What Is Shadow Work and How Does It Help Us Heal?

Let’s be honest — shadow work sounds a bit intense, doesn’t it?But really, it’s just the process of getting to know the parts of yourself you’ve been avoiding.

Your shadow isn’t bad. It’s just the stuff you’ve pushed down or hidden away to survive. The fears, the guilt, the anger, the shame. The parts that once protected you but now feel heavy to carry. Shadow work is about bringing light to those hidden places — gently, safely, without judgment.

It’s not about fixing yourself

So many of us are taught to only show the “good” side — to smile, to stay strong, to keep it together.But healing doesn’t happen through pretending. It happens when we sit with what’s real. Shadow work invites you to turn inward and say, “Hey, I see you. You’re safe now. ”It’s not about fixing or forcing change. It’s about accepting all of who you are — the light and the dark.

How it works

In my sessions and workshops at Intuitive Healings Brisbane, shadow work often weaves through somatic, energy practices, breathwork, and intuitive guidance.

Because the truth is — your shadow doesn’t live in your mind. It lives in your body. In the tension in your chest.In the lump in your throat.In the emotions that rise when you least expect them.

Through somatic and intuitive healing, we create space for those emotions to move — not to relive the pain, but to release the charge it still holds.When we bring awareness and breath into the places we’ve been avoiding, something shifts. The energy softens. The story loses its grip.

Why it matters

When we face our shadows, we take our power back.We stop running from our feelings and start understanding them.We realise that every part of us — even the messy bits — is worthy of love.

That’s the real work.That’s freedom.

Book your Journey Starter call

If this message resonates — if you’re ready to explore shadow work and begin releasing what’s been holding you back — I’d love to connect with you.

👉 Book a Journey Starter Call – a 15-minute chat where we’ll explore what’s showing up for you, what you’re ready to shift, and how somatic, breath, and energy work can support your healing.

Your journey toward wholeness starts with one small step — awareness. 🌿

Much love,Aimz

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