{"podcast":{"title":"Expanding Consciousness","slug":"expanding-consciousness-6721239","podcast_index_feed_id":6721239,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ed681ad0/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/expanding-consciousness","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/39730228/39730228-1702459457429-1fad2df8bfb75.jpg","author":"Michael Wally and Nikolas Haag","episode_count":81,"summary":"How to connect to your higher self & escape the matrix. Two software engineers deconstruct together what they learned about spirituality, non-duality and the human experience. We explore to sharpen our awareness, make life more enjoyable, be little kinder, become more authentic, less reactive, more present & ultimately expand our consciousness. For Feedback & Inquiries: expanding.consciousness.podcast@gmail.com","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/expanding-consciousness-6721239"},"episode":{"title":"Fear of Being Seen: A Journey Through Self-Image and Shadow Work | Ep. 60","slug":"fear-of-being-seen-a-journey-through-self-image-and-shadow-work-ep-60","published_at":"2025-06-01T20:10:40+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/expanding-consciousness-6721239/fear-of-being-seen-a-journey-through-self-image-and-shadow-work-ep-60","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/expanding-consciousness-6721239","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/expanding-consciousness/episodes/Fear-of-Being-Seen-A-Journey-Through-Self-Image-and-Shadow-Work--Ep--60-e33kgv6","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ed681ad0/podcast/play/103481766/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-4-31%2F401348318-44100-2-5094291ea467f.m4a","summary":"This episode dives deep into the universal fear of being seen, exploring how childhood experiences shape our relationship with visibility and attention. Through personal stories of photo-phobia and social anxiety, the hosts unpack the complex relationship between self-perception and the desire to remain invisible. They explore the concept of the "shadow" – those parts of ourselves we'd rather keep hidden – and how confronting these aspects leads to profound personal growth. The discussion weaves through powerful themes of: The interplay between trauma and self-image Understanding the distinction between guilt and shame The role of somatic awareness in healing The effectiveness of affirmations when paired with self-acceptance The impact of core beliefs on personal identity Ready to step out of the shadows and into self-acceptance? Listen to this transformative episode that bridges the gap between hiding and healing. #SelfDiscovery #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalHealing 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Exploring Fear of Being Seen 04:14 - Fear of Being Seen and Judgment 08:47 - Understanding Anger and Its Impact 12:35 - Understanding Guilt vs. Shame 16:13 - Identifying and Releasing Limiting Beliefs 19:02 - Understanding Affirmations and Self-Acceptance 23:06 - Understanding Affirmations and Beliefs 27:19 - Understanding Beliefs and Mindfulness 29:54 - Mindfulness and Core Beliefs 36:44 - Understanding Vulnerability and Emotions","meta_description":"This episode dives deep into the universal fear of being seen, exploring how childhood experiences shape our relationship with visibility and attention. T…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2824,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/expanding-consciousness-6721239/episodes/fear-of-being-seen-a-journey-through-self-image-and-shadow-work-ep-60/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/expanding-consciousness-6721239/fear-of-being-seen-a-journey-through-self-image-and-shadow-work-ep-60.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}