If we don’t have a direction, healing can become endless processing. We revisit the same stories. We refine our awareness. We become incredibly skilled at explaining why we are the way we are. Yet something still feels stuck.

Colonization was not a single violent event. It was a coordinated, multi-century strategy of invasion, land theft, forced conversion, cultural erasure, and economic extraction. Empires like the Spanish Empire and the British Empire did not simply “discover” lands — they reorganized entire worlds to benefit themselves.

Bernard Alvarez shares his lived experience as a queer two-spirit survivor of religious and familial harm — and how spiritual awakening became a path to dignity, healing, and justice. If you’ve ever felt shamed by the very people or beliefs that were supposed to love you, this is for you.

There is a quiet longing that stirs within us when we seek a deeper connection to the sacred. It is a call to walk a path less traveled, to find a guide who understands the rhythms of the earth and the whispers of the unseen.

In the powerful finale of Shadow, Bernard Alvarez guides us through the sacred path of shadow integration. Learn how to transform your hidden wounds, exiled parts, and emotional triggers into tools for healing, balance, and personal freedom. Through storytelling, spiritual insight, and practical methods, Bernard shares how embracing our darkness is the first step toward embodying our wholeness. This episode is both a loving send-off and an invitation to keep walking the path—

In this heartfelt episode of Shadow, Bernard invites you into a tender and transformative conversation about the wounded inner child. Through personal storytelling, reflection, and a gentle guided check-in, we explore how our earliest emotional wounds shape the way we love, trust, and show up in the world. Learn how to identify the shadow aspects of your inner child—and how to begin the sacred work of healing and reconnection. This episode is an invitation to reclaim your won

💫Sex, shame, and self-discovery—what happens when we confront the hidden parts of ourselves? In this raw and revealing episode of Shadow we dive deep into the shadow side of sexuality and gender identity. 💡 What You'll Discover: ✨ How repression shapes our desires and identity ✨ The link between the shadow self and sexual exploration ✨ Breaking free from societal shame and reclaiming pleasure ✨ Monogamy vs. polygamy, standard vs. experimental—what’s truly authentic for

In this episode of Shadow, we uncover the hidden forces shaping our world—the biases, untold histories, and unconscious patterns society refuses to face. How does this collective shadow manifest, and what can we do to heal it? What if the deepest truths are the ones we fear the most? In this powerful discussion, we confront the collective shadow, bringing awareness to the suppressed stories and systemic patterns that influence our lives. Together, we’ll explore how societal d

Are you ready to break free from the need for control and unlock a deeper understanding of yourself? In this episode of 'Shadow', we explore the hidden motivations behind our need for control. Join me as we delve into the shadow self and uncover the fears, desires, and insecurities that drive our attempts to control others. Through a guided meditation and insightful discussion, we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery and liberation from the need for control.

In this transformative episode of Shadow, we dive deep into the journey of healing past wounds through the practice of shadow work. Trauma and unresolved pain can create barriers in our lives, impacting how we experience relationships, self-worth, and inner peace. This episode explores techniques to confront and release these past traumas, guiding you through powerful exercises to acknowledge, accept, and integrate all parts of yourself. Join me as we uncover tools and insigh