The Tarot Diagnosis

Nov 03 2024 146 ep. 42 mins 161

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Hey there! I'm Shannon - a licensed psychotherapist in private practice who also happens to love tarot. Each episode I work to demystify tarot and explore its connections to mental and emotional health while implementing its inherently helpful tools to better understand ourselves and those around us. Join me as I unravel common struggles related to our behavior, thought patterns, emotions, and relationships while pulling cards to facilitate growth and to help create the life and relationships we all desire.

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Pages of the Past

Nov 03 2024 24 mins

This week on ⁠The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠, I explore how the Pages of the tarot function as symbols of childhood and early adolescence—key stages when our shadows first form. This episode highlights how each Page represents different childhood experiences and shadow traits. I also walk listeners through an interactive exercise called “Pages of the Past.” Plus, I share a

Monsters & The Psychic Terrain {A Spooky Discussion with Candis Green}

Oct 20 2024 49 mins

This week on ⁠The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠, I am diving deep into the intersection of horror, monsters, and mental health in celebration of spooky season. I’m joined by special guest and fellow therapist Candis Green, host of the Mental Health is Horrifying podcast, who is an expert on horror and mental health. We have a nerdy and enlightening conversation exploring how hor

Functions of the Shadow: Complexes & Projections

Sep 29 2024 28 mins

This week on ⁠The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠, I am exploring two important functions of the shadow: complexes and projections. Inspired by recent talks, presentations, and my upcoming book on shadow work (to be published by Weiser in Fall 2025), this episode highlights how the shadow, tarot, and psychology intersect. Throughout the episode I discuss The Star as a shadow, the Si

Coping with the News: With Journalist Daylina Miller

Sep 15 2024 61 mins

This week on ⁠The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠, Daylina Miller, a seasoned journalist and secular witch, joins the conversation to explore the delicate balance between staying informed and protecting mental health in the midst of the 24/7 news cycle. Together, we unpack how to gauge your limits, regulate your nervous system, and avoid the trap of doomscrolling—all while honoring

The Culmination of Suffering: An Analysis of the Ten of Swords

Sep 01 2024 25 mins

This week on ⁠The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠, I am analyzing the symbolism of the Ten of Swords, focusing on its representation of fear, judgment, and self-sabotage. I explore how this card encapsulates the culmination of suffering and defeat, not only from external forces but often from our own internalized fears. This episode looks at self-sabotage behaviors driven by the dr

The Value of Neutrality in Tarot

Aug 18 2024 23 mins

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I am exploring a concept that has been infiltrating several of my therapy sessions this past month - the idea of neutrality. We can sometimes find ourselves emotionally charged when confronted with challenging cards like The Tower, Three of Swords, or The Emperor. These immediate reactions can cloud our judgment and hinder the insightful

Tarot & Cognitive Distortions

Aug 04 2024 27 mins

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I'm having a bit of nerdy fun by exploring the top nine cognitive distortions I have been seeing inside my therapy practice. Surprise, but no surprise, I pull a TON of swords along with several reversed majors. Check out the cognitive distortions below and tune in to the episode to see which cards show up for each distortion! All-or-No

The Truth about Spiritual Bypassing

Jul 21 2024 25 mins

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I was inspired by a facetious conversation inside The Symposium about how you could use tarot as a form of marketing (e.g., Want to go from the Ten of Swords to the Ace of Cups?) I sat on this conversation for a while because it did strike a cord - but I wasn’t quite sure how I wanted to explore it. Then it hit me - this felt a lot like s

The Burden of Healing

Jul 14 2024 25 mins

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I explore the challenges and rewards of seeking deep, meaningful connections in a fast-paced, often superficial world. Inspired by the King of Cups and the Ten of Wands, tarot helps me discuss the burden of healing, the desire for depth, and the paradox of increased self-awareness. Join me as I navigate the complexities of relationship dy

The Golden Shadow

Jun 30 2024 32 mins

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I’m pulling cards to the concept of the golden shadow, a lesser-known aspect of Carl Jung’s theory of the shadow. While the idea of the shadow and shadow work is well-known and often discussed in the realms of tarot and psychology, the golden shadow highlights the positive traits and potentials we might have repressed or ignored. Throu