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Practically Awake

Welcome! I’m Jaclyn Proper, a Jungian Depth Coach, Educator, Explorer, Underworld Doula, Artist & human doing my best on Earth. This channel is about what it means to be an explorer of shadow and self. We dive into shadow work, eroticism, spiritual psychology, kink, neurodivergence, sexuality, travel, and authentic living through the lens of my personal journey and Jungian psychology. If you’re an unconventional soul, queer, kinky, neurospicy, or simply shadow-curious, you’ll find lighthearted

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30:29

Collective Sexual Shadow and the Roots of the...

Practically Awake ·

2025/10/30

This episode we are diving into the Collective Sexual Shadow — the unconscious web of repression, guilt, and control that shapes how we experience sexuality on a cultural level. We’re exploring how patriarchy, colonialism, and religious conditioning gave rise to the Madonna–Whore Complex, splitting the feminine into “holy” and “sinful” and leaving generations disconnected from their bodies and erotic truth. We’ll talk about how this split still plays out in our modern relationships, gender dy...

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23:03

FEAR OF BEING SEEN: Shadow Work for Intimacy,...

Practically Awake ·

2025/10/07

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16:09

Why You Feel Stuck: Understanding The Void in Shadow...

Practically Awake ·

2025/08/20

Are you in the void — that confusing, restless space where the old you has dissolved but the new version hasn’t fully formed yet? 🌑✨ In this video, I share my personal experience with the liminal space of shadow work, also known in Jungian psychology and alchemy as the negredo — the stage of psychological death and rebirth. We’ll talk about what it feels like to be in the void, why it shows up during spiritual growth, and how to navigate it without forcing premature action. You’ll learn:

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47:55

STORYTIME! Spiritual Awakening, Kundalini & the Dark...

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2025/07/24

This is the story I haven’t fully told until now. In this episode, I share the truth about my spiritual awakening — how it looked like psychosis, triggered a deep identity crisis, and led me into a full-blown shadow descent. From kundalini surges and dark feminine archetypes to trauma flashbacks, psychic downloads, and a trip to the psych ward… this was my initiation. We talk spiritual emergency, mental health, shame, martyr complexes, plant consciousness, feminine mysticism, and reclaiming y...

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66:36

What 5 Years of Shadow Work *ACTUALLY* Looks Like 🫣

Practically Awake ·

2025/07/10

So… what actually happens when you commit to shadow work for real? In this episode, I reflect on the last 5 years of doing deep unconscious work — the kind that changes your entire life, nervous system, sexuality, body, intuition, relationships… all of it. This isn’t some fluffy “just journal and light a candle” version of healing. This is what it actually looks like to unravel your trauma, identity, addictions, and ego defenses and rebuild from the soul up. I talk about how becoming a domi...

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21:29

How Your Father Shapes Your Identity, Success...

Practically Awake ·

2025/06/27

In this episode, we explore the father archetype and father complex—and how your relationship to this energy impacts your confidence, ambition, leadership, and sense of inner authority. Whether you had an absent father, a tyrannical father, or a passive one, these early dynamics shape how you relate to power, responsibility, and success as an adult. We dive into the psychological and somatic roots of the father wound, what it means to build an inner father, and how shadow work can help you h...

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14:47

When Adulting Feels Hard: Dreams vs. Discipline + The...

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2025/06/02

Why does growing up feel like punishment? Why do creatives, rebels, and free spirits often sabotage stability or crave constant freedom? In this episode, we explore the eternal child archetype (also known as the puer/puella complex in Jungian psychology) and how it shows up in modern life, sexuality, and your relationship with power. Whether you're queer, kinky, neurodivergent, or just deeply allergic to conformity, this one's for you. 🔍 We’ll cover: The shadow side of freedom & magical

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19:02

The Shadow of Incompetence | Sexual Shadow Work &...

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2025/05/22

Ever feel terrified of being wrong, looking stupid, or not knowing enough? You’re not alone. This shadow is sneaky AF and can show up as perfectionism, overachievement, avoidance, shutdown, or even aggression—especially in sex, relationships, and creative expression. In this episode, I unpack: What the incompetence shadow really is and where it comes from (especially if you were a gifted kid, overparented, or had trauma) How this fear secretly runs the show in your adult life, career,...

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21:21

How Your Mother Shapes Your Intimacy Patterns (& How...

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2025/05/14

Unlock the truth about your relationship with your mother—and how it’s still shaping your nervous system, attachment style, and romantic life. In this episode, we explore the Mother Archetype through a Jungian lens, including the wounded forms like the Devouring Mother and Possessive Mother, and how these patterns affect intimacy, emotional safety, and your inner world. I break down: How your nervous system is wired in utero by your mother’s regulation (or dysregulation) Why epigenetic trau...

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57:51

Neurodivergent, Kinky & Divine: Bella Kitsune on...

Practically Awake ·

2025/05/05

In this raw and revealing episode, I sit down with Bella Kitsune — a professional dominatrix, somatic therapist, conscious kink practitioner, and neurodivergent healer — to unpack the deep intersections of sex work, trauma healing, archetypes, somatics, and BDSM. 💋 Topics we explore: The healing potential of the mommy dom and soft dom archetypes ADHD, autism, and dopamine-driven sexuality How trauma shapes desire and kink Sexual shame, body disconnect, and the somatic path back to ple...

