We sit down with Melanie Spring to explore voice, embodiment, and the difference between sounding good and being true. We talk about: Why words alone no longer signal depth How AI can clarify or bypass intuition The ways we mute ourselves to belong Speaking as a boundary, not a performance Learn more about Melanie Spring's upcoming Speak with Confidence program (begins Feb 18, 2026) at www.melaniespring.com...
Gene Key 45 — Dominance & Synergy This episode explores Gene Key 45 through a fractal lens, examining how dominance and synergy repeat across systems, relationships, and the individual nervous system. Rather than focusing on politics or personalities, the conversation looks at how fear organizes authority at the macro (societal), meso (group), and micro (internal) levels and why control tightens under uncertainty. We'll explore reactive and repressive forms of dominance, and the Gift of Syne...
Gene Key 12 — Vanity & Discrimination This episode explores the Shadow of Vanity and its evolution into the Gift of Discrimination , examining how subtle forms of elitism, exceptionalism, and spiritual superiority can quietly reinforce separation rather than freedom. Rather than focusing on external figures or movements, the conversation turns inward looking at how vanity operates as an internal pattern rooted in the fear of losing freedom, love, or identity. We explore how vanity can appear...
Watch the Youtube Version: https://youtu.be/tUdWCmvwSpo?si=cJi5nxvcQvFhIAHD - Insight Schema: https://youtu.be/tUdWCmvwSpo?si=iiFyJEgRN8nBiezK&t=1293 Gene Key 43: Shadow of Deafness, Gift of Insight, Siddhi of Epiphany Connect with Jessica: https://www.instagram.com/jessicadepa... jessica@posttraumaticgrowth.film Resources mentioned: Gene Keys: https://genekeys.com/books/ref/1288/ Art of Contemplation: https://genekeys.com/books/ref/1288/ Triple Flame App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tripl...
Watch the YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/UvE2g1ueSxQ This workshop was presented at the Onnit Tribe Summit Nov 2023. Inspired by the work of my colleague Rick Alexander, writer of Dark Night of Our Soul www.posttraumaticgrowth.film Get his transformation lecture series here: https://artofadversity.com/rebirth/ Produced by: Preston Maddox Connect with Jessica: https://instagram.com/jessicadepatie_ https://shadowmedia.group Intro music: Paul Cauthen "Holy Ghost Fire"
Watch the Youtube Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjlxK_iwQps Vote for us to speak at SXSW: Surreal Sparks: Psychedelics' Role in the Creative Process >> https://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/145352 Explore the Evolutionary Purpose of Trauma >> https://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/145350 Creativity Unleashed: How to Turn Big Anxiety into Big Ideas >> https://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/134314 Will has walked a path from zen monasteries through touring rock bands into his curren...
Watch the YouTube version: https://youtu.be/SOxXzQ5N60Q This is a behind-the-scenes interview with musician and activist Nahko which was originally recorded for the purposes of my team's new film "Dark Night of Our Soul". If you'd like to watch the trailer and support our crew with a donation to view https://bit.ly/posttraumaticgrowthfilm 00:00 Meet Nahko 02:20 Nahko's Remarkable Origin Story and Formidable Life Moments 20:15 Recognizing the Power of His Voice 24:18 Nahko's Transformational Jour...
Watch the Youtube Version: https://youtu.be/JApMAE_eugM Welcome to my new studio and enjoy this episode on the shadow of dislocation and the gift of orientation. Gene Key #2. 00:00 Intro to the shadow of dislocation 03:24 Reactive and repressive manifestations 06:03 Beginning the transformation process 11:25 3 stages of spiritual evolution through time 15:39 Rise of the patriarchy and eclipse of the goddess 17:27 The shadow of the hero’s journey 20:28 The purpose of dislocation 22:39 Deep dive i...
Watch the YouTube version: https://youtu.be/beTKhAZHEKw This is a behind-the-scenes interview with author and mystic Richard Rudd which was originally recorded for the purposes of my team's new film "Dark Night of Our Soul". If you'd like to watch the short version of our documentary, visit and support our crew with a donation to view https://bit.ly/posttraumaticgrowthfilm Learn more about Richard Rudd's Gene Keys at www.genekeys.com Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:57 What are the Gene Keys? 03:48 Maki...
Watch the YouTube version: https://youtu.be/eFQ1fTYwRPY This is a behind-the-scenes interview with Anderson Todd which was originally recorded for the purposes of my team's new film "Dark Night of Our Soul". If you'd like to watch the short version of our documentary, visit support us with a small donation at https://bit.ly/posttraumaticgrowthfilm You can check out more of Anderson on his Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC6Hrwd_CHQ78oBocLCVUp2g Enjoy the show! About Anderson Todd: Ande...
