On this episode, I share my experience with my healing journey that led me to doing shadow work. I share the idea and concept of the shadow work which was coined by Swiss psychiatrist, Carl Jung who believed there to be four main functions that control how people view and act in the world relating to his renowned studies around the four major archetypes:

1. The Persona otherwise our personality, what we show the world.
2. The Shadow otherwise our subconscious and unconscious habits/behaviors, patterns, beliefs etc. that may be hidden and/or repressed.
3. The Anima/Animus otherwise our unconscious masculine & feminine energies as it relates to each respective gender.
4. The Self otherwise our unified unconscious and conscious self within our own being aka our whole self.

I also share my experience doing the shadow work based on Carl Jung's theories and the tools and practices that I have found to be helpful for anyone interested in exploring further. Shadow work has many purposes and benefits in my opinion but one the most notable is learning to assimilate the parts of the self that are often considered undesirable. These aspects of our personality, often referred to as our "shadow," can include traits, emotions, and desires that we are not proud of or feel uncomfortable facing. By shining a light on our shadow and integrating these aspects into our consciousness, we can work towards a greater sense of self-awareness and personal growth. Embracing shadow work can be a transformative journey towards wholeness and authenticity. As a result of doing this work, we can to develop compassion for not only ourselves but others as well. For more information or to obtain a full guide on how you can begin this work, please visit my website at www.shadowspacehealing.com and request to download your FREE guide on the home page.