In this emotionally charged episode, the host welcomes John, a man who has been grappling with a deep-rooted fear of losing everything, including his family, due to past choices he's made. John bravely takes listeners on his personal journey of confronting his shadows of shame and connecting with his wounds of rejection and abandonment from his childhood. Through therapy and introspection, John begins to understand that his fear is tied to his past, and he's been projecting those old feelings onto his current life. As he faces his shadows, he starts to unravel the root of his fears and makes a profound connection with his new truth. John learns to embrace self-compassion and forgiveness, recognizing that he is worthy of love and happiness despite his imperfections. This newfound understanding shifts how he views his relationships, particularly with his family, as he becomes more open and honest with them.   **Key Points:** - John grapples with a deep-rooted fear of losing everything due to past choices.- He confronts his shadows of shame and connects with past wounds of rejection and abandonment.- Understanding the root of his fears helps him let go of unnecessary distress.- John embraces self-compassion, forgiveness, and his new truth.- His relationships, particularly with his family, strengthen as he becomes more open and honest.   Additional Music provided by Artist.io with artists:  ElevenTales - Slow Tides Michael Vignola - Calling for You Katrina Stone - Digging Tunnels Aija Alsina - Sunrise