Inner Work: A Spiritual Growth Podcast

This is part two in a four-part series on the Tarot suit of Cups. (I highly recommend listening to episode 1 first and then returning to this one, if you haven't already! The episodes build on each other in some ways.) In this installment, join me for an exploration of: the 4 of Cups as a card of apathy, restlessness, and boredom - and how to shift out of this state to receive help and inspiration from the Universe the consequences of forgetting to "look up" to the heavens and getting caught up in day-to-day life the 5 of Cups as a card of deep, sometimes paralyzing grief and disconnection from Spirit the 6 of Cups as a card of nostalgia - and how that sense of longing for (or idealizing) the past can sometimes prevent us from being present now the healing power of laying the past to rest To connect with me directly, you can visit www.josephinehardman.com or join me at https://instagram.com/healer.josephine to participate in my free monthly Tarot challenges. Questions, feedback, or suggestions for a future

Perfectionism and hypervigilance are often maladaptive ways in which we've learned to stay safe in the world (or to at least try to stay safe). They're also patterns that we sometimes acquire in response to trauma, and to prevent a similar trauma or hurtful experience from happening again. The problem with these patterns is that they keep you so limited, living a tightly controlled life as you try to do everything perfectly - to BE perfect - and avoid making any mistakes. Some of the core symptoms of being stuck in perfectionism and hypervigilance include: difficulty settling down after activity and fully relaxing (especially if the activity is stressful or highly stimulating) feeling creatively drained or blocked ("if it's not going to be perfect, I'm not even gonna try" syndrome) constantly bracing yourself for the other shoe to drop being stuck in hyper-activity, hyper-productivity, and ruminating thoughts harsh inner critic and constant self-evaluation (and paralyzing fear of others' criticism!) feeling

Due to overwhelming demand following my series on the Tarot Swords, I'm happy to present this four-part series on another Tarot suit: the Cups. In this first installment of four episodes, I lay the groundwork for taking you through a deeper, psychospiritual understanding of the suit of Cups. Join me for a discussion of: - the suit of Cups as representing a primarily feminine energy (in contrast, particularly, to the very phallic suit of Swords) - how the suit of Cups challenges us to embody the energies of surrendering, flexibility, flow, and receptivity - the Ace of Cups as a card of total Divine connection and spiritual solace - the 2 of Cups as a card for healing dysfunctional relationship patterns, especially unequal power dynamics in romantic relationships - the 3 of Cups as a card that challenges us to overcome interpersonal trauma so we can celebrate ourselves and each other, particularly in the context of female friendship I'll be referring to the Rider Waite Smith deck if you want to follow along wit

Aaah, the holidays... a magical time of gathering with loved ones and celebrating our blessings. That is, ideally!  For many people, the holidays can be a lot more stressful, draining, or anxiety-inducing than the picture-perfect image of a loving family gathered around a fancy table. The holidays - whichever ones you choose to celebrate - can bring up mixed emotions or fill you with anticipatory dread, worry, and stress. In this special holiday edition of TRIGGERED!, I talk about: - the importance of breaking with old traditions that feel draining, confining, or dysfunctional - creating your own traditions that feel more aligned and peaceful - reinforcing boundaries with family members during the holidays - liberating yourself from burdensome family expectations and using the holidays as an opportunity to practice saying NO - ways to protect yourself energetically & physically if you choose to gather with family You might find this resource helpful if you do get triggered at some point during the holiday

Tyrone is a dream-time coach and creator of The Activated Dreamer Workshop and Masterclass. In the past, Tyrone was a stuntman, co-founder of a non-profit art therapy program, and founder of a mindfulness app. His background is in energy medicine, mindfulness, yoga, meditation, and shamanism.   He teaches students around the world to use their dreams as a healing modality and transformational tool, so they can tap into their inner source of wisdom and guidance.   In this conversation, we talk about: Tyrone's early fascination with dreams and how he discovered their healing potential  the importance of developing your own system or approach of dream interpretation (without automatically turning to books or other sources of dream interpretation) what anxiety dreams and nightmares are trying to communicate to you the possibility of traveling to the astral plane through your dreams the practice of lucid dreaming - and some techniques to get started To explore Tyrone's work, please visit https://www.soul-dreamer

