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We've all heard of spiritual bypassing. But what about shadow bypassing? 👤

When “doing the work” becomes a way of avoiding our own aliveness.

Psychotherapist Kim Barta explains that this happens when we’re actually afraid of standing in our light. We stay in the mud, spinning in triggers and symptoms, mistaking discomfort for growth.

Real shadow integration doesn’t leave us stuck in despair. It opens something natural on the other side: a deep peace or a vivid aliveness.

The real work involves expanding our comfort zone, so we can hold both the highs and the lows without losing our centre.

Listen to the full conversation here: youtu.be/l2tIw444LcE