Inner Work: A Spiritual Growth Podcast

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TRIGGERED! When you use whatever you can to escape reality Nov 13, 2021

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Have you found yourself reaching for whatever it is you can - a substance, experience, behavior, or whatever else - to escape the present moment?

Yup, I've done that too. Many times!

This episode of TRIGGERED! is, in many ways, a continuation of my episode on addictions and compulsive behavior. But this time we're focusing on the impulse to "check out", to not be here, to not be in your body, to escape reality. Join me for a discussion of:

- where the impulse to check out or escape comes from (and how it relates to being highly sensitive)

- why and how this impulse drives us to engage in self-destructive or harmful behaviors

- why it's important to NOT demonize or punish yourself for wanting to escape

- recognizing that your addictions and attachments to the things, substances, and behaviors you use to check out are not happening in a vacuum; there are entire industries invested in keeping you addicted (and how touching into your sacred anger about this can help in breaking those attachments)

To connect with me directly, please head over to www.josephinehardman.com or write to me@josephinehardman.com

Thank you for tuning in! May your path be smoothed by the grace of compassion, understanding, and kindness towards yourself.

Music & editing by G. Demers

Inner Work 118: Transformational Breath with Mary O'Dwyer, PhD Nov 03, 2021

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Mary O'Dwyer holds a PhD in food science and is a certified Transformational Breath facilitator. She helps her clients heal emotional traumas and release limiting beliefs, which then allows them to move forward in life with renewed conviction, direction, and purpose.

In this interview, we talk about:

how Mary's Catholic upbringing informed her behavior and self-perception (and how she shifted from being "religious" to being "spiritual")
how Mary realized that despite many external achievements, her life was not fulfilling her - and what she did to transform that
the process through which Mary learned to open her heart and become vulnerable
what Transformational Breath is and how it can help you release trauma and heal
the importance of moving beyond "talking" to heal at a somatic and spiritual level

To connect with Mary, please visit www.marysbluedoor.com or https://instagram.com/marysbluedoor

To connect with me (Josephine), head over to www.josephinehardman.com

Thank you for tuning in and supporting the podcast with your rating or review! Or, better yet, please share this episode with a friend if it really spoke to you.

Music & editing by G Demers

TRIGGERED! When you pull a Tarot card and it doesn't make sense Oct 30, 2021

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Sometimes you pull a Tarot card and it just doesn't seem to make sense for the question you're asking. What do you do in those moments of confusion or lack of clarity?

This episode of TRIGGERED! will give you specific suggestions for how to interpret any card that shows up - regardless of your question or level of experience with the Tarot.

Join me for a discussion of:

why your first impulse when you're confused or puzzled by a card is often unhelpful
why it's worthwhile to stick with and push through the initial confusion (and how to do so)
how to move beyond reliance on the guidebook or online definitions of the cards
how to lean into your intuitive senses to decipher a card's meaning
important aspects to notice on a Tarot card that will help you develop your own intuitive understanding of it
when to pull a clarifier or turn to the guidebook for assistance

To connect with me, please visit www.josephinehardman.com or join my free Tarot challenges at https://instagram.com/healer.josephine to develop your intuition and master your ability to read the cards.

You can also write to me@josephinehardman.com to share any takeaways from this episode or send in questions or topic suggestions.

Thank you for tuning in!

Music & editing by G. Demers

Inner Work 117: The Symptoms of Spiritual Ascension Oct 19, 2021

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Spiritual ascension is often talked about as a concept and experience in the spiritual community. There are many different definitions of what "ascension" means, and we each have unique experiences as we evolve and ascend spiritually.

In this episode of Inner Work, I explore:

how we can define spiritual ascension
what happens at a physical and cellular level when you "ascend" spiritually
the benefits and positive transformations that arise out of spiritual ascension
some of the potential physical symptoms of ascension, and how you can best deal with them
the importance of taking ownership of your healing

Above all, if you're experiencing spiritual growth and ascension symptoms, please know you're not alone, you're not crazy, and it's ok to take care of yourself right now.

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

Thank you for tuning in!

Music & editing by G. Demers

TRIGGERED! When you have social anxiety Oct 16, 2021

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Back in college, I was diagnosed with both generalized anxiety and social anxiety. For a few years, I also suffered from telephobia - the fear of speaking on the telephone.

Join me for this episode of TRIGGERED! to explore:

what are the emotional and psychological symptoms of social anxiety?
what are the consequences and implications of living with social anxiety?
the main approaches and insights that helped me overcome the symptoms of social anxiety
social anxiety from a spiritual perspective
how social anxiety might be part of the experience of being an interplanetary soul

Thank you for tuning in! If this episode spoke to you or if you want to suggest a topic for a future episode, please write to Josephine at me@josephinehardman.com

You can also visit www.josephinehardman.com or find me at https://instagram.com/healer.josephine

Standard disclaimer: nothing in this episode is meant to replace medical or psychological treatment or advice.

