Resources from the Shadow Summit
The links that got dropped in the chat, gathered in one place.
A few of you asked for the resources that got shared in the Zoom chat during the May 2 Shadow Summit. They're below, organized by what they are. Names left off — the resources speak for themselves.
If something here calls you, follow it. If nothing does, that's also fine. The Summit's job was to open questions, not assign reading.
Barry Michels & The Tools
- Barry Michels on Substack — Barry's writing, including reflections on shadow work and creative practice.
- How to Overcome Insecurity (Airplane Mode podcast) — A conversation with Barry on creative work and the shadow that came up in chat.
- Shadow vs. Part X (YouTube) — A video addressing one of the most-asked questions of the day: how to tell the difference between the shadow and Part X.
Practitioners mentioned in the chat
- Sylvia Holtslag — The Four Tools and the Shadow — Sylvia's dedicated page on working with the four tools alongside shadow material. She also offers Tools coaching at sylviaholtslag.nl.
- Angela Beeching — Coach for performing artists and creative professionals. Also writes on Substack.
- Jason Lao on Substack — Writing on shadow work and inner practice.
- KP Kaszubowski — parts work coach and astrologer. Also writes on Substack and co-hosts Parts & Charts: The IFS and Astrology Podcast.
- Judith White — Therapist based in Beverly Hills, CA.
- Denis Matthew Kitchen — Therapist based in Pensacola, FL.
- Patrick Brown, MD — Physician and practitioner.
Upcoming events
- Poetry reading (in-person and livestream) — Barry's poetry reading. Several of you asked about this in the closing minutes.
- Dark Shadows, May 2026 — A related event happening this month.
Moonshadow's own offerings
If the Summit opened something you don't want to lose by next week, here's where the work continues.
- Moonshadow Membership — Two live calls a month, writing integrations between calls, community. The first new moon call is Saturday May 16. $30/month.
- Moonshadow Emerging Leaders — Waitlist for our cohort program for emerging leaders, coaches, and creatives doing the shadow work that public-facing work requires. Application deadline: May 18, 2026.
- Moonshadow Leaders Retreat — Waitlist for our retreat for leaders ready to go deeper.