Inner Work: A Spiritual Growth Podcast

In the words of Joseph Campbell on the labyrinth as a mythological symbol: "We have not even to risk the adventure alone, for the heroes of all time have gone before us — the labyrinth is thoroughly known. We have only to follow the thread of the hero path, and where we had thought to find an abomination, we shall find a god; where we had thought to slay another, we shall slay ourselves; where we had thought to travel outward, we shall come to the center of our own existence. And where we had thought to be alone, we shall be with all the world." In this episode, I explore the labyrinth as a metaphor for the healing path, with its winding detours, distractions, obstacles, and victories along the way. I talk about some of the key places and figures you'll encounter inside the labyrinth including the Dead End, the False Teacher, the Spiritual Advisor, and the Sanctuary. Join me for this traversal through the labyrinth -- which we ultimately never walk alone. To connect with me, please visit www.josephinehardman.com Thank you for being here and for doing your inner work! Music & editing by G. Demers Inner Work 2020 All Rights Reserved.

Expecting the healing path to move in a linear fashion can set you up for frustration and disappointment. A more accurate metaphor for the healing path is a spiral or labyrinth, with lots of detours, roadblocks, and shadows that come up to be healed along the way. In this episode, I share specific tips for dealing with setbacks on your healing path -- starting with the importance of redefining the word "setback" itself. This discussion is also helpful if you're experiencing a healing crisis or feeling a sense of dejection, confusion, impatience, or frustration with where you are on your healing journey. To connect with me directly or explore my Akashic Records work, you can head over to www.josephinehardman.com or www.instagram.com/purefield.healing Thank you for supporting the podcast by listening and leaving a rating or review, if you feel called to do so. Editing & music by G. Demers Inner Work 2020 All Rights Reserved.

Gatekeeping is an insidious form of restricting access to knowledge, information, resources, or opportunities. In this episode, I delve into the "shadow side" of the spiritual community to explore the issue of gatekeeping and unethical practices. I talk about the dangers of idealizing spiritual teachers and healers and giving your power away, as well as the importance of finding and following your own inner authority. To connect with me, head over to www.josephinehardman.com or www.instagram.com/purefield.healing Thank you for supporting the podcast by listening to this episode and leaving a rating or review. Your presence is so appreciated! Music & editing by G. Demers Inner Work 2020 All Rights Reserved.

My guest for this episode, Sandra Costello, is a portrait photographer, branding coach, and joy instigator. Transforming the way women see themselves, Sandra captures natural portraits that are professional yet approachable. She creates a playful, positive environment giving her clients permission to be themselves and to show up authentically and with purpose. In this episode, we talk about the importance of authentic branding and finding the unique voice and personality of your business. I had the pleasure of working with Sandra on my first branding photo shoot, which was a powerful healing experience that brought up many fears and resistance to the surface. (I share some personal details of that experience throughout.) You can connect with Sandra in the following ways: https://sandralovesyou.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sandracostellophotography/ https://www.facebook.com/sandracostellolovesyou And here's the interview Sandra did with personal trainer Kelly Coffey (mentioned in the episode): https://youtu.be/-qyCmfflRo4 To connect with me (Josephine), head over to www.josephinehardman.com or https://instagram.com/purefield.healing Thank you for being here, and please keep doing your inner work! Music & editing by G. Demers Inner Work 2020 All Rights Reserved.

Do you often find yourself trying to please everyone to keep the peace? Does conflict - or even the idea of conflict or disagreement - send you into a tailspin? Do you rely on others' praise and approval to feel ok about yourself? If so, you might be stuck in a pattern of people pleasing and approval addiction. In this episode, I talk about where these patterns and behaviors often originate and how early childhood conditioning can set you up to people please as an adult. I also discuss the Fawn Response, the automatic response to trauma beyond fight, flight, or freeze. Finally, I share some suggestions for starting to move beyond these deeply engrained patterns, one step at a time. To connect with me for one-on-one healing, please visit www.josephinehardman.com You can also find me on Instagram, where I offer free monthly Tarot challenges and spiritual guidance: https://instagram.com/purefield.healing Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast! If this episode was helpful, please leave a rating or review if you're moved to do so. Editing & music by G. Demers Inner Work 2020 All Rights Reserved.

