Personality Shadow Work & Politics | Podcast 548

On this episode of the Personality Hacker podcast, Joel and Antonia connect Carl Jung's concept of Persona & Shadow Work to the political sphere.

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"Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves." ~ Carl Jung

In this week's podcast episode, we dive into the intriguing intersection of shadow work and the political landscape, exploring how our unprocessed shadow material manifests in the social and political arenas.

While we don't discuss politics directly, we take a meta approach to uncover the underlying reasons behind our projections.

Drawing on Jung's insights about the persona & shadow, we explore how our unacknowledged & unprocessed shadow aspects often get projected into the world around us, shaping our social and political views and behaviors.

Related Podcast: Personality Type & Our Persona Masks

Jung emphasized that our persona is the mask we present to the world, while our shadow contains the parts of ourselves we reject or deny.

When these shadow elements remain unprocessed, they tend to surface in our interactions, including our political and social engagements.

In this episode, we connect shadow, persona, and politics, providing a framework for understanding how shadow work can transform our approach to politics and society.

As you listen, consider how your own shadow material might be influencing your views and actions:

• What unprocessed aspects of yourself might you be projecting onto others or the world?

 

• How can recognizing and integrating these shadow elements lead to a more balanced and authentic engagement with social and political issues?

 
We hope this episode offers you valuable insights into the deeper motivations behind our social and political behaviors.
After you listen, we'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences...