Oliver Mann
Author
Oliver created Shadow Journaling after feeling frustrated that so much journaling advice never gave the depth he needed. Through studying Jung, Robert Johnson, Debbie Ford, Nathaniel Branden, Kay Adams, and Gloria Kempton, Oliver found a thread that helped him, and later his students, go gently into the shadow, with a light, with support, and the confidence that we will grow.
Shadow Journaling is about listening to the unheard you.
Certified Instructor: Kay Adams' Journal to the Self Program
Council Member: International Association for Journal Writing
Cofounder: Barcelona Journaling Festival
Oct. 28, 2026
Oliver Mann (Shadow Journaling) Why Self-Awareness Isn't Enough to Heal
In this episode of Travel Time Stories: The Author Spotlight Series, Ann welcomes author Oliver Mann to explore his book, Shadow Journaling, and the hidden parts of ourselves that may be keeping us stuck. We've all heard that self-awareness is the key to personal growth. But Oliver challenges that idea with a powerful message: “More self-awareness won't get you unstuck. Self-acceptance is the precursor to change.” Drawing inspiration from the work of Carl Jung and other influential thinker...
Guest: Oliver Mann