June 12, 2025

The Power of the Shadow: How What You Avoid Holds What You Need

The Power of the Shadow: How What You Avoid Holds What You Need

We all have parts of ourselves we try to hide - anger, fear, shame, and at times, even our brilliance. These hidden parts make up the “shadow,” and they don’t disappear just because we ignore them. In this episode, I talk about what the shadow really is, how it gets created, and why facing it is one of the most powerful steps toward healing and wholeness you can take.

This isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about discovering yourself with compassion, especially the parts you’ve been afraid to look at. When you start to understand your shadow, you stop running from yourself… and start coming home.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Understanding the Concept of the Shadow (00:00)
  • Suppressed Emotions and Their Impact (02:12)
  • The Role of the Ego and Society's Influence (06:28)
  • The Importance of Self-Acceptance and Integration (12:30)
  • Practical Exercises for Identifying the Shadow (15:54)
  • The Benefits of Integrating Shadow Aspects (22:34)

Ask yourself: What part of me am I still hiding? And what if that part just wants to be seen and understood?

If you're ready to reclaim your wholeness, this episode is for you.

Friedemann Schaub, MD, PhD, is the award-winning author of The Fear + Anxiety Solution. Dr. Schaub has helped thousands of people with his Personal Breakthrough and Empowerment program to overcome their fear and anxiety by addressing the deeper, subconscious root causes of these emotional challenges.

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