
← Shadow Work After Dark12 Nov 2025 · 21 min
Trauma, the Golden Shadow, & “Dark" Parts (a Jungian & IFS POV)
Trauma, the Golden Shadow, & “Dark" Parts (a Jungian & IFS POV)
If you’re afraid there’s something “dark,” “evil,” or fundamentally wrong inside you… this episode will change everything. In this deep dive on childhood trauma, the Golden Shadow, and IFS protectors, I’ll show you why those scary inner voices or impulses aren’t signs that something is wrong with you—they’re actually psychological protectors guarding your brightest, most authentic self. Here’s what we’re getting into: When people with developmental or childhood trauma start doing shadow wor...