Kayla Shaheen: The Shadow Work Journal

This AI Deep Dive conversation is on Kayla Shaheen, the 25-year-old author of the self-published, million-selling Amazon bestseller The Shadow Work Journal. Shaheen explained that journaling through a difficult period led her to the concept of shadow work, which involves exploring the unknown aspects of one's mind by asking deep questions. The journal provides prompts and exercises, like fill-in-the-blank activities, to uncover unconscious beliefs and address various themes such as fear and inner child work, even incorporating interactive elements like QR codes for meditations and an app. A medical professional on the show highlighted the accessibility, affordability, and confidential nature of journaling, emphasizing its value in processing emotions and tracking personal growth, noting that therapists also utilize it with clients.