The Inner Work Podcast, hosted by Mat & Ash, the best-selling spiritual self-help authors of The Inner Work book and also known as The Yoga Couple, offers inspi...
44. The Inner Work of Healing: The Wound of Distrust and Fear/Anxiety
In this episode, Mat & Ash explore the wound of distrust and their relationships with fear, anxiety, and risk. Ash tells her story of coming from extremely worried parents who instilled fear in her, while Mat lived more on the edge in denial of any risks, flirting with unnecessary danger. Join them as they discuss the path to healing and how this wound can effect a relationship.
In this episode, Mat & Ash share:
Personal anecdotes of their own experiences with distrust and fear and how they coped.
The biggest triggers and psychology behind wounds of distrust and the mind's attachment to fear.
How to best help someone who is struggling with anxiety and paranoia and alleviate their fear.
The side effects of living life either lost in distrust or overcompensating for it.
How to best navigate wounds of distrust in a relationship.
The importance of establishing a sense of adequacy and trust in ourselves to overcome whatever we may be afraid of and to trust that we will be ok within the unknown of life.
How to heal and move forward in our self-esteem development.
Tune in for this insightful episode that offers encouragement and a path out of our wounds of distrust and into a greater sense of empowerment and security that comes from doing our Inner Work.
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43. The Inner Work of Relationships
Mat and Ash are back from their writing sabbatical to announce their newest book, The Inner Work of Relationships!! In this episode Mat and Ash share exciting news of changes in their life as well as all the insight that is packed into their new book that they have been working on for the past two years!
In this episode, Mat & Ash share:
How to navigate when a partner doesn't want to do Inner Work
Knowing when to walk away from a relationship
Getting clear on your values and expectations for the relationship
The benefits of doing Inner Work together as a couple
How to enjoy true love and lasting satisfaction and happiness in your relationship
The three types of relationship stages and how they manifest
How to use the Themes of Consciousness to heal your relationship
The importance of having a relationship to assist in breaking free from generational patterns
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42. The Inner Work of Healing: The Wound of Loss and Regret
In this heartfelt episode, Mat & Ash delve deep into the healing journey of overcoming grief and navigating the complex emotions of regret. Join them as they explore the transformative power of grieving with gratitude, sharing practical steps to move through grief as an essential part of the healing process.
In this episode, Mat & Ash share:
Personal anecdotes of their own encounters with grief and the weight of regret
The role of the inner work in acknowledging and processing emotions, preventing stagnation
How to cultivate a mindset of gratitude while grieving, fostering healing and growth
Practical strategies to navigate the complexities of grief and honor its place in the healing journey
The importance of allowing oneself to fully feel emotions and avoid getting trapped in the past or regret
Tune in for this insightful episode that offers solace and guidance for those seeking to navigate the winding paths of grief and regret.
Free Inner Work Yoga Class to move through the wound of Grief and Loss
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41. The Inner Work of Healing: The Wound of Overwhelm and Depression
In this episode Mat & Ash embark on a powerful conversation about the wound of overwhelm and coping with major setbacks, losses, age inappropriate responsibilities, and the demands of survival.
In this episode Mat & Ash discuss:
Personal experiences with loss, age inappropriate responsibilities, numbing with substances, not feeling into consequences, and survival stress
The overcompensating and avoidant approaches humans take to coping with overwhelm and hopelessness
Emotions are powerful teachers that we need to feel in order to move forward
Feeling the overwhelming emotions and discomfort of our choices and their consequences are essential in order to learn and mature
How we accidentally trigger our partner with wounds of overwhelm
How to validate and support a partner when they are triggered into an overwhelmed state or otherwise uncomfortable emotion
Navigating the natural, monthly overwhelm that comes from hormonal changes from a menstrual cycle
Practical steps and tools to help not be overwhelmed and stressed in life and how to better manage our stress levels
Free Inner Work Yoga Class to release and heal the wound of overwhelm
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Come study with us in our Inner Work Yoga Teacher Training
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40. The Inner Work of Healing: The Wound of Judgment and Internalized Guilt
In this episode Mat & Ash embark on a powerful conversation about reconciling our internalized guilt and the journey of forgiveness, both towards ourselves and others.
In this episode Mat & Ash discuss:
Personal experiences with religious trauma, self-criticism, perfectionism, and self-judgment
The profound impact of guilt and judgment on our inner selves and relationships
Understanding the ripple effects of religious trauma and its influence on perspectives and behaviors
Breaking free from the damaging cycle of self-criticism and perfectionism
Exploring the patterns of intolerance that arise from projecting inner struggles onto our partners
Strategies for reconciling internalized guilt and forgiving ourselves for past mistakes
Navigating the journey of forgiveness towards others while maintaining healthy boundaries
Practical steps and tools to initiate the inner work necessary for self-healing
Cultivating self-compassion and embracing self-reflection as transformative practices
The liberation and empowerment that comes from releasing the chains of guilt and embracing forgiveness
Free Inner Work Yoga Class to heal the wound of judgment and internalized guilt
To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here
Come study with us in our Inner Work Yoga Teacher Training
Join The Inner Work Private Facebook group
Take Our Relationship Workshop Series for Creating and Enjoying a Conscious Relationship! Click Here
Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok
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The Inner Work Podcast, hosted by Mat & Ash, the best-selling spiritual self-help authors of The Inner Work book and also known as The Yoga Couple, offers inspiration and guidance on how to self-heal your mind, body, and soul, and how to navigate your relationships consciously.
The show covers a range of topics such as inner child healing generational trauma, shadow work, sex and intimacy, conscious relationships, marriage, and dating all from a self-aware spiritual lens. The Inner Work Podcast supports you in all things related to doing The Inner Work on yourself and within your relationships.
Start your self-healing journey by reading The Inner Work book, available at https://www.theinnerwork.com/
Take The Namaste Together Couples Challenge with Mat & Ash at https://www.theyogacouple.com/namastetogether
Join their 200hr Yoga Teacher Inner Work Facilitator training at https://www.sacredyogainstitute.com/
You can also follow Mat & Ash on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube at @theyogacouple.