Get ready for a transformative and heartwarming journey with your caring big sister, Violetta. In this empowering podcast episode, we'll explore the magical world of shadow work, where hidden thoughts and desires reside. Join us as we uncover the top three places to encounter your shadow self and learn how relationships serve as mirrors for personal growth. Embrace the power of self-awareness and engage in an inner dialogue to face your shadow with compassion and curiosity. We'll travel back to our childhood to understand the root of our shadows and explore the four most common patterns of childhood wounds. Through integration and acceptance, we'll celebrate our wholeness and emerge stronger, wiser, and more compassionate than ever before. So, cozy up, my lovely sisters, and embark on this empowering journey of self-discovery and growth. Your big sister is here to guide you every step of the way!If you want to be featured on the next episode, send an email to press@daddyissuesla.com or call Violetta at 424-278-4268 and leave an anonymous voicemail!Advertise with Almost Adulting at Gumball.fm ZOCDOC - Find your local doctor by visiting www.zocdoc.com/adulting What to Listen For:00:00 Intro01:39 The shadow is where we keep our most hidden thoughts and desires02:06 What is shadow work?04:18 Top 3 places you will meet your shadow self09:47 There’s nothing worse than trying to work on yourself but people kept blaming you12:08 When we're dating people, we end up holding a mirror to ourselves 17:58 First step is to acknowledge the existence of the shadow 19:31 Second step is cultivate self awareness22:34 How do we bring our shadows to the surface?23:17 Third step is face your shadow and engage in an inner dialogue28:00 Fourth step is to do a childhood analysis and meet your inner child30:34 Four most common patterns of childhood wounds33:24 Fifth step is integrating the shadow and embracing compassion and acceptanceGet more content on:https://www.instagram.com/almostadulting/https://www.instagram.com/violetbenson/https://www.instagram.com/daddyissues_/https://www.youtube.com/c/daddyissuesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.