The Day One Podcast 72 - Shadow Work Journaling: Oliver Mann on Reclaiming the Hidden Parts of Yourself
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Aug 1, 2025 In this conversation, Oliver Mann, a journaling mentor and co-founder of the Barcelona Journaling Festival, delves into shadow work journaling as a pathway to self-discovery. He discusses the psychological theories behind shying away from our true selves and explains his structured journaling method that encourages revealing and reclaiming hidden aspects of one’s identity. Listeners learn how this practice fosters self-awareness, transforms negative emotions into insights, and cultivates a supportive community among journaling enthusiasts.
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Understanding the Shadow
- Our shadow comprises hidden, repressed parts shaped by culture and upbringing.
- Recognizing shadow includes embracing suppressed positive traits like joy and confidence.
Journal with Curiosity, Honesty, Kindness
- Use curiosity, honesty, and kindness to journal your shadow self deeply.
- Be honest to discover truths and kind to avoid self-judgment while exploring.
Three Stages of Shadow Journaling
- Shadow journaling has three stages: reveal, reclaim, and rewrite.
- Reveal inner truth, reclaim ownership, then rewrite your story to grow and evolve.
