Shadow Work After Dark

Before you can do shadow work, you need to understand what happens when your psyche fights back.In this episode, I break down 20+ ego defense mechanisms — what they are, why they exist, and what they're actually trying to protect inside you. This isn't just theory. These defenses show up constantly in my 1:1 practice, in my own journey, and now in the comments of my viral videos (which... said a lot).We cover everything from repression and projection to intellectualization, splitting, projective identification, passive aggression, somatization, and beyond.You'll also learn why your defenses tend to get loudest right before a real identity shift — and why that's actually a sign you're doing something right.Whether you use Jungian, IFS, or Freudian language, this episode gives you a framework to recognize when a protector has been activated, get curious instead of shameful, and start working with your psyche instead of against it.In this episode:The difference between repression and suppressionProjection, displacement, reaction formation — the big hittersWhy intellectualization feels like progress but keeps you stuckSplitting, introjection, and identity-protecting defensesSomatization, dissociation, and when your body is the defenseHow to know when you're ready to push through vs. when to waitThis episode was made for my REBORN community, but it's for anyone doing serious inner work.READY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

What happens when we stop avoiding the most socially conditioned part of ourselves?In this episode, we go deep into sexual shadow work through the lens of Jungian depth psychology - what it is, why it matters, and how to actually start doing it. Not as a way to spice up your sex life, but as a direct line into your creative energy, your intuition, your authenticity, and your aliveness.Because our sexuality isn't just about sex. In Jungian terms, libido is psychic energy - the energy that animates everything. And when it's riddled with shame or disconnection, it shows up in every area of our lives.We cover:What the sexual shadow is and how it formsHow unprocessed sexual shame affects creativity, relationships, and abundanceHow to identify your root sexual programmingHow to use recurring patterns and judgments as shadow mapsWhat the erotic persona is and what it's hidingHow to decode your fantasies and kinks as psychological dataWhat we can expect when we actually do this workThis is for anyone who:Has done therapy, breathwork, or personal development work and keeps hitting the same wallsWants to understand the psychology behind desire, shame, and fantasyIs curious about Jungian shadow work applied to sexuality and relationshipsFeels disconnected from their creative energy, sensuality, or sense of self🖤 Join REBORN - 12-Week Live Group Program: https://www.jaclynproper.com/reborn📖 Free Erotic Shadow Workbook: https://www.jaclynproper.com/sexual-shadow-workbookShadow Work After Dark | Jaclyn Proper - Jungian Depth Coach, Underworld Guide & Mystic 📲 @jaclynproper on TikTok, Instagram & YouTubeTags: sexual shadow work, jungian shadow work, erotic shadow work, depth psychology, shadow work explained, sexual shame healing, libido and creativity, carl jung shadow, erotic individuation, sacral energy healing, kink psychology, sexual awakening, unconscious desires, shadow work for women, purity culture recovery, creative life force, shadow work meditation, jungian coachingREADY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

If you keep getting ghosted, this video is for you — and it's probably not the answer you're expecting.In this episode, I'm breaking down the pattern of being pursued, falling for someone, and then watching them disappear — from a depth psychology and Jungian perspective. Because ghosting isn't just bad luck, and it isn't just "men being men" or "women being women." It's a message from your unconscious mind.I share my own experience with this exact pattern, how it connects to childhood abandonment trauma, and why our psyche keeps recreating the same emotional architecture — even when we consciously want something completely different. We also get into repetition compulsion, projection, shadow work, and the mirror principle.In this video:Why your psyche recruits people who will ghost you (and what it's trying to heal)The role of your earliest attachment experiences in your adult relationshipsWhy you might be more emotionally unavailable than you thinkHow your shadow plays out in the people you attractReflection questions to map this pattern in your own lifeA guided Jungian active imagination visualization to access deeper wisdom around love and connectionThis isn't about blame — yours or theirs. It's about recognizing that you are a co-creator of your relational patterns, which means you actually have the power to change them.REBORN — my 12-week live program — is open for enrollment now. We go deep on attachment, the erotic imagination, the nervous system, the heart, and moreREADY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

Your sexual fantasies are not a problem to fix. They're psychic material — dream language with libido attached.In this episode, we're going deep into the symbolic erotic: what your fantasies, kinks, and desires actually reveal about your unconscious mind, your unmet needs, and your deepest fears. Drawing from Jungian depth psychology, shadow work, and archetypal symbolism, I'm breaking down why your erotic imagination is one of the most honest parts of your psyche — and how to decode it without shame.In this episode:Why your fantasies are symbolic, not shamefulWhat common kinks (domination, submission, humiliation, worship, age play) mean at a deeper psychological levelThe difference between conscious and unconscious kinkHow trauma and fantasy intersect — and why it's more adaptive than pathologicalA journaling framework to decode your own erotic imaginationWhether you've spent years confused or ashamed of your desires, or you're a practitioner looking to go deeper with clients, this episode will shift how you relate to your own erotic psyche.Tags: shadow work, Jungian psychology, erotic shadow work, sexual psychology, kink psychology, depth psychology, archetypes, sexual fantasy meaning, conscious sexuality, shadow integration, erotic imagination, somatic psychologyREADY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

