Inner Work: A Spiritual Growth Podcast

This is the inaugural episode in a four-part series exploring the Tarot Swords in depth. Join me as we journey through the Swords, from the Ace to the King, and derive important lessons from this suit. This first episode covers: an overview of the Swords as a suit how the journey through the Swords is a cautionary tale about the undisciplined ego mind how this suit warns us about the dangers of privileging head over heart the suit's double-edged nature, which is reflective of the mind as a double-edged "tool"  how we sometimes develop a coping mechanism of retreating into the head to avoid our feelings or suppress heart trauma I also dive into the Ace of Swords, 2 of Swords, and 3 of Swords to provide detailed interpretations of each card. To connect with me, head over to www.josephinehardman.com You're invited to join my free monthly Tarot challenges to take your personal work with the Tarot to the next level. I offer these at https://instagram.com/healer.josephine Thank you for tuning in! If this episode

Being in a one-sided friendship can be triggering (and exhausting!). This episode responds to a listener email by exploring what happens when you give your full support and attention to a friend, but they don't give you a reciprocal exchange of energy and presence. Our listener was triggered, specifically, when a friend would multitask, check their phone, or otherwise get distracted during their interactions (particularly when it was time for our listener to share and be heard). In the episode, I also talk about: how being highly sensitive can make us feel more upset or rejected when friends don't seem to be fully present with us the importance of speaking up for your needs in friendships & relationships (and how to do so) the valuable lesson of releasing one-sided friendships my own recent experience of having to let a friendship go Thank you for tuning in! Please send your triggers, questions, or suggestions for future episodes to [email protected]  You can also connect with me at www.josephineh

Mariana Louis is a tarot reader, scholar, and writer from New York City. She is the creator of Persephone's Sister, a platform for spiritual education and magical guidance that blends depth psychology, sacred feminism, and witchcraft. She works both with one-on-one clients as an intuitive reader and leads community seminars and circles for soulful deepening and learning. Mariana loves the poetry of Rilke, the music of Hildegard von Bingen, and the sweetness of her husband and kitty familiars. In this interview, we talk about: - how Jung's work can help you explore undiscovered aspects of yourself - the tarot as a tool to reconnect with the God/Goddess within - integrating the divine & the mundane in your daily life - how to recognize when you're disconnected from the energy of the sacred feminine (and steps to reawaken that connection) - clearing up misconceptions about shadow work and doing it responsibly and ethically To connect with Mariana's work, head over to www.persephonessister.com or https://inst

Feeling criticized or called out on something can feel so uncomfortable. So triggering! This episode investigates what happens to us when someone tries to prove us "wrong" - whether they're responding to something we've created, something we've said or done, or a personal opinion. I offer two specific, grounding questions to stay as centered as you can and evaluate the criticism you receive as peacefully and openly as possible. I also touch on cases or situations where it might be ok to evalute that criticism critically and detach from it if it's coming from a hostile or close-minded place. An important point of this episode is that being called out on something - or when someone tries to prove you wrong - can be an excellent opportunity for growth, learning, and examining your own beliefs. To connect with me, head over to 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.

Joanna Lindenbaum is the founder of the Applied Depth Practitioner Institute & the Sacred Depths Transformational Practitioner Certification. She is an expert in transformation who helps coaches and healers take their coaching skills to the next level. Her clients not only obtain mastery of their transformational abilities but also experience life-changing personal shifts of their own... all of which translate to more easeful business.  Joanna has led hundreds of retreats and workshops across the world, including the Omega Institute’s Women & Power Conference and the National Renfrew Conference. In this episode, we talk about: - the art & practice of transformational coaching - common patterns that prevent people from moving towards transformation - the important qualities that coaches and healers must develop to hold space for their clients - how to stay present during a client session even if you get triggered - the fears and forms of resistance that prevent coaches & healers from attracting

In response to a listener question, this episode explores what happens when you're trying to manifest something and it just isn't showing up in your life (or isn't manifesting quickly enough). This can give rise to feelings of worry, fear, urgency, frustration, and hopelessness. I talk about what to do with those feelings and also cover these topics: - what "surrendering" really means - a common trap or misconception in the law of attraction - how you can manifest what you want even with some fear or doubt - how to adopt an attitude of empowered surrendering - a specific practice to shift from an attitude of grasping to an attitude of surrender & receptivity In this episode, I also invited you to fill out a survey to provide feedback on the podcast. You can do so here: https://forms.gle/6ehANr1HMxKADrPc8 To connect with me directly, please head over to www.josephinehardman.com or https://instagram.com/healer.josephine Thank you SO much for being here and supporting the podcast! Please send any questions,

What is emotional labor? How do you know when you're doing it? And what are the costs and consequences associated with that labor? Join me for an in-depth exploration of emotional labor, what it is, and how to recognize when you're doing it (and why you're doing it). In this episode, I offer specific examples of emotional labor across three spaces: at home, in relationships, and in your work as a healer or service-based provider. As healers, we must engage in particular kinds of emotional labor when we work with clients individually or in group settings. As we run through the different types of emotional labor you might be doing in your life and work, I invite you to notice which of these you tend to engage in the most... and which are most draining for you. What kind of emotional labor are you doing simply out of a sense of obligation, family expectations, or social conditioning? Are you doing emotional labor to please others or avoid conflict? If so, how can you shift that pattern? In this episode, I announ

