Shadow Work Voice Notes

23. The levels within the psyche

I have never explained this topic in such a detailed, in-depth, and practical way before. I was inspired by the conclusion of my previous voice note (#22. What does training cats have to do with human interactions?) to dive into the deep whys of how we co-create relationships, situations, and interactions with others... and what came out was the most comprehensive explanation I've ever given. I was so pleased with how clearly I was able to articulate this topic... because it tends to be something that people ask A LOT... "How can WE create a relationship when there is this whole other person involved???" Well... THIS is how! This is an essential listen for anyone wanting to take their shadow work to another level and begin creating healthy, fulfilling, and satisfying relationships! This is something of a conceptual episode, but it is a very important concept to grasp. 🪐 Who am I? I am Natalie Ivette, Shadow Work Coach and founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Saturnish⁠⁠⁠⁠. I aim to help you, you beautifully and perfectly imperfect human, to see, express, and embrace all that you are- especially those parts you have previously rejected. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (don't be afraid to send a friend request!) or Join me ⁠⁠⁠⁠in my group, Surrendring to Gravity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and get to know me more personally.

22. What does training cats have to do with human interactions?!

Yep. I'm talking about cats again 🤭😸 They say you can't train a cat, but the truth is... you so can. It's just not the same as with dogs. What does that have anything at all to do with humans and shadow work?! Well, the thing is, we can learn a lot about interacting with each other from cats. Respect. Giving space. Saying no. Learning how to pay attention and focus on the positive in order to create a win-win situation... I've said it before (in episodes 16. Freedom & self-regulation, and 4. Lessons from a cat): I have learned a lot about how to interact with humans in healthier ways through my cats. In this voice note, I started out with the impulse to talk about my thoughts on training cats, but the conversation deepens in such a way that it eventually leads me to talking about the levels of consciousness and how we interact with each other. And teaser alert... it inspired me to immediately record the next entry (coming next week), which is a dive deep into an explanation of the level of consciousness within us and how they affect our relationships and interactions. It's probably going to be one of the best episodes that I've recorded, and this one is the sort of the prologue to it. You don't want to miss either of these voice notes! So, let's talk about my sweet kitties and how observing them is always teaching me so much about myself!! 🪐 Who am I? I am Natalie Ivette, Shadow Work Coach and founder of ⁠⁠⁠Saturnish⁠⁠⁠. I aim to help you, you beautifully and perfectly imperfect human, to see, express, and embrace all that you are- especially those parts you have previously rejected. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (don't be afraid to send a friend request!) or Join me ⁠⁠⁠in my group, Surrendring to Gravity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and get to know me more personally.

21. Sensations, Pluto, Musings, Lesson (Another practical look into my shadow work process)

I talk about listening to your body all the time, but in this entry, I am giving you a look at how I do this for myself in real-time. I was feeling off when I recorded this voice note and decided to make a record of me talking it out. In this voice note, I exemplify the process of allowing your feelings and sensations to speak to you/how to interpret what you are feeling... and how to use the mind to actually help you rather than hinder you. I also discuss a little astrology here, as I have been experiencing my Pluto square this year- and let me tell you... it has been quite challenging! (Just FYI, I actually recorded this note back in July, so when I'm talking Pluto and where it is in its retrograde, it is relevant to mid-July.) I talk a bit about how I have been feeling this transit affects me as well and how it relates to my sensations. This is quite an interesting one, even if (I will admit) it may get a little ramble-y in the middle. It's part of my storytelling process!! :) 🪐 Who am I? I am Natalie Ivette, Shadow Work Coach and founder of ⁠⁠Saturnish⁠⁠. I aim to help you, you beautifully and perfectly imperfect human, to see, express, and embrace all that you are- especially those parts you have previously rejected. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (don't be afraid to send a friend request!) or Join me ⁠⁠in my group, Surrendring to Gravity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and get to know me more personally.

20. The mind is not the enemy

It seems to me that everywhere I see people talking about spiritual and/or esoteric topics, there is this way of looking at and speaking about the mind as if it is this enemy that is out to get us and must be overcome... but I see it very differently. Yes, it's true that we have been using our mind in ways that are not correct- making it the ultimate decision maker, using it to override our emotions and dissociate from our bodies, making ourselves a slave to its logic, etc. BUT that is not because our minds are these evil tricksters that are trying to keep us down and enslaved. No, no!! It is us who have put our minds to work for us in incorrect ways and then wonder why we are having so many difficulties when it wreaks havoc in our lives. In this voice note, I discuss my thoughts on how and why we have been doing this to ourselves and our minds, and how I believe the mind is actually meant to be used in the whole scheme of things. 🪐 Who am I? I am Natalie Ivette, Shadow Work Coach and founder of ⁠Saturnish⁠. I aim to help you, you beautifully and perfectly imperfect human, to see, express, and embrace all that you are- especially those parts you have previously rejected. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ (don't be afraid to send a friend request!) or Join me ⁠in my group, Surrendring to Gravity⁠⁠⁠⁠, and get to know me more personally.

19. Thinking about feelings vs FEELING your feelings

Ok. This is one of the most important conversations that we have and it is the foundation of the deeply transformative kind of shadow work that I do and guide others through. Feeling your feelings. I know it can seem a little like, well, duh, right?! 😅You just... feel them!! But what does that actually mean? And here's the real interesting thing: In my work with and interactions with so many people, I came to discover that most people don't actually know how to even begin to feel and hold space for their feelings. They THINK that they are doing it... but what they are actually doing is just thinking about them. When I point that out, the response I get is... ok, but what else am I supposed to do?? In this entry, I discuss this oh-so-important difference and end up diving into the nuances and hows. You definitely don't want to miss this voice note!! And if you would like my help and guidance in your own shadow work journey, let's hop on a call and see how I can help you! - because let's be honest, this sort of work can be confusing when we have never held space for our feelings before!! 🪐 Who am I? I am Natalie Ivette, Shadow Work Coach and founder of Saturnish. I aim to help you, you beautifully and perfectly imperfect human, to see, express, and embrace all that you are- especially those parts you have previously rejected. ⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on Facebook⁠⁠⁠ (don't be afraid to send a friend request!) or Join me in my group, Surrendring to Gravity⁠⁠⁠, and get to know me more personally.