Have you found yourself reaching for whatever it is you can - a substance, experience, behavior, or whatever else - to escape the present moment? Yup, I've done that too. Many times! This episode of TRIGGERED! is, in many ways, a continuation of my episode on addictions and compulsive behavior. But this time we're focusing on the impulse to "check out", to not be here, to not be in your body, to escape reality. Join me for a discussion of: - where the impulse to check out or escape comes from (and how it relates to being highly sensitive) - why and how this impulse drives us to engage in self-destructive or harmful behaviors - why it's important to NOT demonize or punish yourself for wanting to escape - recognizing that your addictions and attachments to the things, substances, and behaviors you use to check out are not happening in a vacuum; there are entire industries invested in keeping you addicted (and how touching into your sacred anger about this can help in breaking those attachments) To connect with

Mary O'Dwyer holds a PhD in food science and is a certified Transformational Breath facilitator. She helps her clients heal emotional traumas and release limiting beliefs, which then allows them to move forward in life with renewed conviction, direction, and purpose. In this interview, we talk about: how Mary's Catholic upbringing informed her behavior and self-perception (and how she shifted from being "religious" to being "spiritual") how Mary realized that despite many external achievements, her life was not fulfilling her - and what she did to transform that the process through which Mary learned to open her heart and become vulnerable what Transformational Breath is and how it can help you release trauma and heal the importance of moving beyond "talking" to heal at a somatic and spiritual level To connect with Mary, please visit www.marysbluedoor.com or https://instagram.com/marysbluedoor To connect with me (Josephine), head over to www.josephinehardman.com Thank you for tuning in and supporting the po

Sometimes you pull a Tarot card and it just doesn't seem to make sense for the question you're asking. What do you do in those moments of confusion or lack of clarity? This episode of TRIGGERED! will give you specific suggestions for how to interpret any card that shows up - regardless of your question or level of experience with the Tarot. Join me for a discussion of: why your first impulse when you're confused or puzzled by a card is often unhelpful why it's worthwhile to stick with and push through the initial confusion (and how to do so) how to move beyond reliance on the guidebook or online definitions of the cards how to lean into your intuitive senses to decipher a card's meaning important aspects to notice on a Tarot card that will help you develop your own intuitive understanding of it when to pull a clarifier or turn to the guidebook for assistance To connect with me, please visit www.josephinehardman.com or join my free Tarot challenges at https://instagram.com/healer.josephine to develop your in

Spiritual ascension is often talked about as a concept and experience in the spiritual community. There are many different definitions of what "ascension" means, and we each have unique experiences as we evolve and ascend spiritually. In this episode of Inner Work, I explore: how we can define spiritual ascension what happens at a physical and cellular level when you "ascend" spiritually the benefits and positive transformations that arise out of spiritual ascension some of the potential physical symptoms of ascension, and how you can best deal with them the importance of taking ownership of your healing Above all, if you're experiencing spiritual growth and ascension symptoms, please know you're not alone, you're not crazy, and it's ok to take care of yourself right now. To connect with me, please visit www.josephinehardman.com or https://instagram.com/healer.josephine Thank you for tuning in! Music & editing by G. Demers Inner Work 2021 All Rights Reserved.

Back in college, I was diagnosed with both generalized anxiety and social anxiety. For a few years, I also suffered from telephobia - the fear of speaking on the telephone. Join me for this episode of TRIGGERED! to explore: what are the emotional and psychological symptoms of social anxiety? what are the consequences and implications of living with social anxiety? the main approaches and insights that helped me overcome the symptoms of social anxiety social anxiety from a spiritual perspective how social anxiety might be part of the experience of being an interplanetary soul Thank you for tuning in! If this episode spoke to you or if you want to suggest a topic for a future episode, please write to Josephine at [email protected] You can also visit www.josephinehardman.com or find me at https://instagram.com/healer.josephine Standard disclaimer: nothing in this episode is meant to replace medical or psychological treatment or advice. Music & editing by GD Inner Work 2021 All Rights Reserved.

