Episode 44
In Part 2 of The Psychdelic’s Mom’s exploration of The Shadow, Michaela Carlin offers a guided somatic journey into hidden aspects of ourselves to help illuminate and integrate them into our wholeness.
Guiding us through a mesmerizing shadow work exercise, Michaela leads us to find a tranquil space, close our eyes, and attentively focus on bodily sensations so that we can begin to contact and connect to different dimensions of our shadow. By exploring uncomfortable sensations and emotions with open acceptance, compassion, and curiosity, we invite them to be felt without judgment.
Throughout this exercise engaging in a dialog with our unconscious and subconscious, Michaela highlights the significance of embracing all parts of ourselves, including resistant protector parts. Delving into memories, images, and emotions that surface, we gain insight, while working with child parts nurtures the holistic healing of deep wounds.
Episode Highlights
The power of shadow work: confronting hidden aspects of ourselves and integrating them into our wholeness
Shadow work as essential for personal growth and preventing harm to others
Techniques such as psychedelics, meditation, and working with therapists or guides to illuminate the shadow within
A step-by-step exercise in which Michaela guides listeners to unravel hidden aspects, exploring bodily sensations and emotions without judgment
How engaging in a dialogue with the unconscious and subconscious can support healing deep wounds
Embracing all parts of ourselves, including resistant protector parts
How memories, images, and emotions that surface during shadow work can catalyze profound insights
Listening to the wisdom of our bodies
How movement, sound and other creative expressions can help to explore and express the shadow
Developing a relationship with all aspects of ourselves, even those shrouded in shame or confusion
How shadow work unlocks the transformative power of personal authenticity
Michaela’s Links
Website: www.thepsychedelicmom.com
Instagram: @thepsychedelicmom
Book an Introductory Consult: www.thepsychedelicmom.as.me/introconsult
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Special thanks to Jeremy Colbert (Taragápe) for the original podcast theme music.
You can find out more about Jeremey’s work here:
taragape.com and @taragape