Shadow Work: Meeting the Light Hidden in Your Darkness | Kari Balderston

What if the parts of ourselves we’re most tempted to hide are actually asking to be understood?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I’m joined by Kari Balderston, mystic, healer, medicine woman, and energy counselor, for a conversation about shadow work and what can happen when we become willing to meet the parts of ourselves we’ve rejected, suppressed, feared, or simply learned not to see.The “shadow” is often associated with darkness, but shadow work isn’t about deciding that something inside us is bad. It’s about bringing awareness to what has been pushed outside the light of our conscious understanding.Kari and I explore the patterns we inherit and accumulate, the emotions we avoid, the ways old experiences can continue influencing our present lives, and how greater self-awareness can create room for choice, compassion, and change.Through her work with intuitive channeling, energy healing, Reiki, ThetaHealing®, oracle cards, and herbalism, Kari approaches healing through a spiritual and energetic lens. We talk about what it means to listen beneath the noise of everyday life, become curious about our reactions, and recognize the places where discomfort may be pointing toward something that wants our attention.Because shadow work isn't about eliminating the darkness.It's about discovering what becomes visible when we're finally willing to look into it.In this episode, we explore:• What shadow work actually means• Why everyone has a shadow• The difference between darkness and something being “bad”• How parts of ourselves become hidden or suppressed• Recognizing unconscious patterns in everyday life• Why certain people or situations can trigger powerful reactions• Fear, shame, anger, jealousy, and other uncomfortable emotions• What our triggers may reveal about ourselves• Inherited and ancestral patterns• Bringing compassion to the parts of ourselves we struggle to accept• The relationship between shadow work and authenticity• Spirituality without bypassing difficult emotions• Intuition, energetic awareness, and inner listening• How Kari incorporates spiritual and energetic practices into her work• What happens when hidden patterns become conscious• Finding greater freedom through self-awareness• Why our darkness may contain qualities, wisdom, and strength we've forgottenAbout Kari BalderstonKari Balderston is a mystic, healer, medicine woman, and energy counselor whose work blends intuitive channeling, energy healing, and herbal medicine to support transformation of both spirit and body.Rooted in partnership with Spirit, angels, and guides, Kari works with clients to illuminate patterns, reconnect with their authentic selves, and create greater clarity, calm, purpose, and inner freedom.She is a Usui Reiki Master, ThetaHealing® practitioner, graduate of the Angel Alchemy Academy, certified oracle card reader, and trained in The Science and Art of Herbalism through Rosemary Gladstar.At the heart of Kari's work is the belief that healing doesn't always come from becoming someone new. Sometimes, it comes from becoming willing to meet more of who we already are.Connect with Kari BalderstonWebsite: www.apothekarihealingarts.comInstagram: @apothekari_healing_artsEmail: [email protected] & Wild provides general information for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guest speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Henry Hawk. The content shared on this podcast is not intended to replace individualized medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, nor should it be used to diagnose or treat any health condition. Listeners are encouraged to consult with qualified healthcare professionals regarding any medical or mental health concerns.