Inner Work: A Spiritual Growth Podcast

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AWAKENING: Surrender as a doorway into self-liberation Feb 05, 2022

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Ideally, on the spiritual path we use our triggers and challenges as opportunities to become more conscious and awake. This brand new series, AWAKENING, is our next adventure - and evolution - following my TRIGGERED! series.

Awakening is a continuous, ever-unfolding process and not something we can force, rush, or put on any specific timeline. With this series, we'll continue exploring some of our triggers and challenges while also delving into key spiritual concepts and practices that can help us move through those challenges.

This inaugural episode focuses on SURRENDER:

what does surrender really mean, and how can we practice it?
how surrender can liberate you from anxiety, ego attachments, codependence, and the tendency to control your life and the lives of others
3 specific examples of surrender from my own life (in career, friendships, and health)
surrender as a practice of making friends with WHAT IS and becoming free of resistance

To explore my work, please visit www.josephinehardman.com

I'd also love to hear from you directly! Send a note to me@josephinehardman.com to say hi, offer feedback, ask questions, or suggest a topic for a future episode.

Thank you for being here with me and for supporting the podcast by tuning in & sharing it with a good friend!

Music & editing by G. Demers

TRIGGERED! When your ego causes you suffering Jan 22, 2022

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Join me for this episode of TRIGGERED! as we explore all things ego. Your ego carries your sense of self, your self-image, the stories you tell and believe about yourself (especially as compared to other people), and your attachments to things like your car, house, relationships, social status, money, etc.

The ego's primary agenda is to make sure you're keeping up appearances, looking good to others, being accepted, and maintaining the status quo. Therefore, the ego is constantly on the lookout for anything that might threaten your sense of identity.

In this episode, we'll explore:

what is the ego?
the mechanisms the ego uses to try to maintain the status quo and avoid risk & discomfort
some of the common lies and illusions your ego might tell you
how the ego causes suffering
how to help yourself transcend your ego - or at least shift your relationship to it

To explore my services or connect with me, please head over to www.josephinehardman.com

You can also send a note to me@josephinehardman.com

I love hearing from listeners and respond to every email! I also take topic suggestions for future episodes.

Thank you for tuning in! May you find peace and purpose as you walk your path.

Editing & music by G. Demers

Inner Work 123: The Tarot Cups, Pt. 4. Page, Knight, Queen, and King of Cups Jan 12, 2022

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This is the final episode in my four-part series on the Tarot suit of Cups. Join me for a conversation on:

- learning how to reclaim your intuition and dance to your own rhythm with the Page of Cups

- the Knight of Cups as encouraging you to fall in love with life (or a person!) again, but without idealizing people or relationships

- learning how to be highly sensitive and maintain a sense of emotional stability with the Queen of Cups

- the King of Cups as a card of emotional intelligence, wisdom, and being mindful about overindulgence

To request episodes on the Tarot suits of Wands and Pentacles (which I haven't covered yet), please write to me@josephinehardman.com and let me know you'd be interested!

Some resources I mentioned during this episode:

Podcast episode 114: The Sword Court Cards (with a general introduction to the court cards)

Abraham Hicks on using your emotions as a guidance system: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzlWDkFxo3g

Thank you so much for tuning in and supporting the podcast!

Music & editing by G. Demers

TRIGGERED! When you have an emotional flashback Jan 08, 2022

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Welcome back to TRIGGERED! New year, new triggers for us to deal with.

In this episode, I talk about the experience of having an emotional flashback. This is when something (or someone) triggers you to regress to a feeling or emotional state from the past, which could be from an earlier age in your current lifetime or even a past life. Topics include:

what is an emotional flashback?
common triggers that set off an emotional flashback
signs & symptoms that you're experiencing an emotional flashback
a 3-step process to support yourself and move through an emotional flashback

In this episode, I mention a book by Pete Walker, Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving. I highly recommend this book if you want to explore childhood trauma, complex PTSD, and emotional flashbacks in more depth.

