Have you ever sat down to do shadow work, spent an hour writing or meditating, and walked away thinking, "Is that it?"

Maybe you tried journaling prompts, followed a standard guided meditation, or listed out your bad memories and negative personality traits into neat, organized columns like you saw in a viral video. But when the session ended, you realized nothing had actually changed. There was no deep breakthrough, no sudden insight, and no real emotional release. You just scratched the surface.

Have you ever wondered how the subconscious mind actually works?

We are not talking about the abstract, hyper-theoretical psychological models you find in textbooks. We are talking about the practical, real-world reality of what is happening inside your head—right now, inside that "box" we call the human brain.

Learn how to do a subconscious journey using a simple drum track, clear intention, and a relaxed altered state of mind. This practice is similar to self-hypnosis, guided meditation, active imagination, and shamanic journeying — but the key is using repetitive drumming to help shift your brain into a calmer, more receptive state.

You might have heard about these modalities called power retrieval or soul retrieval. Today, I'm going to discuss these modalities and explain how I, as a practitioner and healer, perceive shamanic healing in the context of trauma. This practice has roots that go back centuries and even thousands of years, known as soul retrieval.