Shadow Work, WTF?

Stella from MAFS sit's down with Caitlin to unpack her relationship and mean girl drama. You saw the dinner party chaos - now hear the psychology behind it. Stella sits down with Caitlin to unpack her relationship, the mean girl drama she was targeted by, and what was really happening beneath the surface. They go deep on: The anxious/avoidant dance Stella used to live in (and what shifted) Why “bo...

In this episode, Caitlin and Lurinda sit down with Lucy, a mum of three who's been in the personal development space for a decade. Lucy gets honest about why all that mindset work and manifestation coaching helped her intellectually but never actually healed anything, and how Shadow Alchemy became the first approach that actually worked. From judging women in the gym to realising she was projectin...

In this raw and deeply personal solo episode, Caitlin gets brutally honest about what really happened in the months leading up to her wedding - and it wasn't the fairy tale love bubble you see in movies. After recording this episode 35 times (yes, really), she finally lets it be messy and shares how her avoidant attachment patterns showed up in ways she never expected, how she almost convinced...

In this candid episode of Shadow Work, WTF?, Caitlin sits down with support coach Lurinda to talk about the Advanced Shadow Alchemy Facilitator Training, and it's not the polished success story you might expect. Caitlin explains why she created this 12-month intensive that goes way beyond collecting more techniques, while Lurinda gets brutally honest about her experience as a current student. Spoi...

In this powerful episode of Shadow Work, WTF?, Caitlin sits down with SJ Chiovitti to unpack one of the most uncomfortable yet crucial conversations in the coaching industry: coercive control. With the recent introduction of coercive control laws in Australia, this conversation explores how these dynamics extend far beyond intimate relationships into coaching spaces, creating environments where cl...

Why Your Biggest Blocks Are Keeping Your Clients Stuck Too This week, Caitlin and support coach Lurinda dive deep into the most common shadows that plague coaches - and how these patterns directly sabotage their ability to create transformative client experiences. From burnout cycles and abandonment wounds to perfectionism and the desperate need to prove themselves, they explore how these shadows...

In this solo episode of Shadow Work, WTF? , Caitlin is getting honest about one of the most paralysing experiences coaches face - imposter syndrome . That rising panic before a client call. The second-guessing after a session. The freeze when it’s time to sell your offer. The constant wondering: “Am I actually good at this…or have I just been winging it?” Whether you’ve just started coaching or yo...

In this revealing episode of Shadow Work, WTF?, Caitlin and Lurinda pull back the curtain on the powerful three-day immersion that stands at the heart of Shadow Alchemy Certification. They explore why this deeply transformative experience isn't just another coaching workshop, but a genuine rite of passage for anyone serious about facilitating shadow work. If you've ever wondered what actua...

In this solo episode of Shadow Work, WTF?, Caitlin addresses one of the most common frustrations coaches experience: knowing something's missing from their sessions but not understanding how to take clients deeper. If you've ever felt like you're having the same conversations with clients week after week, exhausting yourself with over-functioning, or avoiding certain topics out of fear...

In this episode of Shadow Work, WTF? , Caitlin and support coach Lurinda sit down with Mads, a Shadow Alchemy Certification student whose journey from sceptical single mum to shadow work coach reveals the transformative power of embracing vulnerability. What started as judgment toward Lurinda's career shift eventually led Mads to her own breakthrough moment, showing how our strongest resistanc...

In this thought-provoking solo episode, Caitlin explores the exhausting cycle of self-improvement that keeps many of us feeling perpetually broken. After a cyclone-delayed recording, she shares powerful insights about why our relentless pursuit of "fixing" ourselves might be the very thing keeping us stuck. If you've ever felt burnt out by endless healing practices or wondered why ac...

In this unfiltered episode of Shadow Work, WTF? , Caitlin and support coach Lurinda dive into the messy truth about self-trust in coaching. What started as a completely unplanned chat becomes the perfect demonstration of their message: true coaching happens when you trust yourself enough to loosen your grip on the rigid roadmap. They explore why so many coaches hide behind over-planning and script...

In this vulnerable episode of Shadow Work, WTF?, Caitlin shares her recent breakthrough around righteousness – a protective pattern she developed after narcissistic abuse that eventually became a barrier to authentic connection. She walks through her process of recognising, understanding and integrating this shadow without abandoning her core strength of conviction. This episode is for you if: You...

