On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent is joined once again by psychotherapist and counsellor, Dabaco Sunset, to continue chatting about Shadow Work. Together they discuss:

* The role that the Collective Unconscious plays in shadow work,
* The collective unconscious of Grindr,
* The relationship between our community and our shadow selves,
* The healthy and unhealthy ways our shadow can express itself,
* The concept of the “Golden Shadow”,
* Why being authentic is important to integrating our shadow self,
* How our shadow self can inform our relationship to sex and kinks,
* The benefits of having a therapist help with shadow work,
* Some of the ways we may struggle to integrate our shadow self, as well as
* How our ego selves and shadow selves work together.

Please keep in mind, the discussions, topics, and advice provided as part of this podcast are general in nature. They should not replace specific and individualised mental health support that might be needed. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, you can visit the Joy Radio support page for assistance and guidance at: https://www.joy.org.au/support
 
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About the show:
Knowing Me, Knowing You – hosted by Trent McWhinney and Dave Demmer.
Trent and Dave are mates, therapists, and all-round queer guys on a new journey of personal discovery. Get to know them, and yourself, as they dive into topics on mental health and self-development. Filled with vulnerability and laughter, the boys chat to professionals, experts, and those with lived experience to unpack what it means to truly know yourself.

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