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Nov 3, 2025 10 min

S2, E8- The Tethered Self: Shadow Work In Midlife

from The Pause Culture Podcast

As the days shorten and the nights grow longer, hidden parts of ourselves often rise to the surface. This week, inspired by Jordan Peele’s Us, we explore the idea of being tethered to our shadow selves — those emotions, dreams, and truths we’ve buried or ignored. In this episode, I share a deeply personal story of reclaiming my voice, confronting long-held frustrations, and meeting my “tethered doppelgänger.” We’ll talk about why midlife can feel like a funhouse of reflection, how menopause stirs up the unseen parts of ourselves, and how the Pause & Harvest approach can help you integrate, transform, and reclaim lost parts of your life. Reflect, journal, and consider: what part of you has been tethered for too long? This episode is about giving that part of you light, space, and the wisdom it has to offer.

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