Mindful Mystics Podcast: Shadow Work: Tarot, Triggers, and Transformation with Jason Masuoka

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Episode Date: 4.30.2025

Hosts: Karen Frazier, Chuckie G, and Cheryl Knight-Wilson

Guest: Jason Masuoka

Show Summary:

In this episode of “Mindful Mystics,” we talk with tarot reader and teacher Jason Masuoka to explore how shadow work can uncover hidden beliefs, transform triggers, and support personal growth. Jason, Karen, Cheryl, and Chuck share real-life examples and practical tools — including tarot spreads, journaling, and Byron Katie’s “The Work” — for recognizing and integrating the parts of ourselves we often hide. A candid, insightful conversation on reclaiming your authenticity and stepping into wholeness.

Check out Jason Masuoka online at:

https://www.tarotbyjason.com/

https://www.facebook.com/IntuitiveTarotByJason/

https://www.instagram.com/TarotByJason/

Resource:

Byron Katie’s “The Work”: thework.com

Also check out:

Paranormal Underground magazine: https://paranormalunderground.net/

Author and psychic medium Karen Frazier: https://www.authorkarenfrazier.com/#/

Paranormal Investigator and psychic medium Chuckie G: https://chuckieg.net/

Show Highlights:

[01:14] Introducing Jason Masuoka Karen welcomes her longtime friend Jason Masuoka to the show, highlighting his background as a professional tarot reader and shadow work instructor.

[04:22] What Is Shadow Work, Really? Jason breaks down the origins of shadow work through the lens of Carl Jung. He explains how unacknowledged aspects of the self can limit personal growth — and why integrating those parts leads to greater authenticity.

[07:30] Why Can’t I Just Hide My Shadows? Cheryl challenges the idea of needing to confront painful parts of the self. Jason explains that buried traits can lead to emotional triggers, repeating patterns, and self-sabotage — even if you’re not consciously aware of them.

[11:46] When Shadows Avalanche Cheryl describes how her shadow sometimes feels overwhelming, like an avalanche. Jason likens it to a mental script on loop and stresses the importance of regular “maintenance” to keep the shadow from taking over.

[16:41] How to Spot a Shadow in Action The team discusses projections, transferences, and triggers as telltale signs of the shadow at work. Jason shares personal stories, including his childhood memory linked to the smell of chlorine, to illustrate how emotional reactions are often rooted in early experiences.

[25:49] Cheryl’s Struggle With Control Cheryl shares a vulnerable example about her shadow around control. Jason and Karen help her explore the gap between acknowledging a shadow and doing the actual work to shift it. Meditation and journaling emerge as powerful tools.

[29:19] The Psychology of Motivation Karen introduces a formula for motivation: value × expectancy – cost. She and Jason explain how this applies to shadow work — if you don't believe you can change or see the value in it, you likely won’t act.

[43:19] Chuckie G’s Story of Inherited Shame Chuck opens up about being called a failure by his father for years and how that shaped his self-perception. The group discusses how deeply held shadow beliefs can form through repeated messaging and remain even when logically untrue.

[45:45] Tarot as a Tool for Shadow Integration Jason shares three custom tarot spreads designed to uncover shadow aspects, including “The Shadow Aspect Spread,” “The Mask and Hidden Truth Spread,” and a mirror-themed layout. He explains how tarot imagery speaks directly to the subconscious.