This episode is going out to my fellow overthinkers! Do you tend to get trapped inside your head, caught in repetitive or intrusive thinking patterns? Do you overanalyze everything to death? Do you find it challenging to drop down into your body and be in the space of your heart?  Join me as we explore the possible reasons why you might have developed this tendency to "retreat" into the head as a safety or coping mechanism. In this episode, I define the difference between being in your head (the home of your rational and ego mind) versus being in your heart (the home of your divine mind and spirit). I also talk about what you can do to begin shifting from the head into the heart. To explore my Akashic Records Level 1 Course, go here: www.josephinehardman.com/work-with-me/akashic-records-training-level-1/ If this content resonates with you, or you have one of your own triggers to share, please let me know by writing to [email protected]  You can connect with me directly by visiting www.josephinehardman.

Mary Grisey is a multidimensional channeler, psychic & spiritual medium, teacher, and visual artist based out of Los Angeles, California. She has been connected to the unseen world ever since she can remember and works closely with her Spirit Guides, Ruth and the Council of 12. Her fine art background provides a unique approach to her readings and teachings as they tend to foster creativity, inventiveness, and imagination.   In this episode, we dive deep into Mary's method of integrating art and spirituality - or, rather, of seeing them as two sides of a similar coin. We also talk about the differences between mediumship and channeling and how you can begin developing your own intuitive abilities. Mary shares about her world-class mentorship and course, The Architecture of Remembering. To connect with Mary, visit www.thewovenchannel.com or www.marygrisey.com. Mary is also on Instagram at www.instagram.com/marygrisey To connect with me (Josephine), head over to www.josephinehardman.com or www.instagram.com

Has anyone ever told you to just "be positive" or "think positive" while you were in the midst of a crisis, having a challenge, or experiencing intense emotions? Did this make you want to rip that person's head off? Yup, I've been there too! In this episode of TRIGGERED!, I talk about the experience of being told to just "be positive" and how this can make you feel triggered, alone, angry, or dismissed. This may also trigger the feeling that your experience or emotions are being minimized. I also cover, briefly, the sometimes endemic tendency in the spiritual community towards "toxic positivity" - the idea that everything is, or should, be ok if you just "stay positive" and keep your vibes high. To connect with me directly, head over to www.josephinehardman.com or https://instagram.com/healer.josephine I welcome your comments, questions, and stories about your own triggers so we can work through them together in a future episode. You can always reach me at [email protected] Thank you for being here, and

Dr. Alyssa Adams is a psychologist turned intuitive business coach. She helps trailblazing entrepreneurs like therapists, healers, and wellness practitioners to build a business as unique as they are. Blending deep intuition with innovative psychology, Alyssa supports her clients in creating a bigger impact, earning more money, and finding more freedom than they ever thought possible. In this episode, we talk about when and how to expand from 1-on-1 services to offer courses and programs through your business. Alyssa breaks down: why it's important for service-based providers to make this transition from 1-on-1 work to courses/programs when it's a good time to expand your business by offering courses/programs how you can create a course that actually sells (and where you get to express your creative genius!) common pitfalls of course creators, especially in the beginning stages of the process To connect with Alyssa directly or sign up for the next round of Program Potion, head over to www.dralyssaadams.com

Navigating social media and other online spaces is part of the reality of our modern world. In this episode of TRIGGERED!, I talk about the not-so-healthy effects and consequences of spending time on social media. Join me for a discussion of: signs & symptoms that social media is draining your energy how social media affects your energy field and emotional states specific practices to engage with social media in a conscious way, so that YOU are using social media versus social media using you the positive aspects & benefits of intentional social media use To connect with me directly, please visit www.josephinehardman.com or send a note to [email protected] Thank you for being here and for your willingness to work through your triggers with me!  Music & editing by G. Demers Inner Work 2021 All Rights Reserved.

My guest for this episode, Amy B. Scher, is an energy therapist and mind-body expert. She's also the bestselling author of How to Heal Yourself From Depression When No One Else Can (among other healing and self-development books). Amy is passionate about empowering others to activate their own healing potential and become powerful advocates for their health and well-being on all levels. In this episode, we talk about: how depression manifests in the mind and body the common patterns that cause us to disconnect from ourselves and our truth how to release impatience and perfectionism on the healing path (and how trying to heal too fast can actually interfere with true transformation) how to deal with intergenerational trauma how "micro-movements" can help us shift old patterns and activate healing To explore Amy's work, please visit www.amybscher.com To connect with me (Josephine), head over to www.josephinehardman.com Thank you for being here, and please keep doing your inner work! Music & editing by G.

