Embracing Your Shadow: How Shadow Work Transforms Life and Relationships with Thais Gibson, PhD (The Velvet)

In this episode, Kelly sits down with Thais Gibson, PhD, a renowned author and attachment style expert, to explore the depths of shadow work. Thais explains what the shadow self is, where it originates, and why confronting it can be a powerful tool for personal growth. They discuss how the shadow can often manifest as feeling like it’s always someone else’s fault, constant disappointment in relationships, or ongoing dissatisfaction in work and life. Thais shares how understanding and addressing your shadow can shift these patterns, improve self-esteem, and strengthen relationships. Learn practical steps to start working with your shadow and uncover the unexpected positives it can bring to your life. Check out The Thais Gibson Podcast HERE! HOST: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com GUEST: Thais Gibson // @thepersonaldevelopmentschool // thepersonaldevelopmentschool.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Velvet's Edge Podcast is an invitation to explore the beautiful, messy truth that real growth is an inside job. Hosted by Kelly Henderson—a celebrity stylist and men's groomer who has learned firsthand that "looking good" on the outside only gets you so far—this podcast is a space for the conversations you don't always hear out loud. Life has a way of knocking us flat, and Kelly believes there is purpose in that pain. She uses her own journey of plot twists to show that true beauty is found by going inward. On some days, you'll hear deep dives with therapists, healers, and other people who have turned their pain into something beautiful. On other days, Kelly and Chip Dorsch laugh their way through the weird, messy "WTF is this life?" moments, because growth is easier when you and your bestie can laugh through it together. This podcast is for you if you've ever felt empty despite doing everything you were "supposed to" do. It's for you if you're stuck in a toxic relationship cycle and don't know how to get out. It's for you if you're in the middle of a total life plot twist and have no idea where to start. You aren't broken beyond repair. You are simply a human on a soul's journey, and even though we each have our own path, it's a lot easier when we have a little help from our friends.