Apr 2026
350 | How Anxiety Circuits Hijack Your Brain | And What To Do
On today's episode, I break down the brain circuits behind anxiety—the amygdala, hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, and the HPA axis—and show how they create panic, overgeneralization, and sleeplessness. I then explain, in plain terms, why anxiety feels overwhelming and how chronic ... Show More
26m 33s
Apr 2026
349 | Healing Trauma and Building A Better Life | Dana Hargus
On todays episode, I speak with Dana Hargus founder of Restore of Ada and we discuss trauma-informed approaches to calm the nervous system, biofeedback strategies, and rebuilding resilience after chronic stress. Dana explains how trauma can affect anyone and why treating the body ... Show More
49m 34s
Apr 2026
348 | Why You Can’t Stop Checking Your Body (Health Anxiety Explained)
Today, I break down why people with health anxiety obsessively check their bodies, how that checking fuels a loop of fear and hyper-awareness, and how intolerance of uncertainty and misinterpreting normal sensations keep the cycle going. I outline clear, practical steps to break ... Show More
35m 1s
Aug 2024
The Shadow: Individuation, Wholeness, and Becoming Your True Self
Dr. Rick and Forrest explore one of the most interesting concepts in psychology: Carl Jung’s concept of the shadow. The shadow includes the “the things a person has no wish to be,” the uncomfortable aspects of ourselves that we deny or ignore. Facing those parts can be difficult, ... Show More
1h 8m
Jul 2020
The Shadow Explained - Carl Jung
<p>Everyone carries a shadow. Find out how to discover and integrate your shadow, unleash your potential: your authenticity, creativity, energy, and personal awakening. The shadow can be described as the unknown dark side of the personality.</p><p>The shadow forms part of a proje ... Show More
10m 30s
Mar 2022
Inner Work 127: A Deep Dive into Shadow Work
What is shadow work? And how can you do it responsibly and effectively? This episode of Inner Work explores the shadow as a "dark aspect of the personality", in the words of Carl Jung. Your shadows are aspects of yourself that, for whatever reason, you've deemed as unacceptable o ... Show More
34m 36s
Jun 2025
Facing The Mirror: Dealing With Your Shadow In Relationship
Talking points: relationships, the shadow, psychologyEvery man casts a shadow, regardless of how much of "the work" he's done. But whether or not you let it negatively impact your relationships is up to you. Listen in for what shadow work actually means for your relationships, an ... Show More
21m 40s
On this episode, I talk about the shadow (a term coined by the famous clinical psychologist Carl Jung) and WHY this is important for healing. The shadow is the part of ourselves that we do not want to confront. Our insecurities, actions, and beliefs that only makes things worse. The hell that can consume us if we are not paying attention. The more we confron ... Show More
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shadow work: it's a term you've probably heard before. But what is it, and why does everyone seem to be talking about it?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Take out your flashlight, friends, because today I'm taking you on a journey ... Show More
