In Their Words
Go through our collection of words shared about the Shadow Alchemy Methodology from those who have studied it and experienced it through our trainings, retreats and working with our Founder, Caitlin
“I have no words for what I experienced during the Shadow Alchemy Certification. My life has absolutely, wholeheartedly transformed. This immersion experience was completely life changing and I cannot even count the amount of earth-shattering breakthroughs I experienced. The container was the safest container I have ever experienced, which I shared with the most inspiring, courageous and compassionate women.”
“I was trained in mindset and NLP prior to joining but this Certification adds a depth to my coaching I’ve been seeking. I cannot wait to bring Shadow Work to my clients and community. Thank you Caitlin — you’re an incredible Coach, Teacher and Mentor.”
“Shadow Alchemy was everything I have been looking for and so much more. Prior to this certification I kept feeling like something was missing. This certification provided me with that missing link. It allowed me to deepen my understanding of trauma on a physiological level and learn the embodiment processes to close trauma loops rather than just intellectually bypassing.”
“Participating in this certification is allowing me to become a more relaxed and grounded version of myself. To live without so many anxieties can be a dream for many but this work is proof that it can become a reality. I would definitely recommend this certification to others without hesitating — this shit works, it’s real, it’s heavy but BRINGS RESULTS. THIS IS THE REAL DEAL.”
“Caitlin embodies the duality of life. She is both warm and nurturing and direct and honest. Shadow Work Certification is a must for all coaches and more importantly all humans. It has not only created major transformation for me, but also my clients. It is everything this world needs to achieve wholeness. Thank you Caitlin, from the bottom of my heart.”
“This training has invited me to meet some sabotaging parts of me that I had been ignoring. The mind and body awareness is beautiful and if you have a business, this training is a no brainer!”
“Caitlin helped me recognize my own power in believing in my own instincts, instead of falling to conditioned behavior. I would 100% recommend this shadow alchemy course because the information you learn about emotional intelligence will not only help you become a safe, knowledgeable coach, but Caitlin will also take you through an embodied experience. Forever grateful.”
“100%! This training has pulled out shadows I thought I’d come to terms with and slapped me across the face with them — in the best way! The group you created was such a supportive, safe space and I’ve been addicted to coming in here to see everyone’s realisations. Now we have practical tools to keep going with our learnings.”
“One of the main draws for me to join Shadow Alchemy was that it provided an experiential opportunity to travel to our edges and it did not disappoint. Shadow Alchemy has helped me bring into full awareness parts of myself that until now I didn’t realise were holding me captive and preventing me from shining in my full potential. I truly feel such a personal shift.”
“And the best part is coming out of Shadow Alchemy I feel I have so much knowledge and support that I can hold these women. That I can create safety so fucking quickly and guide them into themselves.”
“I have never felt more certain and confident in the coach that I am and how I want to be able to support my clients. What you have created for coaches to learn the knowledge and tools you have spent years mastering is a real gift to this industry.”
“This immersion honestly trumps the 10 years of mindset work I have done. Although that work mattered, this is something else entirely.”
“I can’t believe it’s been just over a week since the retreat! It was the most confronting, powerful, safe, connecting and heart opening experience in the most amazing way! I am in awe of how you meet me at my darkest of places to help shed and shine that light leading me to expansion in my self, and acceptance of me!”
“What happened during the 3-day immersion was something I did not expect. The parts of me that I tend to hide — the shame, the guilt, the perfectionist, the people pleaser, the critic — they all came to the surface. For the first time, I felt seen by a group of people who didn’t even know me. That allowed me to feel love in moments when I didn’t feel lovable.”
“Where can I even begin to describe the magic of this weekend. I’ve come out of this a completely changed woman from the one who went in. The things I’ve learnt, held, seen over the last 3 days have truly been life altering.”
“I knew I would be pushed to my edges and stretched so far beyond my current capacity, but I didn’t know how gentle and warm that experience would actually end up. Being a student of Caitlin’s has been an honour and privilege to experience.”
“My experience with Ignite — Honestly lost for words how transformational the 4 days were. Before Ignite I wasn’t tapped into powerful parts of me. In Ignite I was able to safely do that. If you are feeling the nudge and pull towards this type of inner healing then trust that this is for you.”
