In this episode of Shadow Work, WTF?, I’m cutting through the noise and getting real about why so many of us feel blocked when it comes to showing up on social media. If you've ever stared blankly at your screen, overthinking every word, or felt like you're just imitating others instead of being yourself, this episode is for you. I'm sharing my own journey of losing my authentic voice online and how I got it back. It’s time to stop playing it safe and start expressing yourself in a way that feels good, real, and unapologetically you.

00:00:00 - Introduction: Why You Feel Blocked on Social MediaGetting honest about why social media feels so damn hard and the shadow work needed to unlock your creative flow.

00:03:18 - The Impact of Overthinking and ComparisonWhy overthinking is killing your creativity and how comparing yourself to others leads to inauthentic and ineffective content.

00:08:45 - My Rollercoaster Journey: From Stuck to Creative BreakthroughReflecting on my own ups and downs, including a dip in income and how I realized I wasn’t sharing the real, raw sides of my life and business.

00:12:30 - Perfectionism, Imposter Syndrome, and the Fear of JudgmentExploring the shadows that keep you stuck, like feeling you have to get it perfect, and how these patterns block your authentic self-expression.

00:19:15 - How to Find Your Voice and Love Your Content AgainStop trying to be someone you're not! Why aligning your content with what you love to create and consume is the secret sauce to engagement and fun.

00:25:42 - The “Shit Post Challenge”: Your Path to Consistency and ClarityIntroducing a game-changing challenge to help you post more freely and authentically without the pressure of perfection.

00:32:10 - Navigating the Shadows of Creativity and VisibilityUnderstanding the deeper shadows behind creativity blocks and how school, upbringing, and societal norms may have conditioned you to play small.

00:39:40 - Bringing Your Whole Self to Social MediaHow embracing all parts of you—funny, messy, vulnerable—can create more connection and magnetism in your business.

00:45:55 - The Real Magic of Showing Up Unfiltered and RealWhy it’s more powerful to post what feels good to you, even if it’s not “perfect,” and how that authenticity drives sales and engagement.

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