Self-abandonment is really common in our culture. It can take many different forms, but it’s often related to denying or suppressing your own needs to act in ways that are deemed acceptable by others. Our western culture frequently encourages us to move towards this place of self-denial, suppression, and twisting ourselves to fit external expectations and demands. Part of this has to do with being affable, with not creating conflict, with being perceived as a helpful and productive and easygoing person. In this episode of Triggered, we explore what it means to abandon or betray yourself. I run through some specific examples of self-abandonment and offer suggestions for reclaiming your self-worth and becoming your own ally and advocate. To connect with me directly, please head over to www.josephinehardman.com You can also share your response to this episode - or some of your own triggers - by writing to [email protected] Thank you for being here, friend. May you begin to treat yourself with unconditional

Nicole Matthiesen is a wellness coach, Ayurvedic health advisor, and the founder of NM Yoga + Wellness. Through online courses, group coaching and one-on-one consultations, Nicole guides her clients into adopting the habits and diet that ignite the body’s natural ability to heal and thrive.  In this episode, we talk about: the limitations of the Western medical system what is Ayurveda, and what are the principles that underlie its practices? how Ayurveda can help you heal your whole self how to care for your "five bodies" the common patterns and habits that derail the body's natural ability to heal You can connect with Nicole through her website www.nmyogawellness.com or at www.instagram.com/nmyogawellness To connect with me (Josephine), head over to www.josephinehardman.com Thank you for listening, and please keep doing your inner work!   Music & editing by G. Demers Inner Work 2021 All Rights Reserved 

This episode of TRIGGERED! is going out to my fellow highly sensitive people and empaths. Do you sometimes (still) get triggered when you feel you're "too sensitive", or if someone else makes you feel that you are, or if you even have the slightest inkling that someone might be perceiving you that way? Yup, me too!  Especially if you grew up hearing that you're too sensitive, or you need to grow a thicker skin, or you take things too personally, you might have developed a sense of shame about your sensitivity. In this episode, we dive into the experience of feeling shame about our heightened sensitivity and what we can do with that shame when it gets triggered. To connect with me directly or share your own triggers so we can work through them together, please head over to www.josephinehardman.com or send an email to [email protected]  I'd also love to hear if this episode spoke to you! Thank you for being here, as always.   Music & editing by G. Demers Inner Work 2021 All Rights Reserved.

It's very likely that you've lived lifetimes as a human before your current life. Some of the painful, traumatizing, or challenging experiences from your past lives might still remain unresolved. We can think of past life trauma in a number of different ways – for example, we have all experienced both individual and collective trauma in past lives. Trauma from your past lives, if it remains unresolved, tends to become embedded somewhere in your energy field. You also hold memories of that trauma at a cellular level. This is why you can sometimes experience not only emotional but also physical symptoms related to past life trauma. In this episode, I delve into the topic of past life trauma and offer a few specific indicators or signs that your current challenges - whether emotional, physical, spiritual, or relational - might be related to past life issues. I also discuss how the Akashic Records are one of the most ideal tools for healing this kind of trauma. To connect with me directly, please visit www.joseph

This episode of TRIGGERED! is about those moments when the "same old" issue shows up in your life... yet again. This could be an issue or pattern (or even physical symptom) you've faced many times before. Sometimes, it feels like it goes into "remission" or like you've finally moved beyond it, but then it pops up again when you least expect it. Gah! Having a human experience can be so tough. I offer some real talk on how to face these old demons again when they pop up. The major focus of the episode is on how to move through the intense feelings that can come up in these moments: shame, anger, frustration, hopelessness, discouragement, sometimes even despair.  I also lay out 4 specific suggestions for helping yourself face the same old issue, pattern, or symptom more compassionately and productively when it does show up. To connect with me directly or share one of your own triggers, please head over to www.josephinehardman.com or send a note to [email protected] Thank you for being here and supporting t

For this special episode of Inner Work, I had the privilege of working with a respected friend, Thomas the Hermit, as we journeyed into his Akashic Records and then recorded a debrief of the experience. You will hear Thomas speak about the session candidly - what happened, what we saw and received from the Records, and how the information helped him. Our conversation provides an inside look into an Akashic Records Healing Session. If you've ever wondered how this modality can help you accelerate your healing, overcome dysfunctional patterns, and reconnect to the highest-level version of yourself (i.e., your Higher Self, Soul, Divine Self), this episode will shed some light on all of that. It also provides a case study of how the Akashic Records can be accessed - and the kinds of information that can come through - with the help of a trained reader. To connect with Thomas and learn more about his Tarot work and brand new deck, you can head over to www.hermitsmirror.com To connect with me (Josephine), you can v

Boundaries! A perpetually hot issue in the spiritual and healing worlds. Boundaries are something we must all continually work on while we're incarnated in human bodies. It's so important to have clear and healthy boundaries to delineate where you end and where someone else begins. This can help you stay true to your core needs and desires instead of losing your sense of self in relationships or in other people. In this episode, I respond to a listener email about one of her triggers - when people try to tell her what to do and when people cross her boundaries. Join me for this discussion as we delve into the "freeze" response that can habitually get triggered when others disrespect or test your boundaries, especially if you grew up with poor boundaries or parents/caregivers who were unable to model healthy boundary-setting. I also talk about "sacred anger" and how reawakening this energy within you can lead to powerful healing and help you stand your ground - no matter where you are, who you're with, or what