The Shadow Business Podcast

Are you more afraid of being disappointed; or of never really living?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1931848/fan_mail/new] Most people play it safe to avoid disappointment.  But what if the real risk is reaching the end of your life having never truly followed your soul's mission? In this episode I'm getting personal; sharing what it felt like to turn 30 and genuinely think "I could die now, I've lived fully" and why that feeling is the benchmark I measure everything against. We get into:  — What actually happens after you do the shadow work (hint: it can feel surprisingly empty at first)  — Why your triggers, your rejections, and even your trauma are whispers pointing you somewhere  — How your shadows are the very thing revealing your soul's mission  — Why copying someone else's life, no matter how much you admire them, will always leave you misaligned If you've been going through the motions, waiting for the right moment, or chasing a version of success that was never really yours; this one is for you. 🎁 Free Hypnosis — Unblock Your Yes: In February 2026, I was invited to speak at the 500-person Yes Life Summit. I'm giving you free access to the Yes to Life hypnosis I shared there; so you can discover what's currently blocking you from saying yes to yourself. 👉 bureausbb.com/hypnosis [https://bureausbb.com/hypnosis] 💼 Ready to Work Together? If you know your true power lies in your shadows and you're ready to go deeper, fill in my application form. It helps me understand what level of support fits you best right now. 👉 bureausbb.com/application [http://bureausbb.com/application] 📲 Follow Sarah: * Instagram: instagram.com/sarahberckenkamp [https://www.instagram.com/sarahberckenkamp/] * Threads: threads.com/@sarahberckenkamp [https://www.threads.com/@sarahberckenkamp] * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarahberckenkamp [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahberckenkamp]

Why your business isn't growing and it has nothing to do with your content strategy.

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1931848/fan_mail/new] Most female business owners are busy.  Posting, pitching, investing in branding, raising prices.  But if your business feels misaligned, no amount of output is going to fix it. In this episode I'm introducing one of my core frameworks: Business Within Divine Proportion; the idea that every part of your business needs to be aligned and growing in the right increments, or you're quietly leaking energy, money, and clients. We get into: — Why raising your prices before raising your identity never works — The real reason most businesses fail (and it's not what you think) — How to audit your business for the gaps you're too close to see — Why mentorship is for the people who want it, not just those who need it  — What it actually means to show all of yourself in your business Plus I get honest about my own shadow; the website I still haven't fixed and why even the person who invented the framework still has to do the work. This one is your homework episode.  Listen, then look at your business. Apply for the Divine Proportion Mastermind here: bureausbb.com/application [http://bureausbb.com/application] Or send me a message on Instagram or LinkedIn to see if this space is for you. Also, if you've enjoyed this episode, you will certainly love my Summer Secret Offer: https://bureausbb.plugandpay.nl/checkout/summer-secret [https://bureausbb.plugandpay.nl/checkout/summer-secret]   🎁 Free Hypnosis — Unblock Your Yes: In February 2026, I was invited to speak at the 500-person Yes Life Summit. I'm giving you free access to the Yes to Life hypnosis I shared there; so you can discover what's currently blocking you from saying yes to yourself. 👉 bureausbb.com/hypnosis [https://bureausbb.com/hypnosis] 💼 Ready to Work Together? If you know your true power lies in your shadows and you're ready to go deeper, fill in my application form. It helps me understand what level of support fits you best right now. 👉 bureausbb.com/application [http://bureausbb.com/application] 📲 Follow Sarah: * Instagram: instagram.com/sarahberckenkamp [https://www.instagram.com/sarahberckenkamp/] * Threads: threads.com/@sarahberckenkamp [https://www.threads.com/@sarahberckenkamp] * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarahberckenkamp [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahberckenkamp]