“I have just finished a 3 day immersion with Caitlin shadow work coach and trainer. Wow was an intense life changing 3 days. I loved how interactive the work was, this helped to cement the processes we were learning. Caitlin provided a safe space to do just this without feeling shame, guilt and other emotions that can come with this work.”
“Last weekend absolutely fucking changed my life. How I’m thinking, how I speak to myself. I’m taking up space and asking for things and saying no to things. I’m slowing down. I don’t have fomo, I have Jomo and I couldn’t be happier.”
“My experience at the retreat was an experience of a lifetime I will never forget. It was eye opening and transforming. I loved the sisterhood bonds that were made. The warmth and love when you let yourself be vulnerable. No judgements just pure love through everyone’s experience.”
“I can genuinely say that the SAC immersion was one of the hardest and most life-changing experiences I’ve ever had. What impacted me most was learning how to TRULY hold unconditional space for myself without needing to ‘change’ or ‘fix’ anything. It entirely changed my perspective about what it means to be seen & held at the deepest level.”
“Caitlin ahhh I literally can’t thank you enough, I can’t believe the transformation I have had in just four days!! I’ve felt like I don’t really understand myself or there was always ‘blocks’ I called them — but like helllloooo do I know myself now.”
“I would recommend it to anyone who wants to live a life with more connection, more confidence, more joy, and more compassion for themselves and others. It’s one of the most challenging things you’ll ever do, but you’ll leave knowing you are safe and worthy exactly as you are. The immersion brings you back home.”
“Joining Shadow Alchemy has been the best decision I’ve made for myself and my business in a long long time. Caitlin delivers the learnings in such a simple and easy to digest way. And the 3 day Immersion took this to a whole new level!”
“My time with Caitlin at the immersion was nothing I have ever experienced. This allowed me to see the beauty of shadow work up close and personal and how impactful it is. I was pushed out of my comfort zone at times, but Caitlin never failed to make me feel seen, heard and accepted. My biggest take away is that I don’t always have to accept the role as the good girl.”
“Friday afternoon session I started out hating my body but by the end feeling confident enough to go skinny dipping in the pool. I love you all and feel so blessed and grateful to feel I was fully accepted with all of you!”
“Doing IGNITE forced me to confront so many parts of my spirit I was hiding away without realising. I never expected to have a huge transformative experience in such a short time. I feel like for the first time in my life I truly see myself in my entirety, and love every part of me. This has completely changed the way that I view myself, my potential and my possibilities.”
“I fucking love that I met you. You fucking changed my life. Meeting you was the catalyst for everything. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
“Ignite opened up my mind and heart to a deep sense of self and connection that I’ve never experienced before. I can honestly say that for the first time in my life I understand who I am, why I do the things that I do, and most importantly who I want to be in this life. I have been able to free myself of the shame and guilt that has kept me stuck for so long.”
“Came to you as a scared girl who was flirting with the idea of suicide because she was tired through to her core. Look at me now.”
“And for how you have guided me over the last 4 ish years — I now celebrate me as I also don’t look to booze or weed or sex with randoms to numb on the days it feels impossible. I chose to be sober these days and on your 90 days I celebrate my 30 days and 30 very rough days but I have the tools and I’m so much better for it.”
“Thank you so much for tonight in You But Fearless. It was everything I didn’t know I needed. I usually hide from showing others my emotions, but tonight I cried like a baby. I felt like it was finally okay to just let it all out, and that a heavy weight had been lifted.”
“How I’m feeling is centred, grounded, aware, laser vision not clouded vision. I’ve been foggy and confused for so long and now I just see the world and people in a whole new light.”
“Since starting with you, I have actually shifted to be kind to myself and to give myself grace. Even though I feel so shit, I’m not using old excuses to ‘start tomorrow’. It’s a whole new feeling and concept for me and it’s so empowering. Thank you for creating the space for me to embody the transforming version of me.”
“I used to feel so much anger but since our last session I don’t feel any. How fucking phenomenal. I’m starting to shift the belief that I’m broken because I feel those things. I have completely legitimate reasons to feel like that sometimes from my past and that’s okay!”