Victoria Melchor is a Transformational Coach who helps people walking their spiritual path transform stress and anxiety into personal growth, purpose, and meaning. She earned a Master's Degree in Jungian Psychology and is a 200hr. Registered Yoga Teacher. Her approach brings the best of Depth Psychology, practical spirituality, and embodiment healing practices to her client work. In this interview, we talk about: Jungian psychology as a way to explore your inner world the Jungian concepts of the psyche, soul, and subconscious where dreams originate & how they reveal important insights to us using your intuition to receive guidance & interpret information from the Universe (including symbols and synchronicities) how trauma gets trapped in the body releasing dysfunctional stories about yourself to create a more functional, supportive self-perception To connect with Victoria or explore her work, head over to www.soulfulbit.com or https://instagram.com/soulful.bit To connect with me (Josephine), you can

In this special episode of TRIGGERED!, I lay out 10 ways to get untriggered - regardless of the specific situation or circumstances. These are tried and tested methods to move through and release a trigger, from the very basic and ancient method of yelling into a pillow to more advanced techniques like doing ego work. There's a freebie for this episode! To get the printable guide, click here: https://mailchi.mp/de778241c913/triggered-ep-21 Thank you for tuning in and supporting the podcast through your generous, kind, and heartfelt feedback! I love hearing from listeners, so please feel free to connect directly. I'm at [email protected] You can also visit me at www.josephinehardman.com    Music & editing by G. Demers Inner Work 2021 All Rights Reserved.

Ever found yourself in a situation where someone tried to tell you how to live your life? Maybe they tried to tell you what you should eat, or what you shouldn't eat, or how you should speak or behave, or how you should raise your kids, or how you should dress. This can bring up all kinds of emotions and feel really triggering. In this episode, I talk about: - how to deal with well-intentioned (or not so well-intentioned) people trying to tell you how to live - the importance of working through our own tendencies to tell others how to live (because we're not perfect either!) - how to deal with feelings of being judged or criticized - my personal story with veganism and how this created a rift in my family - the importance of releasing energetic hooks and cords connecting you to people who've tried to control or manipulate you - honoring our vulnerability and desire to avoid conflict as highly sensitive people To connect with me, you can visit www.josephinehardman.com or https://instagram.com/healer.josephine

In this bonus episode of Inner Work, I share a personal story about working with and healing old grief. Join me for a vulnerable conversation on: how we sometimes resist crying (and why) what happens to our bodies and souls when we repress old grief what it means to REALLY listen to what your heart needs using movement (especially dance) to express and heal grief two of the major challenges I've been going through recently (and what I'm learning from them) how I'm aligning myself with my Soul's calling to go bigger To connect with me directly, you can head over to www.josephinehardman.com If this episode spoke to you, I'd love to hear about it! Please send feedback, questions, or stories to [email protected] Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for tuning in. I appreciate your presence here.   Music & editing by G. Demers Inner Work 2021 All Rights Reserved

This episode is the conclusion of a 4-part series on the Tarot suit of Swords. Join me for an in-depth exploration of the Sword court cards: the Page, Knight, Queen, and King of Swords. We'll cover: different ways of interpreting the court cards the court cards as a "family" the individual lessons of each Sword court card how the suit of Swords comes full circle with the King of Swords how the Queen of Swords can help you stand your ground and ask for what you need and more! To connect with me directly, please head over to www.josephinehardman.com or send a note to [email protected] Did you find this exploration of the Sword cards useful? Would you like me to explore other Tarot suits (Cups, Wands, or Pentacles)? Please reach out if you have feedback! And thank you for tuning in and supporting the podcast. Music & editing by G. Demers Inner Work 2021 All Rights Reserved.