Are you being called to deity work but don't know where to start — or want to make sure you're doing it safely?In this episode,  I break down deity work from a depth psychology perspective — what deities actually are, how archetypes live in the collective unconscious, and how to work with goddess energy consciously without losing yourself in the process.In this episode:* What deities really are through a Jungian/depth psychology lens* The truth about archetypal possession and ego inflation (and how to avoid it)* How to know which deity or goddess is calling YOU* Working with Lilith, Hecate, Kali, Inanna, and more* How to build an altar and create conscious invocations* Why ego strength matters more than people talk about* Guided active imagination visualization to connect with your deityWhether you're a beginner curious about goddess work or someone already deep in shadow work and spiritual practice, this episode meets you where you are.🕯️ Guided Visualization starts at 25:43Keywords: deity work, goddess work, dark goddess, Jungian psychology, depth psychology, shadow work, archetypes, collective unconscious, Lilith, Hecate, Kali, Inanna, Brigid, archetypal possession, spiritual awakening, dark feminine, erotic sovereignty, active imagination, Carl Jung, shadow work for beginners, spiritual psychology, mediumship, liminal space, divine feminineREADY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

In this episode, we’re talking about death and grief in shadow work—the ego death / ego grief phase that happens when your old identity starts dissolving and your nervous system is like… “wait, who am I now?”I’m sharing this after a few months of being quiet because I’ve been in my own inner winter—the void, the fog, the liminal space between identities. If you’ve been feeling confused, low energy, unmotivated, or like your old life doesn’t fit anymore… you might not be “off track.” You might be in the death phase of transformation.We’ll cover:What ego death is (and why it’s part of the shadow work cycle)Why grief is not just sadness (conflicting emotions are normal)How grief lives in the body / nervous system (and why stuck emotion = stuck patterns)Coping mechanisms, nervous system regulation, and releasing shameHow to work with dark goddess archetypes + feminine spirituality during inner winterHow to celebrate endings (yes, death can be liberating)✨ Stay until the end for a guided active imagination visualization to help you:honor what’s dyinghonor your griefand connect with a future version of you who has already made it through this chapterI’m a Jungian shadow work coach, death doula, and priestess, and this episode is for anyone going through an identity transition, dark night, breakup, loss, or major life shift.If you want support in your inner winter or identity rebirth, I have limited 1:1 coaching availability right now.🖤 Comment below: What are you releasing this season? What’s dying… and what’s trying to be born?#shadowwork #egodeath #grief #darknightofthesoul #jungianpsychology #innerchildhealing #nervoussystem #deathdoula #activeimagination #femininespirituality #darkgoddessREADY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

If you’re afraid there’s something “dark,” “evil,” or fundamentally wrong inside you… this episode will change everything.In this deep dive on childhood trauma, the Golden Shadow, and IFS protectors, I’ll show you why those scary inner voices or impulses aren’t signs that something is wrong with you—they’re actually psychological protectors guarding your brightest, most authentic self.Here’s what we’re getting into:When people with developmental or childhood trauma start doing shadow work, they’re often afraid they’re going to uncover something monstrous—some “dark part” that proves they’re broken.But here’s the truth: 99% of the time, the thing you’re afraid of is actually your Golden Shadow.Your creativity.Your intuition.Your sensitivity.Your joy.Your true personality.All the pieces that were too bright and too beautiful to feel safe in your childhood environment.READY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

This episode we are diving into the Collective Sexual Shadow — the unconscious web of repression, guilt, and control that shapes how we experience sexuality on a cultural level. We’re exploring how patriarchy, colonialism, and religious conditioning gave rise to the Madonna–Whore Complex, splitting the feminine into “holy” and “sinful” and leaving generations disconnected from their bodies and erotic truth.We’ll talk about how this split still plays out in our modern relationships, gender dynamics, and even our spiritual beliefs — and how we can begin to integrate what’s been exiled. I’ll also share what my travels through the American South revealed about witnessing collective suffering, embodiment, and the deeper roots of shadow work.✨ In this episode, we explore:What the collective sexual shadow actually isHow patriarchy and colonialism shaped our relationship with sex and powerThe deeper meaning of the Madonna–Whore ComplexHealing the split between the light and dark feminineReclaiming erotic wholeness through shadow workREADY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

Do you ever sabotage what you actually want — love, success, attention, pleasure — because being seen feels terrifying?This episode dives into the fear of being seen, the shadow behind self-sabotage, and how it’s wired into your nervous system, sexuality, and self-expression.You’ll learn how fear of visibility connects to:✦ Fear of success, failure, and rejection✦ The throat chakra and difficulty speaking your truth✦ Performative vs authentic sexuality✦ Nervous system dysregulation and early trauma✦ Perfectionism, shame, and “too much / not enough” energyThis conversation is for the deep feelers, the neurodivergent, the spiritually-curious, the ones who know they’re meant for more but still shrink when the spotlight hits.I share my own story — from childhood trauma to becoming a teacher of shadow integration — and practical tools to expand your capacity for visibility, intimacy, and pleasure.🌹 Want to go deeper?If this hits you in the gut, it’s because this wound is archetypal.In REBORN, my 8-module on-demand journey into the erotic shadow, you’ll explore how fear, shame, and repression block your life-force — and learn to alchemize them into power, pleasure, and expression.✨ Explore REBORN → https://www.jaclynproper.com/reborn🕯 Chapters Intro: The fear of being seenMy personal story with visibility traumaThe ego, persona & shadowThroat chakra + expressionVisibility in intimacy & sexHow fear of success hides inside your nervous systemPractices to expand your capacity to be seenIntegration + REBORN invitation⚡ Keywords / Hashtags fear of being seen, shadow work, sexual shadow, erotic shadow work, Jungian psychology, nervous system healing, trauma and sexuality, chakra healing, self-expression, fear of success, inner child healing#ShadowWork #FearOfBeingSeen #SexualShadow #ThroatChakra #TraumaHealingREADY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

