Walking the Underworld: Shadow Work, Soul Healing, and the Gifts of Darkness

Season 7 is inspired by the powerful quote by Krishnamurti: "It is no measure of health to be well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society," we're diving into the deep work of healing—not just as self-care, but as a path to purpose, dharma, and collective transformation.

Episode Summary:

In this episode, Adina and Joshua descend into the rich, mysterious terrain of shadow work, exploring the underworld of the psyche where our deepest wounds and greatest gifts reside. Together, they unravel the essence of shadow work, tracing its roots to Carl Jung and beyond, and discuss how it serves as a portal to self-awareness, healing, and transformation. Through personal stories and reflections, they illuminate the ways in which pain, shame, and discomfort are not obstacles but sacred invitations to uncover the hidden treasures of the soul.

What You'll Learn:

• Tools for Shadow Work
• The Spiral of Healing
• How shadow work transforms suffering into wisdom

Topics Discussed:

• The Nature of Shadow Work
• The Role of Shame and Fear
• How the collective chaos of our times mirrors personal wounds and traumas.
• Why sitting with discomfort is a sacred rebellion

Adina and Joshua remind us that shadow work is not just about confronting darkness but about discovering the gifts hidden within it. They explore how the process of walking the underworld—whether through personal suffering, ancestral healing, or collective chaos—can lead to profound transformation. Whether you are new to shadow work or a seasoned seeker, this episode offers a mythopoetic lens on the beauty and necessity of embracing the full spectrum of the human experience.

Joshua Zamrin is a nomadic soul guide, somatic life coach, and sacred purpose mentor, deeply immersed in the realms of embodiment, shamanic wisdom, and mythopoetic exploration. With a background in nervous system regulation, mindfulness, and compassionate communication, he weaves together ancient and modern practices to help others reconnect with their deepest truth. His work is rooted in rites of passage, initiation, and the sacred journey of becoming, drawing inspiration from indigenous traditions, soul-centered psychology, and the raw wisdom of nature.

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Adina Arden Cooper is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who prefers to refer to herself as a Shadow Guide and Soul Healing Specialist. She helps highly sensitive creative visionaries heal trauma so they can not only survive this human experience but thrive in the expression of their greatest gifts. Adina has over 20 years of experience in education and mental health. She's also an artist, a seeker, a mother, and very curious person.

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Joshua Zamrin is a nomadic soul guide, somatic life coach, and sacred purpose mentor, deeply immersed in the realms of embodiment, shamanic wisdom, and mythopoetic exploration. With a background in nervous system regulation, mindfulness, and compassionate communication, he weaves together ancient and modern practices to help others reconnect with their deepest truth. His work is rooted in rites of passage, initiation, and the sacred journey of becoming, drawing inspiration from indigenous traditions, soul-centered psychology, and the raw wisdom of nature.