“Wins from the last 6 months: embracing all parts of me, also the parts that I have been really ashamed up and judging myself for. Liberating so many emotions and going more with the flow. Honouring what makes me feel really good and taking action from my heart space. Knowing that it is okay to be where I am and that the journey gets to be mine.”
“IGNITE by Caitlin has literally transformed my life. The second round was a complete death of ego and rebirth of my truest self. I have been able to step into my most authentic self and kick ass in my new business and truly loving and accepting of who I am, right now.”
“Okay so just finished the recording and omg I soo needed this! I loved it so much even though I ugly cried a whole lot there’s a lot there for me to do but wow just wow Caitlin you are an incredible woman and I will be forever grateful for this experience.”
“Just watched the replay. My biggest download was a realisation that I’m actually terrified of having what I want because it would mean having lots of spare time — and that fear comes from not knowing what to do with that time and feeling actually very lonely.”
“Also can we talk about how I was just journalling and wrote ‘I FUCKING LOVE MYSELF.’ And it unlocked this sense in myself that it is ok to be still — I have been chasing this feeling for what like 37 years.”
“That session was like the moment I cracked completely open and let go of any inhibitions or judgements and just became unapologetically me. I actually am having fun and enjoying myself at my core. First time since 18 years old. Like I actually love life again and me again, so deeply.”
“I feel so renewed after our session yesterday. Like cleaned out and all fresh and new. Thank you thank you thank you.”
“Instead of watching rubbish / having wine / eating schnacks I’m podcasting and doing a colouring in book and drinking tea not wine — win! Self regulation and helping my nervous system settle. #lessonsfromcaitlin”
“I think it was the first Christmas in my life where there was no fight or drama or disagreement. I can see so much progress in myself around managing my emotions and not getting annoyed at the small things that especially family do.”
“After this, I just feel excited to live powerfully and authentically and see what that means for me. Do this course if you’re sick of yourself getting in your own way and you don’t know where to begin. And do this course if it scares you.”
“Morning! My sleep has improved drastically, I’m almost in shock. I’m falling asleep quickly, not waking up during the night. If I do wake up my mind isn’t flooded with bad thoughts. I’m not sure exactly what has shifted to make this happen.”
“Caitlin took me through an embodied belief shift today, and it was one of the most powerful processes I’ve moved through. I’ve been experiencing pain for years in my womb, I’ve been to drs who say nothing’s wrong, energy healers etc and nothing has helped shift or helped me connect to the root cause until this session today. I finally felt free of the discomfort afterwards.”
“Last week saw the end of a wild 4 year ride working in partnership with Caitlin on what started with ‘I just wanted to be a better human there has to be a better experience than what I’m having.’ The growth I have experienced and the peace I now have I never thought was possible. Caitlin helped me navigate everything from grieving loss, leaving toxic relationships, issues with money, food, self confidence, and challenges around who I am.”
“I have no words for what I just experienced in my second round of Shadow Alchemy Certification. The level of DEEP and unconditional safety Caitlin provides allows her students the space to access deep, vulnerable parts of themselves they wouldn’t have previously accessed anywhere else. Fucking phenomenal Caitlin. Pandora’s box was just unlocked.”
“OMGGGG — I raised my prices and took more time off and came back to 3 women signed up for 1:1 and 18 women in my group program — that’s over 50k in sales!!! I never thought this could be possible but since working on my scarcity and boundaries, I feel SO much more abundant and everything is just flowing!!”
“I swear last week I was like ‘hey, might leave business’ to ‘I sold a retreat spot that I haven’t even launched yet.’”
“No okay wtf like 3 months since I pivoted from sleep to mindset and I’m now in a position I never was in almost 4 years of doing sleep — fully booked with a waitlist like WHAT??? PARDON?”
“Brag — I did $12.7k in sales in the month of July. Biggest month ever.”
“So I decided to slow down and create boundaries for my business to actually match my values. I took school holidays off to spend with my fam and next minute my 1:1’s are full! I worked less and made more.”
