Use Shadow Work to Reclaim Your Wholeness AND Transform How You Deal With People That Bug the S*** Out of You

Welcome to the Resource Yourself Podcast with Sefora!

🌟 In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the fascinating and transformative world of shadow work. Shadow work isn’t just about dealing with your inner gremlins—it’s about reclaiming your wholeness and seeing yourself (and others) with more compassion and clarity.

From understanding Carl Jung’s concept of the shadow to exploring the bright shadow (the Beyoncé of your psyche!), this episode will help you navigate your inner world and relationships with wisdom, resilience, and maybe even a bit of humor.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• What shadow work is and why it’s so powerful.
• How shadow work can resource your life and relationships.
• The benevolent leader story: seeing everyone as a reflection of yourself.
• How shadow work supports secure attachment styles.
• The bright shadow: owning your untapped strengths and qualities.
• Practical exercises to reclaim disowned parts of yourself.

Key Takeaways: Shadow Work Basics The shadow includes parts of yourself you’ve suppressed and project onto others.

Owning these parts helps you become more whole, less reactive, and more compassionate.

Shadow Work in Relationships Emotional triggers are often tied to disowned traits.

By recognizing your projections, you can improve communication, set healthier boundaries, and experience deeper connections.

The Bright Shadow The bright shadow represents your hidden talents, strengths, and potential.

The qualities you admire in others often reflect traits you have but haven’t fully expressed.

Practical Exercises Identify traits in others that trigger or inspire you.

Ask yourself: How do these traits reflect something in me? Practice affirmations like, “I have the courage to shine,” and take small actions to embody these traits.

Sefora’s Stories: Childhood experiences with being nicknamed "Lobotomy" and how it shaped her need to seem smart. Living in an eco-village and navigating community dynamics with shadow work. How growing up in a divorced family influenced her ability to see multiple perspectives—and her shadow desire for conviction and certainty. Resources Mentioned: Book:

The Dark Side of the Light Chasers by Debbie Ford.

Visit www.therapytothrive.com for more resources and support.

Challenge for This Week: Think of one person who really annoys you and one person you admire. What traits are you noticing in them? How might those traits reflect something about you? Journal about it or try the shadow work exercises shared in this episode.

Closing Inspiration: “As Rumi says, ‘Welcome every part of yourself in. Sit with them, have tea.’ Because when we do this, we become better—not just for ourselves but for the world around us.” Thank you for tuning in! If you loved this episode, please share it with a friend and leave a review to help others discover the show.

For more tips, resources, and support, visit www.therapytothrive.com. Let’s keep exploring this powerful work together! 🌟