To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/jTS0wzSWmHM   How do we stay sane in an increasingly insane world? What does it mean to consciously create your life amidst global transformation? How can we break free from the cycle of judgment and cultivate a more compassionate and conscious mindset?   In this very special 100th episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by a friend, thought leader and author, TJ Woodward. Together, they explore the state of the world today, the profound shifts occurring globally, and the need for a change in consciousness. Celebrating the 100th Episode, together Dr. Adriana and TJ explore the heart of today’s mental health landscape. They reflect on how to navigate these times by addressing the shadow self, transcending polarized thinking, and embracing the conscious creation of your life. If you’ve been feeling the weight of these challenging times, this episode is here to be a beacon of hope and a path forward, offering you tools to connect with your true essence and contribute to a more loving and unified world.   In this episode: • The global “dark night of the soul” and what it means for humanity • How polarized thinking impacts our mental and spiritual well-being • The significance of Conscious Creation and TJ’s five-step “MOVIE” process • The role of shadow work in spiritual growth and healing • Practical ways to shift from fear-based reactions to love-centered actions   Resources mentioned in this episode: TJ’s Website: www.tjwoodward.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tjwoodward_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TJWoodwardAuthor/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/tjwoodward Conscious Recovery, Conscious Creation, and Conscious Being books plus accompanying workbooks (co-authored with Dr. Adriana): https://www.tjwoodward.com/read   About TJ: TJ Woodward is a revolutionary recovery expert, bestselling author, inspirational speaker, and addiction treatment specialist who has helped countless people through his simple, yet powerful teachings. He is also the creator of The Conscious Recovery Method, which is a groundbreaking and effective approach to viewing and treating addiction. TJ is a featured thought leader on wholehearted.org along with Brené Brown, Marianne Williamson, Dr. Gabor Maté, and Mark Lundholm, as well as a featured thought leader in the upcoming docuseries, Addiction Revealed, that will be released by the end of 2024. He was given the honor of being ordained as an Agape minister by Dr. Michael Beckwith, and was also the founding minister of Agape Bay Area in Oakland, which was the first satellite community of The Agape International Spiritual Center in LA.  TJ is the author of the bestselling books, Conscious Being: Awakening to your True Nature, Conscious Recovery: A Fresh Perspective on Addiction, and Conscious Creation: 5 Steps to Embracing the Life of Your Dreams, as well as the co-author of their accompanying workbooks.   “You are a whole and perfect being. You came into the world as an infinite being, a spark of divinity. That’s still the truth of who and what you are.” – TJ   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-heal