In this episode of Shadow Work, WTF?, we’re diving deep into the world of fitness, self-discovery, and transformation with one of our incredible Shadow Alchemy Certification students, Kirraley. If you’ve ever felt like traditional approaches to fitness or mindset coaching don’t quite address the deeper layers of self-sabotage and resistance, this episode is for you. Kirraley is seamlessly weaving...

In this solo episode of Shadow Work, WTF?, Caitlin is pulling back the curtain on one of the biggest topics in the coaching industry: shadow work. With the rise of shadow work in recent years, there’s been a flood of coaches incorporating it into their practices—but without the proper tools, training, and responsibility, it can do more harm than good. Caitlin takes you behind the scenes to explore...

What does it take to turn a hot mess life into a coaching empire? In this episode of Shadow Work, WTF?, Caitlin teams up with her powerhouse support coach, Lurinda Vollmer, to pull back the curtain on how the Shadow Alchemy Certification came to life. This isn't just a story about starting a certification—it's a raw, unfiltered journey through rebellion, rock bottoms, breakthroughs, and building a...

In this episode of Shadow Work, WTF?, Caitlin digs into a question so many coaches face: why aren’t your clients seeing results even after you’ve done all the limiting belief work? Turns out, there’s more to the story than just reframing thoughts—and Caitlin is unpacking what’s really happening when your clients stay stuck, even though they’ve “done the work.” Curious? You’ll want to tune in for t...

Coaches. Let’s talk about that moment when your client knows exactly what they need to do but can’t seem to follow through. Maybe they avoid the hard conversation, backtrack on boundaries, or stay stuck in the same self-sabotaging patterns. You’ve given them all the tools, yet nothing seems to shift. Frustrating, right? Here’s the truth: it’s not about the tools—it’s about their nervous system . I...

In this episode of Shadow Work, WTF? , I’m pulling back the curtain on what really happened after episode 100 left me in a full-on spiral. I thought I had it all together, until old shadows I thought were long gone reared their heads. Chaos, guilt, people-pleasing… they all came flooding back, showing me exactly where I’ve still got work to do. If you’ve ever felt like your growth journey has stal...

In this milestone episode of Shadow Work, WTF? , I’m celebrating 100 episodes the only way I know how—bringing in some of my favourite biz besties to share their deepest secrets, play twisted truth-or-dare games, and sip (okay, chug) drinks as we bare it all. Expect the unexpected in this special, no-holds-barred chat fest. From accidentally lighting someone's hair on fire to the hidden dark arts...

  In this episode of Shadow Work, WTF? , we’re flipping the narrative on ADHD and showing you how to not just manage it—but thrive with it. If you’ve ever felt like your brain was working against you, especially in the world of business, this episode is here to prove that your ADHD brain might just be your secret weapon for wild success. I’m joined by Alexis, the unapologetic “Tough Love Coach,” w...

Ever feel like you’ve been doing all the work—deep diving into shadow, emotional release, manifestation—yet something still feels off? Maybe you're crushing the hard stuff, facing your shadows head-on, but joy and light seem elusive. Or, perhaps you're riding high on positivity and manifestation but can’t shake the feeling that you're avoiding something deeper. In today’s episode of Shadow Work, W...

In today’s episode of Shadow Work, WTF? , I’m getting real about those moments when you just want to quit. You know the ones—when you’ve done everything you can think of, followed all the steps, and yet nothing seems to be working. Whether it’s in business, fertility, or any other area of life, that overwhelming urge to throw in the towel can feel like too much. I’ve been there, and I’m sharing ex...

In this episode of Shadow Work, WTF? , I’m joined by my friend, student, mentor, colleague—and occasional co-conspirator—Breanna May, for a no-holds-barred chat about the messy, chaotic, and weirdly beautiful parts of life and business. You know, the kind of conversation where you’re halfway through and suddenly hit that wall of, “Wait... what the hell is any of this even for ?” Yeah, we’re going...

In this episode of Shadow Work, WTF? , I’m cutting through the noise and getting real about why so many of us feel blocked when it comes to showing up on social media. If you've ever stared blankly at your screen, overthinking every word, or felt like you're just imitating others instead of being yourself, this episode is for you. I'm sharing my own journey of losing my authentic voice...