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87. Alchemizing Our Shadow Desires with Existential Kink with Carolyn Lovewell

Jan 14, 2025
58:58

What if the challenges and patterns you wish to escape hold the key to your deepest transformation? How can embracing your shadow desires lead to profound freedom and abundance?

In this episode of Plenty, I sit down with Carolyn Lovewell, author of Existential Kink, and one of the most interesting people I’ve ever met!, to dive into the radical idea of alchemizing our unconscious desires. Carolyn shares her groundbreaking perspective on embracing the shadow aspects of ourselves and how doing so can unlock a more integrated, conscious life. We explore how practices like Existential Kink can free us from repeating patterns of scarcity and rejection while deepening our relationship with pleasure, creativity, and prosperity. Join me for this super juicy discussion on the art of shadow work, existential magic, and profound self-discovery.

“Existential Kink is about embracing your shadow desires with love and approval to dissolve their power over you.” – Carolyn Lovewell

🎤 Let’s Dive into the Good Stuff on Plenty 🎤

(00:26) Introduction to Existential Kink
(02:23) Existential Kink Explained
(04:49) Existential Kink vs. Law of Attraction
(05:48) Personal Experience with Scarcity
(08:41) Pleasure in the Dark Side of Life
(13:12) Transformative Power of Existential Kink
(17:22) The Connection Between Shadow and Growth
(24:18) Individuation and Approval
(30:52) The Power of Making the Unconscious Conscious
(35:17) Collective Consciousness and Individuality
(37:09) Victimization and Personal Power
(39:04) Mystery Schools and Esoteric Knowledge
(42:06) Mediation on the Crucifixion
(48:28) Integration of Shadows and Mysteries
(56:19) Closing Thoughts and Future Works

Links and Resources:

Existential Kink, Carolynn Lovell, formerly Carolyn Elliott
The 4-Hour Body, by Timothy Ferriss


Connect with Carolyn Lovewell:

Website
The Mystery School
Penetrate
Instagram
Podcast: Sleep Over with Carolyn and Laila

 

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Related Episode:

6 Steps to Heal Your Relationship with Money (084)

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