It's so important to have clear boundaries in your business as a healer, lightworker, or spiritual entrepreneur. A lack of boundaries can leave you feeling exhausted and burnt out. It can also put your business, health, energy, and sanity in jeopardy. In this episode, I cover some of the most common pitfalls in setting boundaries in your spiritual business and offer suggestions on how to enforce healthy boundaries. We'll also talk about how some of these patterns of poor boundaries leak out into other areas of your life. To connect with me, please head over to www.josephinehardman.com or www.instagram.com/purefield.healing Thank you for being here and supporting the podcast! Your ratings and reviews are infinitely appreciated. Please keep doing your inner work! Audio editing & music by G. Demers. Inner Work 2020 All Rights Reserved.

The Hierophant is sometimes one of the least liked cards in the Tarot decks -- or at least a card that many people have trouble connecting with. The Hierophant can represent patriarchy, authority, gatekeeping, organized religion, and conformism. But, in this episode, I share how we can reclaim The Hierophant for our modern times, derive powerful healing lessons from it, and use it to step into your inner authority and power. To connect with me and explore the possibility of working together, you can visit www.josephinehardman.com To join my free monthly Tarot challenges, head over to www.instagram.com/purefield.healing Thank you for your presence and for supporting the podcast! Your reviews and ratings are much appreciated. Music & editing by Garrett Demers Inner Work 2020 All Rights Reserved.

On the path of the spiritual healer and entrepreneur, you'll often come up against different forms of resistance. Resistance shows up very frequently when you're about to make a big leap or take an action to grow your spiritual business. Or even if you're just putting yourself out there more visibly on social media! In this episode, I walk you through 6 different types of resistance that come up on the path of the spiritual healer. I also offer a few specific antidotes or ways to get around that resistance so you can grow your spiritual business without sabotaging your efforts. To connect with me and explore the possibility of working together, head over to www.josephinehardman.com Thank you for being here, and please keep doing your inner (and outer) work! Editing & music by Garrett Demers Inner Work 2020 All Rights Reserved

Are you a healer or spiritual entrepreneur trying to grow your business and get more clients? This episode is for you if you've connected to your Divine Mission and that Mission includes healing, being of service, transmuting energy, anchoring light, or serving as a catalyst for transformation. In this episode, I propose a new way of doing marketing that does NOT revolve around hustling, endless to-do lists, tricking, high-pressure sales tactics, or creating a false sense of urgency. Instead, as healers, we must think about marketing as making ourselves MAGNETIC to our ideal clients using ethical, aligned, powerful marketing strategies in full integrity with our spiritual values. It's time to elevate our marketing models and no longer do "business as usual." To connect with me or further explore a new way of doing marketing and running your business, you can head over to www.josephinehardman.com I'm also at www.instagram.com/purefield.healing Thank you for being here! And please keep doing your inner work. It will serve as a strong foundation for your business as you do your magic in the world. Music & editing by Garrett Demers. Inner Work | 2020 All Rights Reserved

Nicole Palomba is an embodied Tarot reader and healing guide based in London, born in the mountains of Wyoming. She has a master's degree in international acting and uses theater and movement training to help people access their own physical gateways to healing. Nicole believes that the body, YOUR body, holds all the answers. She has been a teacher, behavior interventionist, and actor of stage, screen, and radio. In this interview, we talk about how we can rely on the wisdom of our bodies to heal ourselves. We also touch upon our role as healers and spiritual leaders during these turbulent, transformative times. To connect with Nicole, go to www.seedlingspiritual.com or https://instagram.com/seedlingspiritual You can also check out Nicole's podcast, The Sown: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-sown-podcast/id1511077842 To connect or work with me (Josephine), you can visit www.josephinehardman.com or https://instagram.com/josephinehardman Thank you for being here and supporting the podcast by listening and leaving a rating or review. Your presence is deeply appreciated! Music & editing by Garrett Demers. Inner Work 2020 All Rights Reserved.