“The craziest thing is these people said yes and I go ‘do you want to know the cost?’ They didn’t care about the cost, happy to pay me. I didn’t have to justify, or sell or anything. I felt solid in my delivery and belief in my work — magic.”
“I looked the other day and this financial year I’ve made $54000 already. Like WTF, I did that.”
“My big goal for the workshop was 15. Have I ever had more than 8 sign up before? No. But I wanted 15. As of Friday — I got 15. And retreat is now 50% sold out before launch.”
“Caitlin. I just got $9,999 worth of value in your one voice note.”
“I have so much to celebrate this week! I quit a toxic ass job and told the truth. I AM SO FUCKING PROUD OF ME! Walked out of that job straight into an interview at the childcare centre where I had THE best fucking interview of my life. I got the job and the exact one I wanted!”
“OMG I just did the embodiment and I was able to identify why I can only ever get to a certain $$$ amount in just account / savings before it goes!!! Fking life changing for me cause I’ve now let that leaky shit goooo.”
“Huuuge win: selling high ticket programs have become a new standard. AND I got an amazing opportunity to create my own official training in shadow work and addiction counseling for the academy for psychotherapy.”
“This is the longest my account balance has been in 4 figures consistently. It’s been 2-3 months now. And omg it’s WEIRD to not constantly be in fight or flight.”
“Shit just went from 0-1000 real quick. I had another email after our session saying someone wants to sign up for my Feb course. Again without the work none of this would have happened — could you imagine me trying this 4 years ago?!”
“I had 83 people sign up for my new online community and she helped me create and launch 6 new products during our time together. Caitlin, you are the BEST. I’ve changed on so many levels because of the work we did.”
“Had like 3 enquiries and a few shared stories/posts since we spoke about sharing my truth. 40 people signed up in a day!”
“You will always be the woman I came to help overcome binge eating a few years ago and helped me realise I am fucking powerful, and can overcome pretty much anything. I learnt what my shadows are from you and where I sit in mine the most.”
“6 months binge free. I want to celebrate living in this new found freedom of no longer being controlled by food.”
“One last one — this past week I’ve started working out in crop tops and been so proud of my body — it’s not perfect but what is perfect, it’s mine and it’s me and I haven’t had that ache of self consciousness at all.”
“Hi Caitlin, I just wanted to let you know that I turned 25 on Tuesday and it was the best birthday I’ve ever had. I wasn’t obsessed about my weight, I felt confident in myself, I felt strong and wasn’t worried about what I was eating. I’m so happy that I can say at the age of 25 I love my body and myself. I’m no longer trying to hit a number on the scales and I love every part of my body.”
“Thank you so much. I’ve been thinking about you all day. I just bought myself a dress, a pink dress. It’s the first time in my life I feel like I can wear a light coloured dress. 31 and I’m seeing me. And it’s thanks to you.”
“Also wanna celebrate from the binge eating side. I haven’t binged since January 9th. I haven’t had hot chips since then or gotten drive through stuff. So proud of myself!!”
“Ooohhh I want to celebrate living in this new found freedom of no longer being controlled by food. Also I can’t wait to do a money session — I’m already noticing big differences on my impulse to spend, it’s barely there and I’ve kept money the longest I have in a month.”
“Outcomes I’ve experienced: Being with and moving uncomfortable emotions through the body. Self acceptance. Radical self love and ability to let all parts of me shine and be here. Connecting to my own truth and boundaries and how to communicate this in a loving and compassionate way. Befriending and navigating my inner people pleaser.”
“ARE YOU READY FOR THIS?! So a fear of mine came up around speaking and guest speaking, collaborating. So I decided to reach out to a business and offer to guest speak in her mastermind. Her words ‘full body fuck yes.’ And then she invited me on her podcast.”
“Okay screaming crying throwing up the last reel I did has 3 leads from it so far. Another friend also reached out and said she’ll be joining. OMG CAITLIN OMG IM SO EXCITED THIS NEVER GETS OLD.”
“I feel so aligned and ready to take action in my life. I’m now putting effort into my Pilates instagram because I enjoy it and I wanna produce content that feels fun for me! I have so much faith in myself and my abilities so THANK YOU for everything that you do as a coach.”
