Episode 97 | Kristan Sargeant: Embracing Shadows

What happens when you stop fighting the parts of yourself you were taught to hide — and discover they may be your greatest allies? Kristan Sargeant has lived a life of reinvention, curiosity, and deep inner work. From co-founding a company with her father that grew from a backyard startup into a half-billion-dollar business, to producing TEDxWomen conferences, to earning a master's degree in psychology, Kristan's path has been anything but straight — and that winding road holds the wisdom she now shares. In this rich, honest conversation, Kristan opens up about why traditional success and discipline weren't enough, how she became disenchanted with past-focused therapy, and what changed when she discovered shadow work. We talk about the hidden parts of ourselves that quietly shape our choices, leak our confidence, and sometimes run the show — and how meeting those parts with compassion can restore clarity, courage, and momentum. This episode is an invitation to soften the inner battle, reclaim wholeness, and rethink what it means to grow. If you've ever felt like something inside you is asking to be seen — or like your wish is waiting for you to say a fuller yes — this conversation will meet you right where you are. Learn more about Kristan's work: https://kristansargeant.com Instagram: @kristansargeant