This is part two of a shadow work series. To hear part one, listen to episode 37

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John Warmb of the band Rent Strike returns to the show & talks to Pepe about recording their latest album Möbius Strip Mall & why thye often makes concept albums. A large portion of the conversation focuses on the power of words & the magic that flows through & out of them. Together, Pepe & John explore some practical of examples of how we cast a spell with the words we speak & how that can affect the very fabric of reality for better or for worse.

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HIGHLIGHTS:

• Thoughts on concept albums
• The story of the Möbius Strip Mall
• Advertising is like sorcery
• Laurel Airica word alchemy
• Words as spells
• A snitch spoke magic words that led Pepe to prison
• The liberating value of using or not using certain words
• Language & perception
• Dr. Emoto water experiment
• Does John have any new beliefs since recording the latest album
• Covid, collapse & the time for liberating acts
• Exploring our escape plans through music

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In this episode of Back on the Grind, Pepe Bandit discusses the transformative power of the shadow. Drawing from his background in life coaching, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma recovery & more, he aims to help others understand the shadow correctly. He discusses the differences between repression & suppression & how shadow material can accumulate over time & unconsciously influence our behavior & relationships.

Pepe delves into the concept of exploring the parts of ourselves that we often deny or refuse to acknowledge. He shares his own journey & personal anecdotes to illustrate how these shadow aspects actually manifest in our thoughts & behaviors, highlighting the duality of human nature—our capacity for both compassion & cruelty. The episode emphasizes the importance of self-awareness & acceptance of all facets of our identity for personal growth & healthier interactions with others. The episode also touches on the relevance of these themes in the context of Halloween, a time traditionally associated with hauntings & the unseen.

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HIGHLIGHTS

• We all have hauntings that we can never fully escape
• Your shadow contains unwanted or “unhelpful” parts of ourselves we deny
• The shadow is not inherently evil; it's part of us
• Shadow material often stems from childhood experiences
• Repression vs. suppression
• How shadow material can manifest unconsciously in our lives
• Shadow work requires confronting uncomfortable truths about ourselves
• Engaging in shadow work is essential for personal and societal growth
• "Demon Song" by PT Burnem is played

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