Watch the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/vTa3b9aSozc This is a behind the scenes interview with John Vervaeke, PhD which was originally recorded for the purposes of my team's new film "Dark Night of Our Soul" www.posttraumaticgrowth.film John is clearly a genius. That's apparent in the first 5 seconds. And it was one of those rare moments where I was nervous to facilitate a conversation. The energy in that room was fire - a kind of delicious mad-man energy that had me inching in closer minute...
Watch the Youtube Version: https://youtu.be/CINq0cMBf1c Remington Donovan is a master numerologist and mystic seer, trained in the spiritual wisdom of the ancients. He was quite literally born into the traditions of mysticism, spirituality and meditation, which naturally evolved into his now 30 years of experience practicing with tarot and numerology. Along with performing thousands of private readings, Remington teaches and speaks all over the world. IG: https://www.instagram.com/themysticalart...
Mark England is on a mission to unlock the breath of humanity by making the victim mentality as cool as littering. This is a weird, somewhat irreverent conversation between this old friend and I about the power of words and the stories we tell ourselves. What I love about Mark's Enlifted system is that is actually a fairly simple mechanism of doing shadow work. As you probably know, shadow work can be a challenge. There's a lot of contemplation, micromovements, and subtle hints of growth and exp...
Watch the Youtube Version: https://youtu.be/0s0VGC8NG5M This was a wild one. Dr. Nathan Riley is opening new doors to the mysteries of fertility which conventional medicine currently refuses to acknowledge. A remnant of our witch hunt past? We explore that also. This is a great episode for anyone interested in geeking out on the human experience. Dr. Riley is a board-certified OB-GYN and fellow of ACOG who left the medical industrial complex due to his disillusionment with the “standard of care”...
Watch the YouTube version: https://youtu.be/1nf7iXOiWj8 In this episode, I take you through a set of shamanic psycho-technologies that I learned during my time with The Shaman. This is from a left-brained perspective so I hope you enjoy this decontextualized Western exploration of this ancient tech. In my opinion, meeting with a metaphysical guide is a staple in understanding and releasing blocks and making friends with your shadows. Thanks for listening! Jess I'm on Youtube! Check out the Shado...
Shadow: Purposelessness. How this shadow shows up: Risk Taking or Hollow Youtube Version: https://youtu.be/jwzN_z-Wicg I'm on Youtube! Check out the Shadow Work Library Channel: https://bit.ly/shadowworkyoutube - - - Resources mentioned: Gene Keys by Richard Rudd: www.genekeys.com/books https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGJr08N-auM Society of the Spectacle by Guy Debord Intro Music: Another Ocean by Benji Esterli https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL50VHucBhg Outtro Music: Why Have you Come Here by A...
Shadow: Opinion. How this shadow shows up: Submissive or victim to your own opinion The Shadow Work Library is inspired by the Gene Keys: Get the book here https://amzn.to/38OlaeE I'm on Youtube! Check out the Shadow Work Library Channel: https://bit.ly/shadowworkyoutube - - - Resources mentioned: Gene keys book: www.genekeys.com/books Master and His Emissary book by Ian McGildchirt https://www.amazon.com/Master-His-Emissary-Divided-Western/dp/0300188374 Kambo Casita: www.kambocasita.com Music o...
This podcast covers probably everything you’d want to know about how altered states can help us in the process of transformation and getting unstuck. Anderson Todd has studied the depths of psychedelics, dreams, and much more through his depth psych lens and explains how altered states work in a way that just made so much sense. Anderson Todd is a psychotherapist practicing out of Toronto. He’s the Assistant Director of the Consciousness and Wisdoms Studies Lab at the University of Toronto, and ...
Manifestation is a fascinating topic. Anyone who's interested in architecting a desirable future vision for themselves should be looking into the magic of manifestation. A simple Youtube search will give you thousands of click-baity rubbish but there are some gems in there too! I've done quite a lot of research into this topic, especially over the last year, and found a 5-step(ish) process for calling in my desires that really works. But I did have to pull out a lot of other tools that weren't m...
This has been a year of big shifts preparing us for leaps of faith and the dreaded transition phase where we tend to worry about what door to open next and what's on the other side. On this episode, Jennifer McMaster walks me through her process of helping her clients who are navigating big and brave life transitions with grace and curiosity. I'm on Youtube! Check out the Shadow Work Library Channel: https://bit.ly/shadowworkyoutube Connect with me: INSTAGRAM - @jessicadepatie_ // https://www.in...
In this episode, I'm interviewed by Dr. Danielle Alexander (McGinnis) about the Gene Keys approach to shadow work in addition to some exploratory side tangents regarding adventures into the underworld. Enjoy the show! I'm on Youtube! Check out the Shadow Work Library Channel: https://bit.ly/shadowworkyoutube Connect with me: INSTAGRAM - @jessicadepatie_ // https://www.instagram.com/jessicadepatie_/ EMAIL: jessica@posttraumaticgrowth.film WEBSITE: www.shadowmedia.group LOVE THE SHOW? Then youʻll ...
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Danielle Alexander (McGinnis) about advanced shadow work concepts, important shadow work definitions, how to discover and process unconscious material, archetypal theory, Jungian psychology, dream tending, astrology, our experiences with plant medicines, and the Transformation Collective. I'm on Youtube! Check out the Shadow Work Library Channel: https://bit.ly/shadowworkyoutube - - - Connect with me: INSTAGRAM - @jessicadepatie_ // https://www.instagram.com/jess...
Watch the youtube version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbxUot14-BI This episode encapsulates so many things I love about the type of shadow work I subscribe to which is built on the foundation of Gene Keys. My guest today is the author and founder, Richard Rudd. Humble, deeply wise, and someone I believe to be the biggest catalyst for spiritual awakening in our generation. I'm on Youtube! Check out the Shadow Work Library Channel: https://bit.ly/shadowworkyoutube - - - Connect with me: ...
On this episode, Richard Malette, my absolute favorite astrologer, walks us through the energies of 2021 - past, present and future. You can download the notes with the dates he mentions here: https://www.richardmaletteastrology.com/2021 Prepare for a thrilling end of the year. That's all I'll say about that ;) I'm on Youtube! Check out the Shadow Work Library Channel: https://bit.ly/shadowworkyoutube Connect with me: INSTAGRAM - @jessicadepatie_ // https://www.instagram.com/jessicadepatie_/ EMA...
Today we're chatting with Michael Bulloch to discuss the wisdom of adversity and intentionally adding mind-body-soul challenges into your life as a method of awakening, self-discovery, and being of greater service to our communities. I'm on Youtube! Check out the Shadow Work Library Channel: https://bit.ly/shadowworkyoutube - - - Connect with me: INSTAGRAM - @jessicadepatie_ // https://www.instagram.com/jessicadepatie_/ EMAIL: jessica@posttraumaticgrowth.film WEBSITE: www.shadowmedia.group LOVE ...
Shadow: Self-obsession. How this shadow shows up: Conformist vs Rebel-without-a-cause The Shadow Work Library is inspired by the Gene Keys: Get the book here https://amzn.to/38OlaeE I'm on Youtube! Check out the Shadow Work Library Channel: https://bit.ly/shadowworkyoutube - - - Resources mentioned: - Book: Gene keys - https://amzn.to/38OlaeE - Video: Rebel Wisdom: Making Sense of 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRV-ESY6Obs Connect with me: INSTAGRAM - @jessicadepatie_ // https://www.instag...
Shadow: Struggle. How this shadow shows up: Aggressive or Defeatist #hulkoutforlove The Shadow Work Library is inspired by the Gene Keys: Get the book here https://amzn.to/38OlaeE I'm on Youtube! Check out the Shadow Work Library Channel: https://bit.ly/shadowworkyoutube - - - Resources mentioned: - Book: Gene keys - https://amzn.to/38OlaeE Connect with me: INSTAGRAM - @jessicadepatie_ // https://www.instagram.com/jessicadepatie_/ EMAIL: jessica@posttraumaticgrowth.film WEBSITE: www.shadowmedia....
On this episode, we're chatting with Jodie "Fabulous" Nelson. We discuss: - How to tell if you or your kids are experiencing sleep debt - Jodie and Dr. Mike T Nelson's 3 phase process for getting a solid and peaceful night of sleep - Who's Mr. Mole. I'm on Youtube! Check out the Shadow Work Library Channel: https://bit.ly/shadowworkyoutube - - - Connect with me: INSTAGRAM - @jessicadepatie_ // https://www.instagram.com/jessicadepatie_/ EMAIL: jessica@posttraumaticgrowth.film WEBSITE: www.shadowm...
Shadow: Constriction. How this shadow shows up: Cold or Ignorant The Shadow Work Library is inspired by the Gene Keys: Get the book here https://amzn.to/38OlaeE I'm on Youtube! Check out the Shadow Work Library Channel: https://bit.ly/shadowworkyoutube - - - Resources mentioned: - Book: Gene keys - https://amzn.to/38OlaeE - Music: What fills the gap by Will Cady - https://open.spotify.com/track/6jWIrDVUb80fLhMzwVcoaO?si=c9c469d7b8364c75 - 1:1 Shadow Work with Jessica Depatie (DM or send me an em...
On this episode, we're chatting with the wise money master Sonia Barrett. We discuss: - The programming we have around money - How we don't make money because we can't make energy - How money is a game - creation playing with itself - Money survival techniques that are generally accepted to be the "responsible" thing to do or say - Her outrageous experiment with the swing of scarcity and abundance I'm on Youtube! Check out the Shadow Work Library Channel: https://bit.ly/shadowworkyoutube Connect...
