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The Download Podcast, with Jill Marshall

Exploring patterns, archetypes, and stories that reveal who we are — and who we can become.

Bestselling novelist and storyworld creator Jill Marshall hosts The Download, a podcast where fiction, intuition and philosophy meet. Drawing on her books and cross-media storyworlds, Jill explores the archetypes, synchronicities, and hidden currents that shape both our personal lives and our collective stories. Each episode invites you to see creativity not just as art, but as a mirror of truth, a prophetic force, and a pathway to self-development.

Join Jill each week for downloads that illuminate the hidden patterns in story — and in you.

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The Download Podcast, with Jill Marshall

The Shadow Knows: When Downloads Reveal What We’ve Hidden

May 14, 2025 • Jill Marshall • Season 1 • Episode 22

Exploring the Shadow: Embracing Hidden Truths and Unconscious Wisdom

Join host Jill Marshall on 'The Download' as she delves into the profound concept of the shadow. Inspired by Carl Jung’s teachings, this episode explores how hidden parts of ourselves, often regarded as negative, can actually be sources of deep wisdom and transformation. Discover how shadow downloads – unexpected and uncomfortable insights – can guide you towards self-integration and true authenticity. Uncover the importance of acknowledging, understanding and embracing these shadow aspects to live a more empowered and enlightened life. Tune in for strategies, stories and reflections on making the unconscious conscious.

00:00 Welcome to The Download: Insight Meets Inspiration

00:34 Exploring the Shadow: A Deeper Dive

01:43 Carl Jung and The Shadow

03:08 Recognising Your Own Shadow Downloads

07:12 Famous Shadow Downloads

08:13 Identifying and Integrating Shadow Downloads

10:18 Conclusion: Embrace the Shadow

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