Shadow work is undoubtedly one of the most potent self-growth tools we can learn about and work on.   As we grow up and unconsciously start moulding ourselves to fit familial and societal conditioning, we unknowingly banish or exile parts of ourselves that we subconsciously believe may not be accepted. Through doing this, we inevitably operate from inauthenticity, without even realising it.   Not only can we not heal or grow from this place, but it also makes manifestation really hard because inauthenticity holds a low vibrational frequency, which makes us resonant with low vibrational frequency situations and people.   Learning to recognise, accept and integrate the parts of yourself that you otherwise would never have even acknowledged, is incredibly powerful for healing, for our feelings on judgement, for your manifestations, and in our self-development work generally.   For me, it's been THE greatest tool in helping me understand myself, and from that place, being able to reach a level of self-mastery with my behaviours and identity. Because shadow work enables you to start operating from a place of true authenticity.   Here I talk all about that, plus how shadow puts us into separation and stops us being able to step fully into our spiritual evolution. *** Our partners for this season are SENSATE and AMRITA NUTRITION.   Sensate is the palm-sized, infrasonic device that will not only help reduce anxiety, but will also deepen your meditations. Visit getsensate.com and use code LAUREN10 for 10% off.   Amrita Nutrition is where I buy 95% of my supplements, and have done for a decade, due to their commitment to quality. Visit amritanutrition.co.uk and use code LAUREN for 10% discount. You can also view my Amrita collection of all my favs, here.   To join my Purpose Membership for £35 a month, click here.   The Female Entrepreneur Academy is now open for enrolment! Click here to join.   Access my FREE shadow healing mini-course HERE.   For more info on The Recondition Your Life Academy, memberships, products and events, as well as hundreds of articles, recipes and recommendations, visit www.laurenvaknine.co.uk   If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with friends, and please also make sure to subscribe / follow and leave a 5* review! It really helps us to reach more people!   If you’d like to connect with me, get in touch on Instagram. You can also see me over on my YouTube channel where all these podcasts are posted.