Keila Shaheen on How to Heal the Self Through Shadow Work | EP 634

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John R. Miles

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🗓️ 8 July 2025

⏱️ 50 minutes

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In this raw and powerful conversation, Keila Shaheen—author of the bestselling Shadow Work Journal—joins John R. Miles to explore what it really takes to heal. They unpack how shadow work reveals the hidden parts of ourselves that still seek protection, how journaling becomes a tool for self-trust, and why real transformation starts with emotional honesty. Whether you’re navigating burnout, identity shifts, or emotional triggers, this episode offers a roadmap to healing, integration, and inner peace.

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0:00.0	Coming up next on Passionstruck.
0:02.1	If we can allow ourselves to sit with the question marks and sit in the open-ended answers and come up with our truths and hear our narratives, there's so much healing that can happen throughout that process.
0:18.3	And it's simply by drawing your attention back to yourself, because a lot
0:22.8	of things are rooted in the self. And there's so much potential for change when we are able to channel
0:30.9	our willpower and go through that process one-on-one with the self.
0:37.1	Welcome to Passion Struck.
0:38.4	Hi, I'm your host, John R. Miles, and on the show, we decipher the secrets, tips, and
0:43.9	guidance of the world's most inspiring people and turned their wisdom into practical advice
0:49.3	for you and those around you.
0:51.4	Our mission is to help you unlock the power of intentionality so that you
0:56.4	can become the best version of yourself. If you're new to the show, I offer advice and answer
1:02.0	listener questions on Fridays. We have long-form interviews the rest of the week with guests ranging
1:07.7	from astronauts to authors, CEOs, creators, innovators, scientists, military
1:14.0	leaders, visionaries, and athletes. Now, let's go out there and become Passionstruck.
1:19.6	Welcome to Passionstruck episode 634. I'm your host John Miles and this is the podcast
1:26.1	where intention meets impact, where we
1:28.6	ignite change from the inside out so that you can live with greater purpose, deeper meaning,
1:34.5	and a life that's truly passion-struck. This month, we've launched a brand new series,
1:40.1	The Power to Change, a collection of conversations exploring what it really takes to evolve, not just in your
1:47.5	habits or routines, but in your identity, your beliefs, and the invisible narratives that shape
1:53.8	who you are becoming.
1:55.0	In episode 632, I sat down with Karen Salmanson, whose new book, You're to Die for Life, challenged us to live
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