The Shadow Self: When Our Bodies Become Haunted

What if the ghosts that haunt you… live inside you?In this episode, Brett — The Haunted Therapist — explores the shadow self: the hidden parts of us that were buried to survive, and how those repressed emotions can manifest as anxiety, burnout, or even physical pain.Through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Parts Work, we’ll uncover:👁️ How “exiled” parts of the self become emotional ghosts in the body💀 The physical symptoms of suppression and what your body’s really trying to tell you🪞 How to meet, understand, and integrate your shadow through compassion⚡ Practical grounding, embodiment, and expression tools to release what’s been buriedBecause healing isn’t about banishing your darkness — it’s about sitting beside it, candle in hand, until your inner ghosts finally rest. 🕯️💜 Follow @hauntedtherapist on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok for more haunted healing and spooky psychology.