Identifying the Shadow

We introduce a central concept of Jungian psychology: The Shadow. This represents the parts of our behavior that have become invisible to us—the "rough parts of the stone" that no longer serve our overall design but continue to drive our actions from below the surface.Key Highlights:Invisible Behaviors: The shadow consists of behaviors executed on "autopilot" or subliminal cause-and-effect patterns.Disproportionate Reactions: A first-order indicator of the shadow is an irrational or disproportionate emotional reaction to a situation.Unfulfilled Wishes: Those desires we push to the periphery without taking action can reveal parts of ourselves we refuse to see.The Goal of Shadow Work: While the shadow will always exist, our mission is to reduce its impact and increase our agency to respond to life.Creators & Guests Brian Mattocks - Host ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Click here to view the episode transcript. Thanks to our monthly supporters Tim Dedman Jorge