How accepting your shadow side makes you safer, saner, and more whole—less performative, more authentic.

Denial is unhealthy (and a little pretentious). Practical integration tools and healthy exploration—no mystic cosplay, no platitudes.

Content note: explicit language; dark humor.

If you’re struggling (U.S.): Call/Text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 24/7).

Episode focus: accepting the parts you’d rather hide and integrating them with boundaries and safe outlets. Inspired by Jung’s “shadow” idea, but focused on modern, practical self-acceptance.

We cover:

• Everyone has a dark side—owning it lowers risk; denial breeds leaks, lies, blowups
• Safe expression vs. self-destruct—healthy outlets for real impulses
• Micro-honesty & boundaries—tiny reps that make authenticity livable
• Humor that reveals instead of humiliates (self-respect stays intact)

Hosts: The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective (Nick) • IndyPocket (Tony)

Share one “shadow truth” you’re willing to own this week and the safe outlet you’ll use—post it on our Discord "The Struggle Bus" so we can back you up. Try us! (link below)

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Candid mental health podcast with lived experience—schizoaffective disorder, trauma recovery, coping skills, and dark humor that fights stigma!

Discord — “The Struggle Bus”: https://discord.gg/emFXKuWKNA

If you need support (U.S.): Call/Text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 24/7).

Sexual assault support: RAINN 800-656-HOPE or online.rainn.org

HOSTS / SOCIALS

The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective (Nick)

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@defectiveschizoaffective
• YouTube: https://youtube.com/@defectiveschizoaffective

IndyPocket (Tony)

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indypocket
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indypocket
• YouTube: https://youtube.com/@absolutezen

Cover Art: Ryan Manning