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"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us." - Marianne Williamson
What is Shadow?
Your shadow is you. It is the 'you' you don't know, that you don't want others to know. Your shadow is not bad, it's just hidden. And what we hide from ourselves, we project onto others, and then war with it in them. This is the cause of most of our personal and relational suffering.
The Men’s Shadow Work Program is a virtual 8 week transformational container for men, ready to face their hidden life – their fear, shame and guilt, and embody their light, love and divine masculine power.
This program is for you if
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You’re tired of repeating old emotional patterns
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You want to be fully emotionally available to your most intimate relationships
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You’ve done therapy and inner work but still feel stuck in cycles of shame and relief
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You're done sabotaging your joy and doubting your intuition
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You're stuck wanting and waiting, and unsure how to take action
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You’re ready to release shame, fear, and guilt and live your life from love
I tell people Michael has the gift of healing [...] I feel happy. I feel a freedom and a personal power. That is new for me. - Client Testimonial
with Dr. Mike Simmons
Shadow Guide | Soul Initiator
Certified NLP Practitioner, Huna Level 1
Your guide into these depths is Dr. Mike Simmons. As a queer man, Mike has intentionally created this space for gay, bi, trans, queer, and straight men — as well as men who may not resonate with labels but are ready to go all-in on themselves. You can read more on Dr. Mike and shadow work at shadowmike.com and on Substack, at Your Shadow Rising.
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Program Overview
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Weekly 60-minute live Cohort Zoom Calls: Guided meditation and teaching + live coaching + discussion. Live sessions are recorded, in the event you aren't able to attend live
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Personal Shadow Work Sessions: Two 60-minute one-on-one shadow work coaching sessions with Dr. Mike Simmons. These sessions help orient and clarify the shadow work you're here to do, and the outcome you’re focused on.
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Shadow Work Circles: You'll be a part of "circle" or group that meets weekly (Zoom) to deepen each man's individual work. A guided yet flexible structure is provided.
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Open Coaching Hours: 1 hour per week to drop-in to connect with Dr. Mike live via Zoom to ask questions and gain clarity
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1:1 Coaching Add-On: For many, one-on-one support is where the most profound and fastest shifts take place. Coaching sessions are 60 minutes via zoom and can be purchased and scheduled at any point before or during the program.
Testimonials
After my first Zoom session with Michael, I breathed a huge sigh of relief and thought, “I’m going to be okay. - Anonymous Testimonial
I was at a pivotal time in midlife [...] Mike's integration of spiritual and psychological insights, along with dream work, has deepened my self-understanding and left me feeling empowered and encouraged. - Daniel (Australia)
Your Investment
Program Investment: $4,000
This is the inaugural cohort, so the investment will never be this low again.
Early Bird (ends March 15): $3,000
Payment Path: 2 payments of $1,500
Pay in Full: $2,500 (save an additional $500)
Bonus Gift: To express my love and gratitude for your self-investment, you'll receive a small library of shadow work related books as well as a special gift to anchor in and propel your transformation forward.
Program Structure and Flow
The 8 weeks are organized into 4 phases, each building on the last.
Phase 1 — Shadow, Ego, Persona: Mapping Your Inner Landscape (Weeks 1-2)
What is actually happening in your hidden life? You’ll be introduced to the concepts of shadow, ego, and persona. We’ll clarify how shadow forms and why you may feel like two different versions of yourself. You’ll also begin identifying the core emotions shaping your inner world, building awareness of how feelings like anger, fear, and shame influence your reactions, decisions, and sense of self.
Phase 2 — Emotional & Relational Shadow (Weeks 3-4)
You'll explore how emotional defenses, unconscious wounds, and internalized beliefs shape your behavior and relationships. You’ll learn to recognize patterns that trigger reactivity, shutdown, or avoidance, and develop a simple tool for moving through emotional blocks with greater clarity and stability. This phase also focuses on projection, transference, and boundaries, helping you understand why certain people affect you so strongly and how to respond from a grounded place rather than habit.
Phase 3 — Intimacy, Body & Identity Shadow (Weeks 5-6)
Your body holds both shame and power. We’ll explore how self-image, body-based stories, and internalized shame shape confidence, desire, and intimacy. Rather than performing strength or withdrawing, you’ll develop a more honest and grounded relationship with your body. This phase also addresses inherited beliefs and collective ideals that may still be influencing your identity, supporting a clearer sense of inner authority and personal responsibility.
Phase 4 — Worth & Value: The Golden Shadow (Weeks 7-8)
You'll claim your inherent worth and value, clarify your direction, and create an action+focus plan for how to invest your energy more intentionally. This final phase centers on integration, helping ensure the shifts you experience become stable, practical, and sustainable. We’ll end our journey with a final blessing ceremony.
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the 8 weeks, participants experience significant release of their sabotaging beliefs and shame/guilt patterns, and a flow of energy toward love and creativity. You will feel:
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Greater emotional vitality and stability: You’re less reactive, less overwhelmed, and able to remain present to yourself in difficult moments.
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The ability to recognize triggers in real time: Instead of being hijacked by old patterns, you can see what’s happening and choose how to respond.
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A stronger sense of self-trust: You stop second-guessing yourself and begin making decisions from clarity rather than fear or habit.
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Healthier, more honest relationships: Clearer boundaries, more direct communication, and less emotional chaos or withdrawal.
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Less shame around desire, needs, and worth: You feel more at ease wanting what you want and meeting your needs without guilt or self-criticism.
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A grounded sense of inner authority: You rely less on external validation and feel more anchored in your own judgment and values.
