Inner Work: A Spiritual Growth Podcast

This episode of INNER WORK is going out to my fellow healers, coaches, and spiritual practitioners -- you are the changemakers, the transformational agents, the wayshowers. You lead with your Light... and your sacred work is truly needed today. Join me for a deep discussion on: why I believe (humbly and not so humbly!) that your work as a healer can change the world the huge impact you're here to create... and why it's important to continue healing yourself so you can serve others at your highest level a few recent "shadowy" trends in the spiritual industry... and how we can help turn the tide and bring greater integrity, depth, and conscious leadership into this industry the qualities that set you apart as a healer and transformational agent Thank you for being here and for upholding such high standards for your spiritual work, both personally and professionally. It means a LOT! To connect with me, you can visit https://josephinehardman.com Join my email community (get access to my Akashic Records Mini Cou

Welcome to another episode of INNER WORK!  In this one, I dispel some myths and misconceptions about what it means to be spiritual, and what is required of us as spiritual and evolved beings. I also invite you to challenge some limited beliefs we might have internalized from the mainstream spiritual community. I address topics such as: you can be spiritual and... make a lot of money (so you can be a conscious steward of abundance and help humanity evolve through your contributions) you can be spiritual and... set firm boundaries with people (only YOU get to choose who and what is allowed into your life and energy field) you can be spiritual and... feel human emotions like sadness, anger, resentment, grief (they will NOT derail your manifestations, if you allow yourself to feel them without judgment) you can be spiritual and... ENJOY earthly pleasures and experiences Thank you for being here and for continuing to work on your evolution. It makes a difference! To get access to my Akashic Records Mini Course a

Did you know that, in addition to offering us divine guidance, healing, and wisdom, the Akashic Records can serve as a potent tool of manifestation? In this episode of Inner Work, I teach you some ways to harness the power of the Akashic Records to manifest your highest desires (in alignment with your authentic self, and for the highest good of all concerned.) Join me for a discussion of: a listener question about using the Akashic Records for manifestation why the Records are NOT a predictive or fortune-telling tool (and how to use them instead) 2 specific practices for manifesting through the Akashic Records troubleshooting guide for when your manifestations aren't showing up... yet Thank you to Nanda for submitting this thought-provoking question!  To get access to my free Akashic Records Mini Course and weekly email column, you can join my email community here: https://josephinehardman.com/akashic-records-intro/ To explore my work, head over to https://josephinehardman.com I lovingly appreciate your pre

Your ego self is the façade of yourself you have unconsciously and inevitably created as a consequence of living in a society, in a family, in a particular human culture. This ego self is a protective construct; a version of ourselves we create in order to blend in, to be accepted by others, to be liked, to be seen as worthy or valuable... and most of all, to not stand out or be kicked out of the tribe. Your ego is, therefore, concerned with your survival and with how you come across to others. Above everything else. Join me for a discussion of: how your ego self gets created how the agendas and concerns of your ego often clash with the higher-level purpose and desires of your Soul the ego's tactics for keeping you "safe" how your ego feeds you lies and illusions... and how to start shattering them (to get your ego out of the way) Thank you for being here and for continuing to do your inner work! It's not always easy, so I commend you for being committed to your healing and growth. You can join my email com

Being in a state of victimhood is NOT FUN. It can be extremely challenging, painful, and difficult to get out of -- especially since it's an unconscious state of being. By virtue of living in a human family, society, and culture, we're often conditioned or taught (unconsciously) to use victimhood to bond with others, to get sympathy or care, or to lower others' expectations of us. In this episode of Inner Work, I talk in depth about what victimhood really is, how and why we might get stuck in it, and how to identify when you're operating from a state of victimhood in your life. I also share ways in which the Akashic Records can powerfully help you shift out of victimhood and claim your full power, self-worth, and energy. Get my free Akashic Records Mini Course (and my weekly newsletter) by joining my email community here: https://josephinehardman.com/akashic-records-intro/ Connect with me online: https://josephinehardman.com Thank you for spending this time with me, and please keep doing your inner work! As y

