The Pulse: A Gaia Podcast

Jerry Sargeant | Why We Must Face the Darkness

The Pulse: A Gaia Podcast

Show Notes

Start your Journey with Gaia.com ::::: Jerry Sargeant joins Ben Stewart to explore how healing begins when we stop running from the darkness. Drawing from his work as an energy healer and transformation expert, Jerry shares why trauma, fear, and life's greatest challenges may become catalysts for profound healing and expanded awareness. From shadow work and emotional resilience to the hidden potential within adversity, Jerry presents a perspective that reframes darkness not as something to ...

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