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Spiritual Bypassing and the Fragmented Self

February 23, 2023 • Ashley Melillo • Episode 32

In this episode, we're talking all about 'spiritual bypassing' and how we can't reveal our wholeness when only certain aspects of ourselves are "allowed".

We'll talk about what spiritual bypassing it is, why it happens, and the most common ways it shows up on the spiritual path. We'll also talk about authentic healing and ways to foster deep, transformative spiritual work.

Sources

Article: 10 Types of Spiritual Bypassing

Article: What is spiritual bypassing?

Interview: John Welwood on Spiritual Bypassing* (highly recommend reading this!)

@antoniadolhaine's Instagram Post on Spiritual Bypassing vs. Authentic Healing

Continued Reading + Resources

Book: How to Be Loving* by Danielle LaPorte (highly recommended reading)

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