The Shadow Side with Safrianna

The Shadow of My Father


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Episode 4: The Shadow of My Father

In this vulnerable and powerful Shadow Side episode, Safrianna shares the deeply personal story behind her poetry collection "Daddy's Girl"—a three-year journey of grief, shadow work, and generational healing that began when she received the call that her father was dying of cancer.

Safrianna opens up about her complex relationship with her father, the toxic lessons he unknowingly passed down about money, sacrifice, and masculine energy, and how his death pulled her back into childhood trauma patterns she thought she'd already healed.

The episode delves into why some family members tried to discourage her from publishing the book, her decision to break generational silence despite the pushback, and how the writing process became her most intense shadow work yet. Safrianna discusses her evolution from being a "daddy's girl" as a badge of honor to recognizing it had become a "mantle of martyrdom," and shares how she transformed that energy into healthy boundaries and authentic self-expression.

She also answers listener questions about her creative process, how trauma informed her work as a healer, and why she's prioritizing her author identity to create wider impact in a world struggling with pervasive generational trauma.

This episode is essential listening for anyone dealing with family wounds, struggling to break generational patterns, or wondering how to honor their truth while navigating family loyalty. Safrianna champions speaking our stories and choosing healing over silence.

Content Warning: This episode discusses family trauma, sexual abuse, suicidal ideation, and grief.

This podcast is for anyone ready to explore uncomfortable truths, do the inner work, and contribute to collective healing. If you're tired of surface-level conversations and ready to go deeper, this is your space.

Contact: [email protected] | Safrianna.com | LivingLUNAs.com

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The Shadow Side with SafriannaBy Safrianna Lughna