This episode of INNER WORK is all about claiming your spiritual and divine gifts, stepping into your authentic self fully, and aligning with the sacred service you're here to offer humanity. You have a unique and important role to play in humanity's evolution, and you have gifts that can assist other humans in becoming freer and more conscious beings. So what are those gifts you carry within you, what are some deeper layers of those gifts, and how can you begin claiming your inner power fully? If you feel deep in your Soul that you're here to be of service in a meaningful way, join me as we explore these questions... and more. Thank you for being willing to step into the sacred work you're here to do. No one else can do it YOUR way, so your presence is absolutely essential. To take your inner work to the next level and continue healing yourself, explore my resources for self-healing here: https://josephinehardman.com/resources/ Some of my free content for healers and spiritual practitioners: https://josephin

This episode of INNER WORK is the final installment in my 4-part series on the Tarot Pentacles.  I cover the Pentacles court cards: the Page, Knight, Queen, and King of Pentacles. Join me for a discussion of: reading the court cards as a family multiple interpretations of the court cards: as personal signifiers, archetypes, primordial energies, and as representing other people in your life taking your understanding of the court cards to the next level Thank you to everyone who requested this Tarot series! I appreciate your input and engagement with this podcast. To explore my resources for self-healing, go here: https://josephinehardman.com/resources/ Join my email community and receive my free Akashic Records Mini Course: https://josephinehardman.com/akashic-records-intro/ Connect with me by visiting https://josephinehardman.com or sending a note to [email protected] Music & editing by G. Demers Inner Work 2024 All Rights Reserved.

We all inevitably grow up with and internalize certain cultural beliefs and assumptions. These can include beliefs about life, family, relationships, the world, ourselves... as well as cultural standards about physical appearance, money, success, and what we "should" do or be to fit in. These beliefs can truly limit us or cause suffering and stuckness in our lives. As you walk your path of awakening, it's important to question the cultural beliefs and assumptions you've taken on unconsciously. In this episode, I talk about: my discovery of an insidious cultural belief I had been carrying (the belief that "life will eventually disappoint you") how these cultural beliefs and assumptions get internalized how we're conditioned to want things that our culture says we should want... instead of allowing ourselves to follow our authentic desires how to begin noticing and releasing cultural ideas and assumptions that have held you hostage To take your inner work to the next level, check out my resources for self-hea

Welcome to Inner Work! This is the third installment of my four-part series on the Tarot Pentacles. In this episode, I cover the 7, 8, 9, and 10 of Pentacles to help you see the cards in a deeper, more meaningful, more nuanced way. To follow along, please bring your Rider Waite Smith deck. Explore my Resources for Self-Healing (to take your inner work to the next level): https://josephinehardman.com/resources/ Join my email community and receive my Akashic Records Mini Course (free): https://josephinehardman.com/akashic-records-intro/ Support this podcast and keep it on the air by donating any amount here:  https://square.link/u/I4Zt8YSE To connect with me, visit https://josephinehardman.com or send a note to [email protected] Thank you for tuning in, and please keep doing your inner work! Music & editing by G. Demers Inner Work 2023 All Rights Reserved.

Are you trying to prove your generosity, worth, value, intelligence, or integrity to the wrong people? To people who will never really get it? In this episode of EVOLUTION, I talk about this insidious pattern of trying to prove yourself to everyone -- even people who will never appreciate or be able to receive what you're trying to give (or who you are as a person). I share a story from my own life of trying to prove myself to the wrong people, including family members and potential clients. I also walk you through a series of powerful prompts for self-reflection, so you can identify where and how you've been trying to prove yourself to the wrong people... and how to stop! Special acknowledgment: Thank you to Gigi for being so wise and bringing so much clarity to this topic in my life. Explore my Akashic Records Certification Program: https://josephinehardman.com/work-with-me/akashic-records-certification-program/ Join my email community and receive my Akashic Records Mini Course (free): https://josephinehar