Are you in the void — that confusing, restless space where the old you has dissolved but the new version hasn’t fully formed yet? 🌑✨In this video, I share my personal experience with the liminal space of shadow work, also known in Jungian psychology and alchemy as the negredo — the stage of psychological death and rebirth. We’ll talk about what it feels like to be in the void, why it shows up during spiritual growth, and how to navigate it without forcing premature action.You’ll learn:What the void/liminal space actually is in shadow workHow dreams (like death imagery, jail, or grief themes) signal ego death and identity shiftsWhy trying to “manifest your way out” can keep you stuck longerPractical ways to navigate uncertainty, integrate change, and honor this sacred pauseHow to reframe the void as fertile ground for your next evolutionIf you’ve been feeling flat, uninspired, or questioning your direction, you might be in the void right now. This isn’t a breakdown — it’s a sacred integration phase that can transform you when you surrender instead of resist.💡 Whether you’re on a shadow work journey, exploring Jungian psychology, or just trying to make sense of an identity shift, this video will give you clarity and tools to sit with the unknown.🎤See me at SexDownSouth (Sept 4-6), use code JACLYN20 for 20% off→ [https://www.sexdownsouth.com/events/sdscon25]READY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

So… what actually happens when you commit to shadow work for real?In this episode, I reflect on the last 5 years of doing deep unconscious work — the kind that changes your entire life, nervous system, sexuality, body, intuition, relationships… all of it. This isn’t some fluffy “just journal and light a candle” version of healing. This is what it actually looks like to unravel your trauma, identity, addictions, and ego defenses and rebuild from the soul up.I talk about how becoming a dominatrix unexpectedly saved my life, what a Kundalini awakening did to my brain, and why shadow work gave me better orgasms. I also share how I finally stopped self-abandoning, started trusting myself, and built a life I couldn’t even imagine five years ago.If you’re in the thick of it, this episode is for you. There is another side — and it’s better than your ego can dream up.✨ Mentioned in this episode:🔮 Free workshop: https://www.jaclynproper.com/third-eye-kink📩 Email me your reflections at: [email protected]: shadow work, Jungian coaching, spiritual awakening, sexual shadow work, trauma healing, nervous system healing, parts work, somatic healing, inner child healing, authentic self, transformation journey, spiritual psychosis, kink and shadow, third eye awakeningREADY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

In this episode, we explore the father archetype and father complex—and how your relationship to this energy impacts your confidence, ambition, leadership, and sense of inner authority.Whether you had an absent father, a tyrannical father, or a passive one, these early dynamics shape how you relate to power, responsibility, and success as an adult. We dive into the psychological and somatic roots of the father wound, what it means to build an inner father, and how shadow work can help you heal and reclaim your personal sovereignty.I also share how conscious BDSM dynamics can become a powerful, reparative space to rewire your relationship to structure, protection, and empowered masculine energy.✅ You’ll learn:– What the father archetype actually represents (it’s not about gender)– How a wounded or absent father impacts your adult identity– The difference between tyrannical, absent, and collapsed father energy– How to rebuild your inner father through shadow work & nervous system healing– Why queer and nontraditional parenting still operate within these archetypes– How BDSM and D/s dynamics can be used to consciously reparent and rewire your psyche🌀 Whether you're exploring masculine energy, reparenting yourself, or deepening your shadow work practice—this episode gives you a powerful map.#fatherwound #shadowwork #innerchildhealing #jungianpsychology #archetypes #fathercomplex #masculinearchetypes #somatichealing #reparenting #bdsmhealing #subconsciousmind #traumarecoveryREADY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

Why does growing up feel like punishment? Why do creatives, rebels, and free spirits often sabotage stability or crave constant freedom? In this episode, we explore the eternal child archetype (also known as the puer/puella complex in Jungian psychology) and how it shows up in modern life, sexuality, and your relationship with power.Whether you're queer, kinky, neurodivergent, or just deeply allergic to conformity, this one's for you.🔍 We’ll cover:The shadow side of freedom & magical thinkingWhy adulting feels triggering to the nervous systemReparenting the inner child with discipline + devotionHow the eternal child archetype can sabotage intimacy, goals, and growthKink & BDSM as tools to heal the inner child (and avoid unconscious chaos)👄 If you’ve ever identified with being the fun one, the rebel, the muse, the lost boy/girl/enby—or if you’ve been stuck manifesting but not moving—this episode is your mirror.🔔 Like, subscribe, and share if this hit home. It helps this channel reach more unconventional souls doing the deep work.#eternalchild #jungianpsychology #shadowwork #spiritualshadowwork #adultingishard #innerchildhealing #puercomplex #kinkandhealing #queershadowwork #disciplinevsfreedom #neurodivergenthealingFIND ME AT DOMCON! JUNE 4-9 [REGISTER HERE]READY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

Ever feel terrified of being wrong, looking stupid, or not knowing enough? You’re not alone. This shadow is sneaky AF and can show up as perfectionism, overachievement, avoidance, shutdown, or even aggression—especially in sex, relationships, and creative expression. In this episode, I unpack:What the incompetence shadow really is and where it comes from (especially if you were a gifted kid, overparented, or had trauma)How this fear secretly runs the show in your adult life, career, and bedroomHow this shadow shows up in kink, shutdowns during intimacy, fawning, and know-it-all energyThe impact of trauma and loss of autonomy on self-trust and shameWhy vulnerability is the key to integration⚡ Stay till the end for a guided active imagination visualization to help you integrate this shadow and reclaim your creativity, curiosity, and power.Let’s make peace with the parts of ourselves we were taught to exile. Because when you reclaim the shadow of incompetence, you reclaim your ability to be seen, loved, and fully alive.#jungianpsychology #shadowwork #sexualshadow #innerchild #incompetence #traumarecovery #neurodivergent #spiritualgrowth #jungiancoach #innerwork #depthpsychology #fawning #intimacyissues #reclaimyourpower #activeimaginationREADY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

