#73: Shadow Work & Relationships: Why High Achievers Keep Repeating Patterns
Fri Feb 06 2026
Shadow work gets talked about a lot—but rarely in a way that actually feels accessible.
In this episode of Mindset Bytes, Christina breaks down what shadow work is, why it matters for high achievers, and how it directly impacts your relationships—whether you’re partnered, dating, or intentionally single.
We explore how unexamined patterns show up as over-functioning, emotional avoidance, or repeating the same relationship dynamics, and I share two simple, non-overwhelming ways to begin shadow work without feeling like you’re “doing it wrong.”
Links to resources mentioned in the episode:
Shadow Work Journal
Becoming The One
More
Shadow work gets talked about a lot—but rarely in a way that actually feels accessible. In this episode of Mindset Bytes, Christina breaks down what shadow work is, why it matters for high achievers, and how it directly impacts your relationships—whether you’re partnered, dating, or intentionally single. We explore how unexamined patterns show up as over-functioning, emotional avoidance, or repeating the same relationship dynamics, and I share two simple, non-overwhelming ways to begin shadow work without feeling like you’re “doing it wrong.” Links to resources mentioned in the episode: Shadow Work Journal Becoming The One