I call the path of the spiritual entrepreneur an "incubator for accelerated healing." This is because ALL of your stuff comes up on this path: your fears, resistance, triggers, self-doubt, self-sabotage, old wounds. And more! This episode takes a behind-the-scenes look at the path of the spiritual entrepreneur and examines some of the intense fears and triggers that come up along the way. I draw some parallels between this path and the Fool's Journey (in Tarot), given that running your own spiritual business requires tremendous amounts of faith, trust, and the ability to take risks. I also share why I think it's so important to become your own boss and create your own economy in light of recent world events. To connect with me for Akashic Records work or spiritual business coaching, please head over to www.josephinehardman.com Thank you so much for being here and supporting the podcast. Your presence is deeply appreciated. Music & editing by Garrett Demers Inner Work 2020 All Rights Reserved.

My guest for this episode is Rachel Hardy, a Myofascial Release Therapist and Somatic Coach who helps her clients release old patterning and connect more deeply to the wisdom and knowing in their bodies by healing at a nervous system level. Rachel was drawn to study nervous system healing after experiencing the profound effects it had in transforming her own health, including healing from depression and a lifelong autoimmune condition. She works with clients one-on-one and in group programs, creating a safe space for them to re-wire and re-pattern their nervous systems so they can fully embody their highest levels of health, energy, and creative work. To connect with Rachel, please visit www.somaticknowing.com To connect with me (Josephine), you can head over to www.josephinehardman.com Thank you so much for listening, and please keep doing your inner work! Music & editing by Garrett Demers Inner Work 2020 All Rights Reserved.

We're in the midst of an unprecedented, uncertain, and very destabilizing global health crisis. What can the Tarot cards teach us about this situation? What can we learn, collectively and individually? And how can we stay grounded, rooted, and empowered even as the world seems to spin out of control? I'll be answering these questions in today's episode of Inner Work. I also offer 3 of my favorite grounding strategies to help soothe your nervous system, get re-centered, and feel SAFE in your body and in the world. Please feel free to use my Tarot for Crazy Times Spread for your own individual purposes. To connect with me, you can head over to the website. Thank you so much for being here and for your support of the podcast. Your ratings and reviews are highly appreciated! Music & editing by Garrett Demers. Inner Work 2020 All Rights Reserved.

How are you doing out there in the world, my friend? Times are scary, uncertain, and challenging for most of us right now. I wanted to create an episode to help you stay sane, access your inner resourcefulness, and vibrate HIGH even during these troubled times. The intention of this episode is to bring you peace and help you return to a centered, grounded, and powerful place within yourself. To work with me one-on-one, please go to my website. Thank you so much for being here, and please keep doing your inner work! Your support of the podcast means SO MUCH to me. Your ratings and/or reviews are deeply appreciated. Music & editing by Garrett Demers. Inner Work 2020 All Rights Reserved.

In this episode, I define five essential keys and principles you must follow to grow a successful spiritual business. Focusing on these five keys can help you simplify your daily tasks, reduce overwhelm, and diagnose and solve any issues that your business is facing (such as not getting enough clients, not getting enough of the *right* clients, feeling insecure about your offerings, etc, etc). To work with me one-on-one, you can start by booking a free Business Consultation for Spiritual Entrepreneurs. I'd love to help you get clear and get visible so you can get clients... consistently. Thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast! Your ratings and reviews are SO appreciated. Music & editing by Garrett Demers Inner Work 2020 All Rights Reserved.