Unlock the truth about your relationship with your mother—and how it’s still shaping your nervous system, attachment style, and romantic life. In this episode, we explore the Mother Archetype through a Jungian lens, including the wounded forms like the Devouring Mother and Possessive Mother, and how these patterns affect intimacy, emotional safety, and your inner world.I break down:How your nervous system is wired in utero by your mother’s regulation (or dysregulation)Why epigenetic trauma from your maternal lineage may still be running the showHow a mother wound can lead to avoidance, people-pleasing, or relationship sabotageThe difference between the Earth Mother and the Divine Mother archetypeA powerful guided active imagination to meet and transform your inner motherThis episode ends with an active imagination visualization to help you connect to the Divine Mother within, rewire your relationship to feminine presence, and reclaim self-nurturance, sovereignty, and emotional resilience.READY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

In this raw and revealing episode, I sit down with Bella Kitsune — a professional dominatrix, somatic therapist, conscious kink practitioner, and neurodivergent healer — to unpack the deep intersections of sex work, trauma healing, archetypes, somatics, and BDSM. 💋 Topics we explore:The healing potential of the mommy dom and soft dom archetypesADHD, autism, and dopamine-driven sexualityHow trauma shapes desire and kinkSexual shame, body disconnect, and the somatic path back to pleasureArchetypal embodiment and channeling energies like Aphrodite or Lilith in domination workThe dark side of forced feminization and unintegrated misogyny in clients👀 Whether you're a curious kinkster, a fellow dom(me), or doing your own shadow work — this convo is 🔥, funny, and full of truth.👉 Connect with Bella [https://linktr.ee/bellakitsune]#SexWork #DommeLife #BDSM #NeurodivergentSexuality #ConsciousKink #SexualShadowWork #FeminineArchetypes #OnlyFansDomme #SomaticHealing #KinkAsHealingREADY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

Let’s talk about the part of your psyche that freaks out right before everything changes. In this episode, I’m breaking down ego resistance—what it is, why it shows up during shadow work (especially sexual shadow work), and how to tell the difference between genuine unreadiness vs your ego just being loud AF.I share client stories (including one who almost missed his alignment session and went on to have life-changing results), personal examples from my own shadow work journey, and a real look at how resistance shows up: flakiness, confusion, life chaos, even physical symptoms. We cover:💥 Why your ego clings to the familiar (even if it sucks)💥 The top excuses people make when change is close💥 The psychological defenses behind resistance💥 How to actually push through sabotage with compassion and strategy💥 How shadow work can trigger identity death—and rebirthThis is your sign that resistance doesn’t mean stop—it means you’re on the brink of something powerful.Subscribe for more on shadow work, sexuality, and spiritual psychology.#ShadowWork #SexualHealing #EgoResistance #JungianPsychology #REBORN #SexualShadow #SpiritualGrowth #SelfSabotageREADY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

If you want to see the accompanying slides (not necessary but may be helpful) [you can watch the Youtube version here]Welcome to this free shadow work workshop on sexuality, embodiment, and the unconscious mind. This is a deep-dive into sexual shadow work from a Jungian lens—so grab a notebook and get cozy. We’re going way beyond the sacral chakra and into the 8 layers of sexual shadow that influence your desires, identity, confidence, shame, and relationships.Whether you’re kinky, queer, neurodivergent, or just tired of playing small—this is for you.💥 In this episode:What the sexual shadow actually isWhy your triggers and fantasies are sacred messagesHow the chakras hold different aspects of sexual repression or expressionHow patriarchal conditioning, purity culture, and early trauma shape desireThe connection between erotic energy and individuation (becoming your true self)A guided sexual shadow visualization practiceAnd the truth about how to reclaim your erotic sovereignty✨ Timestamps: 0:00 → Intro & Tech Chaos (Thanks, Trickster) 1:48 → About me / My Journey4:32 →  How shadow is formed & integration process15:56 → The 8 Layers of Sexual Shadow20:14 → Self Assessment Exercises36:00 →  Active Imagination Visualization Exercise41:00 →  What is REBORN? + Promo code 📌 Keywords:sexual shadow work, Jungian shadow work, healing sexual shame, somatic shadow work, queer shadow integration, erotic alchemy, chakra healing, sexuality and trauma, kink and spirituality, healing through desire, feminine shadow, individuationREADY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

Dark, taboo, and even violent sexual fantasies are way more common than people admit—and no, they don’t make you a monster. In this episode, I dive into the psychological, symbolic, and energetic reasons behind these fantasies and how they relate to your personal shadow, trauma, and even your spiritual path.As a sexual shadow work coach (and former pro dominatrix), I’ve seen it all. Whether your fantasies scare you, confuse you, or just feel like your only way to get off—this video will help you understand what’s really going on in the psyche beneath the surface.⚡We’ll talk about:Why taboo = turn-onFantasies rooted in trauma (and how to work with them)The symbolic/archetypal nature of fantasyWhen psychic downloads show up as sexual visionsThe difference between kink and abuseHow to safely explore your erotic shadow without shameThis is NOT your average sex-ed conversation. It’s raw, real, and shadowy AF. If you’re doing inner work around sexuality, kink, or trauma—this is a must-watch.✨ Let’s smash sexual shame and reclaim our erotic truth.#SexualShadowWork #DarkFantasies #BDSM #KinkHealing #TraumaHealing #JungianPsychology #EroticShadow #SexualSovereignty #REBORN #ShadowWork #SpiritualityAndSex #KinkEducatorREADY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

