Embracing the Shadow Self

Kristan Sargeant is a Psychotherapist, Coach and practitioner of The Tools. She works with creatives, leaders and has been a huge figure in the dissemination of the work of Phil Stutz and Barry Michels who wrote the New York best selling book "The Tools". In this podcast I interview Kristan about the value of doing shadow work and how she used the tools to transform her own life and the life of her clients. In our conversation we talk about the value of risk, relationships and Part X your inner enemy. This is a great conversation to watch if you're looking to learn more about Shadow work, the tools and the more practical application of the tools. [Guided shadow experience at 58 mins in] Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:46 The Power of Tools in Personal Growth 05:41 Understanding Shadow Work 11:33 The Journey of Self-Acceptance 17:24 The Importance of Risk-Taking 23:06 Transformative Experiences Through Shadow Work 42:27 Understanding the Shadow Self 45:21 The Impact of Triggers and Reactions 47:31 Exploring Part X: The Inner Saboteur 50:02 The Relationship Between Shadow and Part X 58:03 Practical Exercises for Shadow Work 01:01:17 Engaging with Your Shadow: A Guided Experience