This episode of TRIGGERED! is about what happens to us when a relationship ends. I focus on romantic and intimate relationships - whether in-person, long-distance, short, long, a marriage, a domestic union, or any other kind of significant relationship. I offer specific suggestions and practices to support you as you navigate a break-up, separation, or divorce and find yourself again.  The most important takeaway from this episode is that feelings of loss, fear, anger, or grief are natural in the healing process. I hope you will allow yourself to move through them for as long as you need. To connect with me directly, head over to www.josephinehardman.com or https://instagram.com/healer.josephine You can also send a note to [email protected] to respond to this episode or suggest a future topic or question. Thank you for supporting the podcast by tuning in!   Music & editing by G. Demers Inner Work 2021 All Rights Reserved

This is part 3 in a four-part miniseries on the Tarot Swords. Join me for an exploration of the 8, 9, and 10 of Swords as we close out the suit before exploring the court cards. In this episode, I talk about: - the 8 of Swords as a card of stuckness and self-imposed limitations - seeing beyond illusions to liberate and empower yourself - the consequences of an undisciplined mind in the 9 of Swords - how the suit of Swords warns us when we're hitting up against our limits - the self-destruction of an unsustainable self in the 10 of Swords, which opens up the possibility to start over To connect with me directly, please head over to www.josephinehardman.com or https://instagram.com/healer.josephine Thank you for being here and supporting the podcast by listening and, if you feel so inclined, sharing it with a good friend! Music & editing by G. Demers Inner Work 2021 All Rights Reserved

"Addictions always originate in pain, whether felt openly or hidden in the unconscious." - Dr. Gabor Mate This episode of TRIGGERED! takes on the topic of addictive behaviors through my own personal experience with food and sugar addiction. Join me for a discussion of: - what fuels us to engage in addictive behaviors even when we know they're harming us - the importance of not making an addiction or addictive substance the enemy - how the addictive cycle keeps us stuck in a loop of obsessive thinking and robs us of peace, vitality, and energy - softening addictive tendencies by understanding WHY and HOW you've used them as a coping mechanism or as a response to trauma - for sugar addiction in particular, the importance of cultivating more "sweetness" and self-compassion in your daily life I mention a number of resources throughout the episode. Please explore these based on your own needs and interests: Gabor Mate - In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts Gabor Mate - interview on the Tim Ferriss Show Karly Randolph Pi

Join me as we continue our in-depth exploration of the Tarot Swords and their powerful lessons and potential for healing. (I recommend listening to part 1 before diving into this episode, if you can!) Part 2 of this mini series covers the 4, 5, 6, and 7 of Swords. Through the lens of these cards, I talk about: transforming trauma to find wisdom and growth the role of sacred pauses, rest, and slowing down in healing yourself and shifting your mindset reclaiming your natural rhythm the negative consequences of being led by an out-of-control ego choosing peace over chaos or drama self-deception, personal integrity, and the importance of being honest with yourself and others To connect with me directly, you can head over to www.josephinehardman.com or https://instagram.com/healer.josephine Thank you for tuning in! Your presence and support of the podcast are deeply appreciated. Music & editing by G. Demers Inner Work 2021 All Rights Reserved.

Your intuition is your inner guidance system and inner GPS. As such, it gives you information about the people, places, and situations that are aligned with you - as well as the people, places, and situations that are not. Through this guidance, you can decide what to move towards to and what to move away from. In this episode of TRIGGERED!, I address the important topic of being able to trust your intuition and intuitive nudges. Specific themes include: How your trust in your own intuition can become corroded over time for a variety of reasons (for example: if it was unsafe to trust in your feelings and perceptions growing up, if you've been privileging your head and logical thinking over your heart and intuition, or if you feel unworthy of receiving clear information from your Guides) The intuitive channels through which you receive information and guidance Your body as a vehicle of divine communication 6 specific blocks that make it hard to trust your intuition and the messages that come through (and how