Today we’re diving deep into how exploring your sexuality can unlock your full potential — especially if you’re kinky, queer, neurodivergent, or just done pretending to be someone you're not.So, what is the shadow? In Jungian psychology, the shadow contains all the repressed, denied, or taboo aspects of who we are — often shaped by trauma, conditioning, and fear of rejection. And surprise, surprise: our sexual desires, fantasies, and kinks are some of the most potent shadow content we carry.If you’ve ever felt like your sexuality is “too much,” or you’ve masked your true self just to fit in, this episode is for you. I’ll walk you through: ✨ What the shadow is and how it forms🔥 Why sexual shame and repression drain your life force🧠 How kink can be a direct portal to healing and integration💀 The real danger of repressing desires🌈 How I went from pro domme to Jungian coach (and how it transformed my life)And if this resonates? If something deep in your body is saying, “THIS is what I’ve been missing,” check out my FREE Sexual Shadow Work Guide and join my free workshop on the Eight Layers of the Sexual Shadow (linked below).#SexualShadowWork #JungianCoaching #ShadowWork #KinkHealing #SexualityAndSpirituality #QueerHealing #NeurodivergentCoach #AuthenticSexuality #ShadowIntegration #SexPositiveHealingREADY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

In this candid and unfiltered episode, we’re diving into the consequences of avoiding sexual shadow work—what happens when we bury our shame, desires, and trauma instead of facing them head-on.I use the example of my own manipulation shadow and talk about the costs of ignoring shadow work.You might find this episode useful if:You attract manipulative or unavailable partnersYou struggle to express your desires authenticallyYou carry shame around your kinks, fantasies, or sexual identityYou're stuck in cycles of guilt, overgiving, or repressionThis episode is for those who are ready to stop sleepwalking through their sex lives and start reclaiming their erotic power.🌑 In this episode, we unpack:The subtle ways manipulation shows up in sex and relationshipsHow childhood trauma shapes adult intimacy patternsWhy ignoring your sexual shadow leads to burnout and breakdownsHow BDSM and kink can be powerful tools for shadow integrationThe difference between seduction and manipulationWhy your sexual energy is your life force—and what happens when we block itREADY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

Many people wonder whether their kinks or sexual desires are problematic or rooted in trauma. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the difference between healthy kink expression and compulsive or shame-driven desires. As a Jungian depth coach & former dominatrix, I’ll help you understand how sexual shadow work can transform your relationship with your desires—so you can step into full confidence, sovereignty, and pleasure.🔥 In this video, we’ll cover:✔️ Why being kinky is completely healthy for many people✔️ How kink can be a sexual orientation, especially for neurodivergent individuals✔️ The link between BDSM, emotional intelligence, and communication skills✔️ Signs that your kink might be unhealthy (compulsion, guilt, secrecy, etc.)✔️ How sexual shame & repression impact your confidence and relationships✔️ The power of Jungian shadow work in healing sexual trauma and embracing your desires#Kink #BDSM #SexualShadowWork #ShadowWork #JungianPsychology #SexualHealing #Neurodivergent #KinkPositive #Sexuality #SelfGrowthREADY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

Is your childhood trauma secretly shaping your sex life and attraction patterns? Today, we’re diving into sexual shadow work—a powerful Jungian psychology tool to uncover how early life experiences impact intimacy, pleasure, and relationships.In this episode, we’ll cover:🔥 How childhood trauma creates unconscious sexual patterns🔥 Why you're drawn to emotionally unavailable or toxic partners🔥 The link between trauma, kinks, and compulsive behaviors🔥 How sexual shadow work helps you reclaim sexual sovereignty🔥 The difference between conscious vs. unconscious sexualityIf you've ever questioned whether your desires are trauma-driven or struggled with intimacy, this is for you. Shadow work is the key to breaking toxic cycles and taking control of your sex life.READY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

In this episode, I sit down with Electra Rayne, a seasoned sex worker, adult content creator, and founder of QueerCrush.com, a site dedicated to authentic queer representation. Electra shares her journey into the industry, from her early experiences in stripping and adult film to working at a legal brothel in Nevada.We discuss what it’s really like to work in a brothel, how legal sex work differs from independent work, and the misconceptions people have about the industry. Electra explains how Nevada brothels operate, what it’s like to work there & the strict safety measures in place. We also explore the intersection of sex work, kink, and neurodivergence, diving into the psychology behind desire and why sex work can play a role in healing sexual shame.She also opens up about the challenges of running an ethical adult content platform, the need for better representation in the industry, and how her work is helping to normalize conversations around sexuality. This is an honest, insightful discussion that sheds light on a controversial and often misunderstood profession.Find Electra Rayne:electrarayne.net | chicagoslut.com | queercrush.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@electrarayneX: https://x.com/electrarayneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/electrafromchicagoREADY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

How is political stress affecting your relationships, mental health, and overall well-being? In this episode, Jungian coach Chuck Gafvert joins me to dive deep into political polarization, projection, tribalism, and the hidden psychological triggers behind political stress.📍 How does political identity become an unconscious projection of deeper wounds?📍 What does Trump—or any political figure—reveal about our collective and personal shadows?📍 How can shadow work help you find peace no matter who’s in power?📍 Why do people idolize political leaders like saviors—and how does this relate to childhood attachment?Chuck also opens up about his personal shadow work journey, breaking toxic relationship cycles, and reclaiming personal power. We even do a live shadow work session on my deepest fears about control, autonomy, and the state of the world.If you’re feeling stressed, triggered, or overwhelmed by politics, this conversation is for you. Learn how to navigate today’s divisive world with self-awareness, resilience, and inner peace.Connect with Chuck: PoliticalDetoxCoaching.com READY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

Have you ever felt an intense attraction to someone who isn’t your type—or even been repulsed by someone, only to have them show up in your sex dreams? These experiences are often messages from the unconscious mind. In this video, we explore sexual shadow work, projection, and why attraction isn’t just about physical preference.What you'll learn in this episode:Why certain desires seem to come out of nowhereWhat your sexual fantasies reveal about your psycheHow unconscious shame and repression shape attractionThe hidden dynamics behind objectification and compulsionI'm hosting a live workshop on February 20 to help you understand and reclaim your desires with more clarity and confidence. I also have one-on-one coaching spots available for deep work on relationships, sexuality, and kink.READY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