Music & editing by GD

Inner Work 116: Healing the Psyche + Body and Releasing Dysfunctional Stories w/ Victoria Melchor Oct 06, 2021

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Victoria Melchor is a Transformational Coach who helps people walking their spiritual path transform stress and anxiety into personal growth, purpose, and meaning. She earned a Master's Degree in Jungian Psychology and is a 200hr. Registered Yoga Teacher. Her approach brings the best of Depth Psychology, practical spirituality, and embodiment healing practices to her client work.

In this interview, we talk about:

Jungian psychology as a way to explore your inner world
the Jungian concepts of the psyche, soul, and subconscious
where dreams originate & how they reveal important insights to us
using your intuition to receive guidance & interpret information from the Universe (including symbols and synchronicities)
how trauma gets trapped in the body
releasing dysfunctional stories about yourself to create a more functional, supportive self-perception

To connect with Victoria or explore her work, head over to www.soulfulbit.com or https://instagram.com/soulful.bit

To connect with me (Josephine), you can visit www.josephinehardman.com

Thank you for tuning in and supporting the podcast! Your presence is deeply appreciated.

Music & editing by GD

TRIGGERED! 10 Ways to Get Untriggered Quickly Oct 02, 2021

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In this special episode of TRIGGERED!, I lay out 10 ways to get untriggered - regardless of the specific situation or circumstances. These are tried and tested methods to move through and release a trigger, from the very basic and ancient method of yelling into a pillow to more advanced techniques like doing ego work.

There's a freebie for this episode! To get the printable guide, click here:

https://josephinehardman.eo.page/getuntriggered

Thank you for tuning in and supporting the podcast through your generous, kind, and heartfelt feedback! I love hearing from listeners, so please feel free to connect directly. I'm at me@josephinehardman.com

You can also visit me at www.josephinehardman.com

Music & editing by G. Demers

TRIGGERED! When someone tells you how to live your life Sep 18, 2021

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Ever found yourself in a situation where someone tried to tell you how to live your life? Maybe they tried to tell you what you should eat, or what you shouldn't eat, or how you should speak or behave, or how you should raise your kids, or how you should dress. This can bring up all kinds of emotions and feel really triggering.

In this episode, I talk about:

- how to deal with well-intentioned (or not so well-intentioned) people trying to tell you how to live

- the importance of working through our own tendencies to tell others how to live (because we're not perfect either!)

- how to deal with feelings of being judged or criticized

- my personal story with veganism and how this created a rift in my family

- the importance of releasing energetic hooks and cords connecting you to people who've tried to control or manipulate you

- honoring our vulnerability and desire to avoid conflict as highly sensitive people

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

Please send feedback or questions to me@josephinehardman.com

Thank you for tuning in and spending some of your valuable time with me!

Music & editing by G. Demers

Inner Work BONUS: Healing Old Grief (w/ Personal Story) Sep 10, 2021

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In this bonus episode of Inner Work, I share a personal story about working with and healing old grief. Join me for a vulnerable conversation on:

how we sometimes resist crying (and why)
what happens to our bodies and souls when we repress old grief
what it means to REALLY listen to what your heart needs
using movement (especially dance) to express and heal grief
two of the major challenges I've been going through recently (and what I'm learning from them)
how I'm aligning myself with my Soul's calling to go bigger

To connect with me directly, you can head over to www.josephinehardman.com

If this episode spoke to you, I'd love to hear about it! Please send feedback, questions, or stories to me@josephinehardman.com

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for tuning in. I appreciate your presence here.

Music & editing by G. Demers

Inner Work 114: The Tarot Swords, Pt. 4. Lessons from the Court Cards Sep 08, 2021

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This episode is the conclusion of a 4-part series on the Tarot suit of Swords. Join me for an in-depth exploration of the Sword court cards: the Page, Knight, Queen, and King of Swords. We'll cover:

different ways of interpreting the court cards
the court cards as a "family"
the individual lessons of each Sword court card
how the suit of Swords comes full circle with the King of Swords
how the Queen of Swords can help you stand your ground and ask for what you need
and more!

To connect with me directly, please head over to www.josephinehardman.com or send a note to me@josephinehardman.com

Did you find this exploration of the Sword cards useful? Would you like me to explore other Tarot suits (Cups, Wands, or Pentacles)? Please reach out if you have feedback! And thank you for tuning in and supporting the podcast.

Music & editing by G. Demers