Why You Feel Stuck: Understanding The Void in Shadow Work
About this episode
Jaclyn Proper discusses the experience of being in the void during shadow work and how to navigate this transitional phase.
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...
People in this episode
Host: Jaclyn Proper
Topics covered
- shadow work
- spiritual growth
- psychological transformation
- liminal space
- self-discovery
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Jungian psychology, alchemy
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