“I mean, you just did a photoshoot — didn’t even need to work through anything around doing it. Like whatttt. Yeah wtf I didn’t even think about that. Like it was just natural. That in itself is massive.”
“Your talk was amazing. I told my partner coming home that out of every coach I’ve heard speak at previous events, yours was really the most impactful — love the no BS approach.”
“I went off podcasts for a while and I just randomly jumped on the app on my way home and yours popped up first and it’s so funny how it was exactly what I needed. You are one in a million — you were so made for this work.”
“I journaled on the weekend about who my ideal client was and literally wrote I want to attract people with brand new builds or high end property’s that want to invest in high end staging. And then today I got a random email from someone asking for exactly that. I can’t believe it, I literally only anchored into that on Saturday.”
“My first mum signing up to my Masterclass came in this morning!!!! I just did a shadow shift process with a face to face client and it was soooooo good! She got so much out of it and I felt confident and comfortable guiding her through, so I’m celebrating meeeeee (and her).”
“The level of DEEP and unconditional safety Caitlin provides allows her students the space to access deep, vulnerable parts of themselves they wouldn’t have previously accessed anywhere else. She holds space for you to meet your edges, while weaving in the most transformational experience. Her knowledge and wisdom is second to none.”
“Caitlin brings the goods on both fronts. I have felt so safe and held in her container and that all parts of me have been truly welcomed — testament to Caitlin’s incredible knowledge and skills and her unwavering capacity to hold space as a leader and teacher, as well as her willingness to be real and show up in her own rawness.”
“I’ve also never met a coach, mentor and teacher who makes you feel so safe, without projecting any judgements or comparisons onto you and shaming you or invalidating you for how you feel/think. I cannot reiterate HOW important this is in the coaching and particularly, the shadow work world.”
“Caitlin embodies the duality of life. She is both warm and nurturing and direct and honest. She knows when to compassionately guide you but also when to give you the subtle push you need to evolve. She is a reflection of graceful leadership and is creating such transformational impact in this world.”
“Not only did you hold me when I was ready to tap out from pure exhaustion but you showed up and allowed yourself to be held when you were moving through something yourself — a pure definition of leading by example. What you have created for coaches to learn the knowledge and tools you have spent years mastering is a real gift to this industry.”
“Fuck me. I’d forgotten how good you are at your job. No coach, NO COACH, is as good as you as shadow work. Your voice through it is just *chef’s kiss*.”
“Caitlin has an ability to meet you where you’re at but also know when to move and how to do it so beautifully. Thank you for facilitating the growth and expansion I was craving.”
“I’ve been with you 1:1 since August and it’s been a year since I did Ignite!! You have guided me, supported me, even called me out so many times! The person I was 12 months ago was so disconnected. We have moved through so much together and you have equipped me with the tools to move through things that in the past I would’ve reached out to you straight away.”
“I know it’s late but I’ve finally had a moment to just stop and reflect after our session today. I will forever be grateful for you and for shadow work. Even today when for the first time ever I was afraid of that part of me I felt safe and held and god words cannot describe it. Mostly thank you for helping me come home to myself.”
“You were someone who seen me at a really low point and believed in me. Yes, you’re my coach but you’ve been someone who truly understands hardship and showed me the power of accepting it. Talking about my journey today just really solidifies how much I’ve grown and stepped into the woman I have always dreamed of.”
“Working with Caitlin was incredible, and the BEST investment for my business and for me. I’d done a heap of mindset work prior to signing up but I wanted to go deeper. And boy did we! On a personal level, Caitlin helped me heal my relationship with my body that I’d hated for decades, helped me feel ready to start dating again after more than 7 years, and helped me navigate my daughter turning 18 and spreading her wings.”
“Honestly you are the embodiment of everything you look for in your own coach and it’s exactly the reason I’ve chosen you for the last year.”
“I’ve worked with Caitlin in several of her containers, including business coaching and she is INCREDIBLE! Run, don’t walk.”
“The support from you is next fucking level and everyone in your world is SO blessed to have you.”
“Our session yesterday gave me freaking life. Thank you for always seeing me. Feeling so incredibly grateful for having you as my coach.”