Megan Ryan Walsh is an artist, astrologer, and writer living in the beautiful mountains of northern California. Her healing path has led her to deepen her connection to the living world as she strives to share a sense of forgotten wholeness in the many facets of her work. Using the language of astrology as one of her tools, Megan is committed to helping others gain profound self-knowledge and a greater understanding of the world around them and their place within it. In this interview, we talk about the practical, day-to-day uses of astrology and break down the myth that astrology is overly complex and that we need to study for years before we can actually make use of it. To connect with Megan, please visit innermandalamedicine.com To connect with me (Josephine), you can go to josephinehardman.com. I specialize in helping healers and spiritual entrepreneurs get clear and get visible so they can get clients... consistently. Book a free Business Strategy Consultation here. Thank you so much for listening, and please keep doing your inner work! Music & editing by Garrett Demers Inner Work 2020 All Rights Reserved.

I'm sure you're familiar with the voice of fear within you (we all have it). This is the voice that tells you you're not good enough, things will never work out for you, you'll never make enough money, you're stupid, it's not worth trying anything new, etc, etc. (Such a tyrant!) But do you also recognize within yourself the voice of Divine Genius? This voice is also referred to as the voice of Higher Self, the voice of your soul, your inner knowing, your inner Goddess. In this episode, I talk about the INNER CONFLICT that's created when the voice of Divine Genius and the voice of fear within you are locked in a struggle. I also offer advice on how to turn up the volume on your voice of Divine Genius so you can move beyond old patterns, release your fear, and go for the things you actually want. To connect with me, you can visit Purefield or book a discovery call. Thank you so much for listening, and please keep doing your inner work! Music & editing by Garrett Demers. Purefield Radio | Inner Work 2020 All Rights Reserved.

Dear listeners, welcome to the very first episode of 2020! A new year brings with it new possibilities, as well as the invitation (or challenge) to let go of old stories about yourself and create a new reality where you fully embody your true essence and core self. That's what this episode is about: how to no longer live to meet others' expectations or to make other people happy at the expense of your own needs, dreams, and desires. This new year, I wish you the courage to be yourself - even if that means disappointing someone along the way! During the episode, I mentioned Tara Mohr's wonderful book, Playing Big. To connect with me, you can join my Powerfully Sensitive Program (we begin on Feb 1st!) or explore my one-on-one services. Thank you so much for listening, and please keep doing your inner work. Happy new year! Audio editing & music production by G. Demers Inner Work | Purefield Radio 2020 All Rights Reserved.

Dr. Alyssa Adams is a clinical psychologist and business coach. She helps therapists, counselors, and healers scale up their businesses in an authentic way without burning out. In this interview, we talk about the challenges of being an entrepreneur and how we can avoid burnout as highly sensitive business owners in the service professions. To connect with Alyssa, you can visit her website here. She also moderates a free Facebook Group, Scale Your Inner Wisdom. To connect with me (Josephine!), you can visit me online or book a discovery call to see if we'd be a good fit working together. Thank you so much for listening, and please keep doing your inner work! To support the podcast, you can leave a rating or review on iTunes - these really help spread the word. Thank you for being here! Audio editing & music production by Garrett Demers. Purefield Radio / Inner Work 2019 All Rights Reserved.

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Melissa Schwartz. Melissa was born an intense, sensitive, empathic power seeker. She is an internationally acclaimed author, coach, and public speaker in the field of child development, and she specializes in helping highly sensitive children (and their parents). In this conversation, we talk about what it means to grow up highly sensitive and how we can care for ourselves as highly sensitive adults. To connect with Melissa, you can visit her online at Sensitive Parenting. To connect with me (Josephine!), you can visit me online at Purefield or on Instagram. I offer Akashic Record Readings, Sacred Soul Work Readings, and Intuitive Healing for Highly Sensitive Women to clients all over the world. Thank you so much for listening, and please keep doing your inner work! Audio editing & music production by Garrett Demers. Inner Work | Purefield Radio 2019 All Rights Reserved.