This mini episode announces and describes my Akashic Records Certification Program, currently open for enrollment. This is the most hands-on, in-depth, comprehensive healing and training experience I offer all year. Become a certified Akashic Records Practitioner, align with your Soul's purpose fully, and heal yourself and others. This program will help you discover and begin doing your highest-level work in this lifetime. To review the details, go to: https://josephinehardman.com/work-with-me/akashic-records-certification-program/ Reach out to [email protected] if you have questions or would like to apply. Thank you for tuning in! Inner Work 2023 All Rights Reserved.

Welcome to the second installment of my series on the Tarot Pentacles. In this episode, I cover the 4, 5, and 6 of Pentacles in depth. We'll explore: the 4 of Pentacles and feeling worthy of receiving abundance the 5 of Pentacles and how to walk through a dark night of the Soul the 6 of Pentacles as a return to harmony, shared abundance, and divine order And more! To support this podcast and make sure it stays on the air, you can contribute ANY amount that works for you here:  https://square.link/u/I4Zt8YSE To connect with me, visit https://josephinehardman.com or send a note to [email protected] Thank you for tuning in! Music & editing by G. Demers Inner Work 2023 All Rights Reserved

As humans, we can take things so personally. Even things that are petty, innocuous, or not personal at all. In this episode of EVOLUTION, I share some ideas for how to begin taking things less personally so you can maintain your inner peace, sanity, and well-being. (And improve your relationships with other humans!) I also talk about how it's your EGO that takes things personally, gets offended, gets defensive, and wants you to prove you're right. An important antidote to this is to stay aligned, as much as you can, with the perspective and energy of your Higher Self. To explore my Akashic Records Certification Program, go here: https://josephinehardman.com/work-with-me/akashic-records-certification-program/ To connect with me, visit: https://josephinehardman.com Send a note with feedback, questions, or topic ideas to [email protected] Thank you for spending this time with me, and please take really good care of yourself. You deserve it! Music & editing by G. Demers Inner Work 2023 All Rights Reser

This is a love letter to you, my fellow introvert. I share a recent situation that triggered an old story related to me being an introvert (and feeling weird, different, weak, and abnormal because of it). I also share how I used that situation to release this story and shift to a deeper place of self-love and self-appreciation. I talk about: the triggering event that made me feel weird and abnormal for being introverted how I used this situation to grow and understand my needs more clearly common needs we have as introverts (that other people might not get) building your self-confidence and self-love releasing patterns of self-judgment and self-criticism I hope this is helpful! Remember you're an extraordinary person just as you are, and don't need to change yourself to fit in. Thank you for being here. To support this podcast, donate any amount here:   https://square.link/u/I4Zt8YSE Sign up for my free Akashic Records Mini Course (and join my email community): https://josephinehardman.com/akashic-records-i

After LOTS of demand for this, I've finally gotten around to it - creating a series on the Tarot Pentacles! I've already covered the Tarot Cups, Swords, and Wands on this podcast (all episodes available if you look for them), so this final series will bring us to completion with the full Tarot deck. In this inaugural episode, I address: general characteristics and relevant features of the suit of Pentacles (as a whole) multiple meanings of the pentacle as a symbol  how the suit of Pentacles can help you stay grounded, rooted, and connected to the Earth opening up to abundance and increasing your capacity to RECEIVE through the suit of Pentacles in-depth discussions of the Ace of Pentacles, 2 of Pentacles, and 3 of Pentacles Thank you to everyone who requested this. I hope it's helpful! To support this podcast and make sure it stays on the air, you can contribute ANY amount that works for you here: https://square.link/u/I4Zt8YSE To connect with me, visit https://josephinehardman.com or send a note to me@jose

