EP#01 Kim Barta | Shadow and Light: Advancing psychotherapy with shamanism, shadow work, and vertical development

Kim Barta is an internationally-recognized multi-culturally informed psychotherapist, spiritual guide, author, workshop creator, and speaker. His work is grounded in an experiential practice blending his unique sophisticated healing with practical everyday usability.  In this episode, we explore shadow work as a foundational element for helping professionals, and how his experience with shamanism has influenced his methods of healing and bringing deep transformation.He has written and lectured on diverse topics such as: Shadow, Spiritual Development, Developmentally Informed Meditation, Developmental Psychology, Shadow and Health at Every Developmental Level, Healthy Power, Developmental Leadership, Organizational leadership, Power and Bliss, Grief, Parenting, Relationships, and Love, to name a few. He has developed several new forms of therapy including: The Evolution of Shadow Resolution, Psychosocial Cartography, Stages Developmentally Informed Psychotherapy, Shadow to Spirit, and more. Kim Co-founded Stages International, an organization focused on researching evolutionary consciousness. Kim is internationally respected as one of the worlds leading psychotherapists working effectively with people measured at the highest stages of consciousness.Upcoming Classes with Kim: Get a discount of $1,000 off his upcoming class Shadow and Light Use Code: MYSTICSRISINGWisdom from the Podcast:Modern psychology is catching up with foundational elements of shamanism Working with shadow is essential for mystical awakeningThe world is moving to a beautiful place where we can do deep healing in a short amount of time Move to a passionate place that is not hindered by shadow and trauma responses. Unconditional loving presence is deeply healing The pandemic of modern therapy is projecting on clients - projections are the hardest for people to get The rule of thumb with development is to meet people where they are at If the healing process is not a natural fluid flow, then I did not get their shape of consciousness right.  If  you are actually fully present with your own vital energy you can’t absorb the toxicity, Sense of own Vital essencSupport the showWelcome to the Raising Wholeness podcast. I’m Jenn Reilly, your host and guide on a journey of deepening into the full complexity and simplicity of our human experience. As a coach, mentor, and advocate for women’s rights, I’m passionate about supporting women—especially those navigating the shifts of motherhood and leadership—on their path to embodied wholeness.Through my own transformative journey, catalyzed by early motherhood and postpartum, I’ve learned that true wholeness means embracing every part of ourselves: the strengths, the challenges, and everything in between. It’s about honoring our cycles, aligning with our unique design, and cultivating self-trust and support as we move through life.On this podcast, we explore the deep and sometimes messy human experience—tending to our bodies, minds, and spirits in a way that is conscious, compassionate, and attuned. Whether you’re seeking to heal generational patterns, deepen your leadership, or find more balance in your life, Raising Wholeness is a space where we can evolve together.If you’re ready to move from surviving to thriving, to lead from a place of wholeness, and to model this for the next generation, you’re in the right place.Thank you for joining me on this journey. I’m honored to walk alongside you.Book a Free Discovery Call...