In this very special episode, I welcome back to the podcast my husband Garrett! We talk about the trait of high sensitivity, Garrett figures out if he's highly sensitive through Elaine Aron's self-test, and we also discuss how relationships can work when one partner is highly sensitive and the other is not. To connect with me, you can visit Purefield. I work one-on-one with highly sensitive & empathic women all over the world. You can book a free discovery call to see if we'd be a good fit working together. Thank you so much for listening, and please keep doing your inner work! Audio editing & music production by Garrett Demers. Purefield Radio | Inner Work 2019 All Rights Reserved.

Eryn Johnson is a breathwork facilitator, Tarot reader, Reiki master, and powerful storyteller. (You might know her from her mystical podcast, Living Open.) In this interview, we talk about breathwork as a healing modality and offer a few tips to get started with this practice. We also chat honestly about feeling shame about ourselves growing up and how we can begin to unlearn all the conditioning we've internalized from our families, cultures, and society. To learn more about Eryn's work, please go to www.living-open.com To connect with me (Josephine!), visit Purefield. I do one-on-one work with highly sensitive women all over the world. I'm also on Instagram. Thank you for listening, as always! And please keep doing your inner work. Purefield Radio | Inner Work 2019 All Rights Reserved.

Are you a bit of a control freak? Do you often feel "on edge" or as though you have to scan the horizon for possible danger? Yup, me too! In this episode, I discuss how can we move beyond the egoic need to control our environment, our own behavior, and others' reactions to us. I also talk about hypervigilance and the possible causes of this painful habit of watching out for danger and feeling unsafe in the world. The episode ends with a blessing to cultivate safety and belonging in your body and in the world. To connect with me, you can visit Purefield. I offer one-on-one healing sessions for highly sensitive women all over the world. You can also find me on Instagram. Thank you so much for listening, and please keep doing your inner work! Purefield Radio | Inner Work 2019 All Rights Reserved.

There's always a gap between your desire and the manifested outcome of that desire -- we may call this the "mystery" between manifestations. As humans, we often find it challenging to reside in this mystery, which is why we give up on our deepest desires before they've had a chance to manifest. In this episode, we dive right into the mystery and I offer some strategies to become more comfortable with it. Ultimately, being comfortable with the mystery will allow you to call in what you want faster and with less resistance than ever before. To connect with me: - visit me online at Purefield - find me on Instagram Thank you so much for listening and for supporting the podcast! Please leave a rating or review on iTunes, as it helps me spread the word about Inner Work and continue producing this content. Inner Work | Purefield Radio 2019 All Rights Reserved.

Marielle Smith is a writer and intuitive coach who works mostly with overwhelmed writers and other creatives who've lost touch with their intuition. In this conversation, we talk about the creative process, the role that intuition plays in that process, and how we can reclaim our authentic voices -- not only in writing but also in our lives. To connect with Marielle, you can visit her website or go to: https://www.facebook.com/CIHCCyprus/ https://www.facebook.com/mswordsmith/ https://instagram.com/mariellessmith/ You can also check out the two books she mentioned during the interview: Get Out of Your Own Way Tarot book Tarot for Creatives book To connect with me (Josephine!), visit me online at Purefield or follow me on Instagram. Thank you so much for listening, and keep doing your inner work! Music production & audio editing by Garrett Demers. Inner Work | Purefield Radio 2019 All Rights Reserved.

As humans, it's almost impossible for us not to feel emotions like anger, fear, resentment, frustration, and disappointment in certain situations. These are low frequency emotions because they emit and attract lower vibrations than emotions like love, excitement, and joy. In this episode, I talk about how you can deal with low frequency emotions when you feel them, particularly in relationships. I also discuss the concept of the emotional pain-body, how this pain-body becomes activated, and how you can work towards making your own pain-body less reactive. Thank you so much for listening, and keep doing your inner work! To connect with me: - visit Purefield - follow me on Instagram - book a discovery call Music & audio editing by Garrett Demers. Purefield Radio | Inner Work 2019 All Rights Reserved.

