Inner Work: A Spiritual Growth Podcast

Today, we begin with a powerful quote from Victor Frankl: "Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." These words remind us that we don't have to respond reactively to life. That we can notice and work with our triggers to diminish our knee-jerk reactions, which can often cause suffering for ourselves and/or others. In this episode, I answer a listener email about a specific triggering situation: when you feel unheard or misunderstood in the context of an intimate relationship (or friendship). I share what I have found useful in these situations. I also encourage you to examine past relationship dynamics - including your relationships with your parents - so you can take stock of the unhealed or core wounds you bring with you into your interactions with people now. Thank you for supporting the podcast by tuning in! If you have a minute, please leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts to help the podcast

For Inner Work's first episode of 2021, I'm sharing a list of 7 powerful books that can awaken and transform you. These are unique, truthful, and healing books that I've returned to over and over again as I've walked my own spiritual path. I hope you'll find a title that resonates with you and that can help you kick 2021 off with renewed hope, clarity, and inspiration. I run through each of these books and describe their main purpose, who they're meant for, what makes them unique, and why they're important for those of us on the spiritual path. Here's the list of books included in this episode: Ram Dass - Grist for the Mill Clarissa Pinkola Estes - Women Who Run With the Wolves Penney Peirce - The Intuitive Way Lama Tsultrim Allione - Feeding Your Demons Jean Shinoda Bolen - Goddesses in Everywoman Benebell Wen - Holistic Tarot Seth Godin - Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? Please note: this is NOT an affiliate episode, so I don't receive financial compensation if you purchase any of these books. I'm recommend

You finally find a quiet moment to meditate, you sit down, close your eyes, take a few deep breaths... and your brain is off to the races. The ego mind can often get in the way of your meditation practice by pulling you in many different directions. In this mini-episode, I explore the most common interference patterns used by the brain and ego mind when you try to meditate. I also share a few journaling or reflection prompts so you can explore the idea of surrendering, letting go of control, and creating more space between you and your ego mind. Additionally, I offer some alternative practices if sitting still in complete silence is too unbearable for you. Sometimes this can be a sign that you're tapping into "frozen" or unresolved trauma, so it's important to be mindful of what's happening in your body and take a more gradual approach to meditation. If this episode is helpful for you, please consider leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts - or, better yet, telling a friend about the podcast! Also, you

Becoming less reactive is an important goal on your path of healing and spiritual awakening. To respond to situations from a place of wisdom, higher truth, and confidence – instead of responding out of fear, worry, anger, or any kind of knee-jerk reaction. This goal of becoming less reactive – and therefore becoming more centered and grounded in the present moment – is what inspired this new experimental series of mini-episodes, which I’m calling TRIGGERED! (with an exclamation point because when you get triggered, it can be pretty intense). Through these episodes, I also want to bring some levity and lightness to the process of spiritual development, which can sometimes really challenge you. In this first mini-episode, we’ll be working with what happens (and what to do) when you put yourself out there and someone criticizes you. This topic was inspired by one of my own triggers, so this episode includes a personal anecdote. I then shift to the bigger picture and some specific takeaways as you strive to put y

Thomas (of Hermit's Mirror) uses the Tarot as a mirror to redirect light back into the hidden corners of the mind, guiding querents through the wilderness of life and helping Tarot readers find their own way more easily. He's been reading Tarot for over 20 years. Thomas is also the host of an Instagram series of Tarot talks and the author of Tarot Tableau: The Fool's Journey. In this conversation, we talk about how we can use the Tarot to excavate transformative and useful insights - even when we get cards we didn't expect or when our readings unfold in unexpected directions. To connect with Thomas, head over to www.hermitsmirror.com or www.instagram.com/hermitsmirror To connect with me (Josephine!), you can visit www.josephinehardman.com or follow me on www.instagram.com/purefield.healing Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast by leaving a rating or review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. Your presence here means so much to me!   Edited & music by G. Demers Inner Work 2020 All Rights Reserved.

As a healing tool, the Akashic Records can help you navigate uncertainty in our modern times, make more informed and intentional choices, release dysfunctional patterns, and reconnect you to a sense of purpose and meaning in your life. In this episode, I take you deeper into the Akashic Records to deliver some collective messages from the Record Keepers.  These messages include guidance about what to focus on, what to prioritize right now, and potential areas for deeper healing in your life. For example, the Record Keepers speak about letting go of the need for external validation, the importance of not interfering in others' healing processes, and the practice of unhooking yourself from painful thought forms. To connect with me directly, please head over to www.josephinehardman.com or www.instagram.com/purefield.healing Thank you for being here, and please keep doing your inner work! Inner Work 2020 All Rights Reserved.

As spiritual beings in human bodies, we can sometimes get caught up in the illusion of 3D reality. Bills must be paid, kids must be driven to school (or educated at home during a pandemic!), cars must be repaired, and dinner must be cooked. We also have to interact with others and navigate a chaotic world. In this process, we can get lost in material reality and forget to stay connected to a Higher Perspective. In this episode, I talk about how you can disengage from the illusions of 3D reality and reach for the higher truth of any situation or experience. This requires you to reconnect to Divine Source over and over again. Finding the higher truth means becoming more aware of what your Soul would say about any situation or challenge you're facing. As you do this, you expand your perspective and shift to a more hopeful, joyful, supported, and empowered state. To explore my work or connect with me, head over to www.josephinehardman.com or www.instagram.com/purefield.healing Thank you for being here, and please

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.josephinehardma

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://yout

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 re

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

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 listenin

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.