The Shadow Within

Content Warnings: Discussions of abuse, suicide and some language. We all have a shadow self--parts of our personalities or lived experiences that we would rather ignore or repress. Join Sarah, William, and their special guest Melissa Prentice as they discuss how we use toxic positivity and gratitude pressure to maintain our shadow selves, often to the detriment of our wellbeing and others'. If you have any questions or would like to come have a conversation with us, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. References and Resources: Bringing Your Shadow Out of the Dark: Breaking Free From the Hidden Forces That Drive You by Robert Augustus Masters Shadow Work: A Guide to Spiritual and Psychological Growth by Dr. Michael Ruth A Complete Guide to the Shadow by Scott Jeffrey https://scottjeffrey.com/shadow-work/ What its Like to Hear ‘Be Grateful’ as a Childhood Emotional Abuse Survivor by Vicki Peterson; The Mighty; https://themighty.com/2018/02/gratitude-childhood-emotional-abuse/ Toxic Positivity: The Dark Side of Positive Vibes By: Samara Quintero, LMFT, CHT and Jamie Long, PsyD; The Psychology Group; https://thepsychologygroup.com/toxic-positivity/ The Difference Between Genuine Optimism and Toxic Positivity (And Why it Matters); The Health Sessions; https://thehealthsessions.com/toxic-positivity/