In this deeply vulnerable episode, I share my real-time experience with one of my biggest shadow patterns just days before major abdominal surgery.

As someone who struggles deeply with the Hyper Independent shadow archetype, being told I can't lift anything over 5 pounds for 8+ weeks has brought me face-to-face with my greatest growth edge. I open up about the fear, resistance, and opportunity that comes with being forced to ask for and receive help.

You'll hear me work through the RISE Method in real time as I navigate this triggering situation. I share how the Hyper Independent shadow shows up: burning out before asking for help, believing others are unreliable, and filling gaps before people can step in to support us.

I explore the concept of confirmation bias and how our shadows scan for evidence that supports limiting beliefs, plus the profound shift that happens when we begin looking for ways people are showing up for us, even if it's different than we expected.

This episode is raw, honest, and unpolished...exactly what shadow work looks like when we're in the thick of transformation. Whether your prominent shadow is the Hyper Independent, Perfectionist, People Pleaser, or another shadow archetype, you'll find practical wisdom for recognizing when the universe is trying to get your attention and choosing differently before it's too late.

If you're ready to examine your own shadow patterns and make different choices when they show up, this episode offers both permission to be messy in your growth and practical tools for transformation.

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