EP11: Shadow Work & Emotional Sobriety | Finding the Missing Link to Deeper Recovery with Jeff Browning
Do you feel rigid and stuck, even after years of sobriety? Many reach this plateau, but the key to moving forward isn't just abstinence—it's emotional sobriety and psychic integration. Jungian Analyst in training, Jeff Browning, offers a revolutionary perspective: the parts of ourselves we push into the Shadow (like anger or old complexes) don't disappear; they emerge sideways, keeping us stuck in cycles we thought we escaped.
Jeff shares his personal path, guided by symbolic dreams, showing how connecting with your inner world is the true path to emotional freedom. We discuss the necessity of Shadow Work—entering a conscious relationship with the darker self—and the powerful Jungian concept of Anima and Animus for balancing inner energies. It’s time to learn how to nurture the inner child, embrace the wholeness of your personality—light and shadow—to move beyond the limiting boxes society created for you.
This episode is a permission slip to move past the painful idea that you must be "perfect." It’s about finding that deep core of self-love and reclaiming the freedom to decide who you are now, allowing your authentic self to finally emerge. If you're looking to bring the magic back into your life and deepen your healing, this conversation is essential listening. Finally, you can break those old psychological chains and realize, as Jung put it: "I am who I decide to be."
Tune in to find the magic and start rewriting the end of your story.
Connect with Jeff:
Beginner’s Mind Counseling
00:00 Jeff’s Background and History in Recovery
04:25 The Role of Dreams in Jungian Psychology
09:54 The Shadow and Its Impact on Recovery
12:45 Integrating Anger and Emotions
15:44 Exploring Anima and Animus: the Hidden Masculine and Feminine
18:47 The Impact of Societal Expectations
21:31 Healthy vs. Toxic Masculinity & Navigating Change in Relationships
30:21 Self-Discovery and Personal Growth
38:56 Emotional Sobriety and Authenticity
49:08 Spirituality and Magic: Connection to Self
