EP 314: What Is Shadow Work? A Deep Dive with Pat Divilly
Release Date: 04/14/2025
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info_outlineThis week, I'm joined by Pat Divilly, a breathwork facilitator and deep coach trained in body-based trauma release work - and with none other than Dr. Gabor Maté. Pat brings a grounded, powerful perspective on a topic many of us tend to avoid but absolutely need to explore - Shadow Work.
We all have parts of ourselves we’d rather not see - the insecurities, hidden judgments, and unresolved pain we tuck away in the shadows. Yet, when we get curious about our shadow side, we can unlock a whole new level of self-awareness and emotional freedom.
In this transformative conversation, we explore:
- The difference between your persona and your shadow
- The benefits of doing shadow work and why it’s so worth your time
- How to begin practising shadow work in your own life
- How to avoid getting lost in your shadows and instead use this work for healing and empowerment
Pat also shares insights from his powerful book, “Shadow Work: A practical guide to embracing your shadow side, tackling shame and transforming pain into power.”
This episode will open your eyes to what’s really going on beneath the surface—and how that awareness can be the key to true transformation.
Let’s dive in.
Connect with Pat Divilly
📖 Shadow Work – Available on Amazon
📱 Instagram: @patdivilly
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