Ep 112: The Shadow Alchemy Immersion: Why This Rite of Passage Will Transform Your Coaching Forever

In this revealing episode of Shadow Work, WTF?, Caitlin and Lurinda pull back the curtain on the powerful three-day immersion that stands at the heart of Shadow Alchemy Certification. They explore why this deeply transformative experience isn't just another coaching workshop, but a genuine rite of passage for anyone serious about facilitating shadow work. If you've ever wondered what actually happens during these infamous immersions or why Caitlin considers them non-negotiable for shadow work practitioners, this conversation offers the unfiltered truth about facing your edges, being witnessed in your humanity, and emerging with unshakeable self-trust.

This episode is for you if:

• You're curious about what really happens in a Shadow Alchemy immersion
• You want to understand why simply learning shadow work techniques isn't enough
• You struggle with feeling like an imposter when coaching clients through their shadows
• You're tired of over-preparing and intellectualising instead of truly embodying your work

What we'll cover:

• Why the immersion functions as a modern rite of passage for coaches
• How being witnessed in your most vulnerable state creates a foundation for authentic coaching
• The relationship between shame integration and magnetic presence as a coach
• What to genuinely expect during the immersion (including what happens afterward)

Key Points and Timestamps:

00:00:00 - The Immersion Philosophy

Caitlin explains why the certification includes a three-day immersion and how it differs from other coaching programs that focus only on skill acquisition without embodiment.

08:30:00 - Meeting Your Edges

Why the immersion intentionally creates a container where coaches must face what they've been avoiding, and how this translates to deeper client work.

24:00:00 - The Shame Integration Process

Caitlin reveals how releasing inherited shame creates true aliveness and magnetism in your coaching practice.

40:00:00 - What Actually Happens After

The reality of integration after an immersion experience, including potential physical responses, emotional shifts, and how the team supports graduates.

52:00:00 - The Choice That Changes Everything

Lurinda shares her personal immersion experience and how the pivotal moment of choice creates lasting transformation in coaches' lives and businesses.

Resources Mentioned:

Shadow Alchemy Certification: shadowalchemycoaching.com

Follow Lurinda: @perspectivebylurinda

Shadow Alchemy Coaching Academy: @shadowalchemycoachingacademy

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P.S. If you're ready to meet yourself at a deeper level and transform your coaching practice from the inside out, applications for the next Shadow Alchemy immersion in July are now open. This isn't for everyone—and that's the point. Visit shadowalchemycoaching.com to learn more about this rite of passage.