Listen "020 - The Shadow (Part 1 of 2)"
Episode Synopsis
You’ve seen the posts. Heard the term. Maybe even said it: “I'm doing my shadow work.”But what is the shadow, really?In this two-part dive, Lora and Jeff wade into the fog of the human psyche to explore the parts of ourselves we’ve disowned — the messy, the shameful, but also the powerful and luminous. From family dynamics and cultural programming to unexpected gold hiding in the dark, this conversation shines a gentle light on what we avoid... and how reclaiming it might just free us.And yes — we open with an eerie, vintage-radio-style story. Because of course we do.In this episode, we explore:- The importance of ratings and reviews for podcast growth.- Understanding the shadow self is crucial for personal development.- Disowned parts of ourselves can include both negative and positive traits.- Cultural context influences how we perceive and engage with shadow work.- Patterns in our behavior can reveal disowned traits.- Integrating traits is more beneficial than eliminating them.- Personal stories can illuminate our shadow work journey.- Projection of our shadows onto others is a common behavior.- Macro and micro perspectives help us understand societal shadows.- Compassion towards our shadows fosters self-acceptance.Connect with So What Who CaresEmail: [email protected]YouTube: @sowhatwhocarespodcastInstagram: @sowhatwhocarespodcastFacebook: So What Who Cares PodcastTikTok: @sowhatwhocarespodcastFind Lora McCarville at: https://www.loramccarville.com/Chapters00:00 Navigating the Open Sea of Self-Discovery00:43 The Importance of Ratings and Reviews03:23 Understanding the Shadow Within09:03 The Cultural Context of Shadow Work10:48 Patterns and Disowned Aspects16:43 Macro and Micro Shadows in Society21:45 The Golden Shadow: Embracing Our Full Selves27:59 Compassion for Our Shadows#sowhatwhocarespodcast #sowhatwhocares #loramccarville #jeffkalasky #shadowwork #jungianpsychology #selfdiscovery #healingjourney #podcastconversation #mentalhealthpodcast #personaldevelopment #spiritualgrowth #integration #compassionateawareness #subconsciousmind #innerwork #systemichealing #reclaimyourpower #therapytools #nervoussystemhealing #ayahuascaretreat #podcastcommunity #selfawarenessjourney #shadowintegration
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