Trauma, the Golden Shadow, & “Dark" Parts (a Jungian & IFS POV)
About this episode
This episode explores childhood trauma and the concept of the Golden Shadow, emphasizing that inner fears are actually protectors of one's true self.
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 wor...
People in this episode
Host: Jaclyn Proper
Topics covered
- childhood trauma
- Golden Shadow
- IFS protectors
- shadow work
- psychological protectors
- authentic self
Keywords
- trauma
- shadow work
- Golden Shadow
- IFS
- psychological protectors
- authentic self
- inner voices
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