What does it actually mean to live at a higher standard, and can three days really change that?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1931848/fan_mail/new] In this episode, I sit down with Olivia Brennan to talk about identity, presence, and why the most powerful transformations don't happen in big conference rooms or online courses; they happen in intimate, carefully held spaces. We're talking about The Duchess Secret Society: a three-day private experience in Bath, England, designed for women who already know they're meant for more; but haven't fully moved like it yet. We discuss:  — Why exclusivity isn't performative (and what real proximity to the right women does to your self-concept)  — The link between how you carry yourself and what you attract in life and business  — What "embodied wealth" actually looks like beyond the aesthetics  — Why we kept it to five women only Whether you're curious about the experience or just deeply interested in identity, self-perception, and feminine power; this conversation will stay with you. 🎁 Free Hypnosis — Unblock Your Yes: In February 2026, I was invited to speak at the 500-person Yes Life Summit. I'm giving you free access to the Yes to Life hypnosis I shared there; so you can discover what's currently blocking you from saying yes to yourself. 👉 bureausbb.com/hypnosis [https://bureausbb.com/hypnosis] 💼 Ready to Work Together? If you know your true power lies in your shadows and you're ready to go deeper, fill in my application form. It helps me understand what level of support fits you best right now. 👉 bureausbb.com/application [http://bureausbb.com/application] 📲 Follow Sarah: * Instagram: instagram.com/sarahberckenkamp [https://www.instagram.com/sarahberckenkamp/] * Threads: threads.com/@sarahberckenkamp [https://www.threads.com/@sarahberckenkamp] * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarahberckenkamp [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahberckenkamp]

Oliver Mann - Journalling through your shadows

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1931848/fan_mail/new] Oliver is a journaling teacher, mentor, and co-founder of the Barcelona Journaling Festival and the creator of the Shadow Journaling methodology, a practice built around self-acceptance, empathy, and building self-esteem from the inside out. In this episode, Oliver opens up about the fear and sleepless nights that came with stepping onto the festival stage himself and why he did it anyway. He shares the concept of "Oliver 3.0," an alter ego that represents embracing who you are right now, paradoxes and all. We explore why we waste so much energy hiding our shadow side and what becomes possible when we stop. https://journalingfestival.org/festivals/barcelona-journaling-festival/  [https://journalingfestival.org/festivals/barcelona-journaling-festival/] 🎁 Free Hypnosis — Unblock Your Yes: In February 2026, I was invited to speak at the 500-person Yes Life Summit. I'm giving you free access to the Yes to Life hypnosis I shared there; so you can discover what's currently blocking you from saying yes to yourself. 👉 bureausbb.com/hypnosis [https://bureausbb.com/hypnosis] 💼 Ready to Work Together? If you know your true power lies in your shadows and you're ready to go deeper, fill in my application form. It helps me understand what level of support fits you best right now. 👉 bureausbb.com/application [http://bureausbb.com/application] 📲 Follow Sarah: * Instagram: instagram.com/sarahberckenkamp [https://www.instagram.com/sarahberckenkamp/] * Threads: threads.com/@sarahberckenkamp [https://www.threads.com/@sarahberckenkamp] * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarahberckenkamp [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahberckenkamp]

Create Content For Buyers Instead Of Followers

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1931848/fan_mail/new] My business has grown to a full-blown media company busting out at least 5 different pieces of content a day. And I don't have a team. How is this possible?  I have a strategy. And I teach that strategy inside Viral Virgin, my new content program to help you attract buyers. https://bureausbb.com/viral-virgin [https://bureausbb.com/viral-virgin]  🎁 Free Hypnosis — Unblock Your Yes: In February 2026, I was invited to speak at the 500-person Yes Life Summit. I'm giving you free access to the Yes to Life hypnosis I shared there; so you can discover what's currently blocking you from saying yes to yourself. 👉 bureausbb.com/hypnosis [https://bureausbb.com/hypnosis] 💼 Ready to Work Together? If you know your true power lies in your shadows and you're ready to go deeper, fill in my application form. It helps me understand what level of support fits you best right now. 👉 bureausbb.com/application [http://bureausbb.com/application] 📲 Follow Sarah: * Instagram: instagram.com/sarahberckenkamp [https://www.instagram.com/sarahberckenkamp/] * Threads: threads.com/@sarahberckenkamp [https://www.threads.com/@sarahberckenkamp] * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarahberckenkamp [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahberckenkamp]