In this live episode, Keila Shaheen and Dr. Connie Zweig explore one of the most powerful yet often misunderstood forces at play in our lives: the shadow. Together, they unpack how buried emotions, disowned traits, and even suppressed gifts shape everything from our closest relationships to the national headlines and how meeting those hidden parts can turn self-sabotage into self-mastery.
From repeating arguments and self-doubt to the collective blame games dominating today’s newsfeeds, they reveal where shadow characters hide, why they erupt, and how we can work with them instead of against them. Whether you’re a healing-minded seeker, a therapist, or simply tired of living on autopilot, this conversation offers practical tools to decode emotional triggers, integrate your “gold,” and become a more conscious participant in a changing world.
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In this live episode, Keila Shaheen and Dr. Connie Zweig explore one of the most powerful but often overlooked sources of inspiration: the shadow. Together, they unpack how our hidden fears, forgotten talents, and unprocessed emotions shape the creative process and how they often act as both saboteur and guide.
From procrastination and perfectionism to the shame that stops us from finishing, they reveal how shadow characters show up at every stage of creativity and how we can work with them instead of against them. Whether you're an artist, writer, musician, or deep thinker, this conversation will give you practical tools to connect with the creative unconscious, embrace the gold in your dark places, and complete the work you're here to share.
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In this profound conversation, Keila Shaheen is joined by renowned author and psychologist Dr. Connie Zweig to explore a yearning that lives quietly inside all of us—a sacred ache, a holy longing.
Together, they unravel the difference between ego desires and soul yearnings, and examine how spiritual longing—when left unconscious—can lead us to misplace our divinity onto lovers, leaders, and communities. This episode dives deep into the themes of projection, spiritual disillusionment, and the quiet transformation that happens when we reclaim our light from where we've handed it away.
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In this powerful conversation, Dr. Connie Zweig, Jungian therapist and author of Meeting the Shadow, joins author Keila Shaheen to explore the dark undercurrents shaping today’s political landscape.
From persecution to genocide, history reveals a repeating pattern: we project our disowned fears and insecurities onto an “other.” But why do we need enemies? How is the U.S. government weaponizing shadow projection, and how can we step outside of the narratives that keep us stuck in cycles of fear and division?
Together, Connie and Keila unpack the ritual role of the enemy, the psychology behind collective scapegoating, and what it takes to do true collective shadow work. If we can recognize our projections, can we begin to heal?
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In this episode, Keila Shaheen joins Dr. Connie Zweig, renowned Jungian therapist and expert on the shadow self, to explore the transformative power of shadow work.
Keila opens up about what she’s experiencing as her new book — The Book of Shadow Work — launches, revealing how shadow work has shaped her personal and spiritual journey. Together, they dive into the social and technological shadow, reframing conflict in relationships as an opportunity for self-discovery. What happens when we integrate the disowned parts of ourselves? What promises — and possibilities — does shadow work hold for personal and collective healing?
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Renowned Jungian therapist Connie Zweig joins Keila Shaheen to explore how shadow work transforms our relationships and deepens intimacy. In this episode, they uncover the hidden ways our unconscious patterns shape love and connection, introducing the concept of the shadow—our disowned selves—and how it forms through early experiences. Connie shares her unique approach to identifying shadow characters, offering tools to navigate triggers, heal childhood wounds, and resolve relational conflicts. They also discuss the power of open communication, shadow language, and creating space for vulnerability, empowering listeners to build more authentic, compassionate relationships.
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Renowned Jungian therapist Connie Zweig and Keila Shaheen dive into the foundational insights that form the backbone of shadow work, exploring how our unconscious selves influence our thoughts, behaviors and relationships. In this episode, they explore the concept of the shadow — what it is and how it forms. Connie shares her unique approach to shadow work, introducing the idea of shadow characters and provides practical advice on how to identify and interact with these shadow characters, empowering us to take control of our inner world. They also tackle common myths and misconceptions surrounding this practice, clarifying what it truly means to do shadow work.
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