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First introduced by Carl Jung, the shadow represents the hidden or unconscious parts of ourselves—traits, emotions, or desires we’ve learned to suppress because they don’t align with how we want to see ourselves or how we want others to see us. While this might sound unsettling, acknowledging and exploring the shadow can be a powerful tool for personal growth.

The reality is this - you might have a bad trip on plant medicine, medicine-medicine or any kind of mind altering thing you may thing you may engage in. In part, because you are taking a substance to alter the normal pattern of your brain. In a coaching or therapy setting, I think it is important to differentiate between "bad trips" and "challenging experiences". I believe "bad trips" can be avoided for the most part by

Let’s talk about something that doesn’t always get the spotlight but really should: male menopause. It's not a midlife crisis, although some folks may experience major shifts during this phase of life. Yes, male menopause is a real thing, and no, it doesn’t mean you’re about to start stocking up on ice cream and tissues for those late-night emotional TV binges. (Although, hey, no judgment from me if you do.)

Get ready for the kicker: while both estrogen and progesterone fluctuate, it’s often the drop in progesterone that tends to throw us for a loop during perimenopause. Here's why..

The challenge of the caregiver archetype is to know when to give care, and when to stop giving care. It sounds simple, right? But it....