The shadow is a psychological term for everything we can’t see in ourselves, or that we refuse to see. It is everything about us that we have been shamed about, or that we have chosen to reject in ourselves.

And shadow work is truly the work of discovering a hidden wound we may not even have been aware we had, and beginning to heal it so we can be our full, whole, authentic selves.

As Debbie Ford says, "The key to unlocking your true authentic power, opening up your heart deeply to love, and finding the confidence to go after everything you want in your life lies hidden in your shadow."

In today's episode I'll share what shadow work is, why it matters and how it helps you grow when you do it, how the shadow develops, and steps to begin your own shadow work.

Ready to go deeper in shadow work? Join me for a new workshop, How to Do Shadow Work, Saturday, June 4th, 2pm-4pmET.

By taking the workshop you'll get...

• A workbook and presentation all about what the shadow is, how it is created and how it is holding you back, complete with several exercises and journal prompts
• Live training on how to begin to discover and integrate the shadow
• Doing exercises live with Catherine to increase accountability and breakthroughs
• Q&A with Catherine about shadow work
• A chance to be in breakout rooms with other like-minded folks and discuss your insights and takeaways

Sliding scale, replay provided. Tix here!

The Sunday Soother is a spin-off of The Sunday Soother, a weekly newsletter that creates conversations around compassionate personal development and helps readers access their spirituality and mindfulness in practical, actionable ways.

You can find Catherine @candrews on Twitter and Instagram @catherineandrews, and her coaching website is catherinedandrews.com.