“The parts of ourselves we hide often hold the greatest opportunity for healing, self-acceptance, and transformation.”
What if the thoughts, emotions, and experiences you've pushed aside are quietly shaping your energy, relationships, and overall well-being?
In this illuminating conversation, JJ DiGeronimo sits down with licensed professional counselor, Reiki Master, certified medium, and yoga instructor Cassandra Shofar to explore the often misunderstood practice of shadow work. Together, they discuss how acknowledging the hidden parts of ourselves can create greater emotional freedom, deeper self-love, and a healthier mind-body connection.
Drawing from both clinical psychology and spiritual practices, Cassandra explains why avoiding difficult emotions may actually give them more influence over our lives, and how gently bringing awareness to them can become a powerful path toward healing and wholeness.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- What shadow work really is and why it isn't something to fear
- How Carl Jung's teachings continue to influence modern healing practices
- The connection between thoughts, emotions, your nervous system, and your energy field
- Why suppressed emotions may contribute to energetic and physical imbalance
- Practical ways to begin exploring your own shadow with compassion
- How meditation, EMDR, Reiki, yoga, and somatic practices can support healing
- Why true self-love includes embracing every part of yourself, not just the parts that feel comfortable
- How life's greatest challenges can become catalysts for profound transformation
Whether you're new to inner work or already exploring your spiritual path, this conversation offers practical wisdom and heartfelt encouragement to help you embrace more of who you truly are.
Connect with Cassandra
Website: https://lunasiderayoga.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lunasiderayoga
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lunasidera/
Substack: https://substack.com/@cassandrashofar
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578555395
About Cassandra Shofar
Cassandra Shofar is a licensed professional counselor, EMDR-certified therapist, Reiki Master, certified medium, yoga instructor, and longtime journalist who beautifully bridges evidence-based mental health practices with holistic healing.
She earned her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Cleveland State University and practices at Ubuntu Wellness in Chardon, Ohio, where she works primarily with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction.
Cassandra has completed advanced yoga teacher training with specialties in therapeutic yoga, Reiki restructuring, chakra yoga, and Yoga Nidra. She is also a certified medium through the Trilogy Institute in Lily Dale, New York, a certified holistic psychotherapy coach, and completed the James Van Praagh School of Mystical Arts Spiritual Healer Certification.
For more than 20 years, Cassandra has also served as a professional journalist and currently edits four newspapers in Geauga County, Ohio.
Connect with Cassandra
Website: https://lunasiderayoga.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lunasiderayoga
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lunasidera/
Substack: https://substack.com/@cassandrashofar
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578555395
JJ DiGeronimo is an award-winning author, speaker, and podcast host dedicated to helping women trust their inner wisdom, illuminate their gifts, and align with meaningful work. As the host of the Together We Seek Podcast, JJ creates sacred spaces to explore light, energy practices, and ancient wisdom with healers, mystics, and spiritual teachers. Through authentic conversations, she encourages listeners to embrace their unique gifts, deepen their self-trust, and remember the wisdom they already carry.
JJ is the author of four books, including her latest release, Illuminate Your Path: 6 Phases of Spiritual Awakening. Find Your Phase at: https://quiz.jjdigeronimo.com/
Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/JJ-DiGeronimo/author/B01INZ5GA2
Website: https://jjdigeronimo.com
Together We Seek Community: https://www.togetherweseek.online/