Inspired by recent events in my own life, this episode addresses the topic of how to deal with negative feedback or criticism. It doesn't matter whether the criticism comes from a family member, friend, co-worker, boss, or client -- we'll explore a number of strategies to help you respond (or not respond!) to negative feedback in the best possible way, without losing your integrity or peace of mind. Thank you so much for listening and for doing your inner work! Purefield Radio/Inner Work 2019 All Rights Reserved.

In our modern world, it's becoming increasingly difficult to take time to rest, slow down, do one thing at a time, and connect to something bigger and more expansive than ourselves. In this episode, I explore how you can reclaim your ability to slow down to find the deeper meaning in your life. We'll talk about the importance of finding and following your own natural rhythm, rather than being carried by the frantic pace of dominant culture. I discuss Abby Seixas' work and book, Finding the Deep River, in this episode. Thank you for listening! Purefield Radio | Inner Work 2019 All Rights Reserved.

In Clarissa Pinkola Estes' classic book, Women Who Run With the Wolves, "wild woman" is an inner source of power and strength for all women. She is wise, courageous, nurturing, and connected to the cycles of nature and the moon. Wild woman can help us set healthy boundaries, say "no" and say "yes" from an authentic place, protect our space and energy, and align with our deepest longings and desires. In this guided meditation, you will journey to meet and connect with your inner wild woman in her forest cottage. You will ask her three questions and receive clear guidance to help you take your next steps or make an important decision in your life. Enjoy the journey! Thank you so much for listening and for doing your inner work. Purefield Radio | Inner Work 2019 All Rights Reserved.

Robert Augustus Masters defines the term "spiritual bypassing" as a collection of behaviors and beliefs through which we use spirituality to avoid life. Some of these behaviors include anger-phobia, boundaries that are too strict or too porous, emotional numbing, and over-detachment from life. When we engage in spiritual bypassing, we trick ourselves into believing that we're healing and working through deep issues, but we're actually only staying on the surface of what's really going. In this episode, I invite you to explore the key behaviors of spiritual bypassing so you can move beyond them into deeper, more transformative, and long-lasting healing. Masters' book can be found here: Spiritual Bypassing. Thank you so much for listening, and keep doing your inner work! Purefield Radio | Inner Work 2019 All Rights Reserved.

In this episode, I explore how you can move from a state of chaos (in your health, finances, relationships, career, or any other idea) to a state of greater stability, both internally and externally. I discuss what external chaos might represent in your life and how we sometimes use chaos to distract ourselves from fulfilling our divine missions. I also offer a few suggestions for cultivating a greater sense of stability and groundedness in your life. Robert Augustus Masters' book, which I mention in this episode, is called Spiritual Bypassing: When Spirituality Disconnects Us From What Really Matters. To connect more deeply: - visit me online at Purefield - follow me on Instagram Thank you for listening, and keep doing your inner work! Purefield Radio / Inner Work 2019 All Rights Reserved.

This episode is my interview with speaker, author, and writer Karly Randolph-Pitman on the concept of the inner rebel. The inner rebel is that voice or energy that pops up from within you when you try to make a change, take a risk, or work on healing yourself in a deep way. The inner rebel might sabotage your efforts, derail your progress, or get in your way when you try to improve yourself or your life. Learn how to work with - rather than against - this inner rebel, which is ultimately an important and valuable part of yourself. To learn more about Karly's work or sign up for her courses, you can visit her website: www.growinghumankindness.com Karly mentioned this book during the interview: Finding the Deep River Within by Abby Seixas Purefield Radio/Inner Work 2019 All Rights Reserved.

In this episode, I explore how working with law of attraction material can sometimes evoke feelings of self-blame, guilt, and shame in us, leading us to question, "How could I create this reality for myself?" I discuss some of the limitations of law of attraction theory and how to best use this approach *without* beating yourself up or victimizing yourself. Thank you for listening!