To suggest a future topic, ask a question, or share feedback, please write to me@josephinehardman.com

To explore my services, courses, or healing work, head to www.josephinehardman.com

Thank you for tuning in! Please take loving care of yourself.

Editing & music by G. Demers

Inner Work 122: The Tarot Cups, Pt. 3. Intentional Co-Creation, Seeking Deeper Fulfillment, and Your Own Definition of Happiness Dec 29, 2021

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Welcome to the third episode in my four-part series on the Tarot suit of Cups. This installment covers the 7, 8, 9, and 10 of Cups, focusing on:

- the 7 of Cups as a card of new possibilities (and both the excitement and paralysis that can arise from having to choose a path)

- a cup-by-cup interpretation of the 7 cups (what they each mean)

- the 8 of Cups as a card of outgrowing established relationships, career, hobbies, habits, and lifestyle

- the 9 of Cups and the importance of releasing guilt and feelings of selfishness for doing well and manifesting abundance for yourself

- the 10 of Cups as a fairytale ending card, but inviting you to define your own version of happiness

To explore my courses and services, please head over to www.josephinehardman.com

To get in touch, share feedback, ask a question, or suggest a future topic, send a message to me@josephinehardman.com

I host free monthly Tarot challenges to help you develop your intuition and Tarot reading skills. To join the next one, go here: https://instagram.com/healer.josephine

Thank you for your presence and for supporting the podcast by tuning in!

Music & editing by G. Demers

Inner Work 121: The Tarot Cups, Pt. 2. Releasing Apathy and Grief + Healing Your Relationship to the Past Dec 16, 2021

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This is part two in a four-part series on the Tarot suit of Cups. (I highly recommend listening to episode 1 first and then returning to this one, if you haven't already! The episodes build on each other in some ways.)

In this installment, join me for an exploration of:

the 4 of Cups as a card of apathy, restlessness, and boredom - and how to shift out of this state to receive help and inspiration from the Universe
the consequences of forgetting to "look up" to the heavens and getting caught up in day-to-day life
the 5 of Cups as a card of deep, sometimes paralyzing grief and disconnection from Spirit
the 6 of Cups as a card of nostalgia - and how that sense of longing for (or idealizing) the past can sometimes prevent us from being present now
the healing power of laying the past to rest

To connect with me directly, you can visit www.josephinehardman.com or join me at https://instagram.com/healer.josephine to participate in my free monthly Tarot challenges.

Questions, feedback, or suggestions for a future episode? Write to me@josephinehardman.com I read and respond to EVERY email!

Thank you for tuning in. Take good care of yourself, my friend.

Music & editing by G Demers

TRIGGERED! When you're stuck in perfectionism or hypervigilance Dec 11, 2021

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Perfectionism and hypervigilance are often maladaptive ways in which we've learned to stay safe in the world (or to at least try to stay safe). They're also patterns that we sometimes acquire in response to trauma, and to prevent a similar trauma or hurtful experience from happening again.

The problem with these patterns is that they keep you so limited, living a tightly controlled life as you try to do everything perfectly - to BE perfect - and avoid making any mistakes.

Some of the core symptoms of being stuck in perfectionism and hypervigilance include:

difficulty settling down after activity and fully relaxing (especially if the activity is stressful or highly stimulating)
feeling creatively drained or blocked ("if it's not going to be perfect, I'm not even gonna try" syndrome)
constantly bracing yourself for the other shoe to drop
being stuck in hyper-activity, hyper-productivity, and ruminating thoughts
harsh inner critic and constant self-evaluation (and paralyzing fear of others' criticism!)
feeling constantly rushed and like there's not enough time in the day

In this episode, I introduce my brand new course 21 Days to Heal Perfectionism & Hypervigilance and lay out the 3 most important steps in releasing these patterns so you can reclaim your creativity, peace, freedom, and sense of well-being in the world.

To explore the course, click the link above or go here:

https://josephinehardman.com/work-with-me/heal-perfectionism-hypervigilance-course/

Questions or want to connect? You can visit www.josephinehardman.com or send a note to me@josephinehardman.com

Thank you for tuning in!

