From Shadow Work to Light Work: How to Actually Heal | Keila Shaheen - EP 754

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

John R. Miles

Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Alternative Health

4.7 • 779 Ratings

🗓️ 14 April 2026

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

Shadow work helps you uncover the hidden parts of yourself, but what happens after that?In this episode of Passion Struck, I sit down with Keila Shaheen, the million-copy bestselling author of The Shadow Work Journal, to explore the step most people miss: integration.While shadow work helps us confront the “invisible bag” of childhood wounds and hidden traits we carry, it is only part of the equation. Keila explains why true healing requires shifting from reflection to action—what she calls light work. We explore her newest book, The Light Work Journal, and how it helps people move out of the “gray area” of exhaustion into intentional awareness and energized living.Passion Struck is the #1 alternative health and personal growth podcast dedicated to human flourishing and the science of mattering.Check the full show notes here: https://passionstruck.com/light-work-journal-keila-shaheen-passion-struck/Explore companion insights for this episode at: https://www.theignitedlife.netResources & LinksExplore companion insights: https://www.theignitedlife.netThank You to Our SponsorsLimited Time Offer – Check out Function Health— 160+ lab tests a year for $365. Join at https://www.functionhealth.com/tcm/passion or use gift code PASSION25 for a $25 credit toward your membership.Connect with John

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Children’s Book — You Matter, Luma: https://youmatterluma.com/
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We also dive into:

Why so many people feel a sense of quiet disorientation—and how to move from reactive, autopilot living into clarity
The difference between System 1 vs. System 2 thinking and how it impacts your daily life
Why exhaustion—not anxiety or depression—is the dominant emotional state today
The role of a healthy ego as a stabilizing force rather than something to eliminate
How noticing “glimmers” can rewire your mindset and shift your emotional baseline
Practical ways to protect your energy and show up as your most authentic self

This episode is a roadmap for anyone who has done the inner work but still feels stuck.Support the MovementEvery human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it. https://StartMattering.comDisclaimerThe Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not substitute professional medical or psychological advice.

Connect with John

Pre-Order The Mattering Effect: https://matteringeffect.com/
Book John to Speak: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking/
Keynotes, books, podcast, and resources: https://linktr.ee/John_R_Miles
Children’s Book — You Matter, Luma: https://youmatterluma.com/
Substack: https://www.theignitedlife.net/

Support the Movement: https://startmattering.com/. Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it.

Disclaimer

The Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice.

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0:00.0	Coming up next on Passion Struck.
0:02.1	Becoming aware of the inner voices within you and what they're doing,
0:08.0	what function they have in yourself.
0:10.7	And then striving for wholeness, which is found in the present moment.
0:15.1	If you're aware of all your senses here and now,
0:19.6	then you can show up more presently and consciously versus if
0:23.9	you're not feeling your senses and your mind is somewhere else and you're striving for
0:28.0	perfection and that really takes you outside and into a liminal place that doesn't exist
0:34.6	but we're creating on our minds.
0:42.9	Welcome to Passionstruck. I'm your host, John Miles. This is the show where we explore the art of human flourishing and what it truly means to live like it matters. Each week, I sit
0:48.8	down with change makers, creators, scientists, and everyday heroes to decode the human experience and uncover the tools
0:55.8	that help us lead with meaning, heal what hurts, and pursue the fullest expression of who we're
1:01.3	capable of becoming. Whether you're designing your future, developing as a leader, or seeking
1:06.1	deeper alignment in your life, this show is your invitation to grow with purpose and act with intention.
1:12.4	Because the secret to a life of deep purpose, connection, and impact is choosing to live like you
1:18.1	matter.
1:25.3	Hey friends, and welcome back to episode 754 of Passionstruck. Over the past few weeks, we've been
1:32.3	building something intentionally together in this April series Purpose by Design. We began with
1:38.2	Arthur Brooks exploring the growing crisis of meaning. Then with Corinne Lowe, we looked at how the systems around us
1:45.0	quietly shape our lives. Last week, with Claude Steele, we examined how identity and perception
1:50.5	influence how we show up. And in our last episode with Angela Myers, we went even deeper
1:56.3	to the fundamental human need to feel like we matter. But today, we turn inward.
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