For episode 53 of Inner Work, I had the pleasure of interviewing author, teacher, spiritual entrepreneur, and founder of Biddy Tarot, Brigit Esselmont. We talk about the business of Tarot, how to trust in divine timing, what it means to work within our "zone of genius," and how to shift into doing more soul-aligned work -- from wherever we are today. Brigit also shares a bit of her background and how her business and relationship with the Tarot have evolved over time. Thank you for listening, and keep doing your inner work! To learn more about Brigit or explore her courses, please visit Biddy Tarot.

This episode is a continuation of episode #51, where we explored the first two of four essential Tarot archetypes. In episode #52, we explore the archetypes of the Shadow Self and the Divine Self through the Tarot deck, discussing cards like the 8 of Swords, the 9 of Swords, The Devil, The Fool, and The Star. Learn how to activate, integrate, and work with these archetypes in your own life through the Tarot. Thank you so much for listening, and keep doing your inner work!

In this first part of a two-part series, I explore 2 essential Tarot archetypes: the Mother & the Father. I do this through specific Major and Minor Arcana like the Empress, the Emperor, the High Priestess, the Hierophant, the Lovers, the 2 of Cups, and the 10 of Cups. This episode explores the Tarot deck's primordial masculine and feminine energies and how we can activate and heal those energies within ourselves. Stay tuned for part two of this series, where we delve into the Shadow Self and the Divine Self. Thank you for listening, and keep doing your inner work!

In episode #50 of Inner Work, I discuss prosperity and what you can do to welcome more of it in your life. I share with you some of the possible obstacles and self-imposed limitations that might stand in your way and prevent you from becoming truly prosperous --and how you can overcome those challenges. Thank you for listening, and keep doing your inner work!

Episode 49 of Inner Work deals with a touchy subject: how to be spiritual when your family isn't. How can you explain your spirituality to your family? Should you even try? Do you have to share your spiritual path with them? How can you deal with family members who are resistant, close-minded, or who shame or mock your spirituality? I share my favorite tips and strategies for navigating this tricky subject!

Episode 48 of Inner Work features a discussion of soul-aligned work: what it is, how we can define it, how you know when you're doing it, and how can you start doing more of it right now. (No matter where you are in terms of your profession or job -- you can begin anywhere!) I also talk about the characteristics of soul-deadening work, which is the opposite of soul-aligned work, and how it drains you and keeps you unfulfilled. Ready to take the plunge and shift from an old paradigm of "hard work" and "paying your dues" to a new paradigm of "soul-aligned work" and doing what sets your soul on fire? Then join me for this conversation!

Episode 46 of Inner Work is a candid discussion of practical spirituality: how can you actually apply your spiritual values in daily living? Why is sending "love & light" to everyone simply not enough? What does it mean to have "cognitive dissonance" about what you say you believe from a spiritual perspective versus what you actually do out in the world? I offer 6 concrete suggestions for living and applying your spirituality in daily life. Thank you for listening, and keep doing your inner work!

In episode 44 of Inner Work, I interview gifted Tarot reader and intuitive healer Sarangelica. She offers readings and healings through her spiritual business, Deep Sea Mercury. Sarangelica and I talk about our experiences growing up as highly sensitive children and how we use our intuitive gifts today. We also delve into Sarangelica's journey to sobriety and how the Tarot and other spiritual modalities helped her develop into the person and reader she is today. Join us! You can learn more about Sarangelica and her work at Deep Sea Mercury.

In this episode of Inner Work, I share my own story and struggles as a recovering perfectionist. I also define what perfectionism actually is, the different ways in which we use it to protect ourselves, and how we can begin to overcome our stress-inducing perfectionist tendencies. I share some wisdom from author and teacher Brene Brown and from my favorite spiritual text, A Course in Miracles. Join me for this discussion on how to become beautifully imperfect! Thank you for listening and for doing your inner work.