Music & editing by G Demers

Inner Work 120: The Tarot Cups, Pt. 1. Your Relationships with the Divine, Yourself, and Other People Dec 01, 2021

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Due to overwhelming demand following my series on the Tarot Swords, I'm happy to present this four-part series on another Tarot suit: the Cups.

In this first installment of four episodes, I lay the groundwork for taking you through a deeper, psychospiritual understanding of the suit of Cups. Join me for a discussion of:

- the suit of Cups as representing a primarily feminine energy (in contrast, particularly, to the very phallic suit of Swords)

- how the suit of Cups challenges us to embody the energies of surrendering, flexibility, flow, and receptivity

- the Ace of Cups as a card of total Divine connection and spiritual solace

- the 2 of Cups as a card for healing dysfunctional relationship patterns, especially unequal power dynamics in romantic relationships

- the 3 of Cups as a card that challenges us to overcome interpersonal trauma so we can celebrate ourselves and each other, particularly in the context of female friendship

I'll be referring to the Rider Waite Smith deck if you want to follow along with the imagery and specific details on the cards.

To connect with me, explore my courses, or do healing work together, head over to www.josephinehardman.com

I also host free monthly Tarot challenges on Instagram: https://instagram.com/healer.josephine

Please write to me@josephinehardman.com if you have feedback, questions, or topic suggestions for a future episode. Thank you so much for tuning in!

Music & editing by G. Demers

TRIGGERED! When the holidays feel stressful or draining Nov 23, 2021

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Aaah, the holidays... a magical time of gathering with loved ones and celebrating our blessings. That is, ideally!

For many people, the holidays can be a lot more stressful, draining, or anxiety-inducing than the picture-perfect image of a loving family gathered around a fancy table. The holidays - whichever ones you choose to celebrate - can bring up mixed emotions or fill you with anticipatory dread, worry, and stress.

In this special holiday edition of TRIGGERED!, I talk about:

- the importance of breaking with old traditions that feel draining, confining, or dysfunctional

- creating your own traditions that feel more aligned and peaceful

- reinforcing boundaries with family members during the holidays

- liberating yourself from burdensome family expectations and using the holidays as an opportunity to practice saying NO

- ways to protect yourself energetically & physically if you choose to gather with family

You might find this resource helpful if you do get triggered at some point during the holidays. I created a guide on 10 Ways to Get Untriggered Quickly, which you can download here:

https://mailchi.mp/de778241c913/triggered-ep-21

I can't thank you enough for tuning in to this podcast... your presence makes it all worthwhile. I hope this episode supports you in having a peaceful, stress-free holiday season.

To connect with me directly, please visit www.josephinehardman.com or https://instagram.com/healer.josephine

Music & editing by G. Demers

Inner Work 119: The Healing Power of Dreams with Dream-Time Coach Tyrone Nov 17, 2021

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Tyrone is a dream-time coach and creator of The Activated Dreamer Workshop and Masterclass. In the past, Tyrone was a stuntman, co-founder of a non-profit art therapy program, and founder of a mindfulness app. His background is in energy medicine, mindfulness, yoga, meditation, and shamanism. He teaches students around the world to use their dreams as a healing modality and transformational tool, so they can tap into their inner source of wisdom and guidance. In this conversation, we talk about:

Tyrone's early fascination with dreams and how he discovered their healing potential
the importance of developing your own system or approach of dream interpretation (without automatically turning to books or other sources of dream interpretation)
what anxiety dreams and nightmares are trying to communicate to you
the possibility of traveling to the astral plane through your dreams
the practice of lucid dreaming - and some techniques to get started

To explore Tyrone's work, please visit https://www.soul-dreamers.com/activated or https://instagram.com/_soul_dreamers

To connect with me (Josephine), head over to www.josephinehardman.com and https://instagram.com/healer.josephine

Thank you for tuning in and supporting the podcast through a rating or review! Or, better yet, by sharing the podcast with a good friend.

Music & editing by G. Demers

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