"The way to the light is through the dark. If you want to evolve, if you want to heal, you have to go through your shadow." — Tara Kabatoff

In this powerful episode of Enter the Portal, we dive deep into the world of Shadow Work with belief psychology practitioner and creator of The Shadow Project, Tara Kabatoff.

Tara shares how shadow work helps us face the hidden parts of ourselves — the beliefs, fears, and wounds that quietly shape our lives. Through her own story of hitting rock bottom and rebuilding from the inside out, Tara reveals why doing shadow work is essential for real healing and lasting transformation.

Together, we explore how unconscious patterns form, how they show up in relationships (like why you keep attracting the same partners), and how the body holds the key to what the mind can’t solve. Tara also opens up about her own breakthrough moments, including healing family relationships she thought were beyond repair — all through doing the inner work.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a repeating cycle, struggled with painful relationships, or wondered how to move through the dark and into your own light — this conversation will give you real tools and a deeper understanding of how shadow work can change your life.

Episode Breakdown with Timestamps

• [03:30] — Tara’s journey into shadow work and why understanding the unconscious mind is essential for healing
• [13:45] — How shadow work helps us uncover patterns in relationships and why they keep repeating
• [30:52] — The body as a messenger: how pain holds emotional wisdom
• [37:07] — Awakening inner power through subtle body awareness — and why small shifts are the most profound
• [39:59] — False vs. true beliefs: how to know what’s really yours and what’s been inherited
• [45:46] — Forgiveness as a tool for freedom: Tara’s story of healing family dynamics
• [59:49] — Why embracing the dark is the only way to reach the light — and why shadow work is a lifelong journey

Connect with Tara Kabtatoff

• Tara Kabatoff's Website: tarakabatoff.com
• The Shadow Project on Substack The Shadow Project
• Instagram: @tara_kabatoff

Connect with Jenner Linden

• The Wild Ones: www.thewildones.community/
• Instagram: @we.arewild