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Hades & the Misunderstood Shadow

5 min · 23. juni 2026
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In this episode, I’m exploring Hades as a metaphor for the shadow the parts of ourselves we bury, avoid, or label as “too much.” I talk about how the shadow isn’t the darkness we fear, but the truth we’ve pushed underground. This episode digs into suppressed emotions, unprocessed pain, and the versions of ourselves we’ve exiled because we didn’t feel safe enough to express them. It’s about learning to face what you’ve avoided, understanding the messages your shadow has been trying to send you, and realizing that the parts of you you fear the most are often the ones holding the key to your healing.

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