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EPISODE · May 22, 2025 · 44 MIN

What Is Shadow Work and Why You Might Need It with Melanie Stevens

from Travel & Transformation

Have you ever heard someone say “you need to do your shadow work” and wondered what that really means? Or maybe you’ve tried and felt stuck not knowing where to begin? In this episode, Melanie Stevens is a spiritual teacher and course creator, she shares about how she went from corporate HR manager to building a soulful online teaching platform. We explore how intuitive nudges led her to Reiki, tarot, and ultimately teaching what she’s learned on Udemy. From there, we dig into what shadow work actually is, how it shows up in your life, and why self-love isn’t as simple as it sounds. Melanie shares how to start doing this inner work gently—with simple journaling, self-reflection, and compassion. We also talk about practical ways to raise your vibration, how to connect with your intuition, and how tools like tarot and oracle cards can support your personal growth. Toward the end, we even dive into spirit guides—who they are and how to connect with them.If you’ve ever felt like your inner world needs some attention, this one’s for you. Tune in and let’s talk about how transformation really happens.TOPICS DISCUSSED:What shadow work actually is and why it mattersHow Melanie transitioned from HR to spiritual teachingThe role of intuition and how to strengthen itRaising your vibration with simple practicesHow tarot/oracle cards support self-inquiryWorking with spirit guides and what they can teach usRESOURCES MENTIONED:Website: www.melanie-stevens.comFree Workshops and Downloads Melanie’s Courses on UdemyFacebook | www.facebook.com/melanie.stevens.334YouTube | www.youtube.com/@melaniestevenshealingInstagram | @melaniestevenshealingTikTok | @melaniestevenshealingBEST MOMENTS:“You weren’t born afraid of confrontation. You weren’t born a people pleaser. You became that.”“We can’t go through life beating ourselves up about mistakes we’ve made. That’s not helping anyone.”“Not all of our stuff that we bury is bad. Some of it could be confidence, leadership, joy.”“Sometimes your changes are subtle—you won’t notice you’re transforming until something shifts.”CONTACT THE HOSTWebsite |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com Instagram | @sophia_i_got_igInstagram | @createlifeyourwayFacebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever heard someone say “you need to do your shadow work” and wondered what that really means? Or maybe you’ve tried and felt stuck not knowing where to begin? In this episode, Melanie Stevens is a spiritual teacher and course creator, she shares about how she went from corporate HR manager to building a soulful online teaching platform. We explore how intuitive nudges led her to Reiki, tarot, and ultimately teaching what she’s learned on Udemy. From there, we dig into what shadow work actually is, how it shows up in your life, and why self-love isn’t as simple as it sounds. Melanie shares how to start doing this inner work gently—with simple journaling, self-reflection, and compassion. We also talk about practical ways to raise your vibration, how to connect with your intuition, and how tools like tarot and oracle cards can support your personal growth. Toward the end, we even dive into spirit guides—who they are and how to connect with them.If you’ve ever felt like your inner world needs some attention, this one’s for you. Tune in and let’s talk about how transformation really happens.TOPICS DISCUSSED:What shadow work actually is and why it mattersHow Melanie transitioned from HR to spiritual teachingThe role of intuition and how to strengthen itRaising your vibration with simple practicesHow tarot/oracle cards support self-inquiryWorking with spirit guides and what they can teach usRESOURCES MENTIONED:Website: www.melanie-stevens.comFree Workshops and Downloads Melanie’s Courses on UdemyFacebook | www.facebook.com/melanie.stevens.334YouTube | www.youtube.com/@melaniestevenshealingInstagram | @melaniestevenshealingTikTok | @melaniestevenshealingBEST MOMENTS:“You weren’t born afraid of confrontation. You weren’t born a people pleaser. You became that.”“We can’t go through life beating ourselves up about mistakes we’ve made. That’s not helping anyone.”“Not all of our stuff that we bury is bad. Some of it could be confidence, leadership, joy.”“Sometimes your changes are subtle—you won’t notice you’re transforming until something shifts.”CONTACT THE HOSTWebsite |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com Instagram | @sophia_i_got_igInstagram | @createlifeyourwayFacebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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