In this episode, we dive into an eye-opening conversation with Priestess Cinda Starr, a dominatrix and somatic wellness practitioner. We explore the intersection of BDSM and neurodivergence, the transformative power of surrender and control, and how kink offers a space for authenticity and self-discovery. From early influences to reclaiming power through shadow work, this episode delves deep into the psychology of BDSM, the art of presence, and creating safe, consensual spaces for exploration. Perfect for anyone curious about the liberating potential of kink and its deeper emotional and psychological layers.Connect with Priestess Cinda Starr:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindafknstarr/https://www.instagram.com/priestess.of.sin/😈FET: @CindaFknStarrKeywords: sexual shadow work, personal development, sexuality, intimacy, transformation, self-growth, creativity, authenticity, workshop, Carl Jung, depth psychology, Jungian Psychology, kink, BDSMREADY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

In this episode, we talk about body shadow, how hidden emotions, repressed trauma, and stories shape how we express ourselves and experience life in our bodies. I share my personal journey of uncovering my body’s story, from childhood trauma to a somatic spiritual awakening, and how ignoring my body led to burnout and a nervous system breakdown.We’ll explore how our body is a reflection of our unconscious, storing wisdom, intuition, and memories. I’ll also discuss how societal narratives around beauty and worth shape our relationship with our bodies and how integrating body shadow can lead to profound healing.Whether you're battling chronic shame, struggling with physical health, or just feeling disconnected, this episode is for you. Join me as I share practical steps, including writing your body’s story, learning to feel emotions safely, and seeing your body as part of your soul.READY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

In this episode, we explore the fascinating connections between the nervous system, sexual health, BDSM, and mindfulness with special guest Ebony Eros—a health coach, professional dominatrix, and nursing student. Join us as we discuss how to cultivate body awareness, integrate holistic wellness practices, and use mindfulness to enhance your connection with yourself and others. Whether you're curious about the role of BDSM in personal growth or looking for practical tips to improve your sexual and overall health, this conversation offers powerful insights to start your year with intention and self-discovery.Connect with Ebony Eros:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebony_eros_Buy e-book “The Pleasure Plate”: https://www.instagram.com/ebony_eros_READY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

Why does the universe seem to "break" you during times of major change? In this episode, we explore how external chaos—like job loss, relationship endings, or financial struggles—often mirrors internal shifts on your self-development journey. Learn why these challenging events can be blessings in disguise, forcing alignment with your true self and repatterning deep-seated trauma in your nervous system. We’ll dive into the connection between shadow work, identity transformation, and healing through somatic modalities. Plus, I share my personal experiences of navigating recurring patterns, early life trauma, and nervous system repatterning to inspire your growth.READY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

In this episode, we dive into the process of forgiving your parents. Whether the holidays have stirred up unresolved emotions or you’re exploring personal growth, understanding the impact of your parents' conditioning is essential for individuation and breaking free from old patterns.We discuss:The mother and father complex in self-development.Acknowledging childhood wounds and repressed emotions.Avoiding rumination and taking responsibility for your healing.The power of inner child work and connecting with inner archetypes.Shadow work to release ties to parental conditioning.Forgiveness is not about excusing harmful behavior—it’s about reclaiming your power, reparenting yourself, and seeing your parents as human beings shaped by their own experiences.If you’re ready to free yourself from the patterns of the past, this episode is for you.READY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

I share why traditional therapy might not always be the best path for everyone.. especially if you’ve been stuck in a loop of revisiting past traumas without making real progress. I open up about my personal journey through over 20 years of therapy and why stepping away from it was one of the most transformative decisions of my life.💡 Here’s what we cover:Why traditional talk therapy and CBT might not help if you have early life trauma or CPTSD.The limitations of rehashing your past and why it could be keeping you stuck.Effective alternatives like shadow work, EMDR, and somatic experiencing for deeper healing.How finding a practitioner who resonates with you is more important than their credentials.How bypassing the conscious mind can unlock massive breakthroughs in self-awareness and transformation.If you’re ready to leave the past behind and step into a more empowered version of yourself, this episode is for you. READY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

In this episode, we dive into the powerful intersection of kink, BDSM, and neurodivergence. Join us as we explore how “neurospicy” individuals—those with ADHD, autism spectrum traits, CPTSD, and more—can find supportive communities, clear communication, and unique sensory experiences within kink spaces. We’ll discuss how embracing our authentic selves, challenging societal norms, and committing to personal shadow work can create deeper healing, creativity, and liberation. Your journey matters—let’s discover new ways to honor our differences and step into our power together.READY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

Dive deep into your unconscious mind with this transformative Sexual Shadow Work Visualization Exercise. This guided meditation is designed to help you uncover hidden aspects of your sexuality, release sexual shame, and embrace your authentic sexual self. Whether you're seeking healing, self-discovery, or empowerment, this practice will guide you toward integration and self-love.💡 What You’ll Experience:Explore the depths of your shadow self to uncover repressed feelings, beliefs, or desires related to sexuality.Tap into the symbolic power of your unconscious mind through a guided visualization in a safe, supportive space.Learn how to approach your hidden fears or shame with curiosity and compassion.Transform shadow elements into symbols of self-love, acceptance, and empowerment.🖊️ How to Prepare:Find a quiet, comfortable place where you won’t be disturbed.Have a journal or pen and paper nearby to jot down reflections after the meditation.Relax, breathe deeply, and allow your unconscious mind to guide you.✨ Key Benefits of this Practice:Release sexual shame rooted in societal or cultural conditioning.Strengthen your connection to your sexual authenticity and identity.Integrate shadow aspects of yourself for deeper empowerment.READY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

