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This isn’t your perfectly curated self-help podcast.This is a DNM (deep and meaningful) with your bestie where we laugh, swear, cry, and most importantly… call out the bullshit. In this episode, "The Truth About Shadow Work: Safety, Red Flags & Green Flags"
I sit down with Lurinda @perspectivebylurinda — a mum, stepmum, partner, retreat facilitator, and somatic shadow work coach — to unpack what shadow work actually is when it’s done safely, ethically, and in alignment with the nervous system.
We cover:🖤
What somatic shadow work really is (beyond the buzzwords you see online)
🚩 Red flags when shadow work or mentorship turns toxic — shame tactics, bypassing, and unsafe power dynamics
🌱 Green flags that show you’re in a safe space — consent, repair, aftercare, and true empowerment
🧠 Why shadow work gets confused with harm, and how to tell the difference
🙌 What a human-first approach in self-development should look like
About Lurinda: Lurinda brings both lived and professional experience to the table:
Mum + stepmum + partner holding multiple life roles with depth
Somatic shadow work coach and retreat facilitator
Support coach for the Shadow Alchemy certification
Passionate advocate for ethical, embodied, trauma-aware mentorship
Together, we validate the concerns so many women have about unsafe spaces in the coaching industry, while also offering clarity, reassurance, and practical tools to help you spot the red flags, recognise the green flags, and find safety in your healing journey.
Because here’s the truth: shadow work isn’t meant to shame you, break you down, or keep you dependent. Done right, it’s one of the most powerful tools for healing, integration, and genuine empowerment.
✨ We hope this episode leaves you feeling hopeful and grounded — knowing that safe mentorship does exist and that you deserve it.
🆘 Mental Health Resources
If this episode brings up anything for you, please reach out for proper support. You are not alone.
Australia: Lifeline – 13 11 14 | Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636UK: Samaritans – 116 123USA: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – 988Canada: Talk Suicide – 1-833-456-4566Or search your local crisis line if you’re outside these areas. You don’t have to go through it alone.
🔗 Mentions & Links
Follow Lurinda on Instagram: @perspectivebylurinda @surrenderretreats @shadowalchemycoachingacademy
🔗 Mentions & Links
Come hang out with me on IG → @themfknempress
The Future of Healing → IG @thespiritworldco & TikTok @thespiritworldco
Submit anon questions & feedback → @thespiritworldpod
Instagram: @themfknempress (DM me your takeaways or story)
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By Nita Imanian // The Mfkn EmpressThis isn’t your perfectly curated self-help podcast.This is a DNM (deep and meaningful) with your bestie where we laugh, swear, cry, and most importantly… call out the bullshit. In this episode, "The Truth About Shadow Work: Safety, Red Flags & Green Flags"
I sit down with Lurinda @perspectivebylurinda — a mum, stepmum, partner, retreat facilitator, and somatic shadow work coach — to unpack what shadow work actually is when it’s done safely, ethically, and in alignment with the nervous system.
We cover:🖤
What somatic shadow work really is (beyond the buzzwords you see online)
🚩 Red flags when shadow work or mentorship turns toxic — shame tactics, bypassing, and unsafe power dynamics
🌱 Green flags that show you’re in a safe space — consent, repair, aftercare, and true empowerment
🧠 Why shadow work gets confused with harm, and how to tell the difference
🙌 What a human-first approach in self-development should look like
About Lurinda: Lurinda brings both lived and professional experience to the table:
Mum + stepmum + partner holding multiple life roles with depth
Somatic shadow work coach and retreat facilitator
Support coach for the Shadow Alchemy certification
Passionate advocate for ethical, embodied, trauma-aware mentorship
Together, we validate the concerns so many women have about unsafe spaces in the coaching industry, while also offering clarity, reassurance, and practical tools to help you spot the red flags, recognise the green flags, and find safety in your healing journey.
Because here’s the truth: shadow work isn’t meant to shame you, break you down, or keep you dependent. Done right, it’s one of the most powerful tools for healing, integration, and genuine empowerment.
✨ We hope this episode leaves you feeling hopeful and grounded — knowing that safe mentorship does exist and that you deserve it.
🆘 Mental Health Resources
If this episode brings up anything for you, please reach out for proper support. You are not alone.
Australia: Lifeline – 13 11 14 | Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636UK: Samaritans – 116 123USA: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – 988Canada: Talk Suicide – 1-833-456-4566Or search your local crisis line if you’re outside these areas. You don’t have to go through it alone.
🔗 Mentions & Links
Follow Lurinda on Instagram: @perspectivebylurinda @surrenderretreats @shadowalchemycoachingacademy
🔗 Mentions & Links
Come hang out with me on IG → @themfknempress
The Future of Healing → IG @thespiritworldco & TikTok @thespiritworldco
Submit anon questions & feedback → @thespiritworldpod
Instagram: @themfknempress (DM me your takeaways or story)