Who is that shadow in you that says, "I resist them—don’t tell me what to do!”? Or maybe it’s the voice that softly looms, “I’m not enough,” or the one that holds back your tears, telling you, “Stay strong.” These are the parts of ourselves that live in the shadows. Unseen, yet always present. In my recent conversation with Dr. Connie Zweig, we dove deep into these hidden forces, the very parts of us that quietly shape how we act, think, and even how we limit ourselves.
In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Connie Zweig to explore the foundations of what we call shadow work. Shadow work is about those unseen parts of ourselves that shape who we are, without us even realizing it. We all carry things—old wounds, rejected emotions, even forgotten talents—that live in the background, influencing how we move through the world.
Connie breaks down the origins of this practice, tracing it back to Jung and Freud, but it’s more than 100-year old history. It’s about understanding how these unconscious parts form, often in childhood, from the things we’re taught to suppress. We’re told not to cry, to be tough, to hide our vulnerability. Over time, these messages get buried in the shadow, shaping how we act, react, and even limit ourselves.
One of the most powerful moments is when Connie talks about her own shadow work—the part of herself she calls "the judge." She gives it a name, brings it into the light, and in doing so, she reclaims control. This isn’t about defeating the shadow, though. It’s about making peace with it. The shadow will always be there.
The real question is: how do we relate to it? How do we find the space to choose differently?
If you’ve ever felt something pulling you off-center, a habit or reaction you can’t quite explain, that’s the shadow at work. And this conversation is about seeing that more clearly. It’s not about fixing. It’s about observing, accepting, and then finding the freedom to act with intention.
Check out the full conversation with Dr. Connie. It’s a deep dive into the self—one that might just change how you see your world.
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