Are you often (or even constantly) looking for new spiritual knowledge, tools, or resources? Do you know when to stop, so you can integrate everything you've learned so far and apply it in your life? It's so important to keep seeking, to keep evolving, to keep doing our inner work. At the same time, we want to make sure we're not doing this compulsively, or as a form of spiritual bypassing or escapism. In this episode of EVOLUTION, I talk about: how to recognize any patterns of using spirituality or spiritual pursuits to try to avoid reality, uncomfortable feelings, or genuine healing work how to avoid becoming "spiritually constipated" (awesome words from a listener email I answer in this episode) how to do a spiritual and energetic "decluttering" for yourself how to trust your inner knowing more, instead of looking for answers or wisdom outside yourself I'm sending lots of gratitude to Penny for writing in with this thoughtful topic. If Inner Work has been helpful for you, you can support this podcast (an

I'm so thrilled and humbled by how our podcast community is growing in meaningful ways. Brilliant musical artist Rajinee Buquing (working under the name sayang) is a long-time listener of this podcast and has created a song inspired by Inner Work. The song is called Inner Work (Intro) + Leftovers. I want to share this song with you and introduce you to Rajinee -- a deeply thoughtful, talented, lovely person who is daring to be authentically herself in this world, despite the pressures and expectations she has faced to be someone other than who she is. I know you will be moved by her message (and her voice, which is a divine gift!). To follow Rajinee on Spotify, go to: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6uh29rLyayapIgedH374Um To connect with me (Josephine), go to https://josephinehardman.com or send a note to [email protected] Thank you for being here, and please keep doing your inner work! May we all give ourselves permission to express who we truly are. In doing so, we give others that freedom as well. Ed

“The ability to process anxiety in a healthy way is critical to maintaining your quality of life. Anxiety is a reflection of your body chemistry changes when you are in an arousal state. Anxiety is both normal and necessary – it will never disappear. The harder you try to suppress anxiety, the stronger it will become. Thus, avoiding anxiety becomes its own stressor.” - Dr. David Hanscom With this episode of INNER WORK, I seek to normalize fear, anxiety, and discomfort as natural parts of our human experience. Rather than trying to get rid of, fix, run away from, or ignore any of these normal human sensations and experiences, I will guide you in developing a "working relationship" with them - so you can live a joyful, free, abundant life while peacefully accepting the presence of these inevitable emotions (when they show up... because they will). As an example, I share how I've developed a "working relationship" with imposter syndrome, in my own life and business. To support the creation of this content, you c

Boundaries. Where are yours? How are you at setting clear boundaries in your life? How comfortable do you feel enforcing them? This episode will take you into an exploration of boundaries - what they are, what they mean, how they can help you, and why we often have a hard time setting them. I also talk about the difference between external boundaries (boundaries you set with other people / the world) and internal boundaries (boundaries you set with yourself, internally). As a companion to this episode, I've created a 60-minute guided healing journey called Healthy Boundaries: Clearing and Claiming Your Space in the World. It will help you clear, reclaim, and set healthier boundaries in 4 spaces you inhabit: your mental space, emotional space, physical body, and physical environment. To access that resource, go here: https://josephinehardman.com/resources/ To connect with me, head over to https://josephinehardman.com or send a note to [email protected]  Thank you for tuning in, and please keep doing your

How are you responding to the world around you, and to the things that happen in your life? What are your default, knee-jerk reactions when something unexpected, unpleasant, or challenging happens? This episode of INNER WORK will help you investigate your unconscious and automatic responses to life, where they originate, and how you can begin to soften them. I cover: 5 unconscious ways of responding to life: being constantly jumpy or nervous (i.e., hypervigilance), internalizing, externalizing, freezing up, and hyperproductivity why and how these types of responses are developed in the first place how these unconscious responses are meant to protect us (even if they are misguided) my own struggles with hyperproductivity - and what I do to return to a place of calm, conscious awareness If this topic resonates and you want more resources, please check out my interviews with Somatic Experiencing practitioner Rachel Hardy and trauma expert MaryCatherine McDonald: Why the Trauma Response is Never Wrong with Mar