In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode, I'm breaking down the myth that your “why” has to be deep, spiritual, or selfless to be valid. We’ve all heard that you need a meaningful “why” in order to create lasting change — but what if the desire to be rich, to be hot, or to prove something to yourself is enough?

We explore how embracing your shadow — those “unacceptable” reasons we tend to hide can actually be the fuel that drives you forward.

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Shadow desires aren’t wrong… they’re just unspoken. And when you reclaim them, you step into your whole power.

This episode is your permission slip to stop judging what motivates you and start using it to change your life.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why your “why” doesn’t need to be holy, selfless, or spiritual
• How your shadow desires hold potent energy when embraced
• The truth about shame, guilt, and the “real” reasons we want what we want
• How your desire to be rich, hot, or free is not bad—it’s human
• What shadow work really is and why it’s key to manifestation
• How to use even the “petty” version of your goals as momentum
• Powerful reflection questions to help you embrace your whole truth

Reflection Prompts:

• What’s my real why — even if it feels shallow or shadowy?
• What am I scared to admit I truly want?
• What would happen if I stopped judging my desire and started acting on it?
• What version of me is brave enough to own my true why and take action anyway?

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Welcome to The Awakening Her Podcast, where Talia Joy blends spirituality, personal transformation, and deep soul connection to guide you on the path of awakening.

As a Human Design Reflector, Scorpio, and spiritual teacher, Talia Joy offers a fresh, intuitive approach to healing, growth, and manifestation. She’s here to help you navigate the highs and lows of your journey with clarity, resilience, and authenticity. This podcast is for the seekers, the empaths, the spiritual leaders, and those ready to awaken to their soul’s purpose and step into the life they’re meant to live.

Through her Reflector Strategy, Talia combines teachings on spiritual awakening, energy healing, self-worth, shadow work, and quantum transformation to help you build resilience and embody your highest self. From tuning into your intuition to mastering your energy and subconscious mind, she’s here to help you align with your soul’s unique blueprint and live in flow with the Universe.

Talia’s journey began early, inspired by her deep love for transformation and spiritual wisdom. Influenced by her mentor Dr. Wayne Dyer at just 14 years old, she has studied the teachings of Abraham Hicks, Gabby Bernstein, Deepak Chopra, Lao Tzu, Eckhart Tolle, and other thought leaders. Her work reflects a commitment to spiritual awakening, personal growth, and creating a life of deep fulfillment.

Join Talia as she dives into topics like spiritual growth, human design, energy mastery, and manifesting a soul-aligned life. This is your space for awakening, ascension, and transformation. Together, we’ll explore the mysteries of the Universe and create the life you’re truly here to live.