How to Transform Your Parenting with Shadow Work w/ Caitlin Hosking

In this enlightening and comprehensive episode of Thriving Parenting, I sat down with Caitlin Hosking, a renowned shadow work coach and trainer. Caitlin shares her expertise on shadow work, a practice that involves diving deep into the hidden parts of ourselves formed by societal conditioning and personal experiences. We discussed how these hidden 'shadows' can impact our behavior, particularly in parenting, and how recognizing and addressing them can lead to profound personal transformation.

Caitlin explains the concept of conditioning by drawing parallels with dog training, illustrating how societal norms shape our perceptions of good and bad behavior from a young age. This conditioning can create internal fractures affecting self-esteem and self-worth, leading to behaviors like procrastination and people-pleasing. Moreover, Caitlin unpacked the concept of people-pleasing, explaining how it often stems from an inability to set boundaries and the fear of being judged or disliked. She provides a detailed explanation of how shadow work can help identify and address these deep-seated fears, allowing for healthier boundary-setting and emotional regulation.

This episode also covers the societal stigmatization of emotional expression, particularly anger, and how this repression can lead to explosive outbursts. Caitlin offers practical advice on healthy anger release techniques and emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence in parenting. Personal stories and reflections further illustrate the transformative power of shadow work, highlighting the importance of self-awareness, self-compassion, and personal responsibility.

Connect with Caitlin Hosking:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/complete_bycaitlin

Website: completebycaitlin.com

Self mastery accelerator: https://completebycaitlin.com/self-mastery-accelerator

Email: [email protected]

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