Metaphysical with Maggie May

Maggie May

The wildly popular podcast for the forever curious who love learning about all things "beyond the physical". Maggie May's Metaphysical has been sparking conversations since 2018. Maggie gives insights into popular concepts beyond the surface level for deeper connection and understanding.. There will definitely be memorable guests, happy tears, and an annoying amount of laughter. Want more? Find more on social media and subscribe for exclusive content on Youtube @themaggiemayallday

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    The Parts of You That You've Hidden: Shadow Work Explained

    Stop Running From Your Shadow: The Spiritual Practice Nobody Wants to Do (But Everyone Needs) Welcome to Season 10 of Metaphysical with Maggie May. This year, we're going deeper into the parts of ourselves we've been avoiding, the darkness we've been denying, and the power we've been leaving on the table. Today's episode is about shadow work. Not the spooky, supernatural kind. The real kind where you finally face the aspects of yourself that you've rejected, repressed, and hidden from the world. The anger. The jealousy. The insecurity. The shame. The trauma. The parts of you that you learned were "bad," so you pushed them down and pretended they didn't exist. Here's the problem: they exist anyway. And they're running your life from the unconscious. In This Episode, We Cover: What shadow work actually is (and what it's not) The Jungian roots of the shadow conceptCommon misconceptions that keep people from doing this workWhy shadow work is essential for spiritual growthWhy your shadow controls you How projection works (and why you keep seeing yourself reflected in others)The neuroscience behind triggers and why they feel so realHow your shadow shows up in your relationships, career, and healthThe difference between witnessing and judgment Why self-compassion is the actual key to shadow workHow to look at your darkness without shame spiralingThe difference between healing and spiritual bypassingPractical shadow work steps you can start today Creating a safe space for this workIdentifying your main shadowThe 4-week journaling processHow to move from awareness to integration Current events & celebrity shadows Why public figures' breakdowns are actually shadow work eruptionsWhat we can learn from watching others' shadows play out publiclyHow to use celebrity drama as a mirror for your own workWhat happens on the other side How your relationships transform when you stop projectingWhy you suddenly have more energyWhat authenticity actually feels likeHow shadow work leads to unconditional self-loveThis is not a light, breezy episode. Shadow work requires courage. It requires vulnerability. It requires you to sit with uncomfortable truths about yourself. But on the other side of that discomfort is freedom, authenticity, and the ability to finally stop sabotaging your own life. You've been running from your shadow your entire life. It's time to turn around and see what it's been trying to show you. RESOURCES FOR YOUR SHADOW WORK JOURNEY — ALL LINKED BELOW AND HERE Journaling Prompts & Worksheets: 4-Week Shadow Work Plan (download the full worksheet)10 Shadow Work Prompts for BeginnersThe Letter Exercise (how to write to your rejected self)The Trigger Map (identify what's actually triggering you)The Reframe Exercise (turn your shadow into strength)Recommended Books: Integration of the Shadow by Erich NeumannThe Dark Side of the Light Chasers by Debbie FordOwning Your Own Shadow by Robert JohnsonThe Shadow Effect by Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, Debbie FordThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk (understanding how trauma affects shadow work)Sacred Contracts by Caroline MyssTherapeutic & Psychological Resources: Psychology Today Therapist Finder (find a therapist who specializes in shadow work)ISSTD.org (International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation — find trauma specialists)Somatic Experiencing International (find practitioners for nervous system regulation)Crisis & Mental Health Support: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 (call or text)Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357

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The wildly popular podcast for the forever curious who love learning about all things "beyond the physical". Maggie May's Metaphysical has been sparking conversations since 2018. Maggie gives insights into popular concepts beyond the surface level for deeper connection and understanding.. There will definitely be memorable guests, happy tears, and an annoying amount of laughter. Want more? Find more on social media and subscribe for exclusive content on Youtube @themaggiemayallday

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