In this episode, we’re diving into the energetics of submission and exploring what it means to be a good submissive in BDSM. Together, we’ll challenge societal misconceptions about submission, revealing it as an act of trust, strength, and vulnerability—not weakness.We’ll unpack the difference between conscious and unconscious submission, showing how submission can be a powerful form of shadow work. We’ll also talk about navigating Dom/sub dynamics through clear communication, self-awareness, and trust, while avoiding common pitfalls like codependency or shame spirals. Whether you’re sub-curious, a seasoned submissive, or just starting to explore BDSM dynamics, this episode is here to guide you toward conscious, empowered submission.READY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

In this episode, we delve deep into what it truly means to be a good Dom, beyond just the physical acts of BDSM and kink play. Explore the spiritual, energetic, and archetypal dimensions of dominance that apply to anyone—regardless of gender. Whether you're a seasoned Dom, Dom-curious, or a submissive wanting to know what to look for in a good Dom, this episode offers valuable guidance for all.What You'll Learn:The importance of leadership, integrity, and empathy in dominanceHow to create a container of emotional safety for your submissiveThe difference between true domination and merely toppingThe role of archetypes like the King/Queen, God/Goddess, Teacher/Disciplinarian, and Master/OwnerUnderstanding the motivations behind submission and how to facilitate healing and transformationThe significance of shadow work and personal growth on your domination journeyREADY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the Mother Archetype—its influence on your intimacy, intuition, romantic life, and even your sex life. 🌙✨ I explore how this archetype surfaces in layers during our shadow work and individuation journeys.We’ll talk about:The Mother Archetype as the feminine side of creation and our first relationship with intimacy.How your relationship with your biological mother shapes emotional security, nurturing, and body connection.The archetype’s influence on kink, fantasy, and healing through scenes Balancing the divine mother vs. the earth mother for greater self-integration.READY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

In this episode, we explore the complex relationship between trauma, shadow work, and sexuality through a trauma-informed and Jungian psychology approach. I answer the common question, 'Is shadow work safe for people who experienced trauma?” and explain why foundational work like emotional regulation and self-compassion is crucial. We’ll discuss how early life trauma and neurodivergence can complicate personal growth, why traditional talk therapy may only scratch the surface, and how archetypal defense mechanisms protect the vulnerable parts of the psyche. I also share personal stories, like my own dark night of the soul and a cautionary tale about rushing into shadow work unprepared. If you’re considering deeper spiritual and unconscious work, this episode offers essential insights, practical advice, and a roadmap to approach it safely.READY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

Curious about how shadow work impacts your desires or kinks? In today’s episode, I answer one of the most asked questions I get: "Can I heal away my kink or desire?" We dive into the roots of desire, how shame influences our urges, and whether shadow work might shift your connection to these expressions. Through analogies and real-life examples, we'll explore why your desires might be more than just whims—they’re reflections of your unconscious. Join me in this journey of authenticity, embodiment, and self-acceptance!READY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

Today, we discuss kink beyond sexuality to uncover why many individuals engage in kink activities that aren't centered around sexual experiences. Explore the emotional, psychological, and therapeutic reasons that make kink a meaningful experience beyond the realm of sexuality.Topics Covered:Emotional release and catharsis through kink activitiesThe psychology of power dynamics: dominance and submission beyond sexualitySensory exploration and the pursuit of unique experiencesTherapeutic benefits and healing through consensual kink practicesThe role of kink in community building and personal identityPlayfulness and creativity in engaging with kink beyond sexualityWhether you're curious about the nuances of kink culture or seeking to understand the diverse motivations behind engaging in kink beyond sexual contexts, this episode is for you!READY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

Have you ever wondered how your sexual fantasies relate to your unconscious mind? Or how to determine if your kink is healthy or unhealthy? Join me as we explore:The psychology behind our desires and why we seek novelty and taboo experiences.Understanding conscious kink: Engaging in fantasies with intention and embodiment.Identifying unconscious kink: Recognizing signs like compulsions, shame, and loss of control.Shadow work: How integrating your unconscious desires can lead to a more fulfilling, shame-free sex life.Practical tips and examples to consciously embrace your kinks and fantasies.Whether you're curious about kink, exploring BDSM, or seeking a deeper connection with yourself and your partner, this episode is packed with insights to support your journey.READY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

In this episode, we’re diving into the topic of ego resistance and how it shows up during your self-development journey—especially when working through sexual shadow work and shame. 🧠✨💡 You’ll learn how to identify the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs of ego resistance, recognize the difference between ego and intuition, and navigate through it using the Hero’s Journey framework. We also explore why your ego might sabotage your growth, how to recognize when it’s holding you back, and strategies to push through when anxiety, fear, and procrastination arise.Topics Covered:Understanding ego resistance and why it happensEgo vs. intuition: How to tell them apartHow to overcome the ego’s refusal of your “call to adventure”Navigating the trials and challenges of self-transformationUsing the Hero’s Journey to overcome resistance and reclaim your powerWhy sexual shadow work often triggers more resistance (and how to move through it!)READY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

In today's episode, discover why addressing this often-overlooked aspect of self-development can ignite your passion, authenticity, and overall well-being.🔥 What You'll Learn:The impact of embracing your sexuality on your personal growth.How unaddressed sexual energy can hold you back in career, relationships, and creativity.Personal insights from my journey as a professional dominatrix and overcoming sexual shame.The difference between individuals who embrace their sexuality and those who repress it.Practical steps to begin your own sexual shadow work journey.✨ Don't Miss Out: Embrace your true self and watch as every area of your life transforms. Whether you're single or in a relationship, this work can lead to deeper connections, enhanced creativity, and a more fulfilling life.👍 If you found this episode valuable:Rate & Review this podcastSubscribe to this podcast for more insightsShare with someone who might benefit from this messageKeywords: sexual shadow work, personal development, sexuality, intimacy, transformation, self-growth, creativity, authenticity, workshop, live eventREADY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

