The Playground

Have you ever felt disconnected from your own needs, emotions, or desires? In this episode, we’re diving into the subtle yet powerful ways we self-abandon—ignoring our boundaries, silencing our inner voice, and prioritizing others at the expense of ourselves. We’ll explore how self-abandonment shows up in everyday life, the underlying wounds that drive it, and practical steps to reconnect with your authentic self.

In this shadow work series, we’re diving deep into the parts of ourselves we often avoid—the hidden fears, patterns, and wounds shaping our lives from the shadows. Together, we’ll explore the four core wounds—trust, guilt, abandonment, and neglect—and uncover how they affect our relationships, self-worth, and inner peace. This isn’t about fixing or erasing these parts; it’s about understanding, embracing, and integrating them to step into your wholeness. So, grab a journal, an open mind, and maybe a cup of tea—because we’re about to get real, raw, and radically self-aware. Let’s play in the shadows.

Join Shadow Work: https://alwaysplay.org/shadow-work

This episode explores the idea that our relationships often serve as mirrors, reflecting the unhealed parts of ourselves. By engaging in shadow work, we can uncover how our emotional triggers and recurring relational patterns are linked to the wounds we carry (trust, guilt, abandonment, neglect).

In this work shadow series, we’re diving deep into the parts of ourselves we often avoid—the hidden fears, patterns, and wounds shaping our lives from the shadows. Together, we’ll explore the four core wounds—trust, guilt, abandonment, and neglect—and uncover how they affect our relationships, self-worth, and inner peace. This isn’t about fixing or erasing these parts; it’s about understanding, embracing, and integrating them to step into your wholeness. So, grab a journal, an open mind, and maybe a cup of tea—because we’re about to get real, raw, and radically self-aware. Let’s play in the shadows.

Join Shadow Work: https://alwaysplay.org/shadow-work

A myth that many people have is that when you're manifesting or doing self-mastery activities, that someone the version of you that you imagine in the future is...perfect. And that's just a fat lie. There's a misconception of what it means to become your higher-self, or this version of you in the future that has what you currently desire. That's because you'll continue to be a human 3 weeks and 5 years from now, and the virtue of being a person is that you will always have flaws. In this episode I break down how this myth might keep you in a loop of self-disappointment because here you are, imperfect, again.

BREATHWORK

⭐ Study breathwork with me: https://www.flowbreathworktraining.com

⭐ Come to The Breathwork Club: https://alwaysplay.org/the-breathwork-club

PERFECTIONISM RESOURCES:

⭐ Perfectionism Quiz: https://www.alwaysplay.org/perfection

⭐ Perfectionism Discord: https://discord.gg/PusjYevDek

⭐ Perfectionism Mentorship: https://tinyurl.com/imperfectyou

⭐ Perfectionism Bootcamp: https://theintegrativehealingacademy.teachable.com/p/perfectionism-bootcamp

NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION

⭐ Nervous System Regulation 101 https://theintegrativehealingacademy.teachable.com/p/nervous-system-regulation-101

SELF-LOVE

⭐ Self-love mentorship waitlist: https://flowbreathwork.myflodesk.com/loved

HEALING ARTS

⭐ Discover your healer archetype: https://www.alwaysplay.org/healerarchetype

⭐ Free community for healing arts practitioners: https://tinyurl.com/playground222

⭐ Healing Arts Courses: https://alwaysplay.org/courses

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📖 My breathwork Book: https://flowbreathworktraining.com/orderbreathe

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💃🏽 About Shanila: I'm your mentor in the healing arts, founder of AlwaysPlay Studios and Flow Breathwork Facilitator Training, supporting you in becoming an empowered and embodied practitioner in the healing arts.

Chaos Magic✨ reigns supreme this Taurus Full Moon (Nov 15). As the moon shines in earthy, steadfast Taurus, you may feel a powerful yet chaotic surge guiding you to make decisions that truly align with who you’ve become. It’s as though every piece of the puzzle you’ve been tirelessly working on is clicking into place, unlocking a new clarity that’s both exhilarating and a little bit wild. It is OK if you are nervous about your decisions. This energy can feel intense, urging you to release your grip on fantasies, especially the potential that you expect from other people, and instead fall in love with the present, grounded version of yourself. Celebrate all that you have healed and those who can receive this version of you. 💕 All the inner work, the reflection, and growth you’ve undertaken over the past years have been leading to this moment. Those moments of struggle, the painful introspection, and the challenges you’ve faced—each has given you a new layer of resilience and self-awareness. You are no longer making choices based on old wounds or unfulfilled dreams; now, you’re poised to choose what feels right in the here and now. 🙏🏽 ✨This Full Moon invites you to trust in your journey and embrace the lessons you’ve gathered along the way. Let go of the pull towards what “could be” and instead cherish what is. When you honor the version of you that stands before you, shaped by all your experiences, you’re not just making decisions—you’re manifesting a reality that’s deeply in tune with your essence. Don’t fear the chaos; let it be the force that drives you toward the life you dream to live. Let me know what resonates for you ✨

Ever feel like you’re playing a role in someone else’s script? In this episode, we’re tearing down the mental house of mirrors that is your self-concept. From the labels slapped on you as a kid to the identities you’ve clung to for comfort, we’ll uncover what’s real, what’s borrowed, and what’s gotta go. Get ready to shake off the stories, reclaim your truth, and figure out who you are.

In this shadow work series, we’re diving deep into the parts of ourselves we often avoid—the hidden fears, patterns, and wounds shaping our lives from the shadows. Together, we’ll explore the four core wounds—trust, guilt, abandonment, and neglect—and uncover how they affect our relationships, self-worth, and inner peace. This isn’t about fixing or erasing these parts; it’s about understanding, embracing, and integrating them to step into your wholeness. So, grab a journal, an open mind, and maybe a cup of tea—because we’re about to get real, raw, and radically self-aware. Let’s play in the shadows.

Join Shadow Work: https://alwaysplay.org/shadow-work