and the challenges you've faced—each has given you a new layer of resilience and self-awareness. You are no longer making choices based on old wounds or unfulfilled dreams; now, you're poised to choose what feels right in the here and now. 🙏🏽 ✨This Full Moon invites you to trust in your journey and embrace the lessons you've gathered along the way. Let go of the pull towards what "could be" and instead cherish what is. When you honor the version of you that stands before you, shaped by all your experiences, you're not just making decisions—you're manifesting a reality that's deeply in tune with your essence. Don't fear the chaos; let it be the force that drives you toward the life you dream to live. Let me know what resonates for you ✨

I want to remind you, that you aren't doing your healing work outside of cultural context. For a lot of healers, you're going to find that you are ready to shut down and for others, you're going to overdo yourself and burn up. This is not a threat, but me pointing out an obvious pattern that we've gone through a few times together now. The task here is to find your middle ground. Get yourself connected to communities and spaces that keep you grounded and aligned to the greater visions of what you're creating. Don't stop your art, your music, your scholarship figure out how to nudge yourself deeper into alignment with as much as love as you.

BREATHWORK

⭐ Study breathwork with me: https://www.flowbreathworktraining.com

⭐ Come to The Breathwork Club: https://alwaysplay.org/the-breathwork-club

PERFECTIONISM RESOURCES:

⭐ Perfectionism Quiz: https://www.alwaysplay.org/perfection

⭐ Perfectionism Discord: https://discord.gg/PusjYevDek

⭐ Perfectionism Mentorship: https://tinyurl.com/imperfectyou

⭐ Perfectionism Bootcamp: https://theintegrativehealingacademy.teachable.com/p/perfectionism-bootcamp

NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION

⭐ Nervous System Regulation 101 https://theintegrativehealingacademy.teachable.com/p/nervous-system-regulation-101

SELF-LOVE

⭐ Self-love mentorship waitlist: https://flowbreathwork.myflodesk.com/loved

HEALING ARTS

⭐ Discover your healer archetype: https://www.alwaysplay.org/healerarchetype

⭐ Free community for healing arts practitioners: https://tinyurl.com/playground222

⭐ Healing Arts Courses: https://alwaysplay.org/courses

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📖 My breathwork Book: https://flowbreathworktraining.com/orderbreathe

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💃🏽 About Shanila: I'm your mentor in the healing arts, founder of AlwaysPlay Studios and Flow Breathwork Facilitator Training, supporting you in becoming an empowered and embodied practitioner in the healing arts.

Grab your tea. We're having a pep talk.

BREATHWORK

⭐ Study breathwork with me: https://www.flowbreathworktraining.com

⭐ Come to The Breathwork Club: https://alwaysplay.org/the-breathwork-club

PERFECTIONISM RESOURCES:

⭐ Perfectionism Quiz: https://www.alwaysplay.org/perfection

⭐ Perfectionism Discord: https://discord.gg/PusjYevDek

⭐ Perfectionism Mentorship: https://tinyurl.com/imperfectyou

⭐ Perfectionism Bootcamp: https://theintegrativehealingacademy.teachable.com/p/perfectionism-bootcamp

NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION

⭐ Nervous System Regulation 101 https://theintegrativehealingacademy.teachable.com/p/nervous-system-regulation-101

SELF-LOVE

⭐ Self-love mentorship waitlist: https://flowbreathwork.myflodesk.com/loved

HEALING ARTS

⭐ Discover your healer archetype: https://www.alwaysplay.org/healerarchetype

⭐ Free community for healing arts practitioners: https://tinyurl.com/playground222

⭐ Healing Arts Courses: https://alwaysplay.org/courses

__________

📖 My breathwork Book: https://flowbreathworktraining.com/orderbreathe

__________

💃🏽 About Shanila: I'm your mentor in the healing arts, founder of AlwaysPlay Studios and Flow Breathwork Facilitator Training, supporting you in becoming an empowered and embodied practitioner in the healing arts.