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30:20

Ego Resistance in Sexual Shadow Work (Why It Can Be...

Practically Awake ·

2025/04/22

✨ Last call to join REBORN live round, my 8-week group coaching journey into the 8 layers of sexual shadow, starting April 27th. [Get details and sign up here] Let’s talk about the part of your psyche that freaks out right before everything changes. In this episode, I’m breaking down ego resistance—what it is, why it shows up during shadow work (especially sexual shadow work), and how to tell the difference between genuine unreadiness vs your ego just being loud AF. I share client sto...

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46:54

8 Layers of Sexual Shadow Workshop

Practically Awake ·

2025/04/17

If you want to see the accompanying slides (not necessary but may be helpful) [you can watch the Youtube version here] Welcome to this free shadow work workshop on sexuality, embodiment, and the unconscious mind. This is a deep-dive into sexual shadow work from a Jungian lens—so grab a notebook and get cozy. We’re going way beyond the sacral chakra and into the 8 layers of sexual shadow that influence your desires, identity, confidence, shame, and relationships. Whether you’re kinky, q...

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13:12

Dark Sexual Fantasies Explained | Trauma, Shadow...

Practically Awake ·

2025/04/08

🖤 My 8-week program REBORN (starting April 27) goes deep into these topics and more: from the primal to the divine, shadow to sovereignty. 🎁 FREE MASTERCLASS: The 8 Layers of the Sexual Shadow April 16 Dark, taboo, and even violent sexual fantasies are way more common than people admit—and no, they don’t make you a monster. In this episode, I dive into the psychological, symbolic, and energetic reasons behind these fantasies and how they relate to your personal shadow, trauma, and even

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11:59

How to Fulfill Your Potential Via Sexual Shadow Work

Practically Awake ·

2025/04/02

Today we’re diving deep into how exploring your sexuality can unlock your full potential — especially if you’re kinky, queer, neurodivergent, or just done pretending to be someone you're not. So, what is the shadow? In Jungian psychology, the shadow contains all the repressed, denied, or taboo aspects of who we are — often shaped by trauma, conditioning, and fear of rejection. And surprise, surprise: our sexual desires, fantasies, and kinks are some of the most potent shadow content we carry....

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15:40

Consequences of NOT doing Sexual Shadow Work: My...

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2025/03/23

In this candid and unfiltered episode, we’re diving into the consequences of avoiding sexual shadow work—what happens when we bury our shame, desires, and trauma instead of facing them head-on. I use the example of my own manipulation shadow and talk about the costs of ignoring shadow work. You might find this episode useful if: You attract manipulative or unavailable partners You struggle to express your desires authentically You carry shame around your kinks, fantasies, or sexual identity...

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7:00

Is Your Kink Healthy or Unhealthy?

Practically Awake ·

2025/03/17

Many people wonder whether their kinks or sexual desires are problematic or rooted in trauma. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the difference between healthy kink expression and compulsive or shame-driven desires. As a Jungian depth coach & former dominatrix, I’ll help you understand how sexual shadow work can transform your relationship with your desires—so you can step into full confidence, sovereignty, and pleasure. 🔥 In this video, we’ll cover: ✔️ Why being kinky is

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9:35

How Childhood Trauma Affects Sexual Shadow

Practically Awake ·

2025/03/10

Is your childhood trauma secretly shaping your sex life and attraction patterns? Today, we’re diving into sexual shadow work—a powerful Jungian psychology tool to uncover how early life experiences impact intimacy, pleasure, and relationships. In this episode, we’ll cover: 🔥 How childhood trauma creates unconscious sexual patterns 🔥 Why you're drawn to emotionally unavailable or toxic partners 🔥 The link between trauma, kinks, and compulsive behaviors 🔥 How sexual shadow work helps you

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59:40

Inside a Legal Brothel: Truths & Misconceptions...

Practically Awake ·

2025/03/06

Ready to get started on your journey towards sexual authenticity? Join the creation round of REBORN and get $100 off Download your FREE sexual shadow guide here: https://www.jaclynproper.com/subscribe In this episode, I sit down with Electra Rayne, a seasoned sex worker, adult content creator, and founder of QueerCrush.com, a site dedicated to authentic queer representation. Electra shares her journey into the industry, from her early experiences in stripping and adult film to working at a le...

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59:31

Political Anxiety, Tribalism & Your Unconscious Mind...

Practically Awake ·

2025/02/16

How is political stress affecting your relationships, mental health, and overall well-being? In this episode, Jungian coach Chuck Gafvert joins me to dive deep into political polarization, projection, tribalism, and the hidden psychological triggers behind political stress. 📍 How does political identity become an unconscious projection of deeper wounds? 📍 What does Trump—or any political figure—reveal about our collective and personal shadows? 📍 How can shadow work help you find peace no

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7:01

WHY YOU WANT TO F*CK THAT PERSON! (How sexual shadow...

Practically Awake ·

2025/02/05

Have you ever felt an intense attraction to someone who isn’t your type—or even been repulsed by someone, only to have them show up in your sex dreams? These experiences are often messages from the unconscious mind. In this video, we explore sexual shadow work, projection, and why attraction isn’t just about physical preference. What you'll learn in this episode: Why certain desires seem to come out of nowhere What your sexual fantasies reveal about your psyche How unconscious shame and rep...

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