Forged in Darkness: Paths of Personal Tranformation

Forged in Darkness: Paths of Personal Transformation

By Dr. Joanna LaPrade

Step into the depths of your inner world with Forged in Darkness, a powerful exploration of shadow, myth, and the transformative journeys we are called to undertake. Drawing on Jungian psychology, ancient storytelling, and the raw honesty of the human experience, Dr. Joanna LaPrade guides readers through the underworld paths that shape growth, healing, and self-discovery.

Instead of avoiding darkness, this book teaches you to walk through it with intention — to understand the grief, fear, desire, rage, and vulnerability that live beneath the surface. Through mythic figures like Persephone, Inanna, and Psyche, LaPrade shows how descent is not a failure but a rite of passage. A necessary unraveling that allows us to rise stronger and more authentic than before.

Inside You’ll Discover:
✨ How myth and psychology illuminate the transformative power of the “descent”
✨ Why darkness is a vital, sacred phase of growth
✨ How to navigate grief, transition, identity shifts & emotional upheaval
✨ Reflections and practices for integrating the shadow self
✨ A compassionate guide for those walking through life’s hardest seasons

Why We Love It:
This book feels like a wise lantern-bearer leading you through the caves of your own spirit. It is validating, grounding, and beautifully written — perfect for witches, healers, neurodivergent readers, trauma survivors, and anyone who has ever rebuilt themselves from the inside out.

LaPrade doesn’t just offer insight; she offers companionship. A reminder that transformation is rarely gentle — but it is always sacred.

For the brave, the broken-open, the seekers of meaning in the dark —
this is your map, your myth, your torch.