Golden Shadow Podcast

Alyssa Polizzi and Arran Rogerson
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The Golden Shadow is a podcast created by Alyssa Polizzi and Arran Rogerson exploring psychology, philosophy, mythology, and the shadow. For more info: https://www.goldenshadow.org/

  1. 08/25/2025

    Ep. 74 - Parenthood

    What does parenthood awaken in us beyond responsibility and care? How does raising a child activate our own inner child and call us into deep inner work? In what ways does this role transform us and infuse life with renewed vitality, connection, and meaning? Follow Alyssa and Arran's work: Check out Alyssa's writing and classes at ⁠⁠The Artemisian⁠⁠ .Check out Arran's writing at ⁠⁠The Torch⁠⁠.

    1h 15m

  2. 08/04/2025

    Ep. 73 - Burnout

    What is the experience of burnout like? How does it reveal the deeper resources we’re lacking? How might burnout signal the end of an old creative cycle and the need for change and transformation? Follow Alyssa and Arran's work: Check out Alyssa's writing and classes at ⁠The Artemisian⁠ .Check out Arran's writing at ⁠The Torch⁠.

    1h 6m

  3. 07/21/2025

    Ep. 72 - The Wilderness

    What can the wilderness teach us about solitude, psyche, and transformation? Why is the forest such a potent symbol in fairytales and myth? How does backpacking mirror the archetypal journey into the unknown? Follow Alyssa and Arran's work: Check out Alyssa's writing and classes at The Artemisian .Check out Arran's writing at The Torch.

    1h 5m

  4. 07/09/2025

    Ep. 71 - Marriage

    Arran and Alyssa got married! In this episode they reflect on their recent marriage and explore its deeper meaning through a psychological, philosophical, and archetypal lens. They discuss how true partnership involves both spiritual merging and individual differentiation, the role of shadow work and projection in relationships, and the symbolic creation of a “third thing” that emerges through committed union. Follow Alyssa and Arran's work: Check out Alyssa's Substack, The Artemisian.Check out Arran's Substack, The Torch. Read the article Alyssa mentioned, The Alchemy of Relationships.

    1h 1m

  5. 06/05/2024

    Ep.70 - Alchemical Inner Work

    Alchemical Inner Work is a technique created by Alyssa to support the process of re-imagining our psychological dynamics within the metaphorical language and concrete practices of the alchemical art. Celebrating the launch of the co-authored Alchemical Inner Work Guidebook, Alyssa and Arran explore the core ideas behind the technique and show what it looks like in practice. Alchemical Inner Work Guidebook: https://www.alyssapolizzi.com/shop/p/alchemical-inner-work-guidebook -------- Check out The Artemisian: https://www.theartemisian.com Check out The Torch: https://arranrogerson.substack.com

    50 min

  6. 05/08/2022

    Ep.69 - Internal Family Systems

    What is "parts work"? How might we engage with the psyche by dividing it into subpersonalities? Who are the "exiles," "managers," and "firefighters" within us and how do they relate to one another?

    1h 8m

  7. 04/29/2022

    Ep.68 - Nightmares and Stress Dreams

    Why do we have dreams that are stressful, painful, or terrifying? How might tension in dreams reflect shadow integration? How can we work with bad dreams towards greater awareness and wholeness?

    1h 4m

  8. 04/08/2022

    Ep.67 - Somatic Experiencing

    What role do somatics play in the therapeutic process? In what way is trauma locked into the body? How can we incorporate a body-first mentality into our self-work practices?

    1 hr
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The Golden Shadow is a podcast created by Alyssa Polizzi and Arran Rogerson exploring psychology, philosophy, mythology, and the shadow. For more info: https://www.goldenshadow.org/

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  • Creator
    Alyssa Polizzi and Arran Rogerson
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    74
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Alyssa Polizzi and Arran Rogerson
  • Show Website
    Golden Shadow Podcast