Are you ready to embrace your authentic sexual self and unlock deeper levels of joy and freedom? In this episode, we dive into sexual shadow work, exploring how uncovering and integrating the unconscious aspects of your sexuality can transform your life.🔥 We talk about:Understanding the Shadow Self: Learn about Jungian psychology and how the shadow represents the parts of ourselves we repress, deny, or disown.Why Sexual Shadow Work Matters: Discover the importance of bringing unconscious beliefs and conditioning about sex into the light to overcome shame and societal narratives.Practical Steps to Authenticity: Get actionable tips on how to begin your own journey of sexual shadow work and become your true, authentic self.Listen as I bridge Jungian Psychology with sexuality to help you live more authentically. Whether you're curious about BDSM exploring kink or seeking a more authentic connection to your sexuality, this episode offers valuable insights for everyone.👉 If you found this episode helpful, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more content on personal growth and sexual empowerment!READY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

In this episode, we delve into the concept of sexual masking and uncover how it hinders our ability to be authentic in bed. Explore the ways in which societal expectations and personal fears lead us to hide our true desires and needs. Learn practical steps to overcome barriers, communicate openly, and embrace your true sexual self. We discuss the importance of vulnerability, setting boundaries, and doing sexual shadow work to enhance intimacy and personal fulfillment. READY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

In this episode, I dive deep into my personal journey of confronting sexual shame and how it shaped my life. From struggling with my queer identity to exploring kink, I share raw, vulnerable stories about living with shame and how it affected my relationships, desires, and self-worth. I’ll walk you through how to identify unconscious shame patterns & how shadow work helped me break free from these internalized beliefs and reclaim my authentic sexual self.READY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

In this episode, I interview Ashe Ellis, a spiritual life coach for sex workers, who shares her journey from cam modeling and OnlyFans to helping others find their purpose through Dharma coaching. We dive into the realities of sex work, discussing the spiritual and energetic aspects, the challenges faced by sex workers, and the misconceptions surrounding the industry. Whether you're in the industry or just curious, this conversation sheds light on the deeper layers of sex work and personal growth.Topic Timestamps:1:14 - Background and How We Met3:00 - Ashe’s Journey into Sex Work & Coaching7:42 - Challenges in Sex Work14:45 - The Stigma of Sex Work16:14 - Sex & Spirituality + Patriarchy, Matriarchy, and Cultural Shifts34:37 - Energy, Dopamine, Addiction, and Balance42:18 - Advice for New Sex Workers52:27 - How to Procure Sex Work Services57:13 - Benefits of Sex Work Beyond Money1:01:00 - Addressing Shame as a Sex Worker1:05:00 - Dharma Coaching for Sex WorkersConnect with Ashe: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashe.deservesit/https://www.instagram.com/thewellnesssworker/Website: https://thewellnesssworker.comREADY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

It's time we address sexual trauma—a subject I understand deeply through personal experience, extensive research, and my work with clients. In the latest episode of "Practically Awake," I delve into this nuanced topic.I share my journey of overcoming sexual trauma, detailing the healing process and share some tips. Additionally, I bring attention to an often-overlooked issue: sexual abuse and trauma in men. Despite its prevalence, it rarely gets the visibility it deserves.Many of us, regardless of gender identity or sexuality, have experienced sexual trauma or traumatic conditioning related to sex. It's crucial to become aware of the collective societal messaging that harms us all. By bringing these shadows to light, we can break the cycle of sexual abuse and trauma.READY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

Today, we're diving deep into the Dom/Sub dynamic—a topic that's sparked curiosity and numerous questions from the listeners. We discuss the thrill of letting go and surrendering, the excitement of taking control, and how these dynamics mirror our primal instincts and survival mechanisms. We'll also touch on the spiritual and esoteric components, examining how dominance and submission reflect deeper aspects of our human experience and creation energy.Discover why rough play and edge play can be exhilarating and how these interactions can be healing for those with past traumas.If you're intrigued by the intersection of sexuality, psychology, and spirituality, this episode is for you.READY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.

Today, we discuss the concept of the shadow and how it manifests in our sexuality. We’ll start by exploring the concept of the shadow & discuss why shadow work is a lifelong journey, uncovering layers of our unconscious that drive our behavior. Learn how repressed emotions, childhood experiences, and societal norms shape our shadow and impact our sexuality. We’ll also touch on the symbolic ways our unconscious communicates with us through dreams and everyday life events.Join us as we explore how acknowledging and integrating our shadow can lead to a more empowered, shame-free expression of our true selves in all aspects of life, including the bedroom. Tune in for insights, personal examples, and practical advice on embracing your shadow and transforming your relationships and self-perception.READY TO GO DEEPER? 🖤[📖 FREE Workbook: Erotic Shadow Workbook][👩‍💻Book a session with me here][🌹Be REBORN: A 12-week Erotic Shadow Journey]  [☕️ Support my work]Connect with Me:📱 TikTok: @jaclynproper📺 YouTube: @jaclynproperIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who might benefit. About Jaclyn Proper: Jaclyn is a Jungian Coach & Underworld Priestess dedicated to helping you explore the depths of your psyche, embrace your true desires, and transform your life through conscious exploration and self-awareness. Join her as she breaks down barriers and opens up conversations about sexuality, creativity, and the journey towards wholeness.