Inner Work 041 features guest Irit Schaffer, a physical therapist, healer, and author based in California. Irit is the daughter of Holocaust survivors and author of the memoir, Good Blood: A Journey of Healing. In this episode, Irit and I talk about her book and this concept of "good blood" that allowed her parents to survive and overcome horrific circumstances. We explore the role "good blood" has played in her own life, the new things she discovered about herself and her background through the writing process, and the lessons she learned about resilience, healing, courage, and hope from her family. Ultimately, the episode's message is about infinite possibility and how we can heal and regenerate ourselves from wherever we currently are, regardless of what has happened in the past. Join us! To learn more about Irit, her book, and her work, visit her website.

Join me for episode 40 of Inner Work, where I delve into the significance and importance of the sacred feminine. What happens when we suppress, deny, or devalue the sacred feminine within ourselves and in our societies? How can we get back in touch with this energy on both individual and collective levels? How can the divine feminine within all of us -- male and female -- be activated? We'll explore these questions and more.

Join me for an informative discussion on the Akashic Records, featuring the following topics: what are the Akashic Records? how can we access them? what light and energy beings work within the Akashic Records? how can we use the Records to heal ourselves? what type of information comes through, and how does it appear? what does a typical Akashic Record reading look like? To explore the work of Linda Howe on the Records, check out her books: How to Read the Akashic Records Healing Through the Akashic Records

When I first started this podcast with my husband (back when it was called Purefield Radio!), we dedicated 3 episodes to the foundational spiritual text A Course in Miracles. In this episode, I return to delve even deeper into the Course and to explore some of its most powerful, resonant, and transformative concepts and ideas. Join me for an exploration of the radical healing potential contained within the Course, how you can activate it, and how the Course's words can forever shift your perspective -- and therefore shift your life and reality. *No previous familiarity with the Course is required. Both new and long-term students of the Course are welcome! Thank you so much for listening, and keep doing your inner work. The world needs it!

Episode 35 features Inner Work's inaugural Question & Answer Segment. In this episode, I answer listeners' questions about soul contracts and intuition. Specifically, I cover the two types of soul contracts, why and how we make them, how they interfere with our growth and healing in the present moment, and how we can begin to release them. I also offer tips for sharpening and developing your intuition and intuitive senses. Join me! If you'd like to have your own questions answered in a future episode, feel free to send them directly to [email protected] - I look forward to receiving and exploring them. Thank you so much for listening! Resources mentioned during the episode: Penney Peirce's The Intuitive Way

Join me for the second episode on this two-part series of Tarot for Healing. In this second installment, we explore cards 12-21 of the Major Arcana, The Hanged Man through The World. I also discuss some possibilities for working with powerful combinations of cards for the specific issues, situations, or questions you're dealing with. Thank you so much for listening, and keep doing your inner work!

The Tarot is a psychospiritual tool we can use to access higher guidance, to uncover what's really going on in our lives, and to heal ourselves and others. In this two-part series on "Tarot for Healing," learn how to unlock the specific healing energies and potential of each card in the Major Arcana. Part 1 covers The Fool through Justice (cards 0-11). I also outline 4 powerful techniques to work with your cards individually to heal specific issues and aspects of yourself. Follow along with your Rider Waite Smith (or RWS-derived) deck. Thank you so much for being here, and stay tuned for Part 2 of this illuminating series!

Join me for episode 32 of Inner Work on relationships, ego, and spirituality. I examine the ego-based relationship (fueled by egoic emotions such as anger, jealousy, resentment, fear, insecurity, and impatience) versus the spiritual partnership (where both partners use the relationship as a vehicle for their soul growth and expansion). We'll also take a look at Gary Zukav and Linda Francis' 4 guidelines for spiritual partnership, including Courage, Compassion, Commitment, and Conscious Communications and Actions. Finally, get some journaling prompts to evaluate your current relationship and where it falls on this spectrum. Thank you so much for listening, and keep doing your inner work. The world needs it! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Gary Zukav & Linda Francis' Guidelines for Spiritual Partnership Gary Zukav's